Event
Saturday Tasting Series: Saturday May 9th
May 9, 2026
Saturday Tasting Series: 2–5 PM 🍷
Stop by Manhattan Wine Company this Saturday for a free pour of two producers we absolutely love.
The Details:
Wines:
Fontchene
2023 Alpilles Blanc, Les Antiques - 12+ btls @ $34.99/btl ($31.49 with case discount)
A Mediterranean blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Marsanne, and Chardonnay
Made by René Milan (nephew of renowned natural winemaker Henri Milan) on his certified organic and biodynamic estate in the picturesque Alpilles region of Provence. "Les Antiques" is fermented and aged in a mix of stainless steel and amphora to preserve absolute purity and freshness. It is elegant and beautifully textured, leading with inviting aromas of white pear, candied citrus, and white flowers, accented by a subtle, savory note of wild anise. It strikes a gorgeous balance between a soft, rounded weight and a bright, slightly minty acidity. A fabulous, nuanced white wine!
Martin Texier
2024 La Preyna, VdF - 11 btls @ $33/btl ($29.70 with case discount)
75% Cinsault, 25% Grenache
Martin Texier is the son of acclaimed Rhône winemaker Éric Texier, and he is making serious waves with his own low-intervention, zero-sulfur natural wines. Sourced from an old-vine parcel ("Le Preyna") planted on deep granitic soils, this wine is fermented natively in concrete tanks to keep things purely fruit-driven. This is the ultimate chillable, thirst-quenching red. Expect a light-bodied, highly aromatic burst of fresh raspberries, wild cherries, and violets, layered with a hint of earthy black pepper and dusty, gentle tannins. It’s an incredibly fun, juicy, and energetic bistro wine that goes down way too easily!
When: Saturday, May 9th
Where: Manhattan Wine Company
