Hello everyone,
I hope you are enjoying the end of summer before school starts. Some great wines and vermouths on this email.
Thanks, Chad | |  | Pahlmeyer Merlot
$89.98
VINTAGE NOTES The 2017 vintage started off with very wet conditions that resulted in robust canopy growth. During summer, the vigorous leaves helped protect clusters from warm, dry weather. We took extra care to keep the fruit load balanced, with continued diligence in the cellar to help bring out the fruit’s best expression. Grapes were harvested at peak ripeness from mid-September to early October. We took extra care in hand-sorting the fruit and used 100% free-run juice, resulting in wines of intensity and complexity. We are thrilled with the stellar quality of the wine, despite a challenging harvest season.
WINEMAKING NOTES Grape clusters from our high-elevation vineyards were gravity-fed onto a vibrating table where two screens sifted out materials other than grapes, and we removed by hand any fruit that did not pass visual inspection. After gentle destemming, individual berries were hand-sorted again to ensure that only the best grapes were delivered to tanks. The fruit underwent five days of cold maceration and up to six weeks of primary fermentation before gentle basket press. We aged the wine in 100% new French oak barrels for 20 months. After careful blending of select lots, the wine was bottled in Spring 2019 for additional bottle age before release.
TASTING NOTES Our 2017 Napa Valley Merlot is a cellar-worthy wine that will age beautifully for a decade or more. The wine opens with aromas of preserved marasca cherries, rose petal, anise and a touch of soft, supple leather. The well-textured palate brings fruit-forward notes of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and black cherry that blend seamlessly with spicy, earthy undertones of allspice, sautéed sage, black tea leaf and hints of clove before a lengthy, memorable finish." | | | | | Pahlmeyer Chardonnay
$89.98
"VINTAGE NOTES After plentiful winter rains, the 2018 growing season began with an early budbreak. Serene springtime weather — warm and sunny throughout — allowed vines to develop at an ideal pace. An optimal fruit set yielded consistent, uniform clusters. Conditions stayed moderate and steady throughout summer and fall, extending the languid season and giving clusters ample ripening time to develop deep, complex structure and flavors. Harvest began slightly late, delivering clean, well-developed fruit into the cellar.
WINEMAKING NOTES Our Chardonnay was picked from high-elevation vineyards during the cool of the night and each whole cluster was inspected and hand sorted at the winery before being gravity fed into the bladder press. The juice settled in stainless steel tanks for 24 hours. After rigorous inspection, we racked the finest lots to 100% new French oak barrels and monitored fermentation daily, stirring the lees over the next six months only as needed to stimulate the process. After malolactic fermentation completed, the wine continued to age on lees for a total of16 months aging. The wine was bottled without fining or filtration.
TASTING NOTES Blending classic Napa Valley opulence with Burgundian-style restraint, the 2018 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay opens with generous aromas of Meyer lemon curd, citron, toasted brioche and hints of delicate white florals. The palate offers richness up front and on the long finish, with mouth-watering mid-palate acidity and flinty wet stone characteristics giving the wine attractive depth and substantial texture. This Chardonnay delivers notes of crisp green apple, ripe nectarine and white peach that tantalizingly mingle with hints of cinnamon, vanilla bean and creme brulee | | | | Jayson Chardonnay
$49.98
VINTAGE NOTES The 2018 growing season started with cool conditions punctuated by a couple cold snaps. Spring brought more cool weather, prolonging bloom time and delaying veraison. However, summer brought warm, steady temperatures that allowed grapes to mature and ripen evenly and with striking complexity. A late harvest yielded exceptional, beautifully balanced fruit.
WINEMAKING NOTES The grapes were hand-picked from select vineyards in the Napa Valley. After coming into the cellar, the grapes were hand-sorted before gently whole-cluster pressed. After settling overnight, the wine was fermented for about 45 days and then aged entirely in French oak barrels, including 100% malolactic fermentation.
TASTING NOTES Our Chardonnay opens with notes of fresh-cut pears and orange blossom that permeate the aroma. In the glass, the wine evolves and deepens, adding bright, zesty hints of creamy lemon meringue and tangy lemon curd. On the inviting palate, the wine’s lively acidity is balanced with rich notes of pear, tangerine and baked apricot, wrapped up with a subtle kiss of caramel and vanilla on the playful finish. | | | | | Jayson Pinot Noir
$49.98
VINTAGE NOTES In 2017, significant rainfall in the spring led into a normal budbreak period in late March with bloom occurring mid-May. The vineyard encountered multiple heat spikes throughout the summer creating a dry environment in which the grapevines matured and developed concentrated flavors.
WINEMAKING NOTES Grape clusters were hand-picked in the cool of the night, then hand-sorted at the winery. We gently de-stemmed the grapes using only whole, intact berries for fermentation. After extended cold soak, the grapes entered fermentation for 14 to 19 days, then the free-run wine was drained to French oak barrels where the wine aged for 9 months.
TASTING NOTES This wine has deep ruby red color in the glass. Aromas of cherry blossom and sweet, dark blueberries lead onto a dense, creamy palate with flavors of ripe black fruit and seductive oak. This is a fruit-driven, hedonistic, approachable Pinot Noir. | | | | Jayson Red Blend
$59.98
VINTAGE NOTES The 2018 growing season started with cool conditions punctuated by a couple cold snaps. Spring brought more cool weather, prolonging bloom time and delaying veraison. However, summer brought warm, steady temperatures that allowed grapes to mature and ripen evenly and with striking complexity. A late harvest yielded exceptional, beautifully balanced fruit.
WINEMAKING NOTES Jayson Red Wine is a distinctive blend from some of Napa Valley’s finest vineyards, crafted to express each vintage with intensity and richness. Grapes for this wine were hand-picked and hand-sorted before undergoing fermentation in stainless steel tanks to enhance its fresh fruit profile and retain its bright acidity. The wine was then racked to 35% new French oak barrels for 16 months of aging.
TASTING NOTES Our Red Wine offers bright, fresh-picked fruit notes, as notes of dark plum, raspberry and black currant weave playfully with hints of smooth caramel and butterscotch that linger on the finish. Velvety, expansive and deeply expressive, this is a Merlot-based blend at its fullest potential. | | | | | Jayson Cabernet Sauvignon
$79.98
VINTAGE NOTES The 2018 growing season started with cool conditions punctuated by a couple cold snaps. Spring brought more cool weather, prolonging bloom time and delaying veraison. However, summer brought warm, steady temperatures that allowed grapes to mature and ripen evenly and with striking complexity. A late harvest yielded exceptional, beautifully balanced fruit.
WINEMAKING NOTES Our mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested at night to deliver naturally cooled grapes to the winery. Whole clusters were gravity-fed onto a vibrating table for hand sorting. Selected clusters were gently de-stemmed, delivering whole berries for a final hand sorting. After several days of cold maceration, the fruit entered primary fermentation for two to three weeks, then gently pressed in our stainless-steel basket. The wine finished malolactic fermentation in barrel, then aged for 17 months in 70% new French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES Our dark, expressive Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas and notes of wild blackberries, anise and Italian Castelvetrano olive. Youthful upon release, the wine’s firm tannins will soften over time, whether in the cellar or while swirling in your decanter or glass. Patience rewards as a plush, juicy mid-palate is revealed, confidently leading to the lengthy finish that hints at blueberry jam and warm vanilla. | | | | Jayson Sauvignon Blanc
$29.98
VINTAGE NOTES The 2019 growing season was particularly long for Sauvignon Blanc in the Napa Valley. With a slightly later harvest and longer hang time, the vintage developed a tropical style.
WINEMAKING NOTES The Sauvignon Blanc grapes were hand-sorted and gently pressed as whole clusters. The wine was fermented and aged in neutral French oak barrels to highlight the beautiful acidity of the fruit, while enhancing its complexity. The vintage was barrel fermented in neutral oak. We extended contact with lees to impart a rich texture, which is balanced by the bright acidity of the wine.
TASTING NOTES Aromas of lime verbena and orange blossom and hints of lemongrass radiate from the glass. The acidity matched with the texture create a palate that is crisp, yet long and juicy. On the finish, layers of pineapple and apricot play off a slight hint of green apple acidity. Our 2019 Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with a wedge of triple creme brie. | | | | | Franco Serra Barbera D'alba
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GRAPE VARIETY 100% Barbera
VINIFICATION Select grapes are hand harvested. Three weeks maceration is followed by four weeks of fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures. Three months of ageing in bottle before release. No wood ageing.
TASTING NOTE: Ruby red color. Sweet spice, chocolate and red fruit aromas with hints of tobacco. Medium bodied and dry with ripe red fruit, light tannins and well balanced acidity.
FOOD PAIRING A very food friendly wine. A great match for dishes made with tomatoes like pasta and pizza. Also excellent with cured meats and cheeses. | | | | Double Black Paso Robles Zinfandel
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Double Black is named after our passion for skiing the steep and challenging runs. Expansive rolling hills with some very steep aspects. A seasonal stream runs through a portion of the vineyard where the sandy soil helps to create deep rooted Primitivo (Zinfandel) that develops dark ripe and lush fruit.
| | | | | Martini & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth 375ML
$4.48
The original MARTINI & ROSSI®, conjured under the inspired nose of Luigi Rossi. Since the sun-blushed days of 1863, a devoted selection of regional herbs are at its heart, and natural caramel imparts its rich scarlet hue. An icon di Italia. | | | | Martini & Rossi Extra Dry Vermouth 375ML
$4.48
Launched on new year's day in 1900, MARTINI Extra Dry uses a complex blend that delivers the delicate key notes of the many botanicals it uses. MARTINI Extra Dry is one of the two key ingredients in one of the most famous cocktails in the world: The Dry Martini Cocktail. | | | | | Barefoot Pinot Grigio 3L Box
$15.99
An elegant wine with enticing aromas of honeydew and nectarines. Flavors of pear and lime complement the soft, smoky finish. Try with shellfish, soft cheeses and pan-fried veal or pork | | | | House Wine Chardonnay 3L
$13.98
Aromas of creamy apply backed by citrus introduce mouth-filling, sumptuous flavors of peach and ripe Asian pear, complemented by hints of toasty vanilla. The wine finishes crisply with a burst of pineapple.
Food Pairing: Pairs best with raw and lightly cooked shellfish such as crab, prawns, fish, and sushi. Light pasta and spring vegetables also pair deliciously well with House Wine Chardonnay. | | | | | Oyster Bay Pinot Noir
$13.98
Our first vintage was coined ‘the elusive stuff of dreams’ by UK wine writer Giles Kime. Intriguingly, the older vines create youthful expressiveness, combined with seductive silky complexity and dark fruit flavours from our vineyards across the Marlborough region. Oyster Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir is elegant cool climate Pinot Noir at its best. Fragrant, soft and flavourful with aromas of ripe cherries and sweet fruit tannins that provide structure and length. | | | | Framingham Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
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A classic Marlborough style with a mineral edge. Delivers punchy varietal characters of passion fruit, grapefruit and redcurrant. Texture is enhanced by some barrel ferment whilst a signature mineral finish is retained. | | | | | Beringer Bros Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay 750ML
$11.99 - Save $4
This wine showcases a bouquet of ripe apricot, vanilla beam, and buttered toast. Creamy and mouth-coating, the palate evokes apple pie and vanilla ice cream with caramel coming through on the lingering finish. | | | | Noilly Prat Rouge Vermouth 750ML
$9.99 - Save $2
29 different herbs and spices are sourced all around the world to make Noilly Prat Rouge. Among them Sweet orange from Spain, Cinnamon from Sri Lanka, Cinchona bark from Ecuador, cloves from Madagascar and Cocoa beans from Venezuela.
Noilly Prat Rouge is ideal served as L’Apéritif with charcuterie or with a chocolate dessert. | | | | | | | | |
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