Our Fine Wines and Craft Beers

WINE

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Friuli

Azienda Agricola Scarbolo, Grave

A personal friend for the past 15 years. Valter loves Las Vegas! A frequent visitor to the USA

 often hosting  tastings and dinners in Las Vegas, NYC, San Fran and in LA.  

Valter inherited the “love of the land” from his father Gino who ran a modest farm in Lauzacco a small town located in the heart of the Friulian plains. Today, Valter cultivates over 25 hectars of vineyards on that same land. Azienda Agricola Scarbolo is a family-operated winery located on the right bank of the Torre River and 5 km south of the Colli Orientali.

The terrain is of alluvial origins and is composed of clay and gravel deposited during the Quaternaria era. The vineyards are located in close proximity to the cellar and are cultivated according to the Guyot training system.

Pinot Grigio

Serious Pinot Grigio! 60% whole clusters are soft pressed immediately after harvesting. The remaining is destemmed, and left on the skins for 24 hours of cold maceration before pressing.  Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, then aged on the lees in stainless steel for 6 months with frequent batonnages. This  is the real deal. Benchmark Friulian Pinot Grigio at its best

Sauvignon

 In Friuli, the climate and soil are ideal for the Sauvignon, a grape which responds greatly to soil and climate conditions. On the nose, aromas of peaches, mango, bell peppers and sage. On the palate, a structured body delivers an evolution of flavors that harmonize with its intense bouquet. Enjoy as an aperitif or pair with light fish dishes, Prosciutto and melon.

Friulano

These grapes come the part of the vineyard located on a river bank on very rich dark red clay soils. 60% whole clusters soft pressed immediately after harvesting. The other 30% undergoes a brief cold maceration before pressing. 10% is slightly allowed to dry before soft pressing. Spectacular!

"My Time"

 Chardonnay 40%, Sauvignon 30%, Friulano 30% 

                   Half aged in stainless steel and the remaining 1/2in French   oak barrels for 24 months or more on the noble lees. 

                 Bottled when it’s “time” and aged in the bottle for at least a year. 

92 Points AntonioGalloni - The Wine Advocate

Pinot Grigio Ramato XL

Hand selected in three separate harvests. Valter starts by carefully selecting fruit from the oldest  vineyard site.

50% of the fruit is destemmed, and then left with the skins for 4 daysand  during this, gets its luminous copper color.

                    After separating juice from skins, half completes its fermentation in 500 Lt oak barrels and the remaining half in stainless steel tanks. Then part of the juice undergoes a brief cold maceration and is transferred in stainless steel tanks for fermentation. This is NOT a Rose. Its most definitely not Blush! It is Ramato style Pinot Grigio. An authentic Friuliantradition

91 Points Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate

Refosco     

 100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso 

This native Friulian varietal dates back to the Roman Empire. The color is an intense and deep ruby red with violet reflections. Notes of white pepper unfold to reveal aromas of sweet plum jam and earthy spice. On the palate, it reveals a strong personality and robust structure.

 91 Points Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate

Merlot      

 After de-stemming, fermentation occurs in small 225L French barriques. During fermentation, the wine undergoes several manual punchdowns of the cap, 3-4 per day – this is done to obtain a maximum extraction of color and sweet tannins. After fermentation the wine is placed in small French barriques for  10 months and bottle aged for an additional 8 months before release. 

Campo Del Viotto       

 100% Merlot

25 year old vines made only in select years with the finest fruit from the harvest. The first whole clusters harvested are dried out in crates for about 20 days.

They are then destemmed and transferred to small oak barrels for fermentation. The whole clusters from the late harvest are immediately destemmed and also placed in small oak barrels. During fermentation, they conduct frequent manual punch downs of the cap, allowing for maximum color and tannin extraction from the skins and the mature fruit.

 90 Points - Wine Spectator

Bastianich

 

                                               

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Aragone

Canada

Konzelmann, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario 

Konzelmann is Niagara's "exclusive lakefront winery" founded by Herbert Konzelmann, a 4th generation winemaker from Stuttgart, Germany. Friedrich Konzelmann had a winery and restaurant in Uhlbach, near Stuttgart in 1893. He was a noted gourmet, and considered by many to be quite knowledgeable about food and wine. Herbert, his great grandson, decided to go to Canada to be in the business because land was too scarce for new vineyards in Germany, as well as too expensive. His ideal location turned out to be on the shores of Lake Ontario due to the meso-climate that he likened to Alsace. He found a good balance of sun, soil, airflow, and moisture for growing grapes. On a clear day, one can see Toronto. 
We present two wines from his portfolio, a Riesling, which he makes into a drier "Alsace" style, and a Vidal Icewine. Those of you who have not been to Canada or the North East of the United States may not be familiar with this variety. Vidal is a hybrid of Seibel 4986 and Ugni blanc (the Cognac grape) better known as the most planted white grape in Italy - Trebbiano.  With its thick skins, it can withstand the Canadian weather and maintains good acids. There are notes of dried apricot and honey in the Canadian Icewines, with a bigger richness than one finds in German Eiswein. To make Icewine, Canadian law states that the temperature must be -8 degrees Celsius / 17 degrees Fahrenheit. The sugars must be no less than 35 degrees Brix which is a higher picking number than Germany. German Eiswein must be of Beerenauslese levels of 110-128 degrees Oechsle, while Canadian Icewines must be 153.5 degrees Oechsle.

While Canada produces more Icewines than any other country (remember this is the land of ice hockey), only Konzelmann received a ranking in The Wine Spectator's Top 100 wines for 2008 for the Vidal Icewine - the ONLY Canadian winery to receive that honor. In the 43rd Vinitaly and International Wine & Spirit Competition, Konzelmann got the Grand Gold Award. They also picked up a Grand Gold Award in the U.K. International Wine & Spirits Competition. Konzelmann wines are a striking testimony to the efforts of Canadian winemakers to show the world that our Northern neighbor has also arrived on the stage as a small, but promising player, when you are choosing fine wines for your establishments. 

Pinot Blanc

Pinot Noir

Vidal Ice Wine                                                             .375ml                                    

 95 Points WS

Highest rated Canadian wine to date and the only Canadian wine to make the wine spectators top 100

Chateau Des Charmes, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario 

Seven generations of the Bosc family have been born into this way of life.

You might say it’s in their blood. In fact, they even live on the farm.

Château des Charmes was founded in 1978 by Paul Bosc, a fifth generation French winegrower.

Paul and his young family arrived in Niagara with the idea that growing our own grapes was the best way to

make fine wine. More than ever, we believe in this Estate Winery model and we make our wine only from grapes we’ve grown ourselves. When Paul arrived in Niagara he just knew this place was special. The glacial soils, warm days and cool nights and the lush countryside reminded him of Burgundy where he studied oenology and viticulture at the University of Burgundy at Dijon. Today we farm four vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake, located in two distinct sub-appellations – St. David’s Bench and Four Mile Creek.

Riesling

Cabernet Franc

BEER

Italy

Collesi, Arpecchio, Marche, Italy

The brewery is located at 700 meters above sea level in the village of Arpecchio, named "La Citta della birra"  The City of beer  in the mountainous area in le Marche called Monte Nerone. The brewery is called La Fabbrica Della Birra Tenute Collesi which translates to "The Collesi Beer Factory". 

The prized spring water from Monte Nerone provides the water for their fine brewed offerings.

All the Collesi beers - unpasturized, unfiltered, and naturally refermented in the bottle - are brewed in small batches with the traditional top fermenting method, with a moderate hop bitterness profile.

Bionda

Chiara Rossa

Nera

Triple

ME Fine Wines To represent Pali Wine Co

ME Fine Wines is proud to announce that we have begun representing small lot artisan Pinot Noir masters Pali Wine Co

"It is great to work once again with such a spectacular line of vineyard designated pinot noirs" said Paul R Ellis of ME Fine Wines. No strangers to fine wine and no strangers to  Pali, its was Paul and his business partner Joe Muscaglione who back in 2008 first to bring Pali out of California - to a very successful Las Vegas launch.

The goal at Pali is "To make wines that speak well of their origin and their varietal, and to bring those wines to the consumer at the best price possible without compromising quality. While Pinot Noir remains the first love and a significant part of the production, they also produce a few other varietals when they have the opportunity to make a wine we think is worthy of sharing"

The Wines: Pali’s appellation Cuvée Program wines offer the opportunity to affordably explore premium, appellation-specific Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and select other varietals. Each of these wines is named for neighborhoods in our hometown of Pacific Palisades, CA. Our vineyard-designate wines allow for the exploration of top vineyard sites on the West Coast. These wines are strictly allocated and are from carefully-farmed, distinct and recognized vineyards and are handcrafted using small-lot, minimally-invasive winemaking at our winery in Lompoc, CA. With the exception of our Proprietors’ Reserve wine and large format bottles, all Pali Wine Co. wines are enclosed with screwcaps. We came to the wine business first as wine lovers and collectors, and we felt it important that our investment, and that of our customers, be both protected and accessible for maximum enjoyment.

Featured Winery: Cennatotio

ME Fine Wines proudly represents Cennatoio in Las Vegas

Cennatoio

Cennatoio is a commercial farm run since 1970 by Leandro, Gabriella and, more recently, their son Emiliano Alessi. A certified organic farm, Cennatoio commands a spectacular view of the Chianti countryside with its hills blanketed by vineyards and olive orchards and dotted with churches, castles and scattered stands of oaks. The special character of the soil, which is stony and hard to work, and its exposure to the South, which is ideal for varieties like Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, are important factors in the production of wines that are robust, soft and endowed with the scent of wild fruits.

The premium vineyards at Cennatoio, separated by olive orchards, cover a total of 10 hectares (24.7 acres) and enjoy the South/Southeast exposure on the border between Florence and Siena.

Cennatoio uses a vinification system that respects the local wine making tradition, while at the same time employing the most advanced techniques. Learn more at www.cennatoio.it

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ME Fine Wines will Feature Bastianich Vespa Bianco at the Wine Spectator's Grant Tour 20114

Me Fine Wines will be proudly representing Bastianich Winery at this years Wine Spectator Grand Tour at the Mirage Hotel and casino in Las Vegas

The flagship wine of the Bastianich estate, Vespa Bianco was created to showcase the power and evolution that a great Friulian white can have. Consisting of equal parts Sauvignon and Chardonnay with a measure of Picolit, Vespa becomes more than a sum of its parts, a wine of uncommon complexity and longevity.

Joe Bastianich's dream of making an Italian wine, from Friuli that could rival the best wines of Europe has come true.  Some press on Vespa Bianco:

“(2009 Vespa Bianco)… Dried lime, candied pear, apricot and beeswax on the nose… undertone of clover honey. Energetic citrus and almond flavors… minerals and ripe lime. (The finish) features tropical fruit qualities while maintaining focus. A big, rich wine that stays light on its feet. Lovely right now.”
91 Points - Sept/Oct 2011—Ian D'Agata - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

 “The 2008 Vespa Bianco impresses for its textural finesse, depth and richness. Light floral honey, juicy apricots, mint and cantaloupe meld together seamlessly...lush yet mid-weight… beautifully precise...”
92 Points - Feb 2011

5 time winner of the acclaimed "Three Glasses" award:

 “The Vespa Bianco is Extraordinary… A wine with an immense personality, it will age happily in the cellar for years.”
— Gambero Ross, Vini d'Italia

“(2007 Vespa Bianco is) Rich and very ripe, with tropical fruit and cooked pineapple aromas that follow through to a full body, with loads of spices, from cinnamon to clove and dried apricot. Long and very rich.”
93 Points - Mar 31, 2010
— James Suckling, Wine Spectator magazine

“In the mold of Vintage Tunina or Terre Alte and right up there in terms of quality… pretty floral and herbal elements on the nose… lots of honeysuckle, green apple, tangerine, vanilla and pineapple… Clean acidity keeps it lively and fresh, but… pleasantly creamy.”
94 points
— Ian D’Agata, ECCO Guide to the Best Wines of Italy

“High class, racy and clean… Vespa Bianco is already rivaling the likes of such highly rated Friuli whites as
Vintage Tunina…”
— Wine Spectator magazine (article)

 “(2006 Vespa Bianco shows) …attractive layers of succulent peaches…Medium-bodied…
Outstanding harmony and tons of style…”
90 points – Oct 2008
— Antonio Galloni, Robert M. Parker’s The Wine Advocate

“(2005 Vespa Bianco)…offers loads of peach and mango on the nose, following through to a full body, showing notes of pear drops, with a dense mouthfeel and a long, lively finish. Complex and delicious.”
90 Points - March 31, 2008
— James Suckling, Wine Spectator magazine

“With some air (the 2004 Vespa Bianco) reveals wonderfully nuanced layers of fruit supported by a lovely vein of minerality which gives the wine notable continuity on the palate as well as a long, clean finish… put on weight in the glass and clearly has the stuffing to develop further complexity in bottle”
91 Points – Oct 2007
— Antonio Galloni for Robert Parker Jr.’s The Wine Advocate

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