WINE CLUB | CHEESE CLUB

We gather. We open our homes or travel to others. We’re invited and welcomed. We indulge in specialties steeped in tradition. This collection of wine encompasses all that intertwines in the magical dance of the season. To be enjoyed as you gather, encircled by the warmth of loved ones. At the table as you feast, around the kitchen chatter, on the couch as you relax.

Gather and toast!

Wishing you a very lovely Thanksgiving, from the Halfseas team.

ALL CLUB MEMBERS GET TO ENJOY THESE 3 BOTTLES:

Vinicola Nulles ‘Aderats’ NV Cava Brut Nature

Grapes: Macabeu, Xarel·lo, Parellada
Region: Catalonia, Spain
Retail: $20

"The fruit evoked by bubbles".

La Vinícola de Nulles, with its iconic Wine Cathedral, is the story of a people's effort to carry out a dream. A dream for hope that seemed almost impossible after the great desolation caused by the phylloxera plague.

It was the beginning of 1900, and after hundreds of years with family plantations and wine productions, the inhabitants of Nulles decided to combine their resources and knowledge to create the Sant Isidre union and build the town's winery, the Nulles Wine Cathedral. This union materialized in 1917, being the harvest of 1920 the first to fill the new tanks of the modernist winery.

Through this modern co-op, the vineyard is the basis of their profession. Passion and love for the land are the essence of a job well done. At Nulles, only with the best grapes will they create the best wines, which is why the work of the winemaker begins in the field with the farmers, the same partners of the winery who bring the experience of many generations. Knowing the soil and the climate that characterizes the region, makes it possible to achieve unique wines, wines that are the expression of a territory.

Drinking & pairing ideas: Pure fruit, between fine bubbles. Ideal for sharing with friends.

2020 Pascal Aufranc En Rémont Chenas

Grape: Gamay
Region: Beaujolais, France
Retail: $24

From vines that are almost 100 years old and still going strong! No nouveau here, this is Beaujo after pumping some iron. The vines of Chénas date back to 1316 when Philip the long uprooted oak trees to plant vines. A few years later, the Chénas would be found in all the cellars of King Louis XIII. Reputed to be the "rarest" of the Beaujolais crus. Historical vines found at the end of the road, "En Rémont" in a preserved, quaint and confidential terroir.

Off the beaten track, Pascal AuFranc’s estate is an old farmhouse that breathes tradition through its beautiful stones, dominating the village. His place of life is also his place of work, perched on the hill "En Remont". Surrounded by trees, fields and vineyards, this mosaic of landscapes gives his wines a singular expression, a symbol of harmony.

Drinking & pairing ideas: Turkey sandwiches and football

2017 Prieto Pariente la Provincia

Grape: Tempranillo, Grenache
Region: Castilla y León, Spain
Retail: $25

The essence of Bodegas Prieto Pariente is based on the practice of viticulture of their land and the expression of the terroir of Castilla y León through unique wines.

Enthusiastic siblings Martina and Ignacio Prieto Pariente – second generation of Bodegas José Pariente (D.O. Rueda) now run the winery, their goal is to create unique wines that provide a differentiating character, a profile of freshness and complexity. For two years the siblings have searched for old and unique vines-

"Wines that express the singularities of each soil, of each climate, through delicate production. We firmly believe in sustainable viticulture, and in respect for the roots."

Their production philosophy is based on several pillars, including a firm commitment to the environment, and a commitment to sustainable, chemical-free and environmentally friendly viticulture.

Drinking & pairing ideas: Appetizers with someone your trying to impress

6-BOTTLE MEMBERS ALSO GET TO ENJOY THESE 3 BOTTLES:

2021 Lelievre Gris de Toul Rosé

Grape: Gamay, Pinot Noir
Region: Côtes-de-Toul, France
Retail: $20

The Lelièvre domaine was founded in the town of Lucy in the Côtes de Toul in 1971 after Jean Lelièvre decided to vinify and bottle the family’s grapes instead of selling them to neighboring winemakers. The domaine is now operated by brothers, Vincent and David Lelièvre who’s passion for the Côtes de Toul appellation and their family’s legacy is irrefutable. The sunrises over the Moselle valley, the limestone plateaus that dominate the hillsides and the Lorraine climate make the Côtes de Toul an exceptional place to grow vines! Convinced of the potential of this terroir, the brothers decided to take over the family winemaking tradition in Lucey: after several centuries as winemakers, they are the third generation of winemakers. The technical choices made in the vineyards and in the cellar seek to respect the terroirs as much as possible: organic farming, manual harvesting, gentle vinification.

Drinking & pairing ideas: Friends and charcuterie

2022 Château les Croisille “Cocori Cot”

Grape: Malbec, Merlot
Region: Southwest France
Retail: $24

This family-run vineyard has been passed on to the next generation and, with this change in leadership, some changes in the vineyard – Château Les Croisille expanded its acreage and in 2010, converted to organic viticulture. The Croisille family focus on producing wines in harmony with the region’s unique terroir. The grapes undergo carbonic maceration giving this wine great texture. This results in a lighter, fruit-forward fresh red wine that is suitable for chilling and enjoying with all kinds of seasonal foods. Classified in Cotes Du Lot where carbonic Malbec is permitted, creating a biodynamic wine as fun as it's label, easy drinking and delightful!

Meanings for cocorico (a play on words) This is the French onomatopoeia as the rooster crow and is well known for its roar where this rooster is used as the emblem.

Drinking & pairing ideas: Epic spread with all the trimmings

2022 Masseria Li Veli Orion

Grape: Primitivo
Region: Puglia, Italy
Retail: $22

Masseria Li Veli is located on an ancient Messapian site dominating the fertile and sunny Salento plain. It was founded by the Marquis Antonio de Viti de Marco (1858-1943), an internationally known Italian economist and university professor, whose ambitious project was to transform the Masseria into a model cellar for the entire South. All the grapes of Li Veli's estate vineyards are produced according to sustainable methods.

Drinking & pairing ideas: Best leftover sandwich

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REMINDERS

• As always, our food suggestions are just starting points. Wine is nostalgic and we’re big fans of making what you like, drinking what you like, and not giving a damn if they “go” together.

• Email us at info@halfseaswine.com to buy more single bottles or a 12-bottle case with special pricing.

• Come see us at Halfseas, your charming little neighborhood wine shop tucked inside Brimmer & Heeltap. Open Wednesday through Sunday 12 - 9pm.

• Wine pairs best with friends. Tell your friends.