Free tasting | Saturday, February 22, 2020 | 4-6PM

Jackson is visiting with a line-up of six wines from Mise Wines including Kate Norris' Division Chardonnay from Portland, Oregon, the newest bottling of Ti Adoro Chianti from ex-pat Michael Schmelzer, and l’Austral 253 Cabernet Franc from the young, ambitious Loire winemaking couple Laurent Troubat and Pauline Mourrain (pictured). These wines contain no additives, are all natural - simply put, the real deal! Come hang!

Mise Wines with Jackson Line-up:

2016 Jean David ‘Séguret’

Who: Jean and Martine David

What: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Counoise  

Where: Côtes du Rhône , France 

How: These grapes were harvested by hand before being co-fermented with indigenious yeasts and aged in concrete for a year.

Farming Method: Organic

Fun Fact: This label features a shovel as an ode to Martine’s shovel collection!

Tasting Notes: Tiny delicate tannins with a rich body and notes of cherries and cranberries. Have me with food!

2016 L’Austral 253

Who: Pauline Mourrain and Laurent Troubat

What: Cabernet Franc

Where: Loire Valley, France

How: After being picked by hand these Cabernet Franc grapes were destemmed and macerated for 60 days. Then they were aged for 9 months in concrete eggs.

Farming Method: Organic and biodynamic practices

Fun Fact: This winery name is Laurent and Pauline’s ode to Australia! After realizing that they didn’t want to be engineers this pair spent years working as wine apprentices in Australia.

Tasting Notes: A velvety body with notes of raspberries, herbs, and tobacco.

2018 Monte Bernardi ‘Italia Ti Adoro’

Who: Michael Schmelzer

What: A crazy cool blend of Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera, Canaiolo, Frappato, and Nero d’Avola.

Where: Tuscany, Italy

How: This was aged in a mixture of concrete and stainless steel. 

Farming Method: Biodynamic

Fun Fact: The previous vintages of this wine were named Italia Ti Amo but now Michael re-named his wine baby Italia Ti Adore. So would you rather have your wine love or adore you?? Thoughts to ponder after a few glasses...

Tasting Notes: Chuggable with notes of raspberries, earth, and cherries.

2018 Division ‘Un’ Chardonnay

Who: Kate Norris and Tom Monroe

What: Chardonnay

Where: Oregon, United States

How: These Chardonnay grapes were fermented and aged in a combination of stainless steel and different types of oak, including Austrian oak and neutral French oak.

Farming Method: Organic

Fun Fact: Owners Kate and Tom co-own a Labrador Retriever named Butch Cassidy who has the very “difficult” job of taking naps and keeping everyone company at Division all day.

Tasting Notes: A full-bodied rush of flint, grassiness, green apple, and brioche.

2016 Menti ‘Roncaie sui Lieveti’ Gambellara 

Who: Giovanni and Stefano Menti

What: Garganega 

Where: Veneto, Italy

How: After harvesting by hand the grapes are fermented with indigenious yeasts in stainless steel. The wine goes through a second fermentation once bottled.

Farming Method: Biodynamic

Fun Fact: Before joining his Father in the cellar, Stefano worked at a mineral water company in the Czech Republic. Stefano moved back home after his Father asked him to help in the vineyards and then fell madly in love with winemaking.

Tasting Notes: Melon, tangerine, and energetic bubbles!

2017 Cosimo Maria Masini ‘Daphné

Who: The Masini Family

What: 80% Trebbiano and 20% Malvasia Bianca

Where: Tuscany, Italy

How: The grapes are fermented on their skins for 5 days before maturing for 10 months in barrique.

Farming Method: Biodynamic 

Fun Fact: You can find truffles close to the Masini vineyards; truffles grow near the roots of trees and ‘truffle hunters’ train dogs to find them. If you’re curious if you like truffles try our truffle enriched cheeses, Moliterno di Tartufo and Truffle Raclette, that we have in our cheese case right now!

What It Tastes Like: Smooth luscious tannins with notes of coriander, pepper, and peach.