August 2023 | 12 Bottle Club

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orange natural wine box

Welcome to the August 12 Bottle Club from MYSA Natural Wine!   

A note from our founder:    

Welcome to the August club! Crisp is the name of the game this hot summer and we have some fun quaffable reds for your chilling pleasure, more cans for your summer travels, a fresh af Sicilian Liter, and crispy delightful whites ready for all your summer snacks. Beat the heat and enjoy your summer wines!

-Holly, Founder - MYSA Natural Wine

  1. Listán Negro Tradicional - Monje
  2. Valpolicella Classico - Il Sasso
  3. Mix - 2P Production
  4. Moulin-a-Vent - Domaine des Moriers
  5. Casablanca - Kunoh
  6. Djuce Croatia Rose - Domaine Bibich
  7. Pan Opticon - Konpira Maru
  8. Mauzac Rose - Distillerie Cazottes
  9. Sunflower - Kunoh
  10. Folle Blanche - Jean Pascal Aubron
  11. Alfara - Flavia
  12. Saiar - Benito Santos
  13. Wine Evaluation Sheet

    Listán Negro Tradicional - Monje

    Canary Islands - Spain

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    Description: 

    A Spanish red blend with red berry fruit flavors, dried fruit notes, vibrant acidity, and hints of spice.

    Pairings: Patatas Bravas, Roasted Rabbit, Tamales

    Serving Temperature: 55°- 60°F

    About Monje

    Monje Winemaker

    "The Monje family has been making wine since 1750. For generations they have passed their passion for and knowledge of the land from father to son. Today Felipe Monje continues the family tradition. Felipe stewards some of the oldest vines on Tenerife (300+++ years old!) and his cellar, full of 200-year old barrels, is a paean to the history of the trade routes that first brought the Canary Islands to worldwide viticultural renown." — Bowler Wine

    Valpolicella Classico - Il Sasso

    Veneto - Italy

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    Description: 

    Ruby red with shimmers of purple, this red is extremely fresh! It has a great acidity and is glou glou in style. On the palate, it's lighter-bodied and pairs great alongside cheeses and lighter Italian fare.

    Pairings: Piadina with Prosciutto, Arugula, Tomato, Mozzarella, Balsamic and Olive Oil

    Serving Temperature: 55°- 62°F

    About Il Sasso

    About Il Sasso Winemaker

    “The vineyard is where it all begins, 10 hectares in one of the most suitable areas of the historic Valpolicella, 300 meters above sea level. Our vineyards of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella are trained in Guyot on south-facing hilly terraces. The ground is rough, almost completely rocky, a few centimeters of grass and then, below, the typical yellow calcarenite often present in the hilly outcrops of Valpolicella. The entire vineyard is cultivated according to the dictates of organic farming and much has been done to increase the biodiversity and vitality of the soil. Constant green manuring and replanting of wild species all around the vineyards have recreated an extremely fertile and vital environment. We choose the best bunches at the right degree of ripeness and harvest by hand, in 7 kg crates." - Società Agricola il Sasso

    Mix - 2P Production

    Gaillac - France

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    A berry-fruit-forward natural red wine hints of spice, light acidity with cocoa and plums in the finish. Perfect red wine for summer nights!

    Pairings: Chilli Crab, Chicken Adobo, Steak Quesadillas

    Serving Instructions: 60°- 65°F 

    About 2P Production

    2P Production winemaker=

    “2P Production is a joint project between Romain Plageoles, the youngest Plageoles brother, and his wife Fanny Papelard. Romain primarily takes care of the vines, and Fanny works in the cave during harvest with the fermentations, and they make all the winemaking decisions together as a team. All the wines are vinified at the Plageoles winery. The Plageoles family has been so influential on the winemaking in the Gaillac region, dating all the way back to Romain’s grandfather Robert, and Romain and Fanny are doing their best to continue that tradition in their own style.” — Jenny & Francois

    Moulin-a-Vent - Domaine des Moriers

    Beaujolais - France

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    Description: 

    A juicy French gamay with ripe berry fruit flavors, floral notes, hints of spice, medium acidity, and soft tannins./p>

    Pairings: Honey Glazed Cod, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Salmon with Blueberry Sauce

    Serving Temperature: 55°- 60°F

    Casablanca - Kunoh

    Nelson - New Zealand

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    Description: 

    A chillable natural red wine from New Zealand with bright berry fruit flavors, hints of spice, and a smooth velvety finish.

    Pairings: Pork Humba, Margherita Pizza, Chocolate & Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

    Serving Temperature: 55°- 60°F

    About Kunoh Wines

    About Kunoh Winemaker

    Most natural winemakers will tell you they make wines that they themselves like to drink; Yuki-san, revealing the former rigorous sommelier still residing inside him, makes wines that he’d like to pair. “Wine has a long history of walking hand in hand with great food cultures of the world, traditionally with the Western ones that are very rich in butter, oil, and meat. But my culture is different. When I was working as a somm in Kyoto fine dining restaurants, I’d sometimes have difficulty finding the perfect wine for pairing… so I ended up trying to make them as I’d like them to match,” he says about the philosophy behind his cute flower-dotted labels, which are created by his friend, a Japanese artist named Sacco. - Jenny & Francois

    Djuce Croatia Rose - Domaine Bibich

    Dalmatia - Croatia

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    Description: 

    A Croatian spritzy rosé with hints of bubbles and berry fruit aromas.

    Pairings:  Crispy Pata, Chicken Curry Pie, Blue Cheese Chips

    Serving Temperature: 55°- 60°F

    About Domaine Bibich

    Domaine Bibich Winemaker

      “We are a small family winery located in Plastovo.” - BIBICh

    Pan Opticon - Konpira Maru

    King Valley - Australia

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    Description: 

    Australian field blend with citrus fruit flavors, fresh floral notes, crisp acidity, and some minerality. Great to pair with picnic foods!

    Pairings: Crab Bites, Seafood Sushi, Orange & Fennel Roasted Cod

    Serving Instructions: 44°- 55°F

    About Konpira Maru

    Konpira Maru Winemaker

      “We’d been frustrated at how expensive interesting wines were, the wines we were wanting to drink, and how we couldn’t just crack a bottle mid-week on our meagre wages. So we set out to make interesting wines with minimal intervention but maximum care - wines you could afford to have with a bowl of spaghetti on a Wednesday night. Thus was born the Konpira Maru mission statement: make mid-week wines great again. Make wines that were full of character, with a focus on affordability and a high drinkability. Wines that aren’t so expensive that you feel the need to talk about them the whole time during your meal, you can just enjoy the company you're with (and have another bottle)!”— Konpira Maru Wine Company

    Mauzac Rose - Distillerie Cazottes

    Occitanie - France

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    Description:

    A French orange wine with stone fruit flavors, white floral aroma, medium acidity, savory umami notes and a smooth finish.

    Pairings: Aubergine Parmigiana, Crispy Calamari, Pork Belly Cracklings

    Serving Temperature: 38°- 45°F

    About Distillerie Cazottes

    Distillerie Cazottes Winemaker

    “A true adventurer of natural taste, Laurent Cazottes expresses the quintessence of the fruits and flowers he picks in a land cultivated in organic farming, and with biodynamic practices. From a titanic work entirely done by hand, the specialties from the Domaine CAZOTTES have caught the attention of the greatest chefs, for their aroma and their authentically pure taste.” — distillerie-cazottes.com

    Sunflower - Kunoh

    Nelson - New Zealand

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    Description: 

    A rosé pétillant from New Zealand with red berry fruit flavors, orchard fruit aromas, bright acidity, and a fruity finish. Perfect for summer barbecue!

    Pairings:  Pork Satay, Thai Beef Salad, Buffalo Wings

    Serving Instructions: 38°- 45°F

    About Kunoh

    Most natural winemakers will tell you they make wines that they themselves like to drink; Yuki-san, revealing the former rigorous sommelier still residing inside him, makes wines that he’d like to pair. “Wine has a long history of walking hand in hand with great food cultures of the world, traditionally with the Western ones that are very rich in butter, oil, and meat. But my culture is different. When I was working as a somm in Kyoto fine dining restaurants, I’d sometimes have difficulty finding the perfect wine for pairing… so I ended up trying to make them as I’d like them to match,” he says about the philosophy behind his cute flower-dotted labels, which are created by his friend, a Japanese artist named Sacco. - Jenny & Francois

    Folle Blanche - Jean Pascal Aubron

    Loire - France

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    Description: 

    Dry natural white wine with stone fruit flavors, bright acidity, light minerality and a crisp citrusy finish.

    Pairings: Lobster Thermidor, Goat Cheese Toasts, Oysters

    Serving Instructions: 38°- 45°F 

    About Jean Pascal Aubron

     

    "At the Domaine de l'Audigère, we know what the word "requirement" means in terms of winemaking. Not content with perfectly mastering a classic method of very good quality, Jean-Pascal AUBRON perpetuates a centuries-old tradition to, after vinification specific to the vineyard, produce the famous Muscadet on lees." — muscadet-aubron.com

    Alfara - Flavia

    Sicily - Italy

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    Description:

    A liter of orange Italian catarratto wine with tropical fruit flavors, herb aromas, citrus notes and a saline finish!

    Pairings: Ricotta Fritters, Couscous Alla Trapanese, Sfincione

    Serving Temperature: 45°- 50°F 

    About Flavia

    Flavia Winemaker

    Flavia Rallo—a young wine producer of the fourth generation of the historic Rallo family is interpreting the values of her great grandfather—spreading the culture of good wine and quality products of their territory by completely dedicating themselves to the creation of native Sicilian wines. The passion for work, excellent intuition and commitment have led to the production of natural wines from certified organic fruit, unfiltered, and with very low sulphite contents. These wines, with their lively freshness, come from the historic vineyards owned by the Rallo family since 1860. They are located between Contrada Birgi and Paolini, a stone’s throw from the Riserva dello Stagnone and the historic Marsala salt pans. The presence of the sea contributes to the creation of soils rich in minerals and with high sapidity—characteristics that give life to unique wines with Sicilian flavors and aromas. They also work with vineyards on the northern slope of Mount Etna. The vines, between 20 and 30 years old, come from some of the best terroirs on the volcano: the North Slope of Mount Etna, in the Zottorinoto and Puntale Palino contrada of Solicchiata, a hamlet of Castiglione di Sicilia, at 950 meters (3116 feet) altitude and on sandy volcanic soils. The choice to work organically is an effective choice for the well-being of each individual but also for the planet, the sustainable choice is a direct vote for the health and hope of the generations to come. Their main objective is not to achieve high production levels, but to maintain and increase the levels of organic matter in the soils by completely eliminating the supply of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides to fight parasites (insects, mites, etc .) and pathogens (fungi, bacteria, viruses). Their organic production method therefore has a dual function: to respond to the demand from consumers for healthy and safe wines; on the other hand, to produce natural wines that contribute to environmental protection, animal welfare and rural development. - Minum

    Saiar - Benito Santos

    Rias Baixas - Spain

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    Description:

    A natural white wine from Galicia with stone fruit flavors, citrus aroma, bright acidity, hint of salinity and notes of sea breeze.

    Pairings: Seafood Pasta, Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Summer Panzanella

    Serving Instructions: 38°- 45°F

    About Benito Santos

    Benito Santos Winemaker

     “Benito Santos is a central figure in the modern history of Albariño and the Rías Baixas D.O. He began working in his grandfather’s vineyards in the 1930s and made wine for serving in his bar – wines that repeatedly won prizes in the annual Fiesta de Albariño in Cambados. He was instrumental in the creation of the Rías Baixas D.O. in the 1980s. The current owners now farm three vineyards in the Val do Salnés subzone of Rías Baixas, each of which is next to and named after an ancient church: Saiar, Bemil, and Xoan. All of the vineyards are now certified organic – a rarity in rainy, mildew-prone Rías Baixas – and winemaking uses only native yeasts and minimal sulfur. Benito Santos wines are salty, mineral, and structured, with ample fruit but none of the overly tropical flavors of many industrially-produced Albariños.” — Bowler Wine 

    Wine Evaluation Sheet

    Want to have some fun evaluating and taking note on your wine? Check out our natural wine tasting sheets we made special for the club!