Wines of the Month

As the heat and humidity ease and attention turns to autumn, here are three reds from 2021.

This lineup has been selected by Matthew Miller, a member of the Club’s Wine & Beverage Committee.

If you purchase at least three bottles of any combination of his recommended trio, you’ll receive a 10 percent discount.

The wines are also available through the Club’s online Wine Shop.

• 2021 Cave Spring Gamay, Lake Ontario, Canada
  “Let’s kick things off with a fruity wine from a vineyard overlooking Lake Ontario. Made from 100 percent Gamay, a thick-skinned grape tied to Beaujolais wines, the 2021 Cave Spring Gamay is low in alcohol at 12.5 percent ABV (alcohol by volume). With a nice ruby-red color, a slight nose of pepper and spice, and raspberry and blueberry tannins, it goes great with pizza and pasta.”
  ¥3,000

• 2021 Syncline Subduction Red, Columbia Valley, Washington
  “More full-bodied is the 2021 Syncline Subduction Red, a Rhône varietal blend from Columbia Valley. Like the Gamay, it’s not overly strong at 13.6 percent ABV. Dark red, perfumed with blue and black fruit and delivering a great balance of spice and herbs, it is superb with pork chops, burgers, roast chicken and meat sauce pasta.”
  ¥4,800

• 2021 Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant, Santa Cruz, California
  “For those who prefer a meatier wine, try Bonny Doon Vineyard’s 2021 Le Cigare Volant, a grenache-heavy Rhône blend from California. At 14.4 percent ABV, it has plenty of structure, a deep plum color and a dark cherry-and-kirsch nose with dark chocolate notes and a touch of smokiness. The name means UFO in French. I am sure, like me, ET would enjoy this wine with steak!”
  ¥3,300