Voluptuous Reds
Mercato Carne
the place
Puglia & Sicily, Italy
the grapes
45% Nero di Troia, 30% Primitivo, 25% Nero d’Avola
the process
FERMENTATION AND EXTRACTION: 5-10 day maceration, selected yeast fermentation, in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. ELEVAGE: Aged mostly in tank, the Nero d’Avola is aged in neutral barrel. Bottled after 6-8 months. FINING AND FILTERING: Fined and filtered for a clean and vibrant color, not vegan. SULFUR: Steps are taken to minimize sulfur use at each step of the process for a clean and stable wine. FARMING: Sustainable farming. LAND: A mix of terroirs and soils from both Trapani in Sicily and Taranto in Puglia. Mostly clay soils with volcanic and calcareous elements. VINE: Vines are an average of 20-35 years old.
the price
Bottle: $13 | Glass: $6
Goldschmidt “Fidelity”
the place
Sonoma, California
the grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
the process
100% French, Tight Grain, 15% New Barrel; Gravel and loam soil, Spur Pruned, CA Sprawl on 4 wires; Unfined, Unfiltered, Vegan.
the price
Bottle: $27 | Glass: $12
Lapis Luna
the place
Mendocino
the grapes
35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 25% Malbec, 5% Barbera
the process
Lapis Luna translates to “stone” and “moon.” The labels bring to life 400 year old Copperplate engravings to depict the relationship between the earth (stone), the moon (luna), and the affect she has on us. Traditionally made.
the price
Bottle: $17 | Glass: $7
Serial
the place
Paso Robles, California
the grapes
50.5% Syrah, 30% Zinfandel, 6.5% Grenache, 6.5% Petite Sirah, 6.5% Mourvedre
about the winemaker
Serial Wines are sourced from Paso Robles & Beyond. Vineyards are selected in microclimate pockets that produce exceptionally flavorful grapes—cooler temperatures, sunny hillsides, and long, growing seasons. The results are intense and opulent wines, yet without an indulgent price tag. Current release wines include a smooth red blend of zinfandel and Rhône varietals, a single-varietal cabernet sauvignon, and a direct-press rosé of tempranillo and syrah. The Serial portfolio is set to expand with vineyard-designate grower releases of Bordeaux, Rhône and Iberian varietals.
the price
Bottle: $25 | Glass: $11