Written by: Issac Baker | Terroirist | September 11, 2021
Labor Day has come and gone, but as I’m wont to point out around this time of year – astronomically speaking, it’s still summer! The beaches are quieter here on the East Coast, the humidity is dropping, and I’m loving it. As such, I’ve gathered together a mix of wines that I think would pair wonderfully with early fall.
Destinata is a new label from California producer Tooth & Nail, who makes a wide range of wines from Paso Robles and other regions. This brand is focused on a less intervention approach in the cellar, with smaller batches, native yeasts, yielding wines with crushable appeal but surprising complexity. Natty wine fans looking to expand their horizons and try some good examples of this style out of Santa Barbara County should definitely check these wines out.
Chalk Hill delivers classic Sonoma Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in some half-bottles – which are inexpensive and great for those times when a 375ml is all you need.
And Dallas-based entrepreneur Casey Barber brings her new Rose Gold rosé from Provence, which is an impressive display. A rocking Champagne from Laurent-Perrier, two delicious Rieslings from Wines of Germany and some Proseccos round out this report.
These wines were received as trade samples and tasted sighted.
N.V. Ca’ Furlan Prosecco “Cuvée Béatrice” – Italy, Veneto / Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Prosecco
SRP: $12
Pale straw color. The aromas are zesty and bright with lemons, orange peel, honey, white flowers, with sugar cane and crushed sweet tarts. Chalky and refreshing on the palate with integrated sugarcane tones and lemon, orange peel and white peach fruit. Nice talc and flinty tones on a sweet tart frame. Fun stuff, and a solid bargain that would please a lot of palates. (87 points IJB)
N.V. Ca’ Furlan “Cuvée Mariana” – Italy, Veneto, Veneto IGT
SRP: $12
Pale salmon color. Sweet and spritely aromas of lemon peel, watermelon rind, with verbena, crushed sweet tarts and floral perfume. On the palate, this is dusty and chalky with well-woven sugar. White peaches, raspberries and lemon tones mix with sea salt and floral perfume. Medium sweetness is balanced well, this is a fan friendly and fun and impressive for the price – nothing cloying here. (87 points IJB)
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