Friendly To The Earth, Wines To Drink This Earth Day

With Earth Day approaching, we’re reminded how critical it is to protect our environment and fight the effects of climate change, especially during a year that already challenged us in many ways and brought cause for reflection. This year April 22nd will mark the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with wines that’s easy on the planet. Be kind to the Earth and celebrate Earth Day with these wines.

Bonterra 2020 Sauvignon Blanc

The lively Bonterra 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is layered with aromas of grapefruit, and an exotic thread of kumquat, mango and passionfruit, and a palate that is equally as mouthwatering and complex. Best served with a chill, this wine is delectable on its own or tantalizingly paired with bianca pizzas, seasonal vegetables or light spring fare. (SRP $14)

This Grilled Pizza Bianca with Radicchio is anything but your typical New York slice – but that’s the appeal as it brings together refreshingly light and creamy flavors of mozzarella, ricotta and the crisp bite of radicchio. Although restaurants have been reopening around the country, you likely have garnered new culinary skills throughout the pandemic that they can continue flaunt when they, once again, can entertain a crowd.  

Sonoma Cutrer Rose of Pinot Noir 2020

2020 Rose’ of Pinot Noir is a beautiful and delicate example of why Russian RiverValley Pinot Noir makes a wonderful rose’. The beautiful, light salmon color of the wine catches the light in the glass and opens up with aromas of blueberry, pink grapefruit,cantaloupe and a light hint of rose petal. A crisp, refreshing mouthfeel accentuates the fresh fruit flavors of citrus, strawberry and blood orange. The wine finishes long and tangy.It is the perfect warm weather wine to enjoy all summer long.

Meiomi Pinot Noir

This beautiful Pinot Noir carries aromas of tobacco, dark red fruits and fresh berries. The rich cherry flavor is complemented by notes of cedar, raspberry and strawberry. Enjoy with turkey, salmon or beef dishes.

Meiomi is donating $100,000 to the National Forest Foundation, to support the ongoing efforts behind wildfire prevention in CA! $75K of the brand’s donation will be put towards the National Forest Foundation’s Southern California Forest Fund to restore the health and vitality of Southern California’s National Forests – the Cleveland, San Bernardino, Los Padres, and Angeles National Forests. The remaining $25K will plant 25,000 trees on California’s Sierra National Forest—a project that will support replanting and canopy restoration as part of the organization’s 50 Million For Our Forests campaign. With California being home to the brand, Meiomi is dedicated to maximizing efforts to help its local community and wine industry recover, rebuild and reemerge stronger from the devastation of these wildfires.

L'Impostino Viandante

This is a Montecucco Riserva made from 100% Sangiovese grapes in the area of Montecucco, between the Brunello and Morellino di Scansano appellations. On the nose, fruity notes dominate, ranging from cherry, raspberry to blackberry and blackcurrant. Spicy notes of tobacco, leather and cacao emerge also emerge, due to the long ageing process. Tannins are ripe and well balanced. This classic, pure expression of Sangiovese impresses with its elegance, minerality, and its long, persistent finish.

Coen Wines Coen Classic Malbec 2019

Coen is a New World Winery with an Old-World influence. Acclaimed Italian winemaker Attilio Pagli brings his expertise to Mendoza as head winemaker for Coen Wines. Attilio, along with fellow winemaker Ana Musso, has created a lineup of three wines now available under the Coen label, all Malbec but with a unique style highlighting Attilio’s influence. Made with organic grapes and sourced from high-elevation vineyards in the Uco Valley, the wine is an intense violet red color, with intriguing aromas of cherry, blackberry and spicy black pepper. Deep flavors match the aromas creating an elegant Malbec with a persistent palate.

Manuel Cantalapiedra Majuelo La Otea 2017

Manuel Cantalapiedra Majuelo La Otea 2017 is a perfect spring wine from Spain - which actually the most acreage of organic vineyards worldwide. Sam Stoppelmoor (Wine Director at Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, a prominent NYC wine bar) adds "This fresh and lively white from Rueda is 100% Verdejo and really shows the depth and texture that Spanish white wines are capable of." This bottles comes from 150 year old vines, is certified organic and uses native yeasts for fermentation.

Avaline Red

Avaline Red is a brand-new, clean and vegan-friendly wine by Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power. This light to medium-bodied red offers bright red fruit and delicate aromas that are balanced by the perfect touch of spice. The French blend is free of unnecessary extras like sugars, colors, and concentrates, and for full transparency, nutritional information is directly included on the bottle’s label.

Sonoma Coast 2019 Chardonnay

This vintage of Sonoma Coast is a beautiful pale, medium straw color. As you pour, you are greeted with stone fruit aromas of white peach and nectarine along with scents of juicy melon combining with oak spice hints of vanilla, toasted nuts, light caramel and subtle notes of cinnamon. The creamy richness of this wine boasts flavors of ripe pear and peach that give it an elegant, beautiful balance that is seamless from start to finish. Our V’19 Sonoma Coast is mouth filling with lots of finesse that leads to a lush finish. The balanced vibrant acidity and long barrel spice finish round out a nice length of flavor.

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