November 2022 | 12 Bottle Club
Welcome to the November 12 Bottle Club from MYSA Natural Wine!
A note from our founder:
We are in full-blown cozy MYSA season! With that in mind we have all kinds of wines to enjoy by the fire and/or with friends and family during all of the upcoming holidays. If you're doing Friends/Thanksgiving I'd specifically set aside the Super Remi, Zin, Ugni Glou, Gourmandise for the occasion! Don't sleep on the Ocho, as it's a GREAT time to drink this Georgian orange or the two wines from Old Westminster. You may have had their piquettes, but their regular wines are *chefs kiss* and show a more serious side of our fav MD producer.
-Holly, Founder - MYSA Natural Wine
- Zinfandel - Breaking Bread
- Gourmandise - Domaine Ozil
- Super Remi - Dufaitre
- Cuvée Tradition - Chateau Massereau
- Sierra de Salamanca Tragaldabas - Mandrágora Vinos de Pueblo
- Origins - Old Westminster
- Anjou Blanc - Pascal Biotteau
- Ŝkrlet - VK
- Orange Extremadura - Vegas Altas
- Ugni Glou - Rimbert
- Why R U Here? - Ocho
- Albarino - Old Westminster
- Wine Evaluation Sheet
Zinfandel - Breaking Bread
Redwood Valley - USA
Description:
A medium ruby natural red wine with berry fruit-forward tannins of black fruits, notes of spicy pepper, and fresh green herbs. Fresh acidity on the back of the palate with a sweet oaky finish!
Pairings: Portobello Mushrooms, Stuffed Aubergine, Fried Manchego
Serving Temperature: 54°- 60°
About Breaking Bread
Creating Breaking Bread has informed my approach to winemaking. I have the technical foundation and confidence of someone who has been making wine successfully for nearly two decades, and the curiosity and inspiration to make high quality, delicious natural wines – and this is just the beginning! -Breaking Bread
Gourmandise - Domaine Ozil
Lagorce - France
Description:
A berry fruit-forward natural ruby red wine with easy-drinking tannins, light acidity, and an oaky finish!
Pairings: Gratin de Macaroni, Bifteck Hache, Beef Bourguignon
Serving Temperature: 54°- 60°
About Domaine Ozil
The Ozil estate is established at the Mas de Bourret, a typical Ardèche dwelling located not far from Vallon Pont d'Arc, a few steps from the Gorges de l'Ardèche and the Grotte Chauvet 2. The cellar dug into the rock, next to the bread oven, the office installed in the old pigsty, the hayloft which has given way to housing testify to a peasant history, in communion with nature. Brothers and winegrowers, Thomas and Jean-Daniel offer you natural and organic wines. - Domaine Ozil
Super Remi - Dufaitre
Beaujolais - France
Description:
A light, lively, and chillable red from Beaujolais-Villages. A blend from different Beaujolais Villages vineyards with more clay in the soils, spending a short time macerating. Zero sulfur added.
Pairings: Duck, Roasted Chicken, Pork
Serving Temperature: 54°- 60°
About Dufaitre
Rémi makes wines in a classic carbonic style, using whole bunches, which are carefully sorted to avoid broken grapes or rot. He adds some carbon dioxide gas to protect the grapes at the beginning of fermentation and does not use any temperature control. He avoids foot stomping the grapes unless he sees some volatility starting to creep in. His goal is to have as little juice in the tank as possible. He also performs routine analysis to see how the yeast is performing and whether or not there is any volatility. Remi makes all his wines with the same method, thus we can really see and taste the differences between the sites, with minor differences in the elevage of each cuvée. He tastes each cuvée before bottling and may decide to add between zero and 2 mg of sulfur, depending on how stable he judges the wine to be. - Jenny and Francois
Cuvée Tradition - Chateau Massereau
Bordeaux - France
Description:
An old-school claret natural red wine that has ripe and dark berry fruit flavors, sweet and sour on the palate, high acidity, firm tannins with a grip, and a light finish!
Pairings: Grilled Steak Au Poivre, Ratatouille, Le Gigot D’Agneau Pascal
Serving Temperature: 54°- 60°
About Chateau Massereau
Chateau Massereau is owned by Jean-François Chaigneau and his brother Philippe. They produce high-quality and genuine wines and their winemaking methods involve a high standard process and are harvested by hand.
Sierra de Salamanca Tragaldabas - Mandrágora Vinos de Pueblo
Sierra de Salamanca VC - Spain
Description:
A red cherry garnet natural wine with ripe berry flavors, hints of spice, and integrated tannins!
Pairings: Beef Stroganoff, Grilled Lamb, Suckling Pig
Serving Instructions: 54°- 60°
About Mandrágora Vinos de Pueblo
Pastoral winemaker and proprietor, Darek Trowbridge, has 20+ years of hands on experience in the art and science of vineyard management, grape production, and natural winemaking. His passion is inviting nature into his winemaking. His processes are simple and direct and eliminates the need for any manufactured (man made) chemicals. This process involves effort and shepherding but not manipulation. - Zev Rovine
Origins - Old Westminster
Maryland - USA
Description:
Ruby red in color with sour cherry, floral, and plum on the nose. A great red to enjoy alongside great company or to let hang out in your cellar for up to five years.
Pairings: Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Pork, Charcuterie
Serving Temperature: 54°- 60°
About Old Westminster
The Baker family, established in 1985, didn’t always know they would spend their lives making wine together. Jay & Virginia, founders of the family, always dreamed of working with their children and preserving their farm. In 2008, all three of their children – Drew, Lisa and Ashli – were away at college, and they found themselves empty nesters. It was time to either put their land to work, or move on. Upon discovering that grapevines have an affinity for rocky soil, elevation, abundant sunshine and a steady year-round breeze – all characteristics of their land – the family explored the idea of planting a vineyard and starting a winery together.
Anjou Blanc - Pascal Biotteau
Anjou - France
Description:
A straw-colored natural wine with underripe tropical fruit aromas, notes of honey, light acidity and a lemony finish!
Pairings: Shrimp Scampi Linguine, Chicken Kiev, Goddess Curry Chicken Salad Food
Serving Instructions: 45°- 50°
About Pascal Biotteau
Combining the fresh acidity of the “Anjou Blanc’s” limestone with the flinty, mouth-coating richness of the “Anjou Noir,” the estate’s classic style offers a beautiful composite picture of Anjou as a whole, with honeyed notes of apricot giving way to a tangy mineral finish. The sort of classic “bistro wine” wine that you’d dream of drinking on a warm summer evening in Paris, it’s fantastic for fresh goat-cheese salads, fish in cream sauce, or even herb-roasted pork or chicken. Just don’t serve it too cold, according to Mary, to avoid masking its full depth and aromatic complexity. - Mary Taylor Wine
Ŝkrlet - VK
Moslavina - Croatia
Description:
A fruity natural sparkling white wine with herbaceous and floral notes, bright acidity, and a crisp finish!
Pairings: Sushi, Cherry Strudel, Medenjaci
Serving Instructions: 45°- 49°
About VK
All farming on the estate is strictly organic, but not certified, as Tomislav has his own issues with the certification process. He believes the benefits of organic farming are far more valuable for the health of the vineyards and the grapes, rather than the label. All fermentations are done with native yeasts, oftentimes early in the morning under cold temperatures so as to maintain the amazing aromatics that Škrlet inherently delivers. - Vinum USA
Orange Extremadura - Vegas Altas
Extremadura - Spain
Description:
A lightly acidic deep orange natural wine that tastes like a strawberry puree, with notes of tangerine, good tannins, and a short metallic finish!
Pairings: Pad Thai, Chilled Ajo Blanco, Cazuela de Mariscos
Serving Temperature: 48°- 53°
About Vegas Altas
“Juan Sojo and Ángel Luis González started Cerro la Barca in 2003. The two met in oenology school and bonded over their desire to revive the reputation of their native Extremadura, in western Spain near the Portuguese border. While it’s history can be traced to 550 BCE, phylloxera and powdery mildew hit the region hard in the 19th century. Winemaking started a gradual revival after the Spanish Civil War and has been picking up steam ever since. The majority of the wine currently produced in the region is bulk Vino de Mesa (table wine). Cerro la Barca is in the Ribera del Guadiana region, which was awarded DO status in 1999. Extremadura (capitol Mérida) is broken up into two subregions, Càceres in the north and Badajoz in the south. The DO Ribera del Guadiana falls in both regions and is broken down into six heterogeneous subregions that vary in elevation from 250 to 800 meters above sea level. As a whole, the region has a dry continental climate with temperatures getting up to 100 degrees in the summer and down to freezing in the winter. With an average rainfall of 17 inches a year, summer drought is a challenge in the region, as is springtime frost.
Ugni Glou - Rimbert
Saint-Chinian - France
Video Coming Soon!Description:
French white wine with Chardonnay vibes! Light nuts, and lemon rind. Less acidic, smooth, and somewhat buttery.
Pairings: Quiche, Cod, Hawaiian Pizza
Serving Temperature: 45°- 49°
About Rimbert
About the Producer Jean-Marie Rimbert, a native of Provence, arrived in the Languedoc nearly 25 years ago & managed the vineyards at Château de Flaugergues for 5 years until he saved up enough to purchase his first parcels of gnarled ancient Carignan vines that had been nurtured in schist-laden soils for the better part of the last century.
Why R U Here? - Ocho
Kartli - Georgia
Description:
An amber natural wine with stone fruit flavors, crisp and dry tannins, high acidity, and an umami finish!
Pairings: Steak Fajitas, Lebanese Fattoush Salad, Smoky Eggplant Zaalouk
Serving Instructions: 50°- 55°
About Ocho
On our labels, you see precious animals of Georgians fauna that are at risk of extinction. While drinking our wine made in an archaic way and looking at these mysterious animals you wonder who you are and why you are here. The wine is made in a kvevri (a pitcher) according to the ancient Georgian traditional method, with the involvement of solely natural yeasts in the fermentation. - Ocho Wine
Albarino - Old Westminster
Maryland - USA
Description:
A pale straw natural white wine with tropical stone fruit flavors, notes of white rose petals, hints of citrus, and good acidity, with a smooth creamy finish!
Pairings: Pan Seared Halibut, Roasted Mushroom Risotto, Steamed Mussels
Serving Temperature: 45°- 49°
About Old Westminster
The Baker family, established in 1985, didn’t always know they would spend their lives making wine together. Jay & Virginia, founders of the family, always dreamed of working with their children and preserving their farm. In 2008, all three of their children – Drew, Lisa and Ashli – were away at college, and they found themselves empty nesters. It was time to either put their land to work, or move on. Upon discovering that grapevines have an affinity for rocky soil, elevation, abundant sunshine and a steady year-round breeze – all characteristics of their land – the family explored the idea of planting a vineyard and starting a winery together.
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!
