Thanksgiving Selections Wine Tasting Friday November 21st @ 6pm

Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Les Sétilles Blanc 2022: Rating 92 Points by James Suckling. WHWC+2Wine Library+2 Tasting Notes: Aromas of white flowers, honeysuckle, white peach and lemon peel. On the palate: crisp apple and lemon zest, mineral tang and toasted almond. Medium-bodied, lively and well balanced. Wine Enthusiast+1

Château Mont‑Redon Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape Blanc 2023: Rating 93 Points (Jeb Dunnuck) according to some reports. Buzz Wines Tasting Notes: Bright apple, citrus, minty herb; medium-bodied and juicy with a salty minerality on the finish. Wine.com

Hartford Court Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2023: Rating reported around JD 93 for this vintage. Tasting Notes: Elegant and complex black cherry, violet, all-spice; flavors of wild raspberries, dark berries and crushed rock minerality. Silky tannins with acidity.

La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022: Rating 90 Points (Jeb Dunnuck) from a listing. Your Wine Store Tasting Notes: Aromas of toasted marshmallow, caramelized cherry, black tea; palate shows spiced berry compote, brioche, dark plum and subtle oak finish. Wine Enthusiast

Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 2021: Rating ~93 Points (Antonio Galloni) for the 2021 vintage. WINE DECODED+1 Tasting Notes: Black fruit, spice, nutmeg; youthful energy, chalky fine tannins, depth and savory finish. Farr Vintners

Cline Ancient Vines Mourvèdre 2023: Rating 93 Points (Wine Enthusiast) for Contra Costa version. Wine Enthusiast Tasting Notes: Deep with mulberry, huckleberry, clove, dried florals, toasted oak. Balanced acidity, supple finish. Cline Cellars+1

Joel Gott Paso Robles Cabernet 2022: Rating 90 Points (Wine Enthusiast) for the 2022 vintage. Wine Enthusiast Tasting Notes: Ruby-garnet color, aromas of black cherry, spice and cedar. Medium-bodied with firm acid backbone, plush fruit, dry finish. Joel Gott Wines

Mollydooker “The Boxer” Shiraz 2021: Although direct published points for 2021 were harder to locate, reviews for 2021 note ripe boysenberry, juicy plum, chocolate/reg licorice, espresso bean, creamy finish. Owen Bargreen+1 Tasting Notes: Dark chocolate, blue florals, ripe blackberry, mocha with slate and licorice delivering a confident finish.