1. Château La Mascaronne, Quat Saisons Rose 2018
Château La Mascaronne is owned by Tom Bove. He was born and raised in Indiana. The 72-year-old American engineer and businessman–turned–wine producer continues to buy and restore neglected Provence wine estates such as this Chateau.
Bove has a rare touch. In 1993, he convinced his family to buy Provence’s historic Château Miraval, and the majestic 18th-century manor, and converted it to organic farming and winemaking. In 2012, he sold the 1,000-acre package for $60M to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. With the money, he turned his attention to the acquisition and revival of Chateau La Mascaronne.
This rose is a blend of Cinsault and Grenache grapes.
Education: What is Cinsault? Cinsaut (often spelled Cinsault) is a dark-skinned grape variety traditionally used as a blending partner for Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre as part of the classic Southern Rhone blend. In rosé it provides aromatics, acidity and bright fruit flavors. It’s simply a great rosé grape! Cooper’s Price $22.99
2. Walter Scott 2017 Freedom Hill Vineyard Chardonnay, Willamette Valley
Freedom Hill Vineyard is tucked into the coast range on a gentle southeast slope. Protected from the Van Duzer coastal winds, this vineyard has a warmer climate than the rest of the Eola-Amity Hills. The soils here are a sedimentary, uplifted seabed and are thought to be among the oldest in the region. This soil, combined with the microclimate and meticulous farming, consistently produces very structured wines.
Tasting Notes: The 2017 Freedom Hill Chardonnay has delicate aromas of fennel, yellow flowers and mixed citrus; there is an emphasis on Meyer lemon with a hint of smoke lingering on the finish. The palate is a balance of density and elegance, with juicy acidity and a stony mineral finish.
Kevin’s Notes: This is BIG NEWS, we only have two cases of this amazing wine, but depending on our sales this weekend, but we may get more. Trust me, there isn’t wine shop in the country tasting this wine. This is first vintage of this Chardonnay from this amazing vineyard. Only 200 cases were produced! Cooper’s Price $49.99
Wild Roots All Natural Infused Vodkas
Wild Roots Distillery Infused Vodka offers all-naturally infused spirits. Utilizing the flavorful and abundant fruit from Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Wild Roots Distillery’s Apple and Cinnamon, Raspberry, Marionberry, Pear, and the NEW Huckleberry infused vodkas taste as fresh and ripe as nature intended.
Starting with a 5x distilled, and 5x filtered, grain-based vodka, each bottle of Wild Roots is infused with over a pound of all-natural Northwest-grown fruit. The flavors are bold, rich, and native to this idyllic region.
Pear Basil Martini: PEAR-BASIL MARTINI
1.5 oz Wild Roots Pear Vodka
.5 elderflower liqueur
1 oz lemon juice
1 oz simple syrup
2 basil leaves
In a shaker with ice, muddle basil and a wedge of lemon.
Add remaining ingredients and shake until icy and strain into a martini glass with pear wedge garnishes.
HUCKLEBERRY LEMONADE
2 oz. Wild Roots Huckleberry Vodka
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Serve over ice with lemon slices
