Much has been made of the merits of “Old World” versus “New World” in wine circles. Proponents of the former argue that traditional winemaking techniques and less intervention yields more expressive, terrior-driven wines. Those on Team New World say that modern advancements in production allow winemakers to have more control over their product, keep prices competitive, and make wine more accessible outside of wine growing regions. While the distinction is typically made between wines from Europe versus wines from the Americas, Australia and South Africa, it can also be read as “modern” versus “traditional” winemaking. Bring up the issue to any stuffy wine snob and the debate can get pretty intense. Where is the love?
Call us hippies, but we like to stay above the fray. We welcome wines of all colors, sizes and countries of origin with open arms. In an effort to bridge the gap, we’ll be pouring wines from California and Italy, representing both modern and traditional styles- all together, side by side.
2008 Bastianich Friulano – Friuli, Italy – $18
2007 C&T Cellars ‘Skinny Dip’ Sauvignon Blanc – Napa Valley, CA – $18
2007 C.S. Cellars Hammer Merlot – California – $17.50
2007 Layer Cake Primitivo aka Zinfandel – Puglia, Italy – $18
