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The newly renovated back patio at 33 Wine Shop & Bar in Lafayette Square
WHITE WINE
2020 Las Lilas
- Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Grapes: Louriero/Treixadura/Arinto, $9.99
- "It's light, bright, and spritzy. There may be nothing more refreshing on a hot, St. Louis summer day." —Aaron Sherman, Advanced Sommelier, Grapevine Wines
2020 Domaine Paul Cherrier
- Sancerre, France
- Grape: Sauvignon Blanc–Organic, $30.49
- “The Domaine Paul Cherrier Sancerre is crisp with citrus fruit and mineral, perfect for hot summer days.” —James Smallwood, Certified Sommelier, owner, 33 Wine Shop & Bar
2019 Maysara “Arsheen”
- McMinnville, Oregon
- Grape: Pinot Gris
- $27 In-house, $18 Online Retail Purchase
- “A great, well-balanced Pinot Gris from an awesome family-owned winery, it's always a pleasure to enjoy.” —Alexander Head, owner, Vino STL and DrinkDispatch.com
2020 Weingut Brundlmayer "L&T”
- Niederösterreich, Austria
- Grape: Grüner Veltliner, $24.99
- “Pristine green and yellow-apple aromas, but also some lime and fresh herbs from this very sleek and crisp gruner veltliner, impeccably made. Only 11% alcohol & from organically grown grapes.” — Chris Kolemainen, General Manager/Partner, Clayton Winehouse, Clayton, MO
2019 Angelo Negro
- Roero, Piedmont, Italy
- Grape: Arneis, $23
- “Perfect for hot summer days. Although the grape was historically blended mainly in Langhe Rosso, the Arneis grape since the 1960s has been brought to the forefront and is one of the great Italian white wines. Angelo Negros Sierra Liupini is one of the the first cru distinctions of Arneis in Italy and for great reason. It's clean and crisp, with almond notes, bright pear, and clean green apple.” —Michael Fricker, owner, Grand Spirits Bottle Co.
ROSÉ
The front label of Kind Stranger Rose
2021 Kind Stranger
- Columbia Valley, Washington
- Grapes: Grenache / Mourvèdre / Cinsault
- $30 in-house, $16 online retail purchase
- “It's the perfect, light, easy afternoon rosé to get you ready for a perfect Saturday.” —Alexander Head, owner, Vino STL & DrinkDispatch.com
2021 Robert Sinskey Vineyards "Vin Gris of Pinot Noir"
- Los Carneros, Napa Valley, California
- Grape: Pinot Noir, $34.99
- “One of the most stunning rosés in every vintage, this Vin Gris kicks off with gorgeous cherry blossom and tropical fruit aromatics. On the palate, Rainier cherry, rose petal, and white peach notes lead to a long, dry finish. Elegance in a glass!”— Jason Main, Owner, The Wine Merchant, Clayton, MO
2021 Domaine de la Janasse
- Côtes du Rhône, France
- Grapes: Grenache / Syrah, $17.99
- “This is a darker rosé, similar to the Tavel Rosés, which are produced nearby. The aromas are fruit-driven and densely layered. Close your eyes while you taste, and this almost comes across like a lighter red wine. The flavors are complex and really linger, with just the slightest hint of tannin that brings the wine together. Domaine de la Janasse is a famed producer of Chateauneuf du Pape in France’s southern Rhone Valley. Superb!” —John Nash, Starr’s Wine & Spirits
2021 Château Barbanau "L'Instant"
- Côtes de Provence, France
- Grapes: Cinsault/Grenache/Syrah; Organic, $18.99
- “The 'L’Instant' from Chateau Barbanau is a crisp, dry rosé, with notes of peach and pink grapefruit.” —James Smallwood, Certified Sommelier, owner, 33 Wine Shop & Bar
RED WINE
2017 Iota Cellars "Not One Iota"
- Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Grape: Pinot Noir, $33.99
- "Red cherries, raspberries, mushrooms, and the scents of a cool forest hike—there may not be a better pairing for grilled mushrooms." —Aaron Sherman, Advanced Sommelier, Grapevine Wines
2020 Perrachon Morgon "Cote du Py"
- Beaujolais, France
- Grape: Gamay, $19.99
- “This wood-aged wine comes from a small parcel on the Côte du Py slope. It is densely textured, with firm tannins. Smoky flavors reveal the wood aging while structured tannins and black-plum fruits are impressive. 93 Points, Wine Enthusiast.”— Jason Main, Owner, The Wine Merchant, Clayton, MO
2020 La Posta "Paulucci"
- Mendoza, Argentina
- Grape: Malbec, $15.99
- "Grilling steaks? This is the one." —Aaron Sherman, Advanced Sommelier, Grapevine Wines
Denise Mueller is a St. Louis–based Certified Sommelier and Certified Specialist of Wine. She owns the Mid-American School of Wine and the wine course PreSomm, with wine books and wine courses available at PreSomm.com.
