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WS•Essentials
WHAT TO DRINK IN HOT AUGUST | OFFER
This past week, I was reminded how on-point and balanced this rosé is. Emily Carr and I held a Loire Valley dinner (fabulous dinner btw), and among the tempting lineup we had the 2024 Serge Laporte rosé: lively and mouth-watering acidity with fresh and bright middle. A touch of citrus and white fruit taste, and an aromatic nose that sets it apart. Just a year ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Guillaume, who is the son of Serge Laporte and now the winemaker at Domaine Laporte. During his visit to wine-sense, he taught us more about his unique approach to winemaking. His wines are more substantial than the standard Sancerre or even the standard Chavignol, which is the most prestigious village within the Sancerre appellation and home to Laporte’s vineyards. In general, wines from this region are of a notably higher quality and are sometimes referred to as “crus” – despite the absence of official classifications like those found in Burgundy or Bordeaux.
Wine and Stuff
Ferragosto Dinner at Bistro 5
Join us for another delightful dinner at Bistro 5 as we celebrate “Ferragosto,” an Italian public holiday that signifies the end of summer. The evening will feature exquisite wines from Italy’s stunning coastal regions. Together with our friend James Mucci and Chef Vittorio Ettore, we’ll share our deep passion for this remarkable wine-producing country.
Let’s have dinner, it’s been a while!
AUGUST Club•WS | MX
From May until September, we’ll be doing Club•WS|mix, where you can enjoy a little red, a little white, and some rosé!
The Club is available for pickup as of Thursday, August 7th.
South Africa – WHITE
A blend of Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Verdelho. This is a long read, but it’s worth the story…to learn more, join our club!
Food Pairings: Sheet-Pan Sausages and Brussels Sprouts With Honey Mustard (see recipe included)
Italian Frizzante
Pietrin and Rosina’s sons, Giovanni and Carlo, expanded the estate after the war, increasing…to learn more, join our club!
Pairings: A sunny day!
PortUGUEse White
The Branco wine is a blend of Encruzado, Malvasia Fina, and Gouveio, fermented in stainless steel vats with aging and regular battonage…to learn more, join our club!
Food Pairings: White flaky fish
Bourgueil – Rose
Cabernet Franc. Domaine de la Chanteleuserie, located near Benais in Touraine, is renowned for its winemaking heritage, led by Thierry Boucard, the seventh-generation vigneron…to learn more, join our club!
Food Pairings: Charcuterie
Patricia Green Cellars | PICKUP PARTY
We’ll have a tasting to open up some of our faves from this shipment. Plan your pickup for then!
This is an outdoor tasting if weather permits