Join us at your favorite lakeside wine shop for a casual, curated wine tasting experience.
As we slowly shift into fall, we will be sampling a red and white Bordeaux, a Riesling and a bright, fresh and expressive Rosso.
Whether you’re new to wine or know your way around a tasting note, this is a fun opportunity to explore something new, connect with fellow wine lovers, and soak in the summer atmosphere.
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Château Reynaud-Lacoste
Château Reynaud Lacoste has been in the family 6 generations. Benoit Lacoste took over the family business in 2010 and now manages 125 hectares situated in Cessac 25 miles east of Bordeaux. Lacoste has been certified HVE III since 2017 and is dedicated to reducing their carbon footprint & increasing biodiversity. The history of the name is relatively straightforward: Reynaud was the name of the place where Benoit’s parents lived when they were active. Lacoste is our name, and so Château Reynaud Lacoste. 78% of the vineyard is made up of red grape varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. The remaining 22% are white grape varieties such as Sauvignon, Colombard and Sémillon. The vines have an average age of 11 years. Farming philosophy: sustainable, certified HVEIII.
RIESLING A.O.C. ALSACE
To fairly describe the Riesling, both the pure and complex structures must be mentioned: the large trees with its branches outstretched towards the sky in winter. The elegance of its acidy structure, its vigorous and exquisite aromas along with its strong ties to the mineral world make this wine an unending adventure of depth and finesse.
GD Vajra Langhe Rosso
Variety: Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera, and other local red varieties
The G.D. Vajra winery was created in 1972 by Aldo and Milena Vaira, initially from vineyards planted by Aldo’s father in 1947. The winery was named for Aldo’s father, Giuseppe Domenico Vajra, because at the time Aldo was not old enough to establish the winery in his own name. Today the family has 40 hectares under vine in Barolo and other surrounding appellations. Their prized holdings in Bricco delle Viole were planted in 1949 by Aldo’s grandfather. Milena and Aldo’s three children – Giuseppe, Francesca, and Isidoro – are all involved in the family winery operation situated in the village of Vergne. The family is hard-working, passionate, and caring. Their focus is on building something for their children, caring about the community, and cementing the stories of the regions’ past. The family is longtime friends of Hart & Cru. They continue to uphold their passion for quality wine and the people who surround them.
This Langhe Rosso is a mainstay of the Vajra family. It may be their flagship bottle as it is not only food friendly, but approachable to the masses and incredible value. The blend incorporates all the red varieties that Vajra does well while maintaining the identity of the Langhe region. Its ageing is just long enough in stainless steel and neutral oak to allow each variety to harmonize with the others.
