July 2024 Manager picks

This month we are featuring these fine wines.

Layer Cake Maalbec (Argentina) Big, brooding, black fruit, then rich earth, truffles and dark cocoa are at the front. The Sea of Stones vineyard is at its core, always evident with the thread of minerality that the deep alluvial cobblestones lend. This wine is elegant in the mouth with fresh-picked blackberries, simmering chocolate sauce on the stove, and somewhere someone’s cooking bacon…so many layers, so little time. $16.99

J. Lohr Monterey Sauvignon Blanc (Ca) Displays aromas of honeysuckle, lime, sweet herbs, and fig. The palate consists of bright flavors of grapefruit, kiwi, and guava, with a rich texture and long finish provided by the acacia barrels. Serve as an aperitif with herbed goat cheese, oysters, or sardines, and enjoy as an entrée with sushi, sashimi, or tilapia with lime-chimichurri marinade. $16.99

Moulin de Gassac Rose’ (France) Pleasant, intense, floral and citrus notes. Well-balanced with freshness combining red currants and berries on a tight finish. Splendidly fresh and long. A classy Rosé! Perfect with to accompany barbecues, salads and fruit-based desserts. $10.99

Benziger Pinot Noir (Ca) In the glass, bright strawberry & cranberry mix with hints of plum & baking spices. Fresh fruit flavors are inviting & complex with a touch of spice and earthy notes on the finish. Silky tannins and balanced acids combine seamlessly to produce a luxurious mouthfeel. $14.99