Natural Wines of the
Loire Valley, France
The Loire might produce the greatest variety of wines. They range from still to sparkling, very dry and acidic to hearty sweet, and clear in color to a deep purple. Their diversity is due in part to its dynamic climate, which ranges from Continental to Mediterranean.
All these wines this tasting have been approved because of deliciousness AAAND they are natural wines… Organic vineyards, low sulfur, unfiltered. and very little intervention in the process from vineyard to cork. Leaving behind a living wine that is bright and fresh. Come check em out!
@ Humble Vine
November, 1st
2-8 PM
Wine Tasting: $20
Roc de l’abbaye, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France $24
Crisp freshness and intense aromatics in this Loire Sauvignon Blanc. These grapes receive the same rigorous selection, vinification, and maturation as the ones from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. The resulting wine is vibrant and fresh with white fruits, pear, and apricot and finishes with trademark minerality and balanced acidity.
Grosbot-Barbara, St. Pourcain Blanc ‘Vin d’Alon', Loire Valley, France $29
Delicious nerd wine here. A unique grape blend - from a great French winemaker. The distinguishing local grape variety in Saint-Pourçain is the Sacy, (or Tressallier) which is super rare and extremely hard to find here in the US. This is a blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Tressallier, with no oaking resulting in a fresh, lively white wine that is zippy and lip smacking with tons of interesting flavors and nuances.
Bise, Anjou Villages “Schistes” Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley, France $26
Must-try Loire Valley Cab Franc, so representative of the schist soils from which it comes. From one of the area’s legendary estates and fierce advocates who champion the quality of this region. Beautiful sumptuous fruit accompanied by a savory stone-like minerality
Manoir Tête de la Rouge, 'Bagatelle' Cabernet Franc, Saumur-Loire, France. $34
Red carmine color , fresh raspberry and blackberry perfumes. The attack on the palate is crisp and full of freshness. The tannins are soft , little present and silky. Persistence is short.
This is THE cuvee of the Manoir de la Tete Rouge and this is what one must expect from a Saumur, delicate and simple.
