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Luna Nuda Rosé Prosecco

90% Glera 10% Pinot Nero

Luna Nuda’s Rosé Prosecco gets its beautiful, rosy color from the addition of Pinot Noir grapes vinified in red producing a delightful, elegant combination. Our Rosé Prosecco is a modern and refined interpretation that is fit for any occasion. The wine has good structure, a delicate nose, and floral aromas with hints of red fruit. On the palate, the Prosecco is fresh and balanced and the perlage is fine with consistent bubbles.

Winemaker Notes

Luna Nuda’s Rosé Prosecco is produced using The Charmat method in accordance with DOC guidelines. Our grapes are handpicked and undergo a classic white wine method with soft pressing and traditional red wine method for their primary fermentation. The secondary fermentation is carried out in a pressurized tank where additional sugar and yeast are added to create CO2. The wine is then filtered, balanced, and bottled.

Lake & Vine Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2023

The Santa Lucia Highlands are perched on the terraces of the Santa Lucia Mountains. South of the Monterey Bay, this cool climate appellation benefits from a combination of sunshine and afternoon winds.

These intense winds slow down photosynthesis leading to a long growing season and allowing fruit to mature slowly on the vines for rich and vibrant flavors.

TASTING NOTES

Mouthwatering flavors of peach, tropical fruit and green apple with a creamy finish.

WINE ANALYSIS

100% Chardonnay

ALC: 13.9%

Lake & Vine Cabernet sauvignon, lodi

Located directly east of San Francisco at the edge of the Sacramento River Delta, the Lodi appellation is noted for its classic Mediterranean climate and distinct sandy soils. Due to its location next to the Sacramento River Delta, Lodi receives cool coastal breezes which cool down the region at night. When combined with sunny days, this leads to a long growing season perfect for wines that thrive in warmer weather.

tasting notes

• Rich, juicy black fruit flavors: blackberry, black cherry with a hint of caramel and vanilla.
• The mouth explodes with flavors of blackberry jam, coffee, and caramel and has a slight hint of earth before the long finish accented by plush tannins.

WINE ANALYSIS

90% Cabernet Sauvignon / 10% Merlot
ALC: 13.9%
PH: 3.76
TA: 7g/100ml

2023 Luna Nuda Red Blend

80% Nerello Mascalese, 20% Nero d'Avola

The 2023 Luna Nuda Red Blend is a classic southern Italy style Red Blend, comprised of primarily Nerello and a touch of Nero D’Avola varieties. A deep burgundy color in the glass, this wine expresses stunning floral aromas with a smooth and rounded mouthfeel filled with dark cherries and ripe blackberries with robust character. This vintage of Luna Nuda Red Blend boasts an elegant finish with balanced acidity, making it a versatile wine pairing to many meat dishes, such as slow cooked roast beef.

Winemaker Notes

The legendary long Sicilian harvest lasted over 100 days in 2023, but was also one of the least productive. Nevertheless, the quality of the wines was generally high. Red wine varietals, like Nerello Mascalese from Etna and Nero d’Avola from southern Sicily favored well, producing wines with a good acid-sugar balance and excellent maturation.

Production Notes

for Luna Nuda 2023 Red Blend is carefully selected by the Giovanett family. The grapes are sourced from Sicily, Italy then brought back to the winery for blending. This wine is aged for 6 months in French barrique, new oak barrels.

Bear Boat 50/50 Willamette/Umpqua Valley Pinot Noir

Dark glass wine bottle with a screw cap top and a colorful Label that reads Bearboat Pinot Noir.

ABOUT THIS WINE

A blend of Pommard and Dijon clones of Pinot Noir from Burgundy were sourced from the Willamette and Umpqua Valleys for this wine. The grapes were fermented in opentop containers in keeping with Burgundian traditions. 25% underwent whole-cluster fermentation to provide a little more structure and impart some mellow, spicy notes. The juice was then aged 10 months in 25% new French oak barrels. Notes of raspberry, cherry, and warm baking spices shine through, thanks to hand-harvesting, whole-cluster fermentation, and aging in French oak.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Bearboat is an adventurous Oregon-based wine brand, founded by Mac and Zeke. Together, they're known for producing expressive, nature-led Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from volcanic in the Willamette and Umpqua Valleys. When it comes to vinification, Mac and Zeke focus on minimal intervention, hand-harvesting, and a vibrant, easy-drinking style that captures the spirit of Oregon's diverse landscapes. These winemakers emphasize sustainability, low sugar for freshness, and wine with bright acidity, red fruit, and spice.

Chocovine Espresso

Chocovine 'Espresso' Dutch Chocolate & Espresso

Experience the amazing combination of roasted coffee beans and delicious Dutch Chocolate melting together with French Cabernet Sauvignon. This indulgence treat takes you to the Mocca heaven!

Limited Edition
"This tantalizing blend features a blissful and complex flavor profile for a variety of applications. Chocovine "Espresso" can be enjoyed on the rocks or as the main ingredient to an array of sinful cocktails. Additionally, the subtle, yet rich chocolate and espresso flavors can be used to create or update scrumptious recipes. Simply try Chocovine Espresso over ice cream or to your favorite dessert."