Artisan Sampler

The "Alter Schwede," opens with distinctive notes of lemon oil, herbal, anise scents, and a touch of wet stone, the palate is brisk, but with enough weight and depth to keep things interesting, concluding with a nuanced, mineral finish.

A lovely aperitif, the "Alter Schwede," will shine beside dishes that showcase herbs and vegetables like asparagus with béarnaise, tabouleh, or a classic bouillabaise spiked with plenty of fennel and saffron.

A classic rosé from one of Bordeaux's first organic wineries, the Château Jarr opens with notes of pink grapefruit, underripe cherry, and a touch of green peppercorn, moving to a refreshing palate with the same fruit, and a bit more fruit weight than most rosés, but a superbly refreshing finish,

A lovely aperitif, the Jarr Lot 64 will do well on its own, or beside light appetizers like shrimp cocktail, marinated leeks, or razor clams with aioli.

A Barbera from one of Monferrato's hallmark producers, the Arrioti opens with a lush perfume of roses, violets, fresh and cooked cherries and berries, moving to a palate with the same fruit and the addition of a compelling brickish, earthen component, and concluding with a brisk finish thanks to Barbera's trademark acidity.

Perfect with a plate of rich, meaty ragù over papardelle, the Arrioti will also do well beside a plate of seared lamb chops, or a smoky baba ghanouj with pita or crudité.