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S EPTEMBER 2 0 21
322 WINES EVALUATED | 281 WINES REJECTED | 41 APPROVED
MOST INTERESTING WINE TASTED: Sauvignon Blanc Pét-Nat,
2020. Beaver Creek
I t hit me last night... Logos of the many food delivery companies.
It hit me last night. The role of a properly made wine Last night we ordered from a national burger chain that we've been to dozens of times
was made even clearer. It is all about the experience. I with our kids after game team parties. We like their hamburgers, fries, and chicken
am tired of Door Dash, Postmates, GrubHub and all other sandwiches. The food we received was hot and made to the corporate standard,
food degradation programs. It is impossible to have a certainly acceptable had we been sitting in a booth. After the meal, I looked at Sandra
decent meal from any restaurant if served by a food and said, “boy did that suck….one of the most uninspiring meals I have ever had.”
delivery program. And the reason parallels wine.
Why? It was the same food. It was hot. It tasted exactly the same as when we
I believe food is meant to be experiential and to make one dine in. Then it hit me because it wasn’t the food! It was my kitchen table. When
emote (no, not the kind of emoting you get from chili). I we scrub through the menus or our local restaurants while on the delivery app,
remember sitting in a tourist café in Paris ordering the we are not conjuring up just the character of the food we are seeking, we are
quiche of the day (thus disproving that real men don’t also reflecting on the overall experience we desire. When the food arrives in
eat quiche). As it arrived, I was knocked back 50 years to plastic or cardboard containers, we end up frustrated with the experience (not
sitting at the dinner table with my father, mother, brother, the food). Isn’t there something horribly wrong with opening a clear clam-shell
and sister. My mother made the same quiche and at that food container with that $40 New York steak as compared to the server setting a
moment 6,000 miles away from the original experience, sizzling hot plate in front of you? It is the experience we are seeking, not the food.
I was transported back to that time and place. I had to
sit back and ponder this food memory because it was Wine is a sense of time and place. It is a connecting rod from the earth to the
so vivid, and I felt glee. I think wine conjures the same soul and one can be taken away by the mere bouquet of a properly crafted wine
experiences and we have had this discussion before. no matter the environmental conditions. In that you cannot always be sitting
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in front of the Eiffel Tower and experiencing Paris with a glass of fine
Bordeaux, you can experience the glass of fine Bordeaux to conjure
up the memory of sitting in front of the Eiffel Tower.
At our home, the first question is, when and where do you want
to go tonight. A properly thought-out bottle of wine can take
you to where you want to go…. food delivery or not. As Ernest
Hemingway said in “A Moveable Feast” “…and washed it down
with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began
to be happy and to make plans.”
Salud... be safe... stay well.
Paul Kalemkiarian
Photo of the cover of the first American edition of "A Moveable
Owner/Cellarmaster
Feast" by Ernest Hemingway.
FLASHBACK Selection for April 1980
MERLOT - RUTHERFORD HILL WINERY, 1977
A LOOK BACK AT SOME STELLAR Rutherford Hill Winery came into being when the Freemark Abbey Winery partners and
SELECTIONS WITH ED MASCIANA some Napa Valley growers decided to purchase the Souverain of Rutherford Winery
in 1976. This Merlot predates the first Duckhorn and was considered an oddity when
released. We knew it wasn’t and our members agreed.
Selection for January 1981
TORRE DI GIANO, 1978 LUNGAROTTI
There are 21 wine producing regions in Italy, and literally in the center of this famous wine
consuming country is the region of Umbria. One of the well known wines of the region is
Torre di Giano or Torgiano, named after the village where it is made. The "Tower of Janus"
apparently stood near these vineyards in medieval times. Janus was an ancient Roman
deity considered to be the guardian of the vine. Nobody had heard of it until we featured it.
RECIPES CELLAR NOTES
Mezzi Paccheri with A report on how previous selections are faring
Tuna and Lemon with age. Obtained from actual tastings of
Serves: 4 wines under optimal storage conditions.
INGREDIENTS
1 lemon
salt CLASSIC SERIES
11 oz mezzi paccheri (or mezzi rigatoni) September 2019:
parsley Garnacha, 2016. Raimat Boira. Still great.
extra-virgin olive oil Welschriesling, 2018. Barn Swallow Cellars.
7 oz oil-packed tuna, drained (preferably Italian) Drink up.
3 oz pitted olives Recipe and photo by www.lacucinaitaliana.com Zinfandel, 2013. The Great American Wine
PREPARATION Company. Ready.
Sauvignon Blanc, 2018. Oak Grove. Perfect.
Grate the zest from 1 lemon into a large pot of water. Bring to a boil and add salt. Cook the
pasta in the boiling salted water until al dente. Chop a bunch of parsley and mix with the September 2020 :
juice of the lemon and 1/3 cup oil.
Old Vine Zinfandel, 2016. Loose Moose Zin.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan. Drain the pasta when cooked to al dente and transfer to the Great now.
pan. Sauté for a few seconds. Remove from the heat, add the chopped tuna, and olives. Top
with the lemon, parsley and oil. Chardonnay, 2019. Root Cause. Drink or hold.
Pinot Noir, 2018. Root Cause. Drink or hold.
Serve with Backstory Chardonnay, Keerk White Blend or Ca' dei Mona Pinot Grigio.
Sauvignon Blanc, 2019. Root Cause. Perfect.
VINTNERS SERIES
Spaghetti with Eggplant September 2019:
“Meatballs” Malbec, 2014. Andeluna Altitud. Years ahead.
Serves: 4 Sauvignon Blanc, 2018. Trewa. Wonderful
INGREDIENTS now.
2 Japanese eggplants or one Italian Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012. Pull. At its best.
1 garlic clove Pinot Grigio, 2017. Nobilissima. Ready.
extra-virgin olive oil
salt September 2020:
pepper Tempranillo, 2019. Tartana Lane. Going
basil strong.
3/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated Recipe and photo by www.lacucinaitaliana.com Pinot Grigio, 2018. Signore Guiseppe. At its
1/2 cup ricotta salata ( dry, salted ricotta), grated 1 lb cherry or grape tomatoes best.
1/3 cup bread crumbs, plus extra for coating "meatballs" 11 oz spaghetti Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018. Root Cause.
1 egg, large Drink or hold.
PREPARATION
LIMITED SERIES
Trim, peel and dice the eggplant. Mince 1 garlic clove and sauté it in a pan with a drizzle
of oil. Add the eggplant, salt, pepper, and basil. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Drain the September 2019:
eggplant in a sieve, mash with a spoon until it is reduced to a pulp and the excess oil is Gwin, 2013. Chacewater. Going strong.
removed. Pinot Noir, 2015. Divum. Years ahead.
Transfer the eggplant to a bowl and mix with the cheese, the grated ricotta, and 1/3 cup Chardonnay, 2015. Divum. Perfect now.
breadcrumbs. Place remaining breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Beat the egg and add 2 Tbsp. Chardonnay, 2015. Two Sisters. Ready.
to the eggplant mixture, depending on how wet the eggplant is. Shape into small balls and
roll in breadcrumbs to coat. Heat oil in a skillet and fry the “meatballs” batches. September 2020:
Wash the tomatoes and cut them in half. Sauté in a pan with a drizzle of oil, salt and basil, Pinot Noir, 2018. Siri Lane. Still awesome.
for 8-10 minutes. Schioppettino, 2017. Bastianich. Drink or
Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta and hold.
toss with the tomatoes. Top with the “meatballs” and basil leaves. Verdejo, 2019. Castillo De Aresan. Perfect.
Serve with Rutz Pinot Noir, Rowdy Bush Petite Sirah or Napa Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon.
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“After tasting over 100,000 wines, I have learned to choose only the best
representations of the grapes and growing regions.”
-Paul Kalemkiarian
2nd generation owner
Try one of our specialty wine series
ROSE SERIES
Hand-curated Rosés from all over the world. A Rosé lover’s dream.
BORDEAUX SERIES
From the most prolific district in the world come wines from my favorite châteaux.
NAPA SERIES
From the backroads of the Napa Valley come these hard to find versions.
SWEET SERIES
Light, fresh and lively are these wines with a sweet edge.
pure Organic SERIES
The newest in wine categories, these are curated from all over the
organic/biodynamic vineyards of the world.
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WHY I CHOSE THIS WINE
“ Seriously incredible value... ” – PK
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RUTZ CELLARS al
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2018 PINOT NOIR
Sonoma County, California
14.1 % Alcohol by Volume
“ pee • noh • nwahr ”
Keith Rutz never thought of owning a winery. He grew up in Illinois, went COLOR
to Berkeley Business School and became production director for Esprit de Medium Magenta
Corps, an elite brand of health and beauty products. That position took him
around the world, primarily the fashion capitals like France and Italy. As
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an aside, they both happen to produce almost half the wines made in the Candy, Mint, Roses
world. It was just a matter of time before Keith discovered why.
Repeated trips to Burgundy were enough to have the lure of the vine.
PALATE
Richly Textured
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir especially become too much a part of you to
ignore. So, in 1991, he took the plunge founding Rutz Cellars in one of
the havens for those grapes in Sonoma County, California. Keith didn’t FINISH
Alluring Tannins
want to make a California Pinot Noir. He wanted to make a Burgundian
Pinot Noir. Many have tried, more have failed. He knew he had to go at
it from the ground up. That meant importing clones of Pinot Noir from PAIRING
Red Meat, Game,
Burgundy, finding similar soils, and using exclusively French oak barrels
Vegetarian
from different forests.
The results are nothing short of amazing. From the voluptuous essences of CELLAR
Now thru 2025
Rainer cherries to flecks of cotton candy, mint, and cinnamon, our selection
is pure joy in every manifestation imaginable. The finish wraps the entire
experience in a silk robe and beckons a white truffle risotto or a lamb
sirloin enhanced with flecks of foie gras and a healthy dose ID: C0921R1DC
Madeira infused demi-glace. Reorder Price: $10.99
* value score: the points awarded to a wine compared to wines tasted of the same price, region and varietal.
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TASTING NOTES
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Color: _______________________________ Date:___________________
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the Original Wine of the Month Club...
Wine of the month club; I love my monthly delivery…
these guys are the best I love my monthly delivery of one bottle
I love wine of the month club, I’m not a white, one bottle red. The informational
wine drinker myself but my partner is and cards are helpful and interesting. – Susan
she loves it, honestly the best birthday gift
I could hope to give. Furthermore, what
stunned me is, not being a fan of wine Good wines
myself, we received a bottle that I actually Good wines, excellent variety excellent
enjoyed which stunned me. I would, and customer service. – Mark
do, recommend wine of the month club to
everyone. – Ethan As always, excellent wine…
As always, excellent, fast service from
Always satisfied with my order WOMC. I trust Paul's selections and
Always satisfied with my order. Tried the descriptions and have never been
Mystery case a few times, always interesting. disappointed over nearly 25 years.
– Barbara – Steven
Great wine Consistently good to excellent wines
Consistently good to excellent wines at a
Great wine, great price, great service.
very attractive price point. – Leonard
– D. B. O.
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WHY I CHOSE THIS WINE
“ Like an old friend... ” – PK
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BACKSTORY al
96
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2020 CHARDONNAY
California
13 % Alcohol by Volume
“ shar • doh • nay ”
Every wine has a backstory and our selection pays homage to that concept. COLOR
We tend to look at a bottle of wine as something that just marvelously Glistening Gold
appeared on our table, without considering how someone had planted the
grapes, picked them, and went through the process of making the wine. All
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those facts make up the intriguing backstory of this wine. Perfume
Harvesting the grapes provides the most kinetic backstory. People scurrying
around as fast as their feet will allow either giving or getting directions or
PALATE
Apple, Pear
many times both to get the grapes to the winery and crushed as soon as
possible. It feels like bedlam and sometimes it is, but it always gets done.
Things are perhaps much more organized at Backstory though because FINISH
Lip Smacking
they are owned by O’Neill Vintners. They are one of the largest and most
advanced wine operations in California. They can afford to put the latest
technology in place to do nearly everything needed to prohibit human error PAIRING
Fish, Fowl, Vegetarian
and even to do things that humans can’t. One of those things is infrared
imaging of the vines with high tech sensors able to detect problems in a
vine’s growth. A serious problem could be seen even before the slightest CELLAR
symptoms emerge, which at times can be too late. Now thru 2024
This is why all the Backstory wines have a sense of cohesiveness and focus.
From the vanilla pudding aromas to the apples and pear palate and the
citrus finish, all things are in perfect harmony. Matching this ID: C0921W1DC
wine with a grilled lobster tail dipped in butter or a scallop Reorder Price: $9.99
mousse would be nothing short of an elixir.
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“ The favored Chilean grape... ” – PK
HERMOSO u e SCO RE
HERMOSA al
96
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2019 CARMÉNÈRE
Central Valley, Chile
13 % Alcohol by Volume
“ kaar·muh·nehr ”
Our selection comes to us from Los Morros, which means “hills,” and refers COLOR
to the hills that run alongside the vineyards of winemaker Miguel Besoain’s Vibrant Magenta
family home in Chile’s Central Valley. Miguel learned his winemaking skills
in Chile, but expanded upon them with stints in France and Germany before
joining his father in the family estate.
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Berry, Earth
The Carménère grape’s name comes from Carmin—a French word meaning
crimson. It is in reference to the crimson color of the leaves on the vine before PALATE
they fall off. It is an interesting grape that is the naturally occurring cross Lovely Feel
between Cabernet Franc and Gros Cabernet. The reason that Carménère
disappeared from Bordeaux was due to this grape demanding consistent FINISH
warmth in its long growing season, which was something that Bordeaux Medium Grip
simply could not dependably offer. The result was lower yields and viticultural
problems due to excessive rain. It therefore was ripped out of its home and PAIRING
thought of to be extinct until the 1990s when winemakers in Chile cultivated Red Meat, Game
a late ripening clone of Merlot that turned out to be the missing Carménère.
The grape wound up in Chile from immigration when many Europeans
resettled in Chile and brought with them grape vines to propagate and grow.
CELLAR
Now thru 2024
The wrong climate can make growing this grape very challenging and
problematic. Carménère, however, lives up to its full potential in the
Central Valley of Chile. The juicy berry and cedar aromas mix
with leather and caramel, combining with rich, ripe fruit just ID: C0921R2IC
waiting for chicken cacciatore, a beef stew or pork carnitas. Reorder Price: $10.99
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SILVER LINING al
97
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2019 CHARDONNAY
California
13.5 % Alcohol by Volume
“ shar • doh • nay ”
Steven Decosta, the winemaker at Silver Lining, leads a team of talented COLOR
young winemakers who focus on creating wines with character that come Golden Yellow
from premier appellations and fruit. Working to ensure the highest level of
winemaking standards are met, he oversees research and development and
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works to introduce new technology for use across the winery. Steven uses Golden Apple, Ripe Pear
his foundation of chemistry and microbiology to create wines with a varietal
focus of aromatics and flavors that consumers will enjoy.
PALATE
Toasted Oak, Banana
Even with an excellent team of winemakers on hand to bring this Chardonnay Cream Pie, Bright Acidity
to fruition, sometimes all you need is to “throw out the playbook and take
what Mother Nature gives you”. Such is the case with this wine, a wine born
under the gray skies of coastal vineyards, where the cool weather happily
FINISH
Lingering Finish
results in an uncanny depth of flavor and character.
Silver Lining Chardonnay boasts aromatics of golden apple, ripe pear,
PAIRING
Seafood, Red Meat
toasted oak, and hints of banana cream pie. With wonderful freshness,
bright acidity, smooth mid-palate, and a lingering finish, this a great food
wine. To complement this wine with a meal, serve with mild, buttery, or CELLAR
Enjoy Now
creamy dishes. Think lobster or scallop bisque, or some fish and chips. This
wine will pair well with simply seasoned poultry or pork dishes, think grilled
chicken or caramel iced pork chops. Seasonally this wine will pair well with
fresh grilled corn in the summer or butternut squash in the fall. ID: C0921W2DC
Reorder Price: $9.99
* value score: the points awarded to a wine compared to wines tasted of the same price, region and varietal.
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Wine: _______________________________________________________
Color: _______________________________ Date:___________________
Tasting Comments: ____________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
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Overall Rating: _______________(1-100)
Look what people are saying about
the Original Wine of the Month Club...
Wine of the month club; I love my monthly delivery…
these guys are the best I love my monthly delivery of one bottle
I love wine of the month club, I’m not a white, one bottle red. The informational
wine drinker myself but my partner is and cards are helpful and interesting. – Susan
she loves it, honestly the best birthday gift
I could hope to give. Furthermore, what
stunned me is, not being a fan of wine Good wines
myself, we received a bottle that I actually Good wines, excellent variety excellent
enjoyed which stunned me. I would, and customer service. – Mark
do, recommend wine of the month club to
everyone. – Ethan As always, excellent wine…
As always, excellent, fast service from
Always satisfied with my order WOMC. I trust Paul's selections and
Always satisfied with my order. Tried the descriptions and have never been
Mystery case a few times, always interesting. disappointed over nearly 25 years.
– Barbara – Steven
Great wine Consistently good to excellent wines
Consistently good to excellent wines at a
Great wine, great price, great service.
very attractive price point. – Leonard
– D. B. O.
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“ Keep coming back to this... ” – PK
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TORREVIEJA al
97
v
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2017 RED BLEND RESERVA
Mendoza, Argentina
13.7 % Alcohol by Volume
Owner and winemaker, Marcelo Bocardo, is a 3rd generation wine master COLOR
of Italian immigrants. He was born in Argentina’s principle wine district, Very Dense Crimson
Mendoza, and followed his grandfather and father into winemaking and
grape growing. The name means “old tower” in Spanish and refers to the
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tower on the label. Black Cherry, Spice
Other than that, nothing about the way Marcelo grows grapes and makes
wine is “old”. His 30 years of experience, the last 20 of which were spent at his
PALATE
Extracted Plum, Vanilla
own winery, has taught him that new technology and new ideas are coming
at us faster than ever and we can never slip in keeping up. Marcelo’s wines are
a testament to that. One of the first things he did was to purchase an organic FINISH
Elongated Black Fruit
vineyard. There was no doubt that this was the wave of the future and Marcelo
was at the forefront. He was also one of the few to begin using French oak
barrels instead of American oak. The cost of a French barrel is three times the PAIRING
Red Meat, Game
cost of the American, but the results were beyond comparison.
As a result, we feature this exceptional selection that could seriously CELLAR
be compared to a fine Bordeaux. The blend is a classic Argentine mix Now thru 2024
of 50% Malbec and 25% each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.
This combination along with eight months in French oak, produces an
amazing amalgam of complexity from black cherry and cedar to leather
and cranberry. The stunning swirl of flavors would enhance a ID: V0921R1IA
whole roasted suckling pig infused with garlic and rosemary or Reorder Price: $14.99
a bison burger with bacon and aged cheddar.
* value score: the points awarded to a wine compared to wines tasted of the same price, region and varietal.
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Wine: _______________________________________________________
Color: _______________________________ Date:___________________
Tasting Comments: ____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Overall Rating: _______________(1-100)
Look what people are saying about
the Original Wine of the Month Club...
Wine of the month club; I love my monthly delivery…
these guys are the best I love my monthly delivery of one bottle
I love wine of the month club, I’m not a white, one bottle red. The informational
wine drinker myself but my partner is and cards are helpful and interesting. – Susan
she loves it, honestly the best birthday gift
I could hope to give. Furthermore, what
stunned me is, not being a fan of wine Good wines
myself, we received a bottle that I actually Good wines, excellent variety excellent
enjoyed which stunned me. I would, and customer service. – Mark
do, recommend wine of the month club to
everyone. – Ethan As always, excellent wine…
As always, excellent, fast service from
Always satisfied with my order WOMC. I trust Paul's selections and
Always satisfied with my order. Tried the descriptions and have never been
Mystery case a few times, always interesting. disappointed over nearly 25 years.
– Barbara – Steven
Great wine Consistently good to excellent wines
Consistently good to excellent wines at a
Great wine, great price, great service.
very attractive price point. – Leonard
– D. B. O.
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“ This is POW!... ” – PK
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ROWDY BUSH al
96
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2018 PETITE SIRAH
Lodi, California
14.3 % Alcohol by Volume
“ peh • tee • see • RAH ”
John Tracy, CEO of Owl Wine Services and creators of Rowdy Bush, is one COLOR
of the more interesting people we’ve met in the wine business. He earned Opaque Purple
his Bachelor of Physics at MIT, his Doctorate of Physics at Michigan State
and a Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Washington. Quite
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an accomplishment for one person. We don’t even know three people with Black Cherry
those degrees!
In 1992 he formed Opto Power Company, which manufactured high power
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Large & Luscious
diode lasers, the engines that powered the lasers. This is a bit too technical
for our wine brains, but needless to say, impressive. Seeking something
more soothing, John formed Owl Ridge in 2004 as a custom crush facility FINISH
Penetrating
in Sonoma and has worked behind the scenes in crafting some of the finest
wines in the state. Winemaker Joe Otos had a limited partnership with John
even before founding Owl Ridge. They were buying small lots of grapes and PAIRING
Red Meat, Game
using other wineries to make the wine. Finally, John decided it was time to
have their own facility and Owl Ridge was born. They focused on cornerstone
wines from Sonoma, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel, but also CELLAR
found incredible old vine Petite Sirah In Lodi, which became part of the mix. Now thru 2025
The name refers to the gnarly branches of the 100 year-old vines.
Aging in premium French oak barrels made it an even more imposing wine.
From strawberry jam to black pepper and caramel, this is a ID: V0921R2DC
wine for the ages or at least a lamb stew, eggplant parmesan Reorder Price: $14.99
or steak sandwich.
.
* value score: the points awarded to a wine compared to wines tasted of the same price, region and varietal.
.
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Color: _______________________________ Date:___________________
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“ First NV white from Armenia I liked... ” – PK
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KEERK al
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NV WHITE BLEND
Aragatsotn Province, Armenia
13 % Alcohol by Volume
Our selection comes from the Armas estate in Armenia, founded in 2007 by COLOR
Armenak Aslanian, who returned to his home country for family, culture, Medium Gold
and heritage. Armenak honors his grandfather, Armenak Aslanian Sr., who
was the original winemaker in the family. He preserves their 80-year-old
family winemaking tradition alongside his daughters at their state-of-
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Spice, Herbs, Apples
the-art ArmAs winery and distillery, which boasts the latest enological
equipment and is held at the highest international standards.
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Winemaker Emilio Del Medico crafts their wines, considered the finest in Changes at Every Pour
Armenia, with intensity and character, aging them traditionally in French and
Artsakh oak barrels. The 250-acre vineyard is over 6,000 feet above sea level, FINISH
making it one of the highest elevation vineyards in the world. The grapes are Sharp, Tingling
a blend of Kangun, a hybrid created in 1979, and Voskehat, a grape name
meaning ‘golden seed’, in reference to its rich, floral aromas. Rkatsiteli was the PAIRING
main grape used to make the Kangun hybrid and its history goes back almost Seafood, Shellfish,
as far as Muscat, considered to be the oldest grape on the planet. Vegetarian
Armenia’s wine history is unsurpassed. Archeologists have determined that CELLAR
the amphoras and grape seeds found beneath the surface of a cave in the Now thru 2024
Vayots Dzor region housed the first wine production facility and is at least
6,000 years old. It can safely be said that this wine is unlike any great wine
made anywhere. It exhibits a luscious, honey-like component
but then presents apple, pear and a touch of quince to almost ID: V0921W1IM
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justice to a shellfish stew with sourdough bread or a crab omelet.
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u e SCO RE
NAPA RIDGE al
97
v
*
2016 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Napa Valley, California
13.5 % Alcohol by Volume
“ cab • er • nay • saw • vee • nyon ”
Brothers Fred T. and Joseph S. Franzia alongside their first cousin, John G. COLOR
Franzia, spent their childhoods learning every aspect of the wine business from Garnet
their fathers’. In 1973, they succumbed to the industry’s charms and decided
to start their own company, called Bronco Wine Company. Today, the company
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has grown to become a force in the US wine industry, all while remaining Ripe Fruit
family owned. It has committed itself to becoming the largest privately held
US vineyard holder, while still prioritizing the creation of quality wines.
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Black Cherry, Black Olive,
Napa Ridge, a part of Bronco Wine Company since 2000, is dedicated to one Chocolate, Cedar
goal: providing outstanding wines destined for the American table. The
vineyards at Napa Ridge experienced mild July and August weather, followed
by warm days approaching the harvest of this vintage. This provided the
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Long Finish
grapes with ample sunshine and allowed them to reach optimum maturity,
resulting in perfectly ripe fruit and thus a wine that is full-bodied and graceful.
PAIRING
Red Meat, Vegetarian
The color of the wine resembles Almandine Garnets. Layers of flavors include
black cherries, black olives, chocolate, and cedar. The structure of the wine,
founded on silky tannins, creates a warm and lasting finish. This wine is CELLAR
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concentrated and rich. The skillful cellaring permits the wine to achieve a
balance of subtle spicy notes and soft tannins, delivering a silky, smooth
finish. This Napa Ridge Cabernet is to be savored. Pair with steak au poivre,
black lentil soup with kielbasa, roast leg of lamb, or braised ID: L0921R1DC
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FATTORIA u e SCO RE
CAMPOPERI al
97
v
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2017 CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA
Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy
14 % Alcohol by Volume
“ key • AHN • tee • CLAHS • see • co • res • ser • vah ”
Our story is as much about the importer of this wine, Misa, as it is about the COLOR
wine itself. Since 1998 when Misa was founded by Sam Assaad, the company Medium Magenta
began representing many of great producers. He began his career with
Bercut Vandervoort and sold wine to Paul Sr. in the early days of the Wine
of the Month Club as well as for the shelves at Palos Verdes Wine and Spirits.
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Misa’s sole mission is to find a balance between themselves and those they
represent, while treating each other fairly. This doesn’t seem too difficult,
but in an insanely competitive climate like the wine business, Sam is a very PALATE
special person and it shows in the unbelievable portfolio he now represents. Plum, Cherry
One of them is Fattoria Campoperi, an elite coop in the Chianti Classico territories FINISH
of Siena and Florence. The black rooster trademark on every bottle of Chianti Authoritative
Classico is a historical symbol adopted by the Chianti Classic Wine Consortium in
2005, and the League of Chianti before that, in 1384. The wine making process PAIRING
involves a combination of timeless traditional methods and modern techniques Red Meat, Game, Fowl
of vinification. The grape skins are the fundamental element responsible for the
wine’s color and texture; these methods produce the wine's deep red hue and
powerful fruity aromas. Bursting with intensity, the grapes are aged 18 months
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in French Oak barriques, and then refined further in the bottle.
Our Chianti is a personification of the genre. Made from 100% Sangiovese,
it returns to the classic recipe for great Chianti. Here, the wine
captures the essence of the soil with light earth tones, engaging ID: L0921R2II
plum and anise and a finish worthy a Tuscan feast of grilled Reorder Price: $18.49
venison, wild boar or pork ribs lathered with garlic and fennel.
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u e SCO RE
CA' DEI MONA al
96
v
*
2020 PINOT GRIGIO
DOC Venezia, Italy
12.5 % Alcohol by Volume
“ pee • noh • GREE • joe ”
Ca’ Dei Mona was founded by Andrea Semprembon and Christian Simionato, COLOR
owners of Alwaysgood Wines, a wine import and distribution company. Their Medium Straw
goal was simple; find the best small, independent growers you can and guarantee
them a sale if they produce wines of superior quality. Not everyone was willing to
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go along, but those that did were rewarded as well as our members. Asian Pear
Our selection is the first vintage from a partnership with the Simionato
Family in Venezia to produce Pinot Grigio. Tucked away on Italy’s northeast
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Lovely Tartness
corner, it is considered the finest area for whites in the country. Selections
like this are positive proof of that.
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Juicy
Pinot Grigio is the Italian name for Pinot Gris, which is what it is called in
France, where it produces substantial, age worthy wines of distinction.
Every state in Italy produces Pinot Grigio and most are lovely, quaffable PAIRING
Seafood, Fowl
wines for every day drinking. However, in that corner of Italy things get a bit
more exciting. Here, the climate and soil combine for an enthusiastic blend
of presence, persistence, and perfection at every turn. CELLAR
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The amalgam of aromas and flavors is awe inspiring. From the scents of
jasmine and lemon peel to the flavors of Asian pear, quince and tangerine,
it’s a thrill ride at every turn. This is a substantial wine and would shine with
substantial food like a lobster pasta with fresh basil or a seated ID: L0921W1II
pork loin seasoned olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs. Reorder Price: $16.49
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TUSCAN KISS al
98
v
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2020 ROSÉ
Tuscany, Italy
12.5 % Alcohol by Volume
“ roe • SAY ”
Tuscan Kiss is a tribute to Lia Iacocca-Assad’s father, Lee Iacocca, who became COLOR
famous for developing the Ford Mustang. Not only is Tuscan Kiss dedicated Coral Pink
to the memory of Iacocca-Assad’s father, but it is also a tribute to her family’s
spirit and memories at their Tuscan estate Villa Nicola, where the family has
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been making Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino since 1986. The brand is Zesty, Floral
a nod to their Italian heritage and memories of summers spent together
in Tuscany. Philanthropist Iacocca-Assad has earmarked five percent of all
profits to go to Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
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Bright Acidity, Red Fruit,
Tangerine
Tuscan Kiss is made by Col D’Orcia in Montalcino. This Tuscan rosé is a blend
of Sangiovese, Syrah and Vermentino from the Montalcino and Maremma
regions. In this blend, the Sangiovese brings acidity and red fruits, the Syrah
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Lingering Finish
color and roundness, and the Vermentino floral notes and acidity.
The wine is a brilliant coral pink rosé. The nose is fruity and lively, with
PAIRING
Seafood, Vegetarian
intense notes of white flowers and red berries. On the palate it is harmonious
and fresh, with hints of tangerine. These notes show on a structured palate
with a balanced mineral core. The vibrant acidity, aromatics, and savory CELLAR
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tannins linger on the palate. This rosé is an ideal pairing for appetizers, such
as Gougères, or a charcuterie plate. Pair with light fish and shellfish dishes,
a simple pasta with sardines and lemon, as well as vegetarian fare, such as
a crisp fennel and peach salad. ID: R0921R1II
Reorder Price: $17.00
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Wine of the month club; I love my monthly delivery…
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wine drinker myself but my partner is and cards are helpful and interesting. – Susan
she loves it, honestly the best birthday gift
I could hope to give. Furthermore, what
stunned me is, not being a fan of wine Good wines
myself, we received a bottle that I actually Good wines, excellent variety excellent
enjoyed which stunned me. I would, and customer service. – Mark
do, recommend wine of the month club to
everyone. – Ethan As always, excellent wine…
As always, excellent, fast service from
Always satisfied with my order WOMC. I trust Paul's selections and
Always satisfied with my order. Tried the descriptions and have never been
Mystery case a few times, always interesting. disappointed over nearly 25 years.
– Barbara – Steven
Great wine Consistently good to excellent wines
Consistently good to excellent wines at a
Great wine, great price, great service.
very attractive price point. – Leonard
– D. B. O.
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“ Pure... ” – PK
CHÂTEAU DE u e SCO RE
VALCOMBE al
97
v
*
2020 ROSÉ
Costières de Nîmes AOP, France
12.5 % Alcohol by Volume
“ roe • SAY ”
The Surville family has owned Château de Valcombe since 1740. It is quite COLOR
interesting to note that the 1855 classified growth system for Bordeaux was Pale Blush
announced at the Universal Exhibition of 1855 in Paris. Bordeaux was the
talk of the fair, yet the wine competition revealed a prize for none other
than Château de Valcombe, quite an honor in such exalted company. In 1873
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Apricot
they were again delighted to be awarded during the same fair in Vienna.
At the end of the Second World War, and before Louis De Surville’s death, he PALATE
bestowed the estate to his nephew, Charles Ricome, who became the first Light, Lovely
winegrower in the region to plant Syrah vines. Ricome had knowledge and a clear
vision to create higher quality wines by planting quality grape varieties that produce FINISH
less juice. In 1979, Dominique and his wife, Bénédicte Ricome, took over from his Tart, Clean
father, Charles. They continued the pursuit of high-quality wines, the majority of
which were Syrah. Their wines are now available to more than 15 countries. PAIRING
Fish, Fowl, Vegetarian
Valcombe is one of the founders of the AOP Costières de Nîmes appellation
and occupies an important place among winegrowers of the region. It is
known as one of the finest regions for rosé in the world although France’s
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wine output is 70% red. The blend here is 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier. With
nearly three centuries of history, it is safe to assume that they will continue
producing award winning wines. As our selection shows, this is a classic rosé
featuring all the ripe, red fruits, luscious exotic and tropical
nuances and a lilting presence. It would pair excellent with an ID: R0921R2IF
albacore tuna salad or crab cocktail. Reorder Price: $15.00
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u e SCO RE
FÉLIX DE BIAC al
98
v
*
2015 BORDEAUX
Cadillac, Côtes de Bordeaux, France
14.5 % Alcohol by Volume
“ bore • DOH ”
Biac was founded by the family in the 17th Century and was originally 37 COLOR
acres of land, more than twice the size it is today. The original use of the Dark Magenta
land is thought to be for cattle grazing and a barn for grain storage. The
original Château is now a guesthouse on the property, and the original
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agricultural buildings are now offices and used for entertainment. Coffee, Earth
After changing hands multiple times, the estate was sold to the current
owners in 2006, a Lebanese family who “accidently” became winemakers
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Licorice, Leather, Plum
and viticulturists. Tony, Youmna, Yasmina, Gabriel and Antonia had spent
many summers in the vicinity and discovered Château Biac when they rented
its guesthouse. They have since made a commitment to perpetuate the Biac FINISH
Gripping
legacy of excellent wine and want to continue ensuring that the Château
remains one of France’s finest properties in the region. Château Biac sits on
the banks of the Garonne River not far from Margaux. As is with real estate, PAIRING
Red Meat
location is everything and as far as Bordeaux is concerned, Margaux is as
good as it gets. So, the Asseily’s set their sights on showing the world that
great wine could be made from great beauty. CELLAR
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The terraced vines assure proper drainage, which encourage the vine’s root
system to grow deeper into the soil looking for water. This allows them to
bring needed nutrients to the grape clusters. Those nutrients are reflected
in the powerful flavors of our selection. From the deep cassis ID: B0921R1IF
nose and the earth, leather and coffee flavor on the palate to Reorder Price: $22.99
the stunning finish, it pleases at every turn.
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Wine of the month club; I love my monthly delivery…
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I love wine of the month club, I’m not a white, one bottle red. The informational
wine drinker myself but my partner is and cards are helpful and interesting. – Susan
she loves it, honestly the best birthday gift
I could hope to give. Furthermore, what
stunned me is, not being a fan of wine Good wines
myself, we received a bottle that I actually Good wines, excellent variety excellent
enjoyed which stunned me. I would, and customer service. – Mark
do, recommend wine of the month club to
everyone. – Ethan As always, excellent wine…
As always, excellent, fast service from
Always satisfied with my order WOMC. I trust Paul's selections and
Always satisfied with my order. Tried the descriptions and have never been
Mystery case a few times, always interesting. disappointed over nearly 25 years.
– Barbara – Steven
Great wine Consistently good to excellent wines
Consistently good to excellent wines at a
Great wine, great price, great service.
very attractive price point. – Leonard
– D. B. O.
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“ Old world example... ” – PK
NICOLAS u e SCO RE
BARREYRE al
97
v
*
2018 BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR
Bordeaux, France
14.5 % Alcohol by Volume
“ bore • DOH • soo • PARE • ee • ER”
We love this wine, made from a small 9-hectare property. Due to the Château COLOR
Barreyre’s proximity to the river and the higher clay content of the soil, their Very Dense
wine is awarded the appellation Bordeaux Supérieur. It is an amazing option
for savvy customers looking for a Bordeaux at a much more affordable price. It
is referred to as the “second wine” of Château Barreyre, but it is anything but.
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Château Barreyre’s production of a second wine allows for a more concentrated
and complex “grand vin” main wine. The results are a serious main wine of great
character, and a casual drinking easy-going delicious Bordeaux Supérieur. PALATE
Extracted Fruit
It is made of a blend of more fruit-forward cuvées from younger vines, meant
to be enjoyed immediately. With their small property at Château Barreyre, FINISH
they densely plant their vines to lower the grape yield and heighten the Medium Tannins
quality. They have a green harvest in summer to further lower the yield,
and practice traditional methods of vinification in a neutral tank. After it PAIRING
is partially blended with the “grand vin” which includes some wood-aged Red Meat
wine, the wine is bottled and then aged for 18 months.
The château was founded by Nicholas Barreyre in 1750 and the designation
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here is Bordeaux Supérieur from grapes grown in the Haut-Médoc area of
northern Bordeaux. It is considered the finest of all in Bordeaux. The long,
enticing aromas of black fruit and black earth waft in the air with the
promise more on the palate. You are not disappointed as those
complex flavors penetrate every pore on the palate and begs ID: B0921R2IF
you to ask for, well you know, seconds. Reorder Price: $23.99
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