Wine Basics Tasting Kit: An Introduction to Wine - Argaux
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### 2022 Thomas Labille Petit Chablis

A classic style and a great alternative to more expensive Chablis. This is a great party wine to serve as an apéritif alongside shellfish appetizers or with dinner if something like linguine & clams is on the menu.

Certified organic farming practices, aged on the lees for 6-10 months in temperature controlled tanks, around 6,000 cases produced annually.

$28.00

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### 2020 Domaine Richard Rottiers Moulin-A-Vent ‘Dernier Souffle’ Beaujolais

This is Cru Beaujolais from a small parcel of old vines that is drinking beautifully right now. It is everything you want in a Beaujolais with incredible structure and a smooth palate.

Organic farming practices

$34.00

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### NV Veuve Fourny & Fils Champagne Brut ‘Grands Terroirs’ Premier Cru

This Champagne comes from 30 year old vines with 2.5 years of aging in bottle before release. The result is a sleek, elegant Champagne that has roundness along with the astonishing freshness and finesse. This is a great bang for your buck.

$65.00

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### 2023 Weingut Bründlmayer Zweigelt Rosé

“Don’t overlook Austrian rosé” says renowned wine expert and Master of Wine (MW) Elizabeth Gabay. We couldn’t agree more. Willi Bründlmayer is regarded as a pioneer in the Austrian wine industry and this rosé has long been a wine the estate does exceedingly well. Enjoy with a watermelon salad or smoked salmon crostinis.

Certified organic by LACON, hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation, solar-powered and gravity-fed winery.

$26.00

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### 2023 Kruger-Rumpf Estate Pinot Noir Rosé Trocken

This family-owned winery located along the Nahe river focuses on estate-only wines because according to Stefan, a wine is made in the vineyard. He carefully monitors his vines, with as little intervention as possible, in order to preserve the individual character of soil. Amen to that!

Organic farming practices, hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation and less than 2,000 cases produced annually.

$25.00

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### 2023 Argaux Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

Our 2023 Pinot Noir was expertly crafted in partnership with the legendary Ernst Storm. This wine embodies the bright, fresh fruit of Santa Barbara with the refined elegance of Burgundy. It’s the beautiful result of a collab between winemaker x sommelier for a Pinot we couldn’t find.

Sustainable farming practices, no herbicides/pesticides, 15% wholecluster, 10 months in nuetral oak barrels, soft extraction and only 672 bottles produced.

$50.00

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### 2023 Akarregi Txiki Getariako Txakolina Rosado

This spritzy rosado comes from grapes that were hand-harvested off a sloped perched that falls directly into the Atlantic. This Basque coastal town of Getaria is famous for its tapas and effervescent rosados that quench your thirst after a quick ocean dip.

Enjoy alongside seafood tapas, grilled prawns, sushi, or fresh salads!

$25.00

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### 2021 Railsback Frères ‘Les Rascasses’ Rosé

Produced by Lyle and Eric Railsback, this Santa Ynez Valley rosé is proof that top-notch rosé doesn’t just come from Provence. This wine pays homage to Lulu Peyraud of Domaine Tempier and her infamous bouillabaisse recipe. If you aren’t going to make bouillabaisse, then enjoy this with a creamy cheese & olive tapenade.

Hand-picked, direct-to-press, native yeast fermentation, and aged in neutral French oak barrels for 6 months, naturally allowing a Malolactic, or secondary fermentation, for a creamier mouth-feel.

$26.00

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### 2022 Domaine Garnier et Fils Chablis AOC

We recently invited some fellow Chablis-loving clients to join us in a blind tasting of 17 different bottles of Chablis. This wine was voted #1. Enough said. This is a must-try.

Organic farming practices, native yeast fermentation, aged on the lees in stainless steel tanks for 11 months and filtered before bottling (no fining).

$35.00

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### 2019 Mauro Marengo Barolo ‘Ravera’

It’s rare that you come across an up-and-coming producer from a region as historic and notable as Piedmonte. Nevertheless, it does happen, and when it does it FIRES US UP. Marengo’s Barolo is described as aromatic, elegant, and understated. To top it off, 2019 was a 5/5 stellar vintage for Barolo – It’s being compared to 2016.

Organic farming practices, hand-harvested and less than 600 cases produced!

$85.00

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### 2020 Domaine Gallety ‘Côtes du Vivarais’ Rouge

This Southern Rhone stunner comes from Saint-Montan, halfway between Cornas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wine is smoothe and velvety with just enough weight to pair with a burger. This wine is a crowd-pleaser.

Organic farming practices and native yeast fermentation.

$34.00

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### 2022 Pierre Riffault ‘7 Hommes’ Sancerre (half-bottle)

Sancerre is the “spiritual home” of Sauvignon Blanc. It’s considered to be the purest expression of Sauvignon Blanc on the planet and a wine we love for its versatility when it comes to food. It pairs well with light green salads and Crottin de Chavignol goat cheese of course, but Sancerre comes to life alongside vibrant fish dishes like seafood thai curry.

This wine comes from 25+ year old vines that are sustainably farmed in clay-limestone and chalk soils. It’s vinified in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness.

$26.00

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### 2019 Paolo Conterno Barolo ‘Riva del Bric’ (half-bottle)

Conterno is one of the best producers in Barolo (hands down). His wines are consistently elegant, precise and powerfully composed. This wine is all that and more. The beautiful balance and structure is a testament to the incredible 2019 vintage, which is said to be the best year since 2016. Drink now through 2033.

Sustainable farming practices, hand-harvested and only 1,666 cases produced.

$35.00

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### 2023 Argaux Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Ernst Storm has done it again! This vibrant, crisp white is everything we want in a Sauvignon Blanc. He is the only winemaker we would trust to help us with our premier label and we are so proud. It is truly Argaux in a bottle – it encompasses all the things important to us when we are sourcing – sense of place (terroir), thoughtfully curated (responsibly farmed, meticulously made) and drinkable (must be a damn good glass of wine).

Sustainable farming practices and hand-harvested at night to retain freshness. The wine was fermented cold in 100% stainless steel and aged on the lees for 6 months for added mouthfeel.

$28.00

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### 2020 Contratto Metodo Classico Pas Dose Millesimato

You are drinking history when you pop this cork. This 19th century estate is the birthplace of Metodo Classico and these wines have graced the tables of not only the Vatican, but also the House of Savoy (the Italian Royal Family), as well as the British monarchy throughout history. This is dry, refreshing and incredibly food friendly.

Organic farming practices, hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation, 36 months on the lees, hand-riddled, and around 7,000 cases produced annually.

$35.00

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### 2021 Domaine Pinson Frères Chablis ‘Les Clos’ Grand Cru

For those who love Chablis, you know that ‘Les Clos’ is the emblematic, top Grand Cru of Chablis. The 50+ year old vines sit on a steep slope and enjoy the perfect sun exposure which provides ideal ripening conditions. 2021 for Chablis is adamantly old-school in its tension and inscrutably mineral depths. If you had to describe the vintage in one word it would be ‘aristocratic.’

Organic farming practices, hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation in 80% stainless steel tanks, 20% new oak and aged in 3-4 year old barrels.

$124.00

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### 2010 Casanuova Delle Cerbaie Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva MAGNUM

This wine comes from the prestigious hill of Montosoli and 2010 is widely regarded as one of the best Brunello vintages, with perfect growing conditions resulting in wines of great structure, depth, and aging potential. It is drinking really beautifully right now. No need to decant, just open 30 minutes before enjoying.

Organic farming practices, hand-harvested and 250 cases produced on average only in exceptional years.

$325.00

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### 2022 Centopassi ‘Giato’ Grillo & Catarratto

Libera Terra is a non-profit organization that has taken on the restoration of land in Italy that was previously controlled by the mafia. Centopassi is a collection of vineyards on Sicily that they confiscated from the mafia and gave back to the local farmers. The result are wines that are distinctively Sicilian – bright, refreshing, salty & volcanic – la dolce vita in a glass.

Certified organic farming practices, hand-harvested, and less than 3,000 cases produced annually.

$26.00

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### 2021 Hendry Napa Valley Pinot Noir (half-bottle)

This medium-bodied Pinot from prolific old school Napa winery, Hendry, is bright with fruit, has crisp acidity and velvety tannins. Enjoy with mushroom and goat cheese tartlets, mushroom risotto, duck, or a cheese board with gouda.

Sustainable farming practices and family-owned winery.

$22.00

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### 2020 Oddero Barolo Classico

Scoop this up while you can Barolo-lovers! This allocation won’t last long.

The 2020 vintage is getting great reviews for it being vibrant, supple, complete and an absolute joy to taste. They are not tight or austere, which is rare for a wine that usually needs at least 5 years to mature. Oddero is one of the most prolific Barolo houses and this wine exudes a genuine sense of pleasure.

Certified organic farming practices, hand-harvested 65-year-old vines and only 2,500 cases produced.

$69.00

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### 2021 Evening Land Salem Wine Company Chardonnay

Evening Land Vineyards is the Oregon-based brainchild of Sashi Moorman and Raj Parr, two of California’s most revered winemakers and sommeliers.

Biodynamic farming practices, LIVE certified, hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation and only 695 cases produced.

This wine was voted Best of Club Argaux by members. Want a taste? SIGN UP and unlock special member pricing, free shipping and access to special allocations.

$30.00

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### 2022 Domaine de la Villaudière Sancerre

Domaine de la Villaudiere is a family-owned winery located in Sancerre, the historic land of Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is classic, crisp and the perfect wine to pair with goat cheese, fish, and fresh veggies.

Certified sustainable farming practices and only 1,000 cases produced annually.

$32.00

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### 2020 Domaine Rougeot Père et Fils Volnay-Santenots Premier Cru

2020 was a great year for Burgundy in terms of quality, but not quantity. Yields were low and stock is hard to come by. Get it while to can, especially since the following vintage, 2021, was a catastrophe.

Organic and biodynamic farming practices, hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation, unfined/unfiltered.

$150.00

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### 2022 Piaggia Sangiovese ‘Pietranera’ Toscana

This wine is so smooth and an absolute pleasure to drink. It is an unparalleled value for the level of quality and our new gaux-to weeknight Italian sipper.

Organic farming practices, native yeast fermentation, woman-winemaker and only 1700 cases produced annually.

$28.00



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