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Alta Alella, Mirgin Cava Rose Reserva Brut Nature 2018
Celler de les Aus, Puput 2018 - 375 ml
Chateau de Pibarnon, Bandol Rose 2021
Domaine Gros Nore, Bandol Rouge 2019
Domaine Gros' du Nore, Bandol Rose 2021
Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup, Languedoc Pic Saint Loup Cuvee Sainte Agnes Rouge 2020
Ermitage du Pic St. Loup, Rose 2021
Leon Barral, Faugeres Valiniere 2014
Maestracci, Vin de Corse-Calvi Clos Reginu 2020
Railsback Freres, Rose 'Les Rascasses' Santa Ynez Valley 2021
Saint-Michel d'Esclans, Cotes de Provence Rose 2020
Stolpman Vineyards, Mourvedre 'Pliocene' 2020
Stolpman Vineyards, Sun & Earth 2019
Tempier, Bandol Rose 2021
Tendu, Dunnigan Hills Rose 2020 Can - 4 pack
Tendu, Dunningan Hills Rose Bubbles Can - 4 Pack
Variety: Mataro (Monastrell)
The family behind Alta Alella has spent their entire life dedicated to wine; that would be husband and wife duo Josef and Cristina. They've always been surrounded by vineyards and bottles; so it is only natural. There is a complete commitment to nature, yet desire to keep with trends. Though the winery is young, the family continually push themselves to learn new things with each vintage. The wines are very low intervention with no added sulfites; little is done to the wines after the grapes have been pressed. Regardless of their decision to start their own trends, the dynamic winemaking couple are making great strides in Barcelona.
The Mirgin rosé is done in a Reserva style, aged for 15 months on its lees to create richness. Alta Alellas's Cavas are rivaling champagne not only in quality, but at a staggering value.
Variety: Mourvèdre and Cinsault
There are just a handful of producers in Bandol that have stood the test of time with benchmark quality. Eric de Saint-Victoire has been making quality wines since 1975 at his domain in the highest altitude in the appellation. The vines create an amphitheater perched above the Mediterranean Sea. The entire range of his wines are considered "vin de garde," or wines to age, including the rose wines. Even though the soils are poor blue marl and limestone, the vines are challenged to yield complex wines.
This rose made from both Mourvedre and Cinsault makes for a dry, savory, and textured wine that will age easily for a couple years. It's aged just in steel to retain all the freshness of the fruit and minerality. This bottle needs other Provencal cuisine like olives, bouillabaisse, and ratatouille.
Varieties: Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Grenache
Honoré is the patriarch for which this domain derived its name. He and his son, Alain Pascal are both herculean in size and strength, though with a tenderness that comes through in the wines. The quality of their Bandol fruit remains exceptional, though they sold most of their fruit to other great producers like Domaine Ott and Chateau de Pibarnon. It wasn't until the death of Honoré that Alain made the jump to begin Domaine du Gros 'Noré, farming sixteen hectares with his brother, Guy. Alain distinguishes himself from other producers with his decision to use 80% Mourvèdre in his blend when wine law dictates he uses at least 50%. He chooses to let the grapes ripen fully on the vines allowing for fully concentrated wine with character and finesse.
Many liken Bandol to be the greatest place in the world for rosé production. It's also classified as the "Grand Cru" of Bandol; this rosé is no exception. Led by the great Mourvèdre, these 30 year old vines transition into a rosé that will age well after a few years.
Variety: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup has quite the legend following it. In medieval times, there were three lords of the Languedoc entranced by the beauty of a princess. She vowed to give herself to the most gallant, Christian man. The lords traveled to Jerusalem on a crusade to defend the tomb of Christ; upon returning, they discovered the princess' death. In their grief, they each retreated to nearby mountains, living their lives as hermits. "Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup" translates to a hermit dwelling; Saint Loup Peak was named for one of the princess' suitors. The three Ravaille brothers now operate the winery, their family having lived in the Languedoc for over 1000 years. The emblem of three fish not only reiterates the story of the three suitors, but also the fraternal bond of the three brothers.
Blended together are the classic varieties of the Languedoc: Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre from 40-50 year old vines. Ageing takes place in barrels over one year, 10-20% of which is new. This bottle is one with enormous ageing potential.
Provence Inspired
Variety: Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Cinsault
This is the classic trio of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre blended with Cinsault from vines 10-50 years in age. The rose is pressed directly bringing out the beautiful coral tones of the fruit. This can be drunk immediately, though would do very well to revisit after a year in the cellar.
Variety: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre
Winemaker Didier Barral is the thirteenth generation of the Barral family to grow grapes in the Faugères appellation of the Languedoc. His ancestors mostly grew grapes and made wine for family consumption. In 1993, Didier decided to implement estate bottling and commercialize the wines on a larger scale, and shortly thereafter decided to institute biodynamic practices. In France, he is widely regarded as one of the most important leaders in the biodynamic movement. In short, Didier shows that working his land is a life achievement, not just a task.
"Valinière" is the domaine's top cuvée The wine is aged for two years, or sometimes longer in barrel, 10% of which is new. Mourvedre is often called an "iron first with a velvet glove," and this takes that idea a step further.
Variety: Niellucciu, Grenache, Sciaccarellu, Syrah, Mourvèdre
In an area of the coast of France is the isle of Corsica, though there it's called Corse. In the northwestern quadrant of the isle is the appellation of Corse Calvi. It's an area known for its vines, olives, its location next to the coastline and the 'Prove,' the name of local maritime winds that cool down the vines from the high exposure to sunshine. The domaine began in 1945 when a large olive oil press had been abandoned, and Roger built a winery inside the thick walls of the press. Camille, the daughter of his son-in-law, now makes the wines. The whites are made into fresh and ready to drink styles while the reds are aged longer. Regardless of type, the wines are extremely food friendly.
This wine comes from the domain's youngest vines, some as young as five years old. In the mountain of Monte Grossu is the plateau of Reginu for which this bottle is named. The blend of varieties here are reminiscent of a southern Rhone style, as both these places share similar soils and climates.
Variety: Mourvedre, Grenache, and Cinsault
There's no beating around the bush with the intention of this rosé. It's inspired by the famed Provence Rosé made by Lulu Peyraud of Domaine Tempier. With her passing at the age of 102 in 2020, this style of rosé will continue to stand the test of time. "Les Rascasses" means scorpion fish and is an homage to the fish that Lulu would include in her provincial Bouillabaisse fish stew.
Variety: Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
The land of Château d'Esclans dates back about 2500 years due to its significant coastal position. Winemaking began in the middle of the 19th century. After this, the estate changed ownership multiple times, though consistently making the iconic dry rose wines the Cotes de Provence is known for. There are 345 acres of vineyards devoted mostly to old vine Grenache followed by Cinsault and Merlot.
This rose is done in the traditional Provencal style; verging on full-bodied, mineral-driven, textural, and dry with the right amount of tart fruits. The wine is vinified in both larger barrels and stainless steel.
Variety: Mourvedre
Founded over 20 years ago by Tom Stolpman when he discovered hidden in the hills of California's Central Coast a rare limestone outcropping unobstructed from the Pacific Ocean wind which became part of the now famous Ballard Canyon AVA. The winery is currently run by son Pete Stolpman and his wife Jessica. Known for employing their own crew "La Quadrilla", the vineyards are maintained only by hand with care and dedication.
Named after the 'Pliocene era' that occurred around 3 million years ago, forming what is now a freshwater estuary, this is pure Mourvedre heavily inspired by the reds of Bandol in southern France. With its slow ripening ways, the variety does very well with the recently hot vintages in Ballard Canyon. All the fruit is destemmed and aged in neutral Ermitage oak barrels for ten months. The label takes inspiration from a fun moment captured when the Stolpman team spent time in the Mediterranean. Less than 400 cases produced!
Variety: Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache
Sun & Earth is a very special bottling that Peter and Ruben have released a small amount to Hart & Cru, not a normal bottling to see outside of the mailing list. This is an Estate wine from Rubens personal parcels behind the Solorzano family's house. This is his passion project of Ruben to create world-class wine, and he only has his vision influencing the wine. This is a very hands-off wine with low intervention in every aspect of farming and winemaking. It is co-fermented, with each variety going into the cement vats when the fruit is ready in the vineyard.
Variety: Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Cinsault
According to importer Kermit Lynch, no other winemaker stands more in the defense of terroir than the Peyraud family of Domaine Tempier. When Lulu Tempier married Lucien Peyraud, her father gave them the domaine, an active farm that had been in the family for 100 years. After tasting a pre-phylloxera bottle of Tempier Bandol, Lucien was inspired to research the terroir. Up until then, old vineyards planted with Mourvèdre had been regularly replanted to higher-yielding varieties. More research not only showed its historical roots to the area, but the grape proved to be more resistant to oxidation. Lucien worked with neighboring winemakers and the I.N.A.O. to establish Bandol as its own AOC. Replanting of Mourvèdre began; Bandol now requires a fifty percent minimum in all reds. Lucien has been paraded as the godfather of Bandol, but also as the man who revived Mourvédre to its former glory.
Tempier rosé is considered the greatest rosé by many collectors. The wine ages well for a rosé, though tricky to find. The demand is high and the allocations are low. The blend is about half Mourvèdre, and the rest divided between Grenache and Cinsault.
Variety: Mourvedre, Barbera, Montepulciano, Cinsault, and Aglianico
One 375ml can = 2.5 glasses
The Tendu project is a family endeavor made by Steve and Jill Matthiasson with the intent to create authentic wine from classic varietals. Steve Matthiasson is a six-time nominee for a James Beard award, a serious achievement in the wine industry. He has also been named "Winemaker of the Year" by both Food & Wine Magazine and The San Francisco Chronicle. Steve and Jill are long time friends and mentors to Hart & Cru.
The 2020 wildfires raged on the West Coast, affecting innumerable outcomes for winemakers up and down the coast. The Matthiassons opted not to make any red wine from the 2020 harvest due to the potential smoke taint. The red grapes that were harvested went into their rosés.
Variety: Mouvedre, Barbera, Montepulciano, Cinsault, and Aglianico
The 2020 wildfires raged on the West Coast, affecting innumerable outcomes for winemakers up and down the coast. The Matthiassons opted not to make any red wine from the 2020 harvest due to the potential smoke taint. The red grapes that were harvested went into their rosés. This is a sparkling version of the Tendu rosé.