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March 2024 Selections
Hand Selected By
SAM NELOM
Personal Client Specialist
Born and raised in New York City, Sam is a private client specialist, and holds the title of Acker’s resident Spanish wine expert. Sam’s Acker tenure began in 2007, and his passion and expertise are rooted in the great wines of Spain, as well as the world’s great white wines. He has traveled to Europe (and particularly, to Spain) many times since beginning his journey into wine, and has written about his tasting experiences and adventures for Acker’s Wine Club program and beyond.
2022 A. Mellot Sancerre La Moussiere 750ml
The Mellot family are amongst the most revered growers in Sancerre; local records date the family’s presence in Sancerre back to 1513! They were noted even then for the production of excellent Sauvignon Blanc in the village of Sancerre; they were noted through the siege of the town, and César Mellot was appointed Wine Advisor to the “Sun King” Louis XIV in 1698. The first Alphonse Mellot founded a tavern towards the end of the 18th century, and every father and son have borne the name since, so the family business has always continued under an Alphonse Mellot; the current father and son are the 18th and 19th to bear this name! Their most famous (and widely produced) vineyard is on the upper part of Sancerre, from the Domaine la Moussière, a 30-hectare site producing mostly Sauvignon Blanc but also Pinot Noir which makes a lovely Sancerre Rouge!
This south-facing site with its Kimmeridgian limestone soils produces a signature Sancerre Blanc that is abundantly fresh! The 2022 vintage was a generous one in Sancerre; the La Moussière in this vintage shows its bright green fruit (think lime, green apple, and guava) with citrus and crushed stone accents on the nose. The palate is lovely and balanced with floral, citrus, and white peach notes, fresh in acidity and a long, inviting fruit-forward finish. This is lovely with goat milk cheeses, a mushroom omelet, salmon tartare or puff pastries, but feel free to enjoy it on its own!
$39.99
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Food Pairing
Goat Milk Chesses, Mushroom Omelet, Salmon Tartare
2021 Faiveley Bourgogne Pinot Noir 750ml
One of the largest family-owned estates in Burgundy, the Faiveleys have expanded their domaine over the course of seven generations to include over 120 hectares of prime vineyards, spread out over 15 villages from the Côtes de Nuits to the Côte Chalonnaise. Normally, more than 80 percent of the wines produced by Faiveley are produced from the estate vineyards, while the rest is sourced from growers with long relationships and understanding of the quality that those who drink the wines of Domaine Faiveley have come to expect from the brand. From Pierre Faiveley, founder of the Domaine in 1825, to present day director Erwan Faiveley, the house prides itself in being a family tradition, taking on with zest and gumption the task of producing elegant Burgundy wines!
Such is the case in a great “entry” level wine in the 2021 Bourgogne Rouge, produced from 100% Pinot Noir from some of Faiveleys most trusted partners. Even in a vintage which saw many issues from frost to hail, the Faiveleys managed to produce an exceptionally clean and structured, beautiful wine. It is ruby in color, like spring in its medley of aromas (cherry, red currant, raspberry with a touch of tobacco leaf). Well balanced with a core of red fruit, lively acidity, and layered tannins, this is a delicious sip and savor wine on its own! Feel comfortable enjoying this at parties with light, spring, or summer fare or at a picnic or outdoor party!
$34.00
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2020 Domaine De Beaurenard Rasteau 750ml
Domaine de Beaurenard has merited its reputation for being one of the tried-and-true vintners of classic Old World Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The estate itself dates back to the end of the 17th century and has been made under the tutelage of the Coulon family for seven generations. With 32 hectares under vine, the Coulons stress respect for the unique soils that makes Châteauneuf-du-Pape so special. The proof in the pudding is in the fact that the average age of the vines here is 45-50 years, producing a mere 25-35 hectoliters of wine per acre. Even their basic Châteauneuf wine in average years is a gem in the rough. The entire estate is biodynamically run now, and their Côtes-du-Rhône wines, while as a whole less prized than the Châteauneuf-du-Papes, are amongst the best produced here. So, we find the 2020 Rasteau, from a great southern Rhône vintage!
It is a blend of mostly Grenache (old vine, vinified whole cluster) with Syrah and Mourvèdre that were vinified de-stemmed and in foudres. Rasteau is one of the great villages of the Côtes-du-Rhône, and this wine delivers a fine-scented beauty, dark crimson in color with aromas of garrigue, wet stones, black cherry, and raspberry. The palate is medium-to-full in body, supple on the palate, and showing off a silky, pretty mouthfeel with textured tannins and hints of cocoa and dark cherry on the long finish. This is a great pairing to lamb or game dishes of any kind, potatoes with truffles, smoked duck breast, short rib ragu, or a charcuterie plate!
$32.99
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Food Pairing
Smoked Duck Breast, Short Rib Ragu, Charcuterie Plate
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$32.99
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$28.99
MEMBER CLUB PRICE: $24.99
2020 Domaine De L'Ile Cotes De Provence Rose Porquerolles 750ml
$29.99
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2019 Castello Di Gabiano Barbera
D'Asti La Braja DOCG 750ml
$29.99
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2020 Rollin Bourgogne Hautes
Cotes De Beaune Rouge 750ml
$34.99
MEMBER CLUB PRICE: $29.99
2021 The Ojai Vineyard Chardonnay
Bien Nacido Vineyard 750ml
$36.99
MEMBER CLUB PRICE: $30.99
2018 Domaine Ciringa Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Fosilni Breg 750ml
$36.99
MEMBER CLUB PRICE: $30.99
2022 Big Table Farm Rose Willamette Valley Laughing Pig 750ml
$39.99
MEMBER CLUB PRICE: $34.99
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