WHITE WINE
2020 Las Lilas
- Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Grapes: Louriero/Treixadura/Arinto, $9.99
- It’s light, bright, and spritz. It’s refreshing and light on a hot St. Louis day. Advanced Sommelier, Grapevine Wines
2020 Domaine Paul Cherrier
- France, Sancerre
- Grape: Sauvignon Blanc-Organic, $30.49
- “The Domaine Cherrier Sancerre is crisp and full of citrus fruit and minerals, ideal for hot summer days.” –James Smallwood (certified sommelier), owner, 33 Wine Shop & Bar
2019 Maysara “Arsheen”
- McMinnville (Oregon)
- Pinot Gris
- $27 In-house, $18 Internet Retail Purchase
- “A wonderful, well-balanced Pinot Gris from a family-owned winery. It’s always a pleasure.” –Alexander Head.
2020 Weingut Brundlmayer “L&T”
- Niederosterreich, Austria
- Grape: Gruner Veltliner, $24.99
- This Gruner veltliner is a beautiful blend of yellow-apple and green aromas. It’s also infused with lime juice and fresh herbs. Only 11% alcohol and organically grown grapes.” — Chris Kolehmainen. General Manager/Partner, Clayton Winehouse Clayton, MO
2019 Angelo Negro
- Roero, Piedmont, Italy
- Grape: Arneis, $23
- “Perfect for hot summer days. The grape was originally blended in Langhe Rosso but the Arneis grape has been at the forefront since the 1960s and is now one of the best Italian white wines. Angelo Negros Sierra Lupini was one of the first Arneis cru distinctions in Italy. It is crisp and clean with almond notes, bright pear, and clean green apples.” –Michael Fricker owner, Grand Spirits Bottle Co.
ROSÉ
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2021 Kind Stranger
- Columbia Valley, Washington
- Grapes: Grenache / Mourvedre / Cinsault
- $30 in-house, $16 online retail purchase
- “It’s the perfect light afternoon rose to get ready for Saturday.” –Alexander Head (owner, Vino STL and DrinkDispatch.com
2021 Robert Sinskey Vineyards – “Vin Gris of Pinot Noir”.
- Los Carneros, Napa Valley, California
- Pinot Noir, $34.99
- This Vin Gris is one of the most beautiful roses in any vintage. It opens with stunning cherry blossom aromas and tropical fruit aromas. The palate is dominated by white peach, rose petals, Rainier cherry, and rose petals. It finishes dry. Elegance in the glass !”– Jason Main. Owner, Wine Merchant Clayton, MO
2021 Domaine de la Janasse
- Cotes du Rhone, France
- Grapes: Grenache / Syrah, $17.99
- “This rose is similar to the Tavel Roses. The aromas are densely layered and fruity. This wine almost looks like a lighter red wine if you close your eyes and taste it. It has complex flavors that linger for a long time, and just the right amount of tannin to bring it together. Domaine de la Janasse, a well-known producer of Chateauneuf du Pape is located in France’s southern Rhone valley. “Superb!” –John Nash from Starr’s Wine & Spirits
2021 Chateau Barbanau “L’Instant”
- Cotes de Provence, France
- Grapes: Cinsault/Grenache/Syrah; Organic, $18.99
- “The Chateau Barbanau ‘L’Instant’ is a dry, crisp rose with notes of pink grapefruit and peach.” –James Smallwood. 33 Wine Shop & Bar.
