The Wines We Are Drinking This Week
Elouan Wines Rosé
Salmon color in the glass, this Rosé showcases aromas of peach, pear, white plum, and honeysuckle followed by notes of cherry blossom and fresh roses. On the palate, find vibrant flavors of fresh strawberry and very ripe raspberry, with bright acidity carries through to a lingering, smooth finish.
Celebrate Earth Day with a bottle that gives back! Elouan Wines is a partner of the National Forest Foundation, and through their “Enjoy a Bottle, Help Plant Trees” initiative, Elouan Wines is committed to donating $100,000 to the National Forest Foundation to plant 100,000 trees throughout America's National Forests. Customers can take 20% off their purchase of Elouan Wines on Quiltandco.com with the code ELOUANTREE22 or get $5 off their first order from Drizly with the code GOODLIGHT through December 31, 2022.
Belle Glos Oeil de Perdrix Blanc de Noir
The Oeil de Perdrix Blanc de Noir shows a beautiful salmon pink in the glass and boasts aromas of honeysuckle, Asian pear and Fuji apple followed by notes of vanilla and orange blossom. The palate consists of grapefruit, tangerine, and lemon zest filling the mouth with lively characteristics. This wine has nice acidity with a light but satisfying finish.
As a fifth generation Napa Valley winemaker, Joseph Wagner learned his way around a vineyard long before he was able to drink wine. Inspired by his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, Joseph created Belle Glos in 2001 with a focus on vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs from California’s best coastal regions. Wagner continues to honor Lorna’s legacy with Belle Glos which includes six Pinot Noirs and the Blanc de Noir Rosé.
Napa Valley Quilt Chardonnay
Classic yet complex, Napa Valley Quilt is fifth-generation winemaker Joseph Wagner’s tribute to the character of Napa Valley and its rolling patchwork of vineyards. Napa Valley Quilt exemplifies the classic cult-style wine structure achievable only in the Napa Valley, while the blending of fruit from a variety of vineyards allows the wines to have more complexity and a better style consistency from vintage to vintage.
This medium bodied chardonnay has crisp aromas of juicy white peach, honeysuckle, pear, white plum, and nectarine. Refreshing stone fruit, kiwi, apricot, nectarine, and Meyer lemon zest flavors and hints of lightly toasted oak.
Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc
Cheers to the warmer weather with this elegant wine that showcases beautiful citrus characteristics from the coastal areas of Northwestern Chile, harmonized with juicy acidity. Enjoy the refreshing palate from the first sip to the lingering finish, where the balance of fruit and acidity quenches the palate. And, perfect any picnic spread with a batch of Not Your Mother's White Wine Spritzer.
Ingredients
1 bottle Casillerodel Diablo Sauvignon Blanc (750 ml)
3/4 cup elderflower liqueur
3/4 cup lemon juice
750 ml club soda (about 3 cups)
Fresh herbs such as rosemary, mint, and thyme
Method
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher with ice and stir very briefly. Garnish each glass with additional sprigs of herbs. Cocktail handcrafted exclusively for Casillero del Diablo by Katie Stryjewski, mixologist and author of “Cocktails, Mocktails andGarnishes from the Garden.”
Belle Glos Glasir Holt Chardonnay
Inspired by his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, Joe created Belle Glos with a focus on vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs from California’s best coastal regions and is now introducing the first white wine to the Belle Glos portfolio, the Belle Glos Glasir Holt Chardonnay.
The 2020 Belle Glos Glasir Holt Chardonnay is a beautiful golden hue with aromas of pie crust, lightly toasted marshmallow, banana cream pie, and hints of granny smith apple; with large, luscious notes of melon, bright apple, and hints of buttery brioche on the palate.
Böen California Pinot Noir
Böen draws its profile from the varied coastal winegrowing areas that are among California’s most sought-after cool-climate appellations, each offering optimal growing conditions for this temperamental and early ripening varietal. Find aromas of ripe Bing cherry, cocoa and marionberry with a rich and balanced palate with bright acidity that leads into a long, smooth finish.
Böen Wines is partnering with No Kid Hungry, a national campaign working to end childhood hunger in America. Through the “Enjoy a Bottle, Help Give Meals” initiative, Böen and No Kid Hungry will help provide meals to kids in need from May 28, 2021 to December 31, 2022. This initiative applies to all Böen varietals available in stores or online including: Böen California Pinot Noir, Böen Chardonnay, Böen Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Böen Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir and Böen Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir.
Villa Maria's a classic representation of Sauvignon Blanc from the Wairau Valley in Marlborough, bursting with aromatic tropical fruit characters found in this warmer sub-region. Villa Maria's 60 year journey at the forefront of New Zealand's wine industry has shaped the company as it stands today. Their extensive portfolio is arguably the most geographically and stylistically diverse and highly-awarded range of premium wines by any New Zealand producer, fuelling consumer adoration and success across the globe.
Maison Marcel Rosé JGoldcrown Edition
Maison Marcel’s signature product delivers a crisp and well balanced off-dry taste profile. Not too sweet not too dry, with notes of white ripe peach, lychee and elderflower on the inside and adorned on the outside with the famous “hearts” design by artist James Goldcrown. Maison Marcel Rosé JGoldcrown Edition is a perfect gift for your wine-loving lover.
Maison Marcel “Sparkling Hearts” Rosé
Experience the finesse our their new sparkling rosé heart edition. With delicates notes of white peach and nectarine, this "Cuvée Provence" showcases a beautiful rose gold color. Perfect for a Spring picnic. Santé and Merry everything!
Perfect for an afternoon picnic, an evening of sunset gazing, a night of binge watching your favorite series or just about any fun-filled occasion with family and friends.
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