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Author: Dirk Chan

Our online feature this week is the Cantina Le Monde Cabernet Franc (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) – $17.99 , regularly $23.49..

Cantina Le Monde is located in Friuli, an ancient land touched by the Adriatic Sea in the south and protected by the Alps in the north, between the hills, the plains and the sky. Le Monde lies between the banks of the Livenza and Meduna rivers, close to the border between the provinces of Treviso and Pordenone in Friuli Grave. The winery headquarters, built in the 18th century maintains the architectural characteristics of the time. Originally property of the Pistoni family, the wine farm together with the vineyards was acquired Alex Maccan in 2008. Alex is now the owner and winemaker.

Our feature this week is their Cabernet Franc – intense ruby red with garnet red tinges. A rich, lingering bouquet with intense notes of fruit preserves and hints of grass. The palate is velvety and mouth filling, balanced by supporting acidity with excellent length. Pairs well with cured and red meats as well as game.

Cantina Le Monde Cabernet Franc (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) – $17.99 , regularly $23.49.

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Author: Dirk Chan

Our online feature this week is the Casas de Moya Bobal Maria (Valencia, Spain) – $18.49 , regularly $23.99.

de Moya is a family winery founded by Yves and Sofie Laurijssens in 2001, the result of the passion and devotion of this family of Belgian origin for the eastern Mediterranean, its climate, its gastronomy and its native grape varieties. Their focus on extracting the best aromas and flavors from their available old vines of local varieties: Bobal, Monastrell or Merseguera. Its 40 hectares of land with vineyards up to 95 years old are located at an altitude between 800 and 950 meters above sea level on a hill around the village Casas de Moya in Valencia. They carry out organic viticulture without certification. All of their wines bear the names of the female family members.

Our feature wine this week is their Bobal Maria, with 90% Bobal and 10% Merlot, this red wine is spicy, with notes of tobacco, cedar and spices. Spicy notes (vanilla and coconut) alongside figs and ripe dates make their appearance on the dense mid-palate. Full-bodied and powerful with fine depth and length on the finish. Try with simply cooked meats, such as grilled, roasted beef. Also works well with elaborate vegetable dishes.

Casas de Moya Bobal Maria (Valencia, Spain) – $18.49 , regularly $23.99.

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As summer progresses rapdily, the rosé season is in high gear!

We have tasted and brought in the last bunch of pinks for the summer for your drinking pleasure.

Rosés are the rage, perfect for sipping on the deck, yet perfectly comfortable as a food and wine pairing as well as a nice way for those white wine drinkers who want to transition to reds . 95% of rosé are dry and its popularity shows no signs of abading – try some today!

Pictured left to right are our some of the recent arrivals:

2022 Mezzacorona Terre del Noce Pinot Grigio Rosé (Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy) – $16.99