Sunapee Cellar & Pantry is pleased to close out the year with a final 2025 Wine Tasting, featuring a lineup of bubbly to welcome the New Year and two fine reds to enjoy with the meal before.
We’ll be pouring a South African traditional-method sparkling wine, a Spanish Cava, and a French Crémant, along with two classic reds—Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Barolo. This is a tasting you won’t want to miss.
This free event is relaxed and informal. Stop by anytime between 4–6 pm and stay as long as you like. A well-appointed charcuterie board will be available to enjoy throughout the tasting.
Make a night of it in Sunapee Harbor by starting with the tasting, then heading out for dinner or a beer at Wildwood Smokehouse, Blue Canoe or Hoptimystic.
Benguela Cove Cuvee 58
Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Description – This Method Cap Classique allures with vivid aromas of candied apple, pear and sweet grass that comes to life when the fine mousse explodes on the surface. The expected bright acidity is balanced with a tangy finish, concluded with a fresh floral note. Absolutely delicious and versatile.
Winemaking Notes – The Cuvée58 is a harmony of flavours and represents perfection in a glass.
Growing Conditions – Grapes were hand harvested in the cool morning, carefully sorted and whole bunch pressed. Only free run juice was used in the final blend to insure quality and regional expression. Malolactic fermentation was done on the base wine to soften the Sauvignon Blanc’s natural acidity, adding a creamy texture. After blending and bottling, a secondary fermentation commenced in bottle for four weeks at 15°C. The MCC was then bottle matured and left on the lees before disgorgement.
Time on lees: 12 months
Food Pairing – Every bottle is an occasion – before, with or after a meal.
Summer fruit | oysters| lemony chicken| Mediterranean platters| creamy desserts | French toast
Gran Gesta Cava Brut Reserva NV
Gran Gesta Cava Brut is a traditional Spanish sparkling wine from Catalonia, made with native grapes like Macabeo, Xarel-lo, and Parellada using the Champagne method, offering notes of apple, citrus, brioche, and toast with crisp bubbles, making it a versatile, affordable sparkler good for aperitifs, seafood, and light dishes. Produced by Covides and often aged for at least 15 months, it’s known for its balanced fruit and acidity, offering good value and a classic Cava experience.
APPELLATION: Cava / Penedes
WINEMAKER: Maria Galup
VARIETALS: Estate grown Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada
VINIFICATION: Methode Traditionelle Champenoise
AGING: At least 15 months on the lees
TASTING NOTES: Pale gold with fresh, clean aromas of butterscotch, apple, white raisins and brioche. Crisp in the mouth with balanced fruit and acidity, a long finish and small, plentiful bubbles.
REVIEWS: 90 WE, “BEST BUY”
Bonnamy Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé NV
The M. Bonnamy Rosé is a juicy, yet dry sparkling wine that pairs with just about any type of cuisine. 100% Cabernet Franc lends a bit of earthiness to the wine’s bright berry nuances.
Technical Details
VARIETY: 100% Cabernet Franc
CLASSIFICATION: Crémant de Loire AOC
VINEYARDS: Various vineyards located throughout the Loire Valley totaling 61 hectares.
SOILS: Tufa Limestone & some clay
AVERAGE VINE AGE: 25 years
VINIFICATION: Manual harvesting, gentle pressing and low-temperature fermentation (18°C) to preserve the aromas. Second fermentation in the bottle by the Traditional Method after selection of the best juices.
AGING: 12 months aging sur lattes before disgorgement. (only 9 months required by AOC)
D.des Senechaux Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge
Domaine des Sénéchaux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge offers rich, spicy red and dark fruit (cherry, raspberry, plum), floral notes (violets, herbs like thyme, garrigue), and earthy/savory hints (pepper, coffee, leather, licorice) with velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a complex, long finish, often showing a restrained, classic style with savory depth from Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Expect a full-bodied, elegant wine with refined structure, perfect for lamb, game, or robust dishes.
Common Tasting Notes by Vintage:
- 2020 (Wine Access): Cherries, raspberries, blueberries, rosemary, game, violets, coffee, blackberries, herbs, elegant, soft tannins.
- 2020 (Wine.com): Strawberry, Grenache spices, licorice, sweet spices, woody touch on the finish.
Key Characteristics:
- Aromas: Garrigue (wild herbs), red/dark berries, flowers, spice (pepper, licorice), sometimes smoke, earth, or game.
- Palate: Ripe, lush fruit, often with bright acidity and a spicy kick; velvety, integrated, or soft tannins.
- Body: Medium to full-bodied, rich yet elegant and structured.
- Style: Classic, refined, balanced, not overly boisterous, with a savory depth.
Pairing Suggestions:
- Lamb (confit, merguez), game, beef, pork, roast chicken, cassoulet, hearty stews, mushrooms, robust cheeses.
(Note: The Barolo is now sold out and will be replaced by the Onix Classic Priorat 2023 for the wine tasting)
Eredi Vittorio Boschis Barolo
Eredi Vittorio Boschis is a respected producer of classic, traditional Barolo from Piedmont, Italy, known for elegant Nebbiolo wines with notes of roses, spice, and earth, often grown sustainably and aged in large oak casks (botti). The winery name honors Federico Scarzello’s grandfather, a farmer who started the legacy, with the current winemaking rooted in traditional methods, offering wines that are complex, age-worthy, and reflect their specific vineyard sites like Mosconi or Via Nuova.
Key Characteristics:
- Grape: 100% Nebbiolo.
- Style: Classic, traditional Barolo; often described as elegant, structured, with fine tannins and long finishes.
- Flavors: Red fruits (cherry, raspberry), roses, spices, balsamic, minerals, and sometimes hints of licorice/mocha.
- Aging: Typically aged in large, neutral oak casks (botti) for extended periods (e.g., 24 months).
- Farming: Focus on sustainability and organic practices, avoiding harsh chemicals.
Winery Background:
- The name “Eredi Vittorio Boschis” means “Heirs of Vittorio Boschis,” celebrating Federico Scarzello’s grandfather.
- While related to the E. Pira Chiara Boschis estate, this specific project (Eredi Vittorio Boschis) focuses on producing wines honoring Vittorio’s farming legacy.
