Bernard Cote Rotie 04 - 47.57 - Tasty food wine. Furthest North of the Rhone appellations. Black fruit, spice. Balance. Chocolate. Dusty.

Chartogne Taillet St. Anne NV - 47.57 - Nutty, apple, pretty Champagne. Vibrant, creamy, lemon curd, serious. 60CH-40PN. Great.

Bethel Hts. Casteel PN 07 - 46.57 - currant, black cherry, spice from oak. Dense, light earthiness. Vibrant acids, fine tannins. Worthy.

Ch Moulin Haut Laroque 01 - 46.57 - A top estate, from a year they nailed. Merlot dominant Fronsac. Michel Rolland consults.  

Mendel Unus Cab/Malbec 06 - 46.27 - Killer Argentine producer, 78 year old vines. Elegant, structured, concentrated. Dark fruit. Mocha.

Jean Pernet Grand Cru NV - 45.77 - Citrus &yeasty bread, cream & honey. Fine, balanced, light butterscotch. Mineral. Rich BdB, ripe.

Passopisciaro 07 - 45.57 - Mount Etna Nerello Mascalese! Subtle. Balanced strength & elegance. Berry, floral, smoky volcanic mineral.

Frank Family Cab Napa 06 - 45.27 - Dark fruit, mellow & creamy oak tannins, blackberry. Vanilla. Great structure, nose. Cassis. Smooth.

Dom Saumades Ch-d-Pape 08 - 44.77 - Super elegant and a steal. Lengthy, pleasing balance, fresh fruit flavors. Starting to drink now.

Bressan EGO 01 Schiop / CF ● - 43.97 - Funktacular. Almond, anise, red & black fruit, leather, tobacco. Fried almonds. Balance. Cool.

Bressan Schioppettino Friuli R 04 ● - 43.97 - Ribolla Nera = Schioppettino. Explosive dark wild berry flavors, cigar box, wants game.

Karl Lawrence Aldin 07 - 43.77 - Coming along and getting expansive with black currant, vanilla. Would appreciate decanting. Great.

Vigne & Vini - Maria Tessa. Vigne & Vini is located in Leporano (PUGLIA) within the Salento Area and prides itself on a three generation experience in producing high quality red and white wines. The owner, Cosimo Varvaglione has two generations of experience behind him as he took over from his father and grandfather. He did embark upon a real revolution in his winery that used to sell solely wine in bulk but now is present with its brand in the international and domestic markets supported by a prestigious list of awards and acknowledgements. Cosimo's policy is making wines true to the terroir and the traditions of the area, wines that express the uniqueness of the vineyards from which they come. So he and his team control the entire winemaking process and are committed to every step of that process with the purpose of put the fullest expression possible of the grape and its vineyard into the glass.

2009 Vigne & Vini Moi Verdeca di Salentino IGT 

Pleasant to the eye with intense floral aromas and hints of citrus. Savoury, long and decisively fresh with a persistent finish reminiscent of almonds and apples. Rich version of the Puglian white.

Our Price: 15.27

2009 Vigne & Vini Primadonna Chardonnay IGT

Chardonnay has found an ideal habitat in Puglia whose vocation to viticulture has given wines with an international taste. Primadonna is included among these ones. The oak barrels in which it fermentes make it stand out. Ripe exotic fruits，aromatic herbs and an excellent balsamic note can be detected. A very good acid golden clour，rich bouquet with notes of spices and pineapple. Its taste is full and harmonious and it is an ideal complement to shell fish and all the main fish dishes. A rich, nutty white that remains fresh through its baked apple, butterscotch and wildflower notes, as a hint of candied lemon zest fills the finish. Drink now. 6,667 cases made.

Our Price: 17.97

2007 Vigne & Vini Schiaccianoci Negroamaro

Interesting taste profile - nose of earthy/smokey notes - palate is light bodied and has decent acid and very subtle tannins. There is a nice note of smoke and this carries through to the finish which becomes meaty/sausage like. Nice for the price - refreshing interest. A medium-bodied, rustic red, offering dried cherry and wild berry notes that linger, with hints of grilled herb and licorice. Drink now.

Our Price: 15.27

2008 Vigne & Vini Papale Primitivo di Manduria DOC 

Italian Zinfandel that is dark and lush with rich flavors of blueberries, blackberries with notes of toasted cocoa and coffee beans. Recommendation: Great with grilled meats, pasta bolognese, hard cheeses. Intensely fragrant Old Vine Primitivo reminiscent of fruit jam and cherry, cocoa and licorice. Round and velvety smooth with a three song encore.

Our Price: 20.27

Friday Night Tasting Lineup 

2010 Pralis 

Delicate and elegant for the peach and apricot hints with clean aromatic notes of tropical fruit and mineral scents. Particularly velvety and enfolding, that reveals a strong personality and an excellent structure. It is a classic wine for the entire meal; a wonderful accompaniment to delicate soups, fish dishes, white meats or escalope, soft cheeses, hams and young cold cuts. Good as an aperitif and as wine for conversations. Very original wine obtained from the vinification of Pinot Bianco, Tai and Manzoni Bianco grapes. The Pinot Bianco gives the wine softness and elegance, while Manzoni and Tai enrich its body and create an aromatic note making its fragrance inviting and pleasant.

Our Price: 10.97

2010 Pinot Grigio 

Vibrant and elegant, with acacia blossoms and nutmeg notes. Dry, pleasant for the fresh and light acidic note. Notably full-bodied. A splendid wine to accompany great fish courses: elegant shellfish dishes, fish cooked in parchment, baked or grilled fish, savory seafood hors-d'oeuvres, fish soups and seafood risottos. Also excellent with crêpes, soufflés and white meat. This prestigious variety gets its name from the coppery color of the ripe fruit. The fermentation without the skins allows the production of a wine with a straw-yellow color, great personality and of notable structure.

Our Price: 10.97

2010 Salbanello Rosato 

Pleasant, with scented notes of berry fruit and rose petals, delightful and inviting. Tangy, fresh, easy-drinking and pleasantly round. Very nice as an aperitif, it is an excellent match to tasty snacks. Its freshness exalts the delicate courses of modern meals, first courses, white meats, soups and young cheeses. The rosé version of our famous red wine Salbanello. It comes from the harmonious blend of Cabernet, historical full-bodied Eastern Veneto vine and the elegant and soft Malbec. The grapes are vinified separately and are blended together prior to the second fermentation. The Charmat method fermentation goes on for 40 days at a temperature of 18°C in order to produce a fine, long-lasting and delicate perlage. Thanks to these 2 varieties Salbanello rosato is a perfect mix of freshness, body and length.

Our Price: 11.57

2010 Salbanello 

Vinous, fresh, with intense notes of redcurrant and raspberry.  Velvety and well-balanced. It has a notable body and a good supple finish. Excellent match to tasty snacks and dishes of the Mediterranean tradition. Suitable at home, and restaurants specializing in pasta dishes. Experience has taught us how to harmoniously blend Malbec and Cabernet grapes. The delicate mellowness of Malbec and the rich body of Cabernet are brought together to create a wine of delightful drinkability, suitable for every occasion. It satisfies the requirement of fresh drinks for modern meals, often made up by a single course.

Our Price: 10.97

2010 Raboso 

Lingering and scented, it recalls wild violets and morello cherry. Lively wine, fruity, with a full-flavored and dry finish.  Ideal with savory first courses, fish with sauces, white and red meats, middle-aged cheeses, dried cod, cuttlefish and stewed fish. Raboso is one of the oldest Eastern Veneto vines and its grapes are harvested in late autumn. The fermentation stops at a cold temperature making the wine slightly sweet, fresh and aromatic. With the recommencement of the fermentation, the Raboso gets a pleasant liveliness, which praises the fruity notes and the particular softness. In order to highlight these characteristics, which make our Raboso unique, we have called it "Fiore" ("flower"). The 2010 vintage celebrates the 30th year of production and of great success.

Our Price: 11.97