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WINES OF THE WEEK  **MARCH MAYHEM PREVIEW** Inconnu Chardonnay 2017Squeezed lemon, white rose, crunchy granny smith apple. Clean honeydew, chamomile, pink grapefruit flesh. Dewy flowers and green hay, cardamom and herbal tea. Bright and slightly wild fruit ranging from tart kiwi to white peach chopped and muddled into cottage cheese with a jasmine garnish. Fresh, edgy, & unconventional, and although fruit remains the focus there is no shortage of loamy earth and fun herbal funk to add complexity. This 2017 Clarksburg Chardonnay by Inconnu Wine is an interesting and avant-garde natural wine from one of California's most unique little wine...

 WINES OF THE WEEK FONDUE FEBRUARY! Ercole Monferrato Bianco 2018Grapes: 80% Cortese, 15% Chardonnay & 5% Sauvignon BlancAt their best, wines made from the native grape variety, Cortese boast a serious yet pleasing weight, pronounced minerality, and beautiful acidity. In fact, the Cortese-based wines of nearby Gavi are among the most treasured whites of Northern Italy. We have discovered that adding a touch of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc further sharpens and thereby elevates this wine.$13.99Tenuta La Pergola Monferrato Rosso 2017It's been a long day, and you want nothing more than a glass or two of tasty red to wash...

WINES OF THE WEEK FONDUE FEBRUARY! Weingut Pittnauer - Red PittiGrapes: Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, and St. Laurent90 Points Wine EnthusiastAn intriguing touch of salty licorice hangs over the nose before black-cherry notes reassert themselves. They burst on the juicy palate and deliver dense but easy pleasure, bags of fruit and tons of charm. This is medium-bodied, dry, with a slight tannic grip. The finish is juiciness itself$15.99Rudi Wiest Riesling Gryphon Crest 2018A blend of fruit from both the Saar and the middle Mosel (vineyards surrounding Piesport and Bernkastel) this lovely value Riesling darts and dances on the palate with Margarita-like kicks...

WINES OF THE WEEK 2/10-2/17! FONDUE FEBRUARY! P.J. Valchenberg Gewürztraminer 2017Exotic spice, yellow peach, and apricot perfume this fresh, boldly fruity sip. It's off-dry and slightly sugary on the finish. An accessible, easy-drinking wine to enjoy young.$13.99Maison Philippe Viallet- Vin de Savoie RougeGrapes: 50% Mondeuse, 50% GamayA complex light to medium-bodied red with savory notes of blackcurrants, dried herbs & spice and a touch of peppermint.  Round and smooth on the palate We really love this easy-drinking country wine that is perfect on its own or paired with lighter chicken dishes. Highly Recommended.$16.99Elvio Tintero- Langhe Arneis 2018Arneis was planted in...

WINES OF THE WEEK FONDUE FEBRUARY! Maison L'Envoyé Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2012 90 Points Wine.comThe 2012 Bourgogne Rouge is sourced from three growers situated around Beaune and the Hautes Cote plus a component of 1er Cru Savigny 'Les Marconnets'. Raspberry aromas hints of clove and classic floral perfumes lead, followed by crunchy red fruits, silky grape tannins, and a nervy, acid backbone. Begs for charcuterie.$13.99Weingut Stefan Meyer Silvaner 2015This easygoing Silvaner from Stefan Meyer may soon become a new house favorite. This wine has notes of peach, sweet clementine and summer melon on the nose. The palate is light and...