Sixpack #157
This inflation-fighting selection of 1 white, 1 rosado, 4 reds comes in our reusable, partitioned, eco-friendly six bottle bag that is still only $49.99. Use your bag to receive a club discount on future purchases of six bottles or more of any of our in-stock wines. Our sixpack club has no rules and no obligations, just a good value in specially selected wine.
Domaine des Forges Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley France
Back in 1890 Monsieur Pierre Robineau, a local grocer and draper, bought 2 hectares of vineyards. In 1945 his granddaughter, Helen, with her husband Réne Branchereau took over what had grown to a 7 hectare estate. By 1986 the estate had grown to 10 hectares of vineyards and was maintained by their son, Claude, the third-generation winemaker, who established the winery as Domaine des Forges. This wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc produced from 25-year-old vines. The grapes were hand-harvested, carefully sorted and gently pressed. The must was cold-fermented in a temperature-controlled stainless-steel tank and aged on its fine lees. The resulting wine was gently filtered prior to bottling. Fresh and focused, it shows refreshing aromas and flavors of tart citrus fruit, candied grapefruit, with hints of celery leaf and nettle.
Finca Nueva Rosado, Rioja Spain
Finca Nueva Rosado is made of 60% Tempranillo & 40% Garnacha. The vines are, on average, 40 years-old and tightly spaced. Organic fertilizer is often used and grapes often harvested by hand. Clusters are softly crushed in a vertical press. Immediate static raking of free run juice over one hour. Fermentation of blended juice is performed in stainless steel tanks during 20 days at a temperature of 16-18 ºC. The wine is then filtered and clarified using bentonite before bottling. Bright and brilliant Finca Nueva Rosado is light strawberry in color. Miguel Ángel describes this wine as being ‘fragrant and honest’, true to its unique blend. On the nose, this wine contains prevalent red-fruit aromas of strawberry, cherry, red currant and raspberry. A Wine Enthusiast “Best Buy” “This wine has a bouquet of fig, vanilla bean and orange blossom. It offers flavors of tangerine, lemon-lime sorbet, rose water, vanilla and orange zest that linger on the palate.”
Edoardo Miroglio “Bio” Red Blend, Bulgaria
Edoardo Miroglio winery is an impressive 220 hectares of vineyards in Elenovo, Bulgaria. The village of Elenovo is located in the region of Thrace, where the origins of winemaking date back to the cult of Dionysus. It is thought that these native varieties, Mavrud and Rubin, were already grown on the hills of southern Bulgaria more than 5,000 years ago. Edoardo Miroglio became certified organic in 2013, and is considered to be one of the most modern wineries in the country. This wine is elegant and fruity, with notes of cherry, blueberry, plum, violets, and a touch of Oak. Well-balanced acidity and tannins, this wine pairs nicely with pasta, pizza and red meat dishes.
Zacharias Merlot, Nemea Greece
Zacharias family winery is located on forty Hectares in Nemea and on the slopes that embrace the village of Leontio, near the land bridge connecting the Peloponnese peninsula to the Greek mainland. Their Merlot is another Wine Enthusiast “Best Buy” “Dark plum and red cherry aromas headline this easy-drinking Merlot from the Peloponnese, Greece. The finish is bright, making it a thoroughly food-friendly wine. Pair it with roasted red meats or serve slightly cooler than cellar temperature with burgers, spicy noodles and more.”
Esteban Martin “6M” Oak Aged Red Blend, Carinena Spain
In 1985, Miguel Antonio Esteban purchased 150 hectares of vineyards in the best lands of the DOP Cariñena, located at the foot of the Iberian Mountains to produce wine following organic and vegan practices. This dark-garnet colored wine has a nose of dark berries and black olive tapenade. It is juicy on the palate, with flavors of black cherry and blackberry joined by notes of thyme, black pepper and roasted fennel bulb. Mild tannins slowly make their presence known and then dissipate into a finish marked with notes of orange zest and rose petal. Yes, it too is a Wine Enthusiast “Best Buy” “This inky garnet colored wine offers purple plum and juniper berry aromas. Muscular tannins sneak up and take hold of the palate while pomegranate, cherry cola, dried Mediterranean herb, black olive paste and cocoa powder flavors linger into a grippy finish.”
Dosio Dolcetto d’ Alba Superiore, Piemonte Italy
Ruby red in color, this Dolcetto shows red fruit, together with spicy notes on the nose. It has silky tannins that give it a smooth mouthfeel and a great structure well integrated with its body. Lol, today I learned that everything is a Wine Enthusiast “Best Buy” “This Dolcetto opens with bright and ripe red plum notes, tart blueberries, a giant bouquet of flowers and subtle hints of savory spices. It’s polished on the palate with superfine tannins that frame the lush black cherry and raspberry notes that are accented by fresh herbs and dried earth on the finish.” This is a dry red wine that’s a perfect match for meaty pasta dishes or stuffed peppers.