Wines Of The Month | October 2024

Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area.

Pizzolato, Cabernet Sauvignon
Veneto I.G.T., Italy – $15.99

No Sulfites Added, Vegan, Organic Wine! The main difference between a wine created with or without sulfites is the special attention that is paid in the vineyard as well as in the cellars to avoiding grape contamination. Sulfur is used in winemaking as the main antiseptic, preventing the grapes and wine from suffering the attacks of bacteria which could negatively affect or damage the wine completely.

The wine making process without the use of sulfur means that the hygienic conditions have to been extreme during harvest season. The grapes are harvested solely by hand in small crates. Every effort is made to avoid breakage and bacteria attacks. The wine deposits are filled very briefly so as not to delay the delicate fermentation process.
All elements that come in contact with this no sulfite added wine are subject to the most extreme hygienically conditions.

Aromas of tangy red currant and cranberry accompanied by spicy cedar and black flinty mineral notes. The palate mirrors the nose and adds boysenberry, black cherry, and a splash of kirsch in addition to a slight green bell pepper and menthol finish. A supple, dryish medium body and a tangy pomegranate, black pepper and toasted cedar accented finish. A nice savory table wine; try with pepper steak or fajitas.

Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room
227 S. 3rd Street
Geneva, IL 60134

Batavia
Batavia is named for and celebrates the home of our second tasting room in Batavia. IL. A medium bodied white perfectly balanced with medium-high levels of mouthwatering acidity makes this perfect to sip on for summer. Notes of honeysuckle and pear on the nose compliment the orange blossom and juicy mandarin finish. Cheese, nuts, and sushi are perfect pairings for this bright semi-sweet white!

Geneva Winery
426 S. 3rd Street, Geneva, IL 60134
407 S 3rd St Unit 150, Geneva, IL 60134
5 N. River St., Batavia, IL 60510

2021 Omen Origins Zinfandel
Sierra Foothills, California. Tasting notes: A spooky wine just in time for Halloween! Initial aromas of cedar, toasted oak, and wild berries, leading to rich and ripe flavors of blackberry and raspberry. Beautifully complimented by warming spices of clove and cinnamon from the wine’s oak aging. Take home price: $19.98

SixtyFour – Wine Bar & Kitchen
123 Water St #105a
Naperville, IL 60540

2021 Pomeranz
$28. This skin fermented Riesling represents our flagship variety in a unique and different style, accentuating dried fruits, earthy spice and rich tannin. This wine was fermented on the skins in open top stainless-steel tanks for three weeks; extracting tannin and terpenes. Shifting the style with exposure to oxygen we have crafted a true “orange” wine. Its expression is tea-like and earthy, yet unmistakably Riesling. Residual Sugar 0% · pH 3.46 · TA 0.75% · Alc 10.5% · 230 Cases.