We are excited to put on a true trade style tasting, where you get to see what our favorite days at work are like: Portfolio tastings! Wilson Daniels, possibly one of my favorite portfolios to work with, is truly synonomous with incredibly high standards for quality, family owned, and sustainably farmed wineries, and boast some of the most coveted producer's wines in their portfolio, Domaine de la Romanee Conti & Domaine Leflaive being my most subtle name drop!
We have an amazing guest joining us to guide us through some of our favorite wines from the brand, my esteemed Colleague Skyler Ring!
"Skyler has quickly risen through the sommelier ranks and has passed both the theory and service portions of the Master Sommelier exam, with just the tasting portion remaining before he becomes Austin's next Master Sommelier. Skyler began his hospitality career in New York City managing restaurants, and his focus shifted exclusively to wine after moving to Texas, where he has worked at Jeffrey's in Austin and Mastro's Steakhouse in the Post Oak Hotel in Houston. He currently works for importer Wilson Daniels."
We are so excited to share with you these incredibly sought after selections, and hope to see you all there!
NV Les Monts Fournois 'Cote' Grand Cru Chouilly, Champagne | $127
The palate on the NV Côte Grand Cru Chouilly is characterized by a delightful greediness, offering a luxurious mouthfeel that immediately captivates the senses. The wine’s effervescence is showcased through fine, airy bubbles that dance across the tongue, creating a delicate and sophisticated texture. This refreshing quality seamlessly transitions into a pronounced chalky texture, a hallmark of the Grand Cru terroir. The chalkiness imparts a distinct minerality, adding depth and complexity to the overall tasting experience, and serving as a testament to the wine’s prestigious origin.
2022 Hyde de Villaine 'Hyde Vineyard' Chardonnay, Carneros | $98.99
Wine Spectator | 95 Points
Aromas of yellow apple and mango skin are balanced by crisp minerality and notes of smoked almond. The palate showcases fresh, lime-like acidity and linear mouthfeel while being offset by tones of toasted Ezekiel bread and subtle hints of vanilla bean. While being expressive in its youth, we feel that the qualities of this wine are better realized with age.
2022 Bergstrom 'Bergstrom Vineyard' Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills $153.00
95 Points | Wine Spectator
Deep ruby in color. Effusive nose with bright cherry, cacao nibs, and leather. Ripe fruit flavors of sweet marionberries and strawberries transition to dried herbs and savory meats on the finish. Incredibly structured and powerful. Deep and rich in texture, this wine is young and will evolve beautifully.
2020 Arnaldo Caprai '25 Anni' Sagrantino Montefalco DOCG |
$135
17++/20 | Jancis Robinson
The aroma presents an unexpected complexity with elements of dark berries, dark flowers, chocolate, walnuts, spices, and nutmeg, with a hint of balsam. The taste includes pepper, clove, and refined spices, featuring concentrated and smooth tannins.
2018 Dal Forno Valpolicella Superiore DOC | $160
Wine Enthusiast | 95 Points
Valpolicella offers hints of blueberry, blackberry, cherry and chocolate which emerge gradually as the wine breathes. The potent tannins, which give structure to this product, are in perfect symbiosis with the velvety aromas of sweet spices and jam which envelop the palate and excite the senses.
