Collection: Club

Varietal: Chardonnay

Country of Origin: New Zealand

Region: Marlborough

Soil: Clay, Silt, Loam

Suggested Pairings:  Oysters, Chop Salad, Roast Chicken

A versatile variety found in nearly all wine growing regions around the world, Chardonnay is barely uttered in the same breath as New Zealand, yet it makes up 6% of total wine production for the country. In the hands of James Healy & Ivan Sutherland, you wonder why even more isn’t planted.

  Winemaking is distinctly Burgundian with hand harvests, direct press into barrels (15% new), and fermentations with native yeast only, with  elevage of 18 months. Dog Point is both wild and refined. 

Hints of flint come off on the nose, with bright lemon and other citrus, evoking nostalgic thoughts of fireworks, cap guns, and lemonade. The palate follows the nose with hints of grilled lemon, salted grapefruit, and a touch of vanilla cream. A late summer BBQ in a glass!

 Varietal: Sangiovese

Country of Origin: USA

Region: Ballard Canyon

Soil: Limestone

Suggested Pairings: Lasagna, Roasted Trout / Branzino

While known for making some of the best Syrah in CA, Stolpman produces a Sangiovese to rival its spiritual ancestors in Italy. Kyle Napp & Matt Nocas craft the wine using native yeasts & carbonic maceration, much like Beaujolais, which retains fresh acidity & gives it generous, crunchy fruit on the palate.

While more classic wines were their start it’s clear their natural So Fresh series has all of the complexity of their other wines. They are able to take new varietals in the region, and produce elegant wines that are “natural” but not flawed. 

  This carbonic maceration leads to a much softer wine than most people would expect.Maraschino cherry notes give way to rose water, raspberry, and lychee aromas. This Sangiovese comes to America, with a fresh new identity while still respecting its roots. The Baked Ziti of wine!

Varietal: Pinot Noir

 Country of Origin: Argentina

Region: Rio Negro Valley

Soil: Pebbles / River Stones Suggested Pairings: Steak w/ Chimmi Churi, Fried Chicken, Ratatouille

A wine with a blue blood pedigree, Bodegas Chacra is produced by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, grandson of Mario, the creator of Sassicaia alongside Jean-Marc Roulot, of Burgundy fame.  They began this project after a blind tasting of Pinot Noir from around the world. Impressed by the Argentinian examples, they took off to explore the high elevation, nascent vineyards of Patagonia. This is a partnership of wine royalty, a supergroup on the scale of The Highwaymen.

  These grapes were planted in 1955, and farmed organically and under biodynamic principles, Chacra is a pioneer of Patagonian winemaking. 100% Pinot Noir is fermented with native yeast, and aged in 30% concrete, 60% neutral french oak, and 10% stone vessels for 11 months. It is bottled with no additional sulfites added, an utter rarity anywhere, especially in an emerging region like Patagonia! 

Flavors reminiscent of roasted beets, raspberry bramble, and fresh soil come through on the palate, uniting  traditional & natural wine components.