Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc – Primarily sourced from Lake County, Pomelo’s characteristic grapefruit profile is consistently found in our blocks situated on the Kelseyville bench. With an elevation of nearly 1300’, the growing season is long, with ample hours of sunshine and great diurnal temperature fluctuations- all responsible for the explosive flavors found in Pomelo. We also source a small percentage from an old, established block in Lodi- amazing balance and texture, the Sauvignon Blanc sourced from this region is grapefruit pith with a weightiness contributing to the mid-palette. 100% Sauvignon Blanc, fermented in all stainless steel tanks; extremely long and cold ferment allows for the fragrant and big fruit flavors to be appreciated. The crisp acidity is retained and then rounded out and complimented by a broadened mouth and ever-slight sweetness.
A mouth-watering, vivid style; this wine explodes with delicious flavors of passion fruit, guava, quince, lime peel; with an intensely grapefruit nose. Cooper’s Price $11.99
Magellan Le Fruit Défendu Pays d’Herault Rose – One of the more inventive vintners in the Languedoc is former Burgundy winemaker Bruno Lafon, who is now based in the obscure Côtes de Thongue appellation. Lafon moved to the Languedoc in 1998 to start his own winery, Domaine Magellan, with his sister-in-law, Sylvie Legros. “We in the Languedoc should make good wines that are good values as well,” Lafon says. When he and Legros bought the estate in 1999, it was a rundown collection of vineyards planted to a multitude of grape varieties; its former owner had planted the range to see which grapes would work best there. Today, Lafon has rehabilitated the estate and now manages 104 acres planted to a salad bowl of 13 different varieties. Domaine Magellan takes its name from the small town of Magalas, north of Beziers, where the winery is located. The Rosé Fruit Défendu is 100% Cinsault pressed and fermented after short skin contact in stainless steel at cool temperature. This is a subtle rosé with deep pink color; notes of strawberry and cherry; light body and a dry, refreshing finish. It’s a solid match for ham, chicken, curry based sauces, an awesome BLT! Cooper’s Price $12.99
Jean Marc Burgaud Régnié Valliéres Beaujolais – Jean-Marc Burgaud created this domaine in 1989. From 19 hectares (47 acres), he produces wines from Beaujolais Villages and Régnié, but most of his production (13 hectares) is in Morgon. David Schildknecht, of the Wine Advocate, wrote in 2009 that, Jean-Marc is “as usual brimming with ideas about how he is going to make what are among his region’s handful of most exciting wines even better among the most successful wines of its ubiquitous appellation, not to mention a fine value.” Grown in a sandy and stony soil, the young Beaujolais Cru Regnie (created in 1988) is characterized by its fruitiness, suppleness (fine and light tannin) and its roundness. We refer to it as feminine and cheerful.
Kevin’s Notes: Over the last few years, I have found myself reintroduced to the wonderful, but often forgotten wines of Beaujolais. This region is the southernmost sub-appellation of Burgundy and the red grapes are Gamay Noir. In the summer and during the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas is when Beaujolais is most sought-after. This is an incredible fruit driven wine with harmonious texture. The fruit is brilliant on the nose and long on the palate. When I was quoted the price, I felt no need to haggle! Cooper’s Price $17.99
Envínate Lousas Viñas de Aldea – Envínate (“wine yourself”) is the brainchild of Laura Ramos, Jose Martínez, Roberto Santana and Alfonso Torrente, four friends who met while studying winegrowing at the University of Miguel Hernández in Alicante, Spain. Their work is currently focused on exploring the ancient, Atlantic-infused terruños of Ribeira Sacra and the Canary Islands, as well as exceptional vineyard plots across the Iberian Peninsula. The Envínate philosophy is simple: let each parcela, or single parcel, fully express itself in the finished wine by utilizing old-fashioned farming and winemaking methods. The results are some of the most exciting wines being produced in Spain today!
Lousa is the name for the dominant slate soil Ribeira Sacra region. The slate serves a great purpose, heating up during the daytime sun to help the grapes ripen, as well as imparting the mineral and intensely floral and spicy aromatics that are the trademarks the region’s wines. Aldea means “village” in the Galician dialect. In addition to focusing on single parcel wines, Envínate produces village wines in each region where they work.
These Mencía grapes are fermented 100% whole cluster with wild yeasts in open top plastic tubs, then rested in used French oak for 11 months.
Subtle layers of finely crushed rock and cocoa powder. The palate is juicy and medium-bodied, springy and plentiful in acidity, but with just a hint of tannic grip to add structure. Coarse black pepper and a slightly bitter greenness add complexity on the finish. Cooper’s Price $32.99
