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Mata'Or
Among the diverse operations the Vellas family manages on their estates in Languedoc and Roussillon is an equestrian center and a “Manades” or farm where they breed Camargue bulls, bred solely for the "course camarguaise" (Camargue style of bullfighting). It’s not the bloody affair that we associate with bullfighting (at least, that’s the goal). In the arena, the bull gives chase with a dozen “razeteurs” (Camargue bullfighters) who try to remove a cockade that has been attached between its horns with strings. Not for the faint of heart. The wine too is a big, bold blend from the highly regarded Costiere de Nimes AOP – horns not included.
Type, Body & Flavor
Mazet de Palombiere
Nicolas Vellas is one of the old-line guys who has been buying selected sites to grow his Les Naturels de Nicolas Vellas wine portfolio. For four generations his family has collected great but forgotten vineyards. It’s time people started paying attention – that’s easy because at these prices, they’re easy to notice.
Type, Body & Flavor
Mer Soleil SLH Chardonnay
Chuck Wagner, son of the founder of Napa Valley's famed Caymus Winery, originated this rich Chardonnay and since 2011 son Charlie III has fashioned the wines into one of California's most extravagant Chardonnays.
Type, Body & Flavor
Minairo
The fame of Priorat is both recent and ancient; the beautiful Escaladei (Steps of God) mountain formation frames the monastery of Santa Maria of Escaladei; it was founded in the 12th century by Alfonso the Chaste (poor guy). And over the last few decades, the slate and quartz soils called llicorella generate super low yields and super concentrated wines. Grenache and Carignan dominate but this blend includes small amounts of Syrah and Merlot; six months in French oak barrels offers a wine that is powerful but still framed by useful acidity.
Type, Body & Flavor
Momentum Solare
Grenache is juicy and full, Syrah is mouth-filling and peppery and the two of them, more often than not, need the indescribable weirdness of Mourvedre to complete a picture with chiaroscuro depth. The Cellier d’Eole is a cooperative based in Rieux Minervois (one of the best areas in the Languedoc-Roussillon) with 205 members that cultivate 3800 acres.
Type, Body & Flavor
Montcharme Malbec
Malbec may turn out to be an excellent tool for Languedoc Roussillon winemakers. Is it for sure? Not at all. Malbec is a southwestern France grape and a tertiary grape at that; Mediterranean France has little experience with it. But the region has elevation, so maybe we’re going to see more like this tasty little thing. let’s be clear about this: Malbec likes altitude. Why? No one really knows.
Type, Body & Flavor
Moulin St Jean Reserve
The large and sometimes overlooked (but never under-consumed) Languedoc enjoys southern French weather, more Mediterranean than western European. Winemaker/owner Frédéric Bousquet has vineyards that alternate with the critically aromatic scrubland French vintners call “garrigue”. But while most GSM’s are topped off with Mourvèdre, Bousquet uses a lesser known grape called Marselan, perhaps typical in the area but hardly ever seen on its own.
Type, Body & Flavor
Orlaida
Bodegas Lo Nuevo's success has allowed them to spread their wings to other prestigious regions. Their Montsant projects have brought them perhaps even more fame than in Jumilla. Orlaida could become a benchmark for the potential of Montsant. The vineyards for their Garnacha are at 2,000 ft. in altitude in the area of Cornudella de Montsant, with Priorat like slate soils. Cariñena vineyards in Darmós and Masrig are on clay soils, and the Syrah vines are located on limestone.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pabellon Rioja
The powers behind Bodegas Lo Nuevo have a remarkable set of vineyards in many of the sexiest parts of Spain, and they always bring some crazy value to it. This is no exception, and is one of the most exciting sub $15 red wines we have tasted in a long time!
Type, Body & Flavor
Patricia Green Anderson Family Pinot Noir
Patty Green was one of Oregon’s greats, and her death in 2017 was a great loss for Pinot Noir lovers worldwide. Her able partner Jim Anderson has continued her legacy; the wines are just as stellar today as when Patty was with us. From a far northeastern hill in the Dundee Hills AVA, Anderson Family Vineyard is more rock than soil, and the vineyard is essentially an old landslide of broken lava flows. The wines are intense and fascinating.
Type, Body & Flavor
Mata'Or
Among the diverse operations the Vellas family manages on their estates in Languedoc and Roussillon is an equestrian center and a “Manades” or farm where they breed Camargue bulls, bred solely for the "course camarguaise" (Camargue style of bullfighting). It’s not the bloody affair that we associate with bullfighting (at least, that’s the goal). In the arena, the bull gives chase with a dozen “razeteurs” (Camargue bullfighters) who try to remove a cockade that has been attached between its horns with strings. Not for the faint of heart. The wine too is a big, bold blend from the highly regarded Costiere de Nimes AOP – horns not included.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Mazet de Palombiere
Nicolas Vellas is one of the old-line guys who has been buying selected sites to grow his Les Naturels de Nicolas Vellas wine portfolio. For four generations his family has collected great but forgotten vineyards. It’s time people started paying attention – that’s easy because at these prices, they’re easy to notice.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Mer Soleil SLH Chardonnay
Chuck Wagner, son of the founder of Napa Valley's famed Caymus Winery, originated this rich Chardonnay and since 2011 son Charlie III has fashioned the wines into one of California's most extravagant Chardonnays.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Minairo
The fame of Priorat is both recent and ancient; the beautiful Escaladei (Steps of God) mountain formation frames the monastery of Santa Maria of Escaladei; it was founded in the 12th century by Alfonso the Chaste (poor guy). And over the last few decades, the slate and quartz soils called llicorella generate super low yields and super concentrated wines. Grenache and Carignan dominate but this blend includes small amounts of Syrah and Merlot; six months in French oak barrels offers a wine that is powerful but still framed by useful acidity.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Momentum Solare
Grenache is juicy and full, Syrah is mouth-filling and peppery and the two of them, more often than not, need the indescribable weirdness of Mourvedre to complete a picture with chiaroscuro depth. The Cellier d’Eole is a cooperative based in Rieux Minervois (one of the best areas in the Languedoc-Roussillon) with 205 members that cultivate 3800 acres.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Montcharme Malbec
Malbec may turn out to be an excellent tool for Languedoc Roussillon winemakers. Is it for sure? Not at all. Malbec is a southwestern France grape and a tertiary grape at that; Mediterranean France has little experience with it. But the region has elevation, so maybe we’re going to see more like this tasty little thing. let’s be clear about this: Malbec likes altitude. Why? No one really knows.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Moulin St Jean Reserve
The large and sometimes overlooked (but never under-consumed) Languedoc enjoys southern French weather, more Mediterranean than western European. Winemaker/owner Frédéric Bousquet has vineyards that alternate with the critically aromatic scrubland French vintners call “garrigue”. But while most GSM’s are topped off with Mourvèdre, Bousquet uses a lesser known grape called Marselan, perhaps typical in the area but hardly ever seen on its own.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Orlaida
Bodegas Lo Nuevo's success has allowed them to spread their wings to other prestigious regions. Their Montsant projects have brought them perhaps even more fame than in Jumilla. Orlaida could become a benchmark for the potential of Montsant. The vineyards for their Garnacha are at 2,000 ft. in altitude in the area of Cornudella de Montsant, with Priorat like slate soils. Cariñena vineyards in Darmós and Masrig are on clay soils, and the Syrah vines are located on limestone.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Pabellon Rioja
The powers behind Bodegas Lo Nuevo have a remarkable set of vineyards in many of the sexiest parts of Spain, and they always bring some crazy value to it. This is no exception, and is one of the most exciting sub $15 red wines we have tasted in a long time!
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Patricia Green Anderson Family Pinot Noir
Patty Green was one of Oregon’s greats, and her death in 2017 was a great loss for Pinot Noir lovers worldwide. Her able partner Jim Anderson has continued her legacy; the wines are just as stellar today as when Patty was with us. From a far northeastern hill in the Dundee Hills AVA, Anderson Family Vineyard is more rock than soil, and the vineyard is essentially an old landslide of broken lava flows. The wines are intense and fascinating.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions