Sunday School

WINE

LES GENÊTS, CHÂTEAU DE ROQUEFORT, ‘17
Côtes de Provence, France

Château de Roquefort is a beautiful, biodynamic vineyard that is situated in an amphitheater in the Provence region of France, which gives it a unique microclimate. The altitude of 1000 feet permits later harvesting, which results in more freshness and greater phenolic maturity, and therefore more complexity than is usual in Provençal wines! One-third of the vines are over 40 years old, with the rest ranging between 15 and 40 years of age. Raimond De Villeneuve came back to the family property in 1995; previously the wines from Roquefort were sold in bulk. But as an open-minded winemaker and taster, Raimond strived for quality and always experimented. After planting Cabernet Franc, typical of the region, he added Portuguese grape varieties. The estate is now run by the talented Margaux Gentile, who worked with Raimond for many years. She is passionately continuing the work of Château de Roquefort and pushing the boundaries of what Provençal wines can be. This beautiful white (mostly Vermentino with a splash of Clairette) is complex and textured AND is from Margaux’s 1st solo vintage with Château Roquefort. She was excited to share this wine with us on her recent visit to Tria, and we’re excited to have nabbed all that’s left of it! Get it while you can and see what Provence wine can be beyond rosé.

$17 glass   •   $11 glass

CHEESE

NETTLE MEADOW KUNIK
Thurman, NY · Cow & Goat-P

Eat dessert first. Nettle Meadow Kunik is a unique and voluptuous cheese made on a small family farm in the town of Thurman, located in New York’s Warrensburg County. The owners, Sheila Flanagan and Lorraine Lambiase, moved from California all the way across the country to realize their dream of operating a farmstead cheesemaking operation along with an animal sanctuary. Their true mission is care of animals, and that is reflected in the way the goats and cows give us this amazing cheese we have today. This white mold-ripened wheel is made from a combination of hearty goat's milk and Jersey cow cream. This blend of milks makes Kunik far richer and more flavorful than a regular brie-type cheese, yet more subtle and sumptuous than similarly ripened goat cheeses. Shaped like a pillow, this cheese is encapsulated in a bloomy white rind that imparts an ever so slight earthy, mushroomy flavor. Rich and milky, the paste of this cheese has a mild flavor and somewhat fluffy texture like whipped butter that melts in your mouth. Today we pair it with a fun fan favorite rosé for maximum warm weather vibes.

$9   •   $6