July 26th 2025, Wine Tasting Notes

Esoterica and beyond!

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2023, Terras Gauda, O Rosal, Rias Baixas, Spain                                                                                                       $25.99/$22.09

A screamingly delicious blend of indigenous grapes from the O Rosal valley, this is a wine of great complexity where clear citrus aromas of mandarin and orange peel, peach and aniseed mingle with pleasant undertones of earth, jasmine blossom and hay leaf. Its powerful structure and character are impressive, filling the palate with fleshiness and velvety sensations.

2024, Charalaboglou, “in Anthesis” Malagouzia, Serres, Greece                                                                          $24.99/$21.24

Nicknamed the Greek Cinderella grape, Malagousia is one of the few indigenous grape varieties that's grown all over Greece, but we’re especially excited about the expression we’re getting from George Charalaboglou. Charalaboglou Wines is an Organic grape grower and wine producer situated at the foothill of Mount Pangaion, Serres, Northern Greece. This fragrant wine shows loads of fresh orange zest, a hint of pears and honey blossom, with delicate hints of meadow herbs. On the palate, this shows white fruit, is creamy and balanced with fine acidity and a pleasant ripeness.

2024, Domaine de Sacy, Sancerre Rose, Loire, France                                                                                             $26.99/$22.94

This Pinot Noir-based rosé from Sancerre shimmers with delicate salmon pink hues and expressive aromas of wild strawberry, citrus zest, and crushed flint. Cool fermentation preserves the vibrant acidity and  flavors of white peach, raspberry, and striking saline edge. The clean finish lingers with rose petal notes, perfect for summer salads or grilled seafood to showcase Sancerre's mineral-driven rosés.

2023, Domaine les Enfants Sauvages, “Che Chauvio” Cotes Catalanes, France                                                 $29.99/$25.49

The vineyards at Les Enfants Sauvages are hidden by the surrounding garrigue and with no neighbors in sight. The only threat is the overgrowth of vegetation, as well as wild pigs that are kept out of the vineyards by kilometers of stone walls that the family built. On the nose, it offers a fragrant bouquet filled with a medley of red fruits such as blackberry, cherry, raspberry, and red currant, all complemented by intriguing spicy notes. On the palate, the wine opens with a lively acidity that gracefully transitions into a soft tannin structure. It features juicy flavors of bright red fruits, pomegranate, and a hint of cinnamon spice. In terms of body, this wine is light to medium-bodied, making it an ideal choice for casual drinking, particularly during warmer seasons.

2023, Sottimano, “Maté” Brachetto, Piedmont, Italy                                                                                              $23.99/$20.39

Andréa Sottimano produces Barbaresco that consistently rank among the most sought after, but this little gem is made from 100% Brachetto planted on the "Maté" vineyard in the commune of Neive in the heart of Piedmont. Most commonly used in the production of sweet/dessert wines, this grape variety offers a lively wine that is wonderful when drunk in its youth. It reveals notes of crushed strawberry , rose , hibiscus , rhubarb , redcurrant , and cranberry . The palate is delicious, fine with almost absent tannins and a supple and floral finish.