2008 Mas Que Vinos Ercavio Blanco, Castillo, Spain – $12.50
90% Airen, 10% Sauvignon Blanc from old vines. Green straw and citrus fruit make this a good choice for the upcoming warm weather.
2004 Mas Que Vinos Ercavio Tempranillo, Castillo, Spain – $30 per Magnum
100% organic Tempranillo which sees some oak, and some clay in the form of Spanish amphoras. Full and fleshy wine with ripe black cherry fruit and a long finish.
2007 Gilles Bonnefoy La Madone ‘Gamay sur Volcan’ Cotes du Forez, Loire Valley, France – $18
100% Gamay from a certified organic and biodynamic producer.
2007 Domaine du Cros Marcillac “Lo Sang del Pais,” Southwest France – $15
Made from Fer Servadou, an obscure grape from this region east of Cahors with a nose of black cherry, white pepper and earth. Pairs well with grilled meat and sausage.
2005 Cantine Valpone Barberra “Rosso Pietro,” Monteferrato, Piedmont, Italy – $20
Dry, medium bodied, “chewy” old world style Barbera that goes with regional dishes such as lasagna and earthy mushrooms.
