(Rouge) 2019 Mary Taylor, Coteaux du Giennois Rouge Alice Berthier

From: Côteaux du Giennois, Loire Valley, France Varietals: 85% Pinot Noir, 15% Gamay Tasting Notes: On the nose and the palate, flavors of black cherry, wild strawberry, blackberry, and cranberry dance around a pomegranate seed core, with undertones of forest floor, crushed stone, and hints of pepper/baking spice. This wine comes across with a lovely mix of crunchy red and black fruit and rustic earthiness that will pair well with a wide range of savory foods. Pairing: The Loire Valley has a tradition of breeding very high-quality chicken (known as 'Volailles d’Ancenis’) since the 19th century. To riff on this from here in Seattle, we recommend splurging on a roast chicken from the Beast and Cleaver and serving it alongside creamy potatoes and/or mushrooms. While you’re there, you could also pick up one of their house-made rillettes—another pairing commonly found in the Loire. Other great options include a savory onion tart, grilled portobello mushrooms, a chicken pot pie, pork chops,