Snow Whites
Just because it’s getting cold outside doesn’t mean we have forgotten our white wine lovers! This flight highlights a few white wines that are perfect for a chilly season!
Pierre-Henri Gadais ‘Vendage Nocturne’
Grapes : Melon
Place : Loire Valley - France
Process : The Nocturne 2021 from Domaine de la Combe is composed of 100% Melon de Bourgogne; and is essentially a Muscadet. This flint, green and sprightly little wine is like morning mist, super light and approachable. This organically-farmed wine was sourced from 40 year old vines, then fermented in stainless steel tanks.
Family : The wine was vinified by Pierre-Henri Gadais, from Organically-farmed vineyards.
Pierre wanted to label the wine according to the varietal, but appellation laws do not allow this, so he named it “Nocturne,” because the harvest took place in the evening.
The wine was vinified with an emphasis on the fruit flavor, not the lees.
Price : 29 btl | 13 gls
Le Ballon
Grapes : 70% Vermentino 30% Colombard.
Place : Languedoc-Roussillon - France
Process : Traditionally made. Fermented in stainless steel. Vin de Pays classification.
Family : Vignerons de Nature consists of a group of passionate winegrowers sharing the same philosophy and who had the idea of pooling their resources. All the wines come from organic or biodynamic agriculture or from winegrowers who deeply respect their terroir. Today, they represent 30 winegrowers throughout Italy and France.
Bottle: $15 | Glass: $7
Pavette Chenin Blanc
Grapes : Chenin Blanc
Place : California
Process : Grapes picked early in the morning at around 23 Brix and sent direct to press. Cool and slow fermentation in stainless steel tank with partial malolactic conversion.
Family : Rob Fisher
PEACOCK :: Genus name Pavo
páv (croatian) / pavón (galician) / pavone (italian) / pavo real (spanish)
LITTLE :: -ette (diminutive as in vignette, kitchenette or cigarette)
PAV + ETTE :: PAVETTE (little peacock)
Price : 17 btl | 7 gls
I Vigneri
VIGNA di MILO
Grapes : 100% Carricante
Place : Etna - Sicily
Process : in part ungrafted native vines. Direct pressing of whole grapes with static and natural settling of the must for about 30 hours.
Family : The Vigneri are all men and women who are originally from Mt. Etna, and many have been working with us for more than 25 years. Knowledge, this direct personal relationship – without intermediaries between us – is fundamental. The goal is to make “Human Wines”, carrying winemaking with respect for Humankind and the Environment.
Bottle: $59 | Glass: $26