October 2026
Famile Chermette 2024 Beaujolais Griottes
Grape
100% Gamay
Region
Beaujolais, France
Producer Facts
Estate since 1636.
“Griottes” means sour cherries in French. The wine gets its name from the cherry trees growing along the vineyard and its naturally bright cherry flavors.
Soil
Dark granitic soil
Farming practices
Natural
Wine
This is the essence of Beaujolais: fruity, fresh, easy and crunchy with the tartness of fresh red berry fruit: Morello cherry, raspberry, strawberry. A wine to enjoy with friends “par excellence” just sit back and relax.
Pairing
White and red meat, poultry, fish, "Lyon specialties", sausage, cold meats.
Centopassi 2023 Catarratto
Grape
100% Catarratto
Region
Sicily, Italy
Producer Facts
This wine comes from vineyards in Sicily that were confiscated from the Mafia and transformed into organic vineyards. The wine is dedicated to Pio La Torre, an Italian politician who fought organized crime and was murdered by the Mafia in 1982.
Soil
Red clay and sandy soils rich in iron oxides, giving the vineyard its distinctive rusty-red color.
Farming practices
Organic & indigenous yeast
Wine
Bright and refreshing, with notes of lemon zest, green apple, white peach, and delicate floral aromas. Crisp acidity and subtle minerality lead to a clean, citrus-driven finish.
Pairing
Best with grilled seafood, shrimp scampi, calamari, lemon-herb chicken, fresh cheeses, and Mediterranean vegetable dishes.
Marqués de Cáceres 2020 Rioja Reserva
Grape
85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, 5% Graciano
Region
Rioja, Spain
Producer Facts Founder Enrique Forner fled Spain during the Spanish Civil War and later owned prestigious Bordeaux wine estates. He returned to Spain and helped revolutionize Rioja winemaking with techniques learned in France.
Soil
Predominantly limestone-rich clay, with iron-rich subsoils
Farming practices
Sustainable
Wine
This elegant wine offers rich aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, vanilla, and warm baking spices. Smooth and full-bodied, with velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and hints of tobacco and toasted oak leading to a long, savory finish.
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops, roasted beef, Spanish chorizo, mushroom risotto, and aged Manchego cheese.
