Wineaux Wednesday

Wineaux Wednesday Wine Tastings | Five 1 oz Samples

A French Experience

2.5oz / 5oz /Bottle / Bottle To Go

V=Vegan; W=Woman Owned or Established; Bio=BioDynamic/Organic; Coop=Cooperative Farming 

Domaine Gayda Flying Solo Rouge

4/8/19/17

Rich and aromatic, developing aromas of sweet spices, liquorice stick, but also strawberry, Amarena cherry, and violet. The finish reveals aromas of tonka and roasted cocoa bean.

Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc

4/8/20/16

W - Catherine and her husband met in college. They were both from Wine Growing families but they wanted to do something on their own. For the last 25 years, Catherine has been the winemaker in charge of the range. Her Chardonnay is so highly regarded, it is served on Air France. The philosophy is Simplicity, freshness, and fruit forward.

Domaine Gassier Côtes du Rhône 

4/9/22/17

deep ruby red wine with aromas of ripe black fruit, violet and licorice intermingle harmoniously.  It is full and velvety, it reveals flavors of blackberry, cassis and hints of thyme and rosemary. Its finish is endowed with a fine grain of tannin and a pleasant freshness

Domaine Gassier Viognier

4/9/23/18

Voluptuous, fresh fruits scents of apricot, peach and citrus with a zingy fruit finish that is long and lush oluptuous, fresh fruits scents of apricot, peach and citrus with a zingy fruit finish that is long and lush.

Petit Bourgeois Cabernet Franc 

5/9/22/17

Delicate and easy with a dry, round texture and long finish. Aromas of strawberries and raspberries, hints of spice from the Loire Valley.

Chateau Goudichaud Blanc

5/10/24/18

A white Bordeaux from one of the first woman owned vineyards in France. A complex wine with an explosion of aromas and floral and exotic flavors aged in french oak barrels.

Domaine la Manarine Côtes du Rhône  

5/10/25/20

Bio -A new vineyard created by Gilles Gasq in 2001 on a plateau in the southern Rhone. He believes in minimal intervention in the natural process of wine making.

Domaine Gayda Cepage Viognier

5/10/26/20

The grapes are rooted in tradition but the winery is all about having the latest in equipment and technology. 

Rouge-Bleu Dentelle Rose 2022

6/11/27/20

V, W -This rosé is a blend of Grenache and Carignan with some vines as old as 65 years old. Only 3,000 bottles produced in 2019. This wine drinks well on its own, but will pair well with salads, light meats, and spicy food.

Bugey Cerdon Domaine Rondeau

6/12/31/24

Berries bubbling in a Glass but not overly sweet.  Nice balance of flavors in a sparkling.

Tourbillon Plan de Dieu 2021

6/12/32/24

With a ruby-purple hue, this red blend exudes expressive notes of red fruits, citrus, and sweet spices. The palate unfolds with volume, structure, and a delicate chalky tannin coating. This versatile wine pairs with an array of dishes, from beef and lamb to game.

Barth Rene Pinot Blanc

7/8/22/17

Unusually rich for a Pinot Blanc from Alsace, with scents of honey, dried apricots, peaches and dried spices giving an impression of sweetness that's balanced on the palate by bright acidity that imparts a pineapple flavor. Finishes dry, fresh and mineral.

Domaine Chignard Fleurie Les Moriers

8/15/39/30

V  -Old 70 year old vines have deep roots in the granite subsoil resulting in a trademark minerality “gout de terroir”.   All grapes are still harvested by hand and finished in the traditional methods.

Chateau Caroline Moulis Medoc Cru Bourgeois

8/15/33/25

A very dry, heavy red and an excellent example of a medoc from Bordeaux with notes of Cinnamon and Slate. It is supple and harmonious with black and blue fruits.

Les Rochette Sancerre

8/16/42/32

Coop -A Sancerre with a bit of fruit to satisfy everyone. Tastes of green apple/pear, citrus, then a touch of stone fruit such as peach to finish with a little melon. It’s Exquisite. 

Rouge-Bleu Mistral Côtes du Rhône 2019

8/19/38/30

Bio - Full-bodied with flavours of cherry and blackberry evolving towards roasted coffee notes. Well-structured tannins give an elegant finish.

Font-Sane Gigondas 2021

9/18/45/34

V, W -Beautiful garnet color clear and bright ; the nose has notes of clove licorice ripe berries and plum ; the mouth is concentrated with a charming sweetness and fine tannins. The Tradition is a fine wine with a long length and dedicated to a long life.

Roblin Sancerre Origine

10/20/54/42

The quintessential Sancerre full of body, minerality, low fruit and low spice.

Chateau Goudichaud Rouge

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A smooth red Bordeaux with hints of cinnamon and clove.

Domaine la Manarine Chateauneuf du Pape

16/30/80/61

Bio -unbridled lushness in the form of red cherry liqueur, raspberry coulis, currant, sweet licorice, an assortment of blue and red flowers, anise, exotic spice, and hints of charred forest brush. The palate is lush, full-bodied, lifted, and exceedingly pure. 

St. Cosme Chateauneuf du Pape

19/38/98/75

V -The property has been in the hands of the Barruol family since 1490. The wine is a blend of Grenache Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Cinsaut, made with whole cluster fermentation from indigenous yeasts, is aged for 24 months in old 228-liter barrels, and bottled without fining or filtration.

St. Cosme Cote Rotie

25/45/125/97

V  -Côte-Rôtie is produced from 100% Sérine, an ancient and local variety of Syrah that is markedly different from modern selections. It is more oval, with lots of space in the bunch, resulting in a very aromatic wine.  On the palate, it reveals a fresh attack followed by an ample, structured, long-lasting finish. The wine unfurls in successive stages and ends with top-quality tannins produced by whole cluster fermentation. It features aromas and flavors of smoked ham, violet, graphite, graphite, and licorice.

The Italian Connection

2.5oz / 5oz /Bottle / Bottle To Go

V=Vegan; W=Woman Owned or Established; Bio=BioDynamic/Organic; Coop=Cooperative Farming

Tintero Vino Bianco

4/7/16/13

Lovely, crisp, fresh fruit aromas abound from the first pour. The wine itself is dry, low in alcohol, smooth, and flavorful, with Tintero’s signature frizzante touch of just the faintest hint of bubbles to liven it up. 

AltaVilla Montepulciano

4/7/18/14

Ruby red with plums, black fruit and a berry nose. Persistent finish.  

Poggio Alloro Chianti

4/8/18/14

Bio -translated to Bay Leaf Hill refers to the bay laurel bushes growing everywhere on the property. The farm is a family business with parents and children working everyday, side by side. The Chianti is fresh and structured with aromas of crushed violets, red licorice, rich earth, sweet spices and cherry.

Ormanni Chianti

4/8/19/14

Bio - 100% Sangiovese grapes - aromas of red berry, violet and underbrush. It is a medium bodied red wine, firm with juicy tannins and a spicy finish that is nicely structured. You’ll taste red cherry, star anise and tobacco.

Vivace! Sweet Red

4/8/20/16

Delicate ruby-red, sweet and sparkling with fine silky bubbles, it expresses the elegant aromas of roses and raspberries, typical of this grape. Aromatic, delicate and harmonious on the palate.

Tintero Moscato d’Asti

../../20/15

With its scent of kaleidoscopic spring wildflowers, fragrant citrus blossoms, and succulently ripe grapes, Tintero Moscato d'Asti is just sweet enough, but not too sweet, while a razor-crisp acidity and tickling spritz cleanse and stimulate the taste buds with each sip. This wine is an ideal pairing for light meals or an afternoon of steady sipping. Its light body and low alcohol level make it an ideal wine for parties and social events.

Lunaria Coste di Moro Montepulciano

5/10/24/18

V, Bio, Coop -An organic and biodynamic wine produced by the Cantina Orsogna cooperative of farmers located at the foot of the Majella National Park in Abruzzo. The unmistakable mark of Lunaria Bottles is the rope binding, an ancient peasant practice passed down by grandparents, applied by hand, bottle by bottle. Black Cherry, Cocoa, Raspberry, tobacco and Almond is warm and silky on the palate.

Franco Serra Langhe Nebbiolo

5/10/24/19

Pungent dried fruit and herbal aromas. Dry and medium-full bodied with robust tannins, bright acidity and pretty, red fruits.

Brilla Prosecco

5/10/25/19

Exuberant, fresh and cheeky, pleasantly suitable for any occasion.

Il Borro Borrigiano Toscana

5/10/28/22

Bio -Il Borro Vineyard is in the Valdarno Hills at the foot of the Pratomagno Mountains in Northern Tuscany. a versatile wine that can be drunk all year round, ideal to accompany a whole meal in every occasion, which perfectly combines the elegance of the Sangiovese with the structure and spicy notes of the Cabernet Sauvignon.

Valmorena Barbera

6/11/25/19

Bio -Since the 1400s, the Marchesi Incisa Family has been hand-harvesting and softly pressing indigenous grapes into a fruity varietal showing depth and persistence.

Malvasia Orange

6/12/27/21

Cantina Orsogna was formed as a cooperative of 600 farmers in 1964, who all shared the same goal of conservation and a reverence for organic and biodynamic winemaking. Rich and complex with Floral, peach, tropical fruits.

De Forville Barbera

6/12/30/23

A red wine from the Piedmont region.  It has the expected fruitiness but with other interesting berries and spice.

Casa Emma Chianti Classico

7/13/29/22

W, Bio -A Chianti to satisfy the senses. Herbs and earthy Notes finishes with smoke and tobacco; Jovial and Complex.

Terre Stregate Manent Aglianico

7/13/33/25

Bio -Red & Black Cherry with basil, charcoal, espresso, plum, licorice and pepper describe the juicy succulent silky tannins. A family with five generations in wine making since 1898. Terre Stregate means bewitched lands - their motto: “Call me witch. Call me earth. Fate is in the Name.”

Il Borro Pian Di Nova Toscana

8/16/42/32

Bio -a full-bodied wine whose elegance and smoothness never disappoint expectations. It’s a vibrant blend that best combines the spices from the Syrah with the fruitiness of the Sangiovese.

Guido Porro Langhe Nebbiolo

9/18/45/35

Concentrated, textured flavors of cherries and roses wrap themselves around a chiseled frame and an acidity that make this bottling an ideal companion to stews, braised meats, and roasted vegetables. 

Brilla Rose Prosecco

OUT

A Wineaux customer favorite because just about everybody finds a bubble in the glass that calls out to them. It is not sweet but not so dry to turn off the sweet seekers.

Venezia Giulia Franconia Visintini

OUT

Bio -Made from 100% Franconia grapes. The Franconia varietal is also known by the name Blaufrankisch of Austrian origin. The place where the Visintini company stands has a history dating back to the Middle Ages 1290 and has been in the current owners family since 1884.

The Spanish Inquisition

2.5oz / 5oz /Bottle / Bottle To Go

V=Vegan; W=Woman Owned or Established; Bio=BioDynamic/Organic; Coop=Cooperative Farming

Begonia Sangria

3/6/18/14

Macabeo grapes are ripened in the rugged vineyards and blended with Azahar flowers, a mix of traditional mediterranean spice and herbs with the essences of real Valencia oranges to produce an authentic Sangria.

Barahondra Monastrell Tinto

4/7/18/14

Deep ruby. Spice- and mineral-accented blackberry and cherry scents are complicated by hints of cola and candied flowers. Sweet and seamless on the palate, offering concentrated dark fruit and spice cake flavors along with suggestions of lavender pastille and licorice. Closes with persistent, resonating spiciness and solid punch; youthfully chewy tannins add shape and grip.

Torremoron Tempranillo Tinto

5/10/24/18

Fresh black and blue fruit aromas are lifted and sharpened by a peppery note and a suggestion of smoky minerals. Vibrant and focused on the palate, offering intense boysenberry and cassis flavors that intensify with aeration.

Can Sumoi Xarel-lo

5/10/27/21

V, Bio - All natural! They still till their land by horse. No Filtration used of this low acidity white wine. The family farm where their wines are now produced has belonged to the Raventos family since 1497. Pepe Raventos, 21st generation, farms 44 plots using biodynamic methods

Portugal - Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of…

2.5oz / 5oz /Bottle / Bottle To Go

V=Vegan; W=Woman Owned or Established; Bio=BioDynamic/Organic; Coop=Cooperative Farming

Santola Vinho Verde

3/5/10/8

Pale citrus color but an intense and fresh aroma.  It is a medium sweet white wine with fresh acidity.

Santola Rose

3/5/10/8

Made from native Portuguese grapes. It is off dry, crisp and refreshing with a hint of bubbles.  Lovingly referred to as ‘the crab wine’ (for its adorable red crab on the label), this Vinho Rosé is a perfect porch pounder – low in alcohol, fizzy, and just sweet enough to keep it flowing.

Prost! Germany

2.5oz / 5oz /Bottle / Bottle To Go

V=Vegan; W=Woman Owned or Established; Bio=BioDynamic/Organic; Coop=Cooperative Farming

Gunderloch Hasselbach Riesling

5/10/25/19

V, Bio -Juicy, sleek, fabulously aromatic and lively DRY Riesling, grown along the Rhinefront in soils of red slate and clay, harvested in early September to capture perfect acidity with total ripeness. Yellow fruits and vivid, convincing minerality spring easily from this wine.

God Bless America

2.5oz / 5oz /Bottle / Bottle To Go

V=Vegan; W=Woman Owned or Established; Bio=BioDynamic/Organic; Coop=Cooperative Farming

22 Pirates

7/14/34/28

Twenty-two French Rhone varietals grown in California to create a beautiful and intricate wine. The label was drawn by a french artist, Francois-Augusta Biard (1855) of the tales of treachery and mayhem. Every bottle introduces you to a different member of the crew with a customized cork listing his name and role aboard the ship.

Two Bottles of Beer on the Wall

Alstadt Lager

4

Alstadt Kolsch

4

Alstadt Light

4

Seagrams Escape

4

Shiner Bock

5

Shiner Blonde Light

5

Shiner Sea Salt & Lime

5

Pilsner Urquell

5

Good Eats

bread & oil

$5 

croissants

$8

chevre & crisps

$10

baguettes & brie

$12

Charcuterie 

$19