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Jean Perrin
Morbier AOP
Onetik
Ossau-Iraty AOC
Pyrenees, FranceAugust Sweet Club: Iowa
Lolli Sweet Drinks
Sweet Red
California
NECTAR WINE STYLE
Lolli’s Sweet Red is a smooth, sweet red blend with a fruity finish. It is the base wine used to make the other two Lolli Sweet Drinks selected for our July Sweet Club. The Sweet Red has juicy layers of blackberry jam, blueberry, plum and vanilla. Perfect for nights in, dinners and cookouts.
Analysis: 8.5% alcohol / volume
Serving Suggestions: Serve over ice, in any glass.
WineStyles’ Wine and Cheese Pairing: Pair this wine with a Gorgonzola. The rich, creamy blue cheese will complement the sweetness of the red wine, balances its bold flavors. Learn more about our wine and cheese pairings here.
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Joia Spirit
Sparkling Cocktail Variety Six Pack
Mendota Heights, Minnesota
This month, our Sweet Club members will enjoy a Joia Spirit Sparkling Cocktail Variety Six Pack with three of their top canned cocktails! Included in this Variety Pack will be:
- (2) Cans of Greyhound
- (2) Cans of Margarita
- (2) Cans of Cosmo
Joia Spirit
Greyhound
Mendota Heights, Minnesota
NECTAR WINE STYLE
Chamomile and cardamom add a hint of warmth to tangy grapefruit and clear, crisp vodka. Best served seaside, but your living room is just as good.
Analysis: 6% alcohol / volume
Key Ingredients: Vodka, Grapefruit, Chamomile, and Cardamom
Accolades: Gold Medal, 93 Pts – Beverage Testing Institute, 2022
WineStyles’ Wine and Cheese Pairing: Reach for a Manchego. This Spanish cheese has a nutty, tangy flavor that pairs well with the tartness of the grapefruit in this cocktail. Learn more about our cheese pairings here.
Joia Spirit
Margarita
Mendota Heights, Minnesota
NECTAR WINE STYLE
This canned Margarita is as bright as a day at the beach. Smooth tequila combined with tart lime and sweet orange bring this classic to a new level.
Analysis: 6% alcohol / volume
Key Ingredients: Tequila, Lime, and Orange
Accolades: Gold Medal – Canned Challenge, 2022
WineStyles’ Wine and Cheese Pairing: Opt for a dish with Queso Fresco; a mild, crumbly Mexican cheese that echoes the flavors of the Margarita and provides a fresh contrast to its tangy, lime notes. Learn more about our cheese pairings here.
Joia Spirit
Cosmo
Mendota Heights, Minnesota
NECTAR WINE STYLE
Everything a Cosmo should be and more: pink, fruity, and fun rounded out with a pop of pear in the convenience of a can.
Analysis: 7% alcohol / volume
Key Ingredients: Vodka, Cranberry, Pear, and Lime
Accolades: Gold Medal, 93 Pts – Beverage Testing Institute, 2022; Double Gold – The Fifty Best, 2021
WineStyles’ Wine and Cheese Pairing: Try this Cosmo with a Brie. The creamy, buttery texture of Brie will pair nicely with the sophisticated cranberry and citrus notes in this Cosmo, playing into the overall tasting experience. Learn more about our cheese pairings here.
About Joia Spirit:
Driven by the art of mixology and inspired by cozy dinner chats with friends, Joia made its mark on the beverage world with a flair for innovation. It all started with with Joia Sparkling, their award-winning all-natural fruit, herb, and spice craft sodas, created by renowned mixologist Dan Oskey from Tattersall Distilling in Minneapolis. Joia Sparkling quickly became a favorite mixer for home cocktails, leading to the development of Joia Spirit craft cocktails — offering genuine spirits and true refreshment. Learn more here.
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Love the Sweet life?Huteau Boulanger Gamay
Cedar Planked Salmon
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 (12 inch) untreated cedar planks
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 (2 pound) salmon fillets, skin removed
DIRECTIONS:
- Gather all ingredients.
- Soak cedar planks for at least 1 hour in warm water. Soak longer if you have time.
- Stir soy sauce, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, green onions, ginger, and garlic together in a shallow dish.
- Place salmon fillets in soy mixture and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour refrigerated.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Place planks on the grill grate. Heat planks until they start to smoke and crackle just a little.
- Remove salmon from marinade and place on planks; discard marinade.
- Close grill cover. Grill salmon until it flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes; salmon will continue to cook after you remove it from the grill.
© Recipe courtesy of Wendy Freeman-More and All Recipes.
AUGUST WINE CLUB:
Huteau Boulanger
Gamay
Loire Valley, France
FRUITY WINE STYLE
Huteau-Boulanger is crafted in Vallet, a quaint town west of Nantes in the Loire region. This wine is made entirely from Gamay grapes, offering a soft and light profile with delightful red fruit, a mineral note, and just a hint of tannin.
This red wine is unique, hailing from the Muscadet region, which is predominantly known for its white wines. Despite being made with Gamay, this wine is bold and robust, unlike any other Gamay from the northern areas. It boasts dense flavors of morello cherries and Victoria plums, a satisfying full mid-palate, and lacks the harsh acidity typical of less expensive Gamays. This wine has real attitude!
Varietal: Gamay
Appellation: IGP Loire Valley, France
Serving Suggestions: This wine matches well with lighter dishes and would go well with meatier fish. It can be served chilled on a hot day, making it an excellent summer wine.
Winemaking:
Harvested at peak ripeness. The grapes undergo a light maceration for 3 to 4 days without added sulfur, maintaining temperatures between 77 and 82°F. Alcoholic fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts, with daily pump-overs for 15 minutes to extract color and tannins. Traditional pressing follows, separating free-run juice from press juice. Malolactic fermentation occurs in vats, followed by racking.
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Maison Biotteau Anjou Blanc
Tandoori Chicken
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 ½ pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 2 juicy lemons
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- ¾ cup plain yogurt
- ½ medium onion, peeled and quartered
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 (¾-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and quartered
- ½ fresh hot green chile, roughly sliced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
- lemon wedges
DIRECTIONS:
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Make two diagonal incisions, each about 1 inch long, on center of each side of chicken pieces. (Slits, which should not start at an edge, should be deep enough to reach bone.)
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Place chicken pieces on a rimmed baking sheet. Squeeze 1 lemon over chicken, and sprinkle with salt. Gently rub 1 teaspoon salt and lemon juice into slits. Turn chicken over and repeat with remaining lemon and salt. Set aside for 20 minutes.
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Blend yogurt, onion, garlic, ginger, green chile, and garam masala in a food processor or blender into a smooth paste, about 3 minutes. Transfer spice paste to a large bowl. Add chicken to bowl and turn until coated evenly in spice paste, being sure to get paste into slits. Cover chicken and refrigerate at least 5 hours, up to 24 hours.
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Heat charcoal grill to high. Grill chicken over moderately high heat, basting with butter, until browned, 10 minutes. Turn and cook, basting with remaining butter, until lightly charred and cooked through, about 12 minutes. Squeeze lemon wedges over chicken and serve with naan bread.
© Recipe courtesy of Madhur Jaffrey of Food & Wine.
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Maison Biotteau
Anjou Blanc
Chenin Blanc
Loire Valley, France
CRISP WINE STYLE
This wine is pale yellow straw in color and shows characteristics that are typical of the variety. With honeyed notes of apricot giving way to a tangy mineral finish, this off-dry white has a fresh acidity. On the palate, the wine is bright, full-bodied and focused.
Varietal: 100% Chenin Blanc
Appellation: AOP Anjou
Production Region: Loire Valley, France
Vinification: The grapes are harvested from the schist and limestone vineyards when beautifully ripe and then sorted in the cellars to ensure they retain as much of their complexity as possible. Vinified traditionally with slow maceration at low temperature, gentle clarification and bottling in late spring.
Pairings: Fish (cooked or sushi), Indian or Asian-inspried dishes, herb-roasted pork or chicken
Maison Biotteau at Château d’Avrillé
Vineyard Notes:
This wine is produced by the Biotteau Family at the Château d’Avrillé. The castle is located in the heart of Loire Valley, more precisely in the Anjou area. Geographically, the region is divided into two dominant profiles based on soil types. The first of these, “Anjou Blanc,” lies toward the west of the appellation, where chalky limestone soils impart a lighter, more energetic expression of Chenin. Then, there’s “Anjou Noir”, referring to the dark volcanic schist soils of the easternmost edge of the Massif Armorican, where Chenin assumes a richer, more full-bodied character. Sourced from vineyards that fall exactly along the border of these two sub-regions, this gorgeously subtle white from fourth-generation winemaker Pascal Biotteau comes from the village of Saint-Jean-deMauvrets, situated on the old Roman road from Angers to Poitiers.
Information & Photos © Maison Biotteau – All Rights Reserved.
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August Wine Club Pairing Recipe
Beef Carpaccio
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 to 10 ounces beef tenderloin*, from the tip end of the roast
- 4 handfuls arugula or mixed greens
- your favorite vinaigrette
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- shaved Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS:
- Wrap the tenderloin in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, unwrap the tenderloin and thinly slice the beef into approximately into 1/8 to 1/4-inch pieces. Lay out sheets of plastic wrap and place each slice onto the plastic. Top with another piece of plastic and gently pound the meat with a meat mallet until paper thin.
- Repeat until all of the meat is sliced and pounded. Divide the meat evenly among 4 chilled plates. Serve with greens tossed with vinaigrette, salt, pepper and/or Parmesan cheese.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. See full disclaimers on video from Alton Brown and the Food Network.
© Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown and the Food Network.
AUGUST WINE CLUB:
Maison Biotteau
AOP Anjou Rouge
Loire Valley, France
MELLOW WINE STYLE
This wine is red cherry in color with a nose of red fruits and slightly spicy pepper and cinnamon notes. The palate is round and fruity with delicate tannins. Enjoy this wine now, it is meant to be fully appreciated in its youth. Serve at room temperature, 1 hour after opening.
Varietal: 80% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaking: 5-7 days of maceration after destemming
Aging: 4 to 6 months in stainless tank
Appellation: AOP Anjou
Production Region: Loire Valley, France
Pairings: Grilled red/white meat, tartares or carpaccios, Firm-fleshed fish, soft cheeses (Reblochon, Brie, Camembert Fermier)
Maison Biotteau at Château d’Avrillé
Vineyard Notes:
This wine is produced by the Biotteau Family at the Château d’Avrillé. The castle is located in the heart of Loire Valley, more precisely in the Anjou area. From a geological standpoint, the region has two dominant profiles from the influence of the Paris Basin – the bottom soil is composed of chalk and the top soil is a mixture of clay-limestone as well as silica. The banks and the bed of the Loire are made up of sand and gravel. The main red varietals produced in this area are Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and white wine varietals Chenin and Chardonnay.
Information & Photos © Maison Biotteau – All Rights Reserved.
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July Cheese Club: Iowa
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.
Toma
Point Reyes Station, California
In Italian, Toma means “wheel of cheese made by the farmer herself.” What better way to describe this, Point Reyes’s most versatile, any time, any table cheese. It’s an all natural, pasteurized, semi-hard cheese that is creamy in texture with a waxed rind. It is creamy and buttery in flavor and has a grassy, tang finish.
USE & PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
The perfect any time snacking cheese, Toma is excellent for melting into pasta or risotto or in grilled cheese sandwiches. Grate on top of grilled vegetables, burgers or soups. Pair with sweet (peaches, fruit compotes), savory (toasted nuts, sautéed greens) and serve with hop-heavy beers, Pinot Noir or barrel-aged scotch. Toma loves an Old Fashioned cocktail or a Mai Tai!
WINESTYLES: Bold or Mellow
BEERSTYLES: Hoppy
FACTS:
- Made from pasteurized, rBST-free cows’ milk
- Made with microbial (vegetarian) rennet
- Aged for 90 days
- Gluten Free
- 2024 CA State Fair, Best of California
- 2023 CA State Fair, Gold Medal
- 2023 US Championship Cheese, 3rd Place
- 2022 World Cheese Awards – Silver
- 2022 CA State Fair, Best of California
- 2020 Good Food Awards – Best Cheese
- See all other awards here
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.
TomaTruffle
Point Reyes Station, California
TomaTruffle is the perfect combination of classic Toma paired with the aromatic flavors of Italian Black Truffles from Umbria. Reminiscent of undergrowth, fresh strawberries, dried fruit and a hint of cocoa, the earthy flavor marries beautifully with the buttery richness of Toma. This semi-hard cheese is creamy in texture with a waxed rind. The distinct, aromatic flavor or truffles combines with Toma’s signature flavor for an earthy, buttery delight. TomaTruffle is the perfect decadent cheese for any celebration!
USE & PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
Great as a snacking cheese or perfect for melting on eggs, sprinkled on warm potato chips or just enjoyed on its own with a glass of dry sparkling wine.!
WINESTYLES: Rich or Bold
BEERSTYLES: Fruity & Spicy or Crisp & Clean
FACTS:
- Made from pasteurized, rBST-free cows’ milk
- Made with microbial (vegetarian) rennet
- Aged for 90 days
- Gluten Free
- 2024 Good Food Awards
- 2024 CA State Fair, Gold
- 2023 International Cheese and Dairy Awards, Silver
- 2022 CA State Fair, Best of California
- 2022 World Cheese Awards – Silver
- 2022 World Champion Cheese Contest, Best of Class/Top 20 Cheeses
© Point Reyes Cheese – All Rights Reserved
© Point Reyes Cheese – All Rights Reserved
© Point Reyes Cheese – All Rights Reserved
© Point Reyes Cheese – All Rights Reserved
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July Beer Club: Iowa
Abomination Brewing Company
Lil’ Foggy, 12 oz.
North Haven, Connecticut
A ridiculously crushable double dry hopped India Pale Ale with Mosaic, Citra, Pacific Jade, Summit and Nelson Hops. Pours hazy color of orange, nice white thick head. Aromas of orange, caramel, toffee and some pine.
ABV: 4.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: 2
Style: IPA – New England / Hazy
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter
Abomination Brewing Company
Wandering Into The Fog (Citra), 16 oz.
North Haven, Connecticut
This juicy DIPA was brewed with golden promise, a heavy wheat and oat malt bill, then hopped and double dry hopped aggressively with 7+lbs per bbl of Mosaic, Pacific Jade, Summit and an irresponsible amount of Citra! Golden, silky and hazy, tasting notes of tropical citrus fruits and ripe peach!
ABV: 8.6% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: IPA – Imperial/Double New England/Hazy
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter
Brewed at Twelve Percent Beer Project
Abomination Brewing Company
Wandering Into The Fog (Galaxy), 16 oz.
North Haven, Connecticut
Brewed with a heavy wheat and oat malt bill, hopped and double dry hopped aggressively with 7+lbs per bbl of Mosaic, Pacific Jade, Citra, Summit and a ton of Galaxy! Fluffy, pillowy, juicy, hazy, dank, DDH goodness.
ABV: 8.6% alcohol / volume
IBU: 12
Style: IPA – Imperial/Double New England/Hazy
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter
Brewed at Twelve Percent Beer Project
Abomination Brewing Company
Wandering Into the Fog (Riwaka), 16 oz.
North Haven, Connecticut
Double New England IPA Imperial is Double Dry Hopped with Riwaka hops. Full of creamy, pours hazy. Aromas of citrus, tropical, pulpy peach and perfume.
ABV: 8.6% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: IPA – Imperial/Double New England/Hazy
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter
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July Sweet Club: Iowa
Lolli Sweet Drinks
Sweet Spiked
California
NECTAR WINE STYLE
Bold sweet red blend wine cocktail with rich notes of dark cherry, caramelized orange, toffee and vanilla. Perfect for nights out and cocktail parties.
Analysis: 17% alcohol / volume
Serving Suggestions: Serve over ice, with a brandied cherry garnish, in any glass
WineStyles’ Wine and Cheese Pairing: Pair this wine with an aged cheddar. The sharpness of cheddar can stand up to the rich, dark cherry notes, offering a complex flavor combination. Learn more about our wine and cheese pairings here.
Lolli Sweet Drinks
Sweet Twist
California
NECTAR WINE STYLE
Luscious sweet red wine blend with bright notes of strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and plum with a little heat. Vibrant finish. Perfect for happy hours and house parties!
Analysis: 17% alcohol / volume
Serving Suggestions: Serve over ice, with a citrus garnish, in any glass
WineStyles’ Wine and Cheese Pairing: Reach for a fresh goat cheese with a tangy flavor that can balance the sweetness of the wine. Learn more about our wine and cheese pairings here.
Mix Things Up – Wine Cocktails!
- 2.5 oz. Lolli Sweet Twist
- .5 oz. tequila
- .2 oz. grapefruit soda
- squeeze of lime
Directions:
- Pour Lolli Sweet Twist over ice, top with tequila, grapefruit soda and a squeeze of lime. Stir and garnish with a lime. Enjoy!
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July Premium Wine Club
Broken Earth Winery
2019 CV Reserve
Cabernet Franc
Paso Robles, California
BOLD WINE STYLE
This crop was a much anticipated one. It has a very robust style that retains elegance and finesse. It is quite firm on the palate but the masses of spicy fruit and balancing oak compliment the grip nicely. The color is deep and intense reflecting the wine’s brooding nature. Bright natural acidity will ensure this wine ages for many years. Only new oak is used and the average aging is 23 months.
- Analysis: 15.2% alcohol / volume
- Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Appellation: Paso Robles, California
- pH: 3.58
- Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
- Total Acidity: 5.52 g/L
- Harvest Date: October 2019
- Bottling Date: March 2022
- Accolades: 92 pts. – Wine Enthusiast
Winemaker Notes:
“The term CV refers to the original vineyard holdings on our estate, Continental Vineyards, and this very limited wine is only produced in exceptional vintage years. In 2019, we achieved perfect fruit ripeness, resulting in a wine of outstanding depth. Cabernet Franc is a significant Bordeaux variety that figures prominently in the “right bank” styles of Pomerol and St. Emilion. In the climate of Paso Robles, Cabernet Franc ripens on its own. We are excited to release this 100% varietal.” – Chris Cameron, Winemaker
Broken Earth Winery
2020 CV
Studium
Estate Grown
Paso Robles, California
BOLD WINE STYLE
The 2020 Studium is the only proprietary blend in the CV line. It is only produced in years where the grapes are of the highest quality. Studium is a medium-bodied wine with soft inviting tannins. Packed with bright plum and cherry flavors and aromas of dried flowers. The balance of acid and tannin will ensure that this wine will age gracefully and slowly. The wine will pair beautifully with roasted duck and a nice steak.
- Analysis: 15.4% alcohol / volume
- Appellation: Paso Robles
- pH: 3.71
- Residual Sugar: 1.1 g/L
- Total Acidity: 6.3 g/L
- Harvest Date: October 2020
- Bottling Date: May 2023
Winemaker Notes:
“Latin for “the house of learning”, the 2020 Studium is a proprietary blend that is made early after pressing. It is first aged in neutral French barrels for 12 months, then transferred to second year French oak for just the right soft touch of sweet oak. Harvested late October 2020, the grapes for Studium were gently de-stemmed and immediately inoculated with yeast. Two pump-overs a day completed the fermentation, the wine was then pressed, the malolactic fermentation was initiated.” – Ben Mayo, Winemaker
About Broken Earth Winery:
Celebrating 50 Years: In 1973, Wayne Rodgers (Mash), James Caan (Godfather), Peter Faulk (Columbo), Jack Webb (Dragnet) and local visionary Herman Schwartz established the first large scale vineyard on the Central Coast, planting 520 acres. They anticipated the growth of Paso Robles to be another 2,000 acres with 10-15 wineries over the long-term. Paso Robles now stands around 70,000 acres under vine and over 300 wineries.
Continental Vineyards (CV) grew grapes for many Napa wineries in the early 70’s and 80’s. Winemakers from all over the world would travel to this vineyard to see what Paso Robles was capable of growing. This tradition continues today, establishing many new varieties that have never been planted in the US, and have 34 of the 72 varieties grown in the region.
Broken Earth, as a brand, was born from the heritage of the vineyard property originally named “Rancho Tierra Rejada”, meaning “land of worked or farmed earth”. For generations, farmers have cultivated and ‘broken’ the soil in the region with care and respect. Their goal is to respect the land and its treasures. Broken Earth winery encompasses a philosophy to provide wine that reflects the personality of where it is sustainably grown and the personality of its talented craftsmen, the winemaker and crew. Learn more about the winery here.
Information & Photos © Broken Earth Winery – All Rights Reserved.
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July Collector’s Wine Club: Iowa
Trujillo Wines
Lamoreaux Vineyard
2021 Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California
This wines comes forth big, rich and plush with a bright and focused signature expression of great old-world Cabernet Sauvignon. Lavish silky aromas of red currant, spice, black cherry, dark cocoa powder with subtle hints of sage, sweet black licorice, and sweet tobacco leaf. The wine enters the palate with a firmness that gives way to full uplifting layers of voluminous red and dark fruit flavors. It is firm with bright acidity, attributed to the cooler growing region, that laces this wine seamlessly together to carry it forward for many years to come.
Analysis: 14.7% alcohol / volume
Varietal: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc
pH: 3.72
TA: 5.7 g/L
RS: 0.3 g/L
Appellation: Napa Valley, Oak Knoll AVA, Lamoreaux Vineyard
Maturation: Aged 22 months, 100% French Oak (85% New Barrels)
Bottled: July 11, 2023
Cases Produced: 62
VINEYARD:
The Lamoreaux Vineyard is located toward the southern end of Napa Valley on the western foothills of the Oak Knoll District AVA. The vineyard’s proximity to the San Pablo Bay imparts more of a marine influence. The cooler and more moderate climate along with longer fruit hang time on the vines allows for a slow and subtle ripening, giving this wine an uplifting brightness in its fruit expression and overall structure. Wines from this area will express finesse, great texture, and elegant complexity.
WINEMAKER’S NOTES:
“I am not only excited for this first Trujillo Lamoreaux Reserve, but proud of the many stratums of history this vineyard and the Lamoreaux family have with me. Enjoy! Drinking great now with decanting through to 2035.” – Michael Trujillo, Winemaker
Trujillo Wines
2021 Madelyn
Red Wine Cuvée
Napa Valley, California
This blend composition conveys an enticing, elegantly rich style with an extremely silky personality. Its provoking aromatics and flavors are nicely woven together to show off its plush aromas of spicy black fruits, cedar, sweet vanilla, spice and a hint of cola. Generous flavors of dark cocoa, black raspberry, and licorice roll on-and-on to a smooth, gorgeous finish.
This elegant wine is an easy choice for any and all casual settings with your friends and family, paired with your favorite comfort foods. Delicious and pleasing anytime, think of Madelyn Red Wine Cuvée like a favorite pair of blue jeans— the perfect fit for everyday occasions! Definitely approachable upon release, however, this Madelyn red wine ages gracefully in the bottle. Enjoy now and often!
Analysis: 14.6% alcohol / volume
Varietal: 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Syrah, 18% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 8% Malbec
pH: 3.65
TA: 5.6 g/L
RS: 0.5 g/L
Appellation: Napa Valley, Rutherford, St. Helena, Oak Knoll AVA
Maturation: Aged 22 months, 100% French Oak (65% New Barrels)
Bottled: July 11, 2023
Cases Produced: 228
ADDITIONAL VINTAGE NOTES:
This captivating red wine is created from the same prestigious and incredible grapes that go into the creation of Trujillo Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. All rock star vineyards! The Madelyn Red Wine Cuvée gets the same royal treatment that the Trujillo Napa Cabernet receives. All French oak aged and the fruit is the same amazing quality vineyards. In this 2021, the team at Trujillo brings forth some Syrah which pushes the plushness in the wine even further. The blending of rich Cabernet Sauvignon as the foundation, complemented with a liberal amount of Syrah, plus a touch of Merlot to broaden and flesh out the base. Add in come Cabernet Franc to heighten the beautiful aromatics and it all ties into perfect harmony. A pleasant, inviting red wine blend that is approachable on release, yet only improves with time in bottle.
WINEMAKER NOTES:
“In life, as in winemaking, a blend of great things often results in something fun and unique. Daily experiences, great and small, become even more remarkable when shared with those we love. I personally feel blessed to share each day with my beautiful daughter, Sophia. In her tribute, I am proud to make Madelyn Red Cuvée, a wine that expresses the joy I experience with her in my life. The wine’s name comes from her middle name: Sophia Madelyn Trujillo.” – Michael Trujillo, Winemaker
© Photo by Trujillo Wines
© Photo by Trujillo Wines
© Photo by Trujillo Wines
© Photo by Trujillo Wines
© Photo by Trujillo Wines
© Photo by Trujillo Wines
ABOUT THE WINERY:
Michael Trujillo established Trujillo Wines in Napa Valley, California. For over 30 years, they’ve focused on crafting exceptional small-batch wines that capture the essence of the region. The Trujillo label is a unique reflection of Michael’s journey. His family crest, of Spanish descent, is adorned with the Colorado Ram and California Bear, symbolizing his roots and his Napa home. Delicate Colorado Blue Columbines, his late wife’s favorite flower, are tucked within the crest. A ribbon bearing the word “Fortaleza” (Spanish for strength) speaks to the dedication behind each bottle. The label’s wood grain texture evokes Michael’s love of woodworking, while three notches at the top subtly mark each decade of his Napa Valley winemaking adventure.
Their tasting room in Saint Helena provides a welcoming space for wine enthusiasts to explore and enjoy their offerings, but lucky for us, our Collector’s Club members can try these wines in our July club offerings! In the meantime, learn more about Michael’s story here.
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