Clos de la Roilette 'Cuvée Tardive' Fleurie, 2024 (1.5L) blended whiskey or goat cheese

or goat cheese

and lively aromas of white flowers and jasmine tea

This wine is a blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappucio from selected vineyards on Mt

A slow steam distillation of fine Italian grapes and subsequent aging in oak barrels gives this grappa the seriousness of age and the finesse of a masterfully produced spirit

There is also a hint of honey and spice in the residual sugar left behind in the bottle

Clos de la Roilette 'Cuvée Tardive' Fleurie, 2024 (1.5L) blended whiskey or goat cheeseThis wine is 100% Gamay from Fleurie. While not a true 'clos' this bottling does come from a selection of 80 year old vines in a single vineyard. The vineyard was actually named after the owners prized horse, whose favorite pastime was eating Gamay grapes in the vineyard. Slightly heftier than its Fleurie contemporaries, this wine is full of cherry liqueur, ripe strawberries, and earthy minerality. A perfect pairing for a Chicago style hot dog with