July is a month that is decidedly American. Celebration of cookouts, independence, and heat waves remind us of why there is no better place to be than the US of A. However, let us cheer to another thing that America is best in: wine imports. And to celebrate that achievement, this month we are featuring two wines from Italy.
The search for the perfect summer wine is over. Rosé has been sweeping the nation as the best buy by the bottle for anything from lounging by the lake to sunny soirées. It is the red wine for white drinkers, and the red wine for white drinkers: rosé is the champion of wine versatility.
June 2019 Jefferson Club Wine:
This month, for Just A Taste’s Jefferson Club, I am excited to feature two wines from Schloss Gobelsburg. First, the Kamptal Renner 1qwt Gruner Veltliner 2016 will be given to the majority of our club members. Members who prefer red wines will receive their delicious St. Laurent Reserve.
June 2019 Heritage Club Wines:
Let’s start from the beginning because we’re on a mission to provide an #educatedpour. If you’re unfamiliar with the negroni cocktail, it’s basically three things that should not taste good together… but somehow taste great.
May 2019 Jefferson Club Wine:
Alois Lageder has been a pioneer in biodynamics in Italy’s northeastern Alto Adige region. Today, all of their 140 acres are farmed following the philosophy of bio-diversity. Under the leadership of Alois Clemens Lageder, they intent to continue to push the bounds on sustainable farming well into the future.
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April 2019 Jefferson Club Wine:
Since Eric is planning his trip to Bordeaux, he wanted a chance to explore Pomerol. Check out Chateau Gombaude-Guillot, the first biodynamic estate in Pomerol!
March 2019 Heritage Club Wines:
Two incredible selections from across the country of Spain. Pazo de Galegos Albarino from Rias Baixas in northwestern Galicia and Bodegas Olivares “Altos de la Hoya” from southeastern Jumilla.
