Sunday School

WINE

Grenache, “Rites of Spring,” Worlds Apart, ’23

McLaren Vale, Australia

There’s a lot of history packed into the name Rites of Spring—from punk legends to riotinducing ballets to ancient Pagan rituals—but at its core, this wine is pure, unfiltered energy. Winemaker Louis Schofield, a former sommelier-turned-vigneron, took a leap into winemaking under the legendary Taras Ochota’s guidance. With Worlds Apart, he and his partner, Hannah Jeffrey, craft wines that are thoughtful, expressive, and, in Louis’s words, “just really yum.”

This 100% Grenache hails from the Wood Vineyard in McLaren Flat, where 66-year-old vines dig deep into sandy soils. Half the grapes are left whole, half are crushed, and they all ferment wild in open-top fermenters. After up to a month of skin contact, the juice mellows for eight months in neutral oak before bottling with minimal intervention.

The result? A rebellious, high-energy Grenache that tastes like the best kind of chaos—red berries and wildflowers burst onto the scene, backed by fine, sandy tannins and a pulse of electric acidity. There’s tension and finesse, crunch and chew, and an undeniable sense of drinkability. It’s punk rock in a bottle—raw, alive, and ready to shake things up.

$16 glass   •   $11 glass

CHEESE

The Farm at Doe Run St. Malachi Reserve

Coatesville, PA · Cow-P

The Farm at Doe Run takes the term “dairy team” seriously. Rather than buying milk from another farmer, they maintain three of their own milking herds of Jersey cows (as well as herds of sheep and goats), transforming their own animals’ milk into award-winning cheeses that have earned international acclaim.

St. Malachi is named for the 18th-century church overlooking The Farm. It’s an Alpine-style cow’s milk cheese with a firm washed rind, shaped like a traditional Gouda. Today we’re serving the Reserve version, which spends more time aging than the typical 9-10 months, for an even more flavorful experience.

We think that the buttery, fruity flavors and delightful caramel richness are terrific pairings for our Sunday School wine. Oh, and it just earned runner up at the 2025 United States Cheese Contest. Not only that, Doe Run had six other cheeses also finish in the top three at the competition. Way to represent, you magnificent, overachieving Chester County cows.

$9  •   $6