our favorite summer wines
our favorite summer wines

1

Under the
Tuscan Sun Rosé

For centuries, the region of Tuscany has been the center of romance and art, where the wines are as warm and profound as the people who make them.

region: Tuscany, Italy
pairings: Grilled Meats, Salmon
tasting notes: Notes of luscious berries, bergamot, ripe peach, and a hint of floral elegance with a silky soft, satisfying finish.

2

First Pick California Chardonnay

Family owned and operated since 1974! 100% California coastal fruit, 100% Chardonnay, this is easy to drink and very food friendly!

region: California
pairings: Chicken, Fish
tasting notes: Aromas of ripe pear, pear blossoms, and citrus. Flavor intensity builds mid-palate with a beautiful, clean finish.

3

Pommery
Apanage Brut Champagne

Madame Pommery’s vision from 1874 remains to this day. Delicacy and liveliness, heart and soul, and a style focusing on elegance rather than strength.

region: Champagne, France
pairings: Soft Cheese, Charcuterie
tasting notes: Fresh, elegant, almost butter-like with lovely citrus fruits.

4

Les Carrières de Mézy Sancerre Cuvée de la Réserve

This Sauvignon Blanc is a pure and perfect expression of Sancerre from the Loire Valley in France! Enjoy it with food or by itself! It is a house favorite.

region: Loire, France
pairings: Seafood, Salads
tasting notes: This 100% Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of white fruits, citrus, and flint. A fresh finish.

5

Stationmaster
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Timing and precision are the characteristics of both great winemakers and Stationmasters. This wine comes from a site that totally over-delivers in quality!

region: California
pairings: Grilled Meats, Hard Cheese
tasting notes: Intense black fruit flavors and aromas with a food-friendly acidity.

6

Under the Tuscan
Sun Chardonnay

For centuries, the region of Tuscany has been the center of romance and art, where the wines are as warm and
profound as the people who make them.

region: Tuscany, Italy
pairings: Charcuterie, Chicken
tasting notes: A delightful bouquet of vanilla, apple, and pear, accompanied by light hazelnut-butter undertones.

7

2018 Château
Croix Mouton

This is a perfect example of a forward-styled, easy-to-like, crowd-pleasing Bordeaux wine. A great match for grilled meats and hard cheeses.

region: Bordeaux, France
pairings: Chicken, Beef
tasting notes: Aromas and flavors of black cherry, raspberry, licorice, and crème de cassis. A juicy wine with a long and succulent finish.

8

Eve’s Drop
Chenin Blanc Viognier

From California, a perfect blend of two very different varieties that produces a balanced, well-rounded wine.

region: California
pairings: Seafood, Salads
tasting notes: Enticing notes of honey and stone fruit with a clean, crisp finish.

9

Pierre Ponnelle
Saint-Véran Chardonnay

The Pierre Ponnelle art of winemaking is to produce a wine that expresses its origin, appellation, and terroir. This Chardonnay is one of our favorites!

region: Burgundy, France
pairings: Seafood, Salads
tasting notes: Aromas of peach with notes of citrus. Soft and well-rounded. Lots of fresh white fruit on the palate.

10

Attems
Pinot Grigio

A tribute to Italy’s Friuli region and faithfully reflects the terroir from which it comes.

region: Friuli, Italy
pairings: Salads, Light Pasta
tasting notes: Superb weight and texture and a notable minerality. Savory, tangy, and vibrant.

11

Pierre Ponnelle
Crémant de
Bourgogne Brut

Made the traditional way, the second fermentation takes place in the bottle to obtain more delicate and fine bubbles. Aged for a minimum of 12 months on slats.

region: France
pairings: Appetizers, Sushi
tasting notes: A fresh and fruity nose, with notes of almond and white flowers. The palate is well balanced between fruit and freshness.

12

Latour Valmoissine
Pinot Noir
Les Terrasses

The “Les Terrasses” vineyard’s southern exposure guarantees sunshine and cool nights during the summer and results in this elegant wine with remarkable finesse.

region: Languedoc, France
pairings: Salmon, Grilled Meats
tasting notes: A beautiful nose of licorice. Round on the palate with smooth tannins and cherry notes. Very well balanced.

13

Sonoma Vineyards Chardonnay
by Rodney Strong

Steeped in the legacy of a pioneer in Sonoma County winegrowing, this wine draws on decades of experience
and the passion of the next generation’s winemakers.

region: California
pairings: Chicken, Soft Cheese
tasting notes: A crisp wine with bright citrus aromas, hints of tropical fruit, and toasty oak with a clean, lingering finish.

14

The Secret
Barolo

Barolo is a DOCG wine made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, in the Langhe region of Piedmont, Italy. Known as the “king of wines and the wine of kings” for its aristocratic elegance and terroir.

region: Piedmont, Italy
pairings: Pizza, Burgers
tasting notes: A full-bodied red with notes of cherry, cocoa, dried dragon fruit, and anise.

15

White Cloud
Sauvignon Blanc

Paying tribute to the rich and diverse culture of the Maori people and the land they have called home for more than 1,000 years, the land of the long, white cloud.

region: Marlborough, New Zealand
pairings: Shellfish, Salads
tasting notes: Expressive with notes of citrus, stone fruit, and tropical notes. Mouthwatering acidity to enjoy with or without food.

16

2020 Château Haut Peyruguet Red Bordeaux

Fourth-generation sisters Bénedicte and Marie-Amélie Jolivet oversee every detail of this estate-grown and bottled wine. A great food-friendly and easy-drinking red.

region: Bordeaux, France
pairings: Grilled Meats, Pizza
tasting notes: Sweet berry and currant aromas with some orange peel, followed by a medium body with round yet firm tannins and a fruity finish.

17

Cole Cellars Pinot Noir

From California’s best growing regions comes an expressive Pinot Noir that is great on its own or paired with a wide variety of cuisines.

region: California
pairings: Salmon
tasting notes: Hints of herbs and spice on the nose with layers of bright cherry and strawberry on the palate.

18

Château Haut-Bellian White Bordeaux

Easy drinking and food friendly. The soil the grapes grow on is made up of sand, limestone, and seashell deposits, giving this wine a mouth-pleasing vivacity and freshness.

region: Bordeaux, France
pairings: Shellfish, Chicken
tasting notes: Aromas of fresh citrus and white flowers. On the palate, this wine is fresh and aromatic. The finish is long.

19

Green Rows Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

The vines producing Pinot Grigio Valdadige grapes stretch across the homonymous valley, from Roveré della Luna to Vallagarina.

region: Oregon
pairings: Salmon, Charcuterie
tasting notes: Bright red fruit flavors, heaps of jamminess, a dash of cherry pie, and a hint of toasty oak on the finish.

20

Cole Cellars
Sauvignon Blanc

From California’s best growing regions comes an aromatic Sauvignon Blanc that is great on its own or paired
with a wide variety of cuisines.

region: California
pairings: Soft Cheese, Seafood
tasting notes: Fresh bouquet of honeydew melon, guava, and light floral notes. Crisp and refreshing!

All bottles are 750 ml. unless otherwise noted.

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