Rochester, NY Spring Portfolio Tasting

TABLE 2 WINEBOW IMPORTS | PIONEER

Domaine Nico, Brut Rosé n/v | n/v | SRP: $44.99 Argentina, Mendoza 30310961 6 pk $180/1, $164/2

“Domaine Nico was born from my obsession for Burgundy Pinot Noir. When I realized we could make a Pinot Noir with the classic floral aromas, minerality and elegance, we began studying the flavors of high-altitude Pinot Noir from Mendoza. The wines that came surprised me with their elegance.” – Laura Catena 91 JS

Lapostolle, Le Rosé, 2023 | 2023 | SRP: $19.99 Chile, Apalta 30315005 $128/1, 120/2

Le Ros is inspired by Charles de Bournet's memories of family summers in Provence. The finest Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache, and Mourv dre grapes are harvested early to produce a wine with bright acidity and a fresh fruit expression. 92 JS

Catena Appellation, White Clay Semillon Chenin Blanc, Luján de Cuyo | 2022 | SRP: $24.99 Argentina, Mendoza 30298601 $176/1, $160/2, $120/3 Luján de Cuyo Appellation is known for its clay-rich soils and cool nights. Deeply aromatic with expressive citrus and peach with a rich and mineral finish. 4-6 months in contact with the lees in 100% French Oak barrel. 30% second and third use Oak barrels. 60% Semillon, 40% Chenin Blanc. 92 Vinous El Enemigo, Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Torrontés | 2019 | SRP: $74.99 Argentina, Mendoza 30296064 3 pk in wood $150/1, $90/2 Fermented in concrete, tinaja and oak foudre, and the tinajas and foudres are never topped up; so, the wine develops a thin layer of flor yeast, and the wines mature for around one year. It's elegant, subtle and not so aromatic; it doesn't smell of Moscatel, the typical aroma from Torront s. It's a look at the Mosel from Gualtallary, crystalline, precise and clean, with 12.5% alcohol. No ML, and it's akin to a German Riesling with notes of white flowers and fruit, jasmine and a faint spicy touch. This is vibrant and tasty, very balanced, elegant and precise, with chalky and salty sensations in the finish. This is the first commercial release after trials that started in 2016. 7,000 bottles produced. 94 Vinous, 94 WA

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