LIEB CELLARS MARCH 2022 WINE CLUB PICK-UP 18 MAR 2022

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The second pick-up stop for the Mid-March pick-up expedition is at Lieb Cellars for their spring club portfolio.  Today's selection is two white and two red varietals times two for eight bottles (Figure 1).  Lieb Cellars club selection usually includes at least one wine from Bridge Lane.  The selection included two Bridge Lane 2021 White Merlot, two  Lieb Estate 2020 Chardonnay, two  Lieb Cellars 2020 Syrah (member-only), and two  Lieb Cellars 2019 Estate Merlot.  

The Bridge Lane 2019 White Merlot is a light, easing-going wine that pairs well with larger gatherings and informal food.  Because it is from Bridge Lane, the White Merlot is also available in boxes and even kegs so big summer beach parties can rock on into the night.  The wine is bright, crisp, and usually, with good Grapefruit notes, reminiscent of a good New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. 

The Lieb 2020 Estate Chardonnay is much more of an Oaked style Chardonnay in the Napa Valley genre of Chardonnay.  They should have a clean, fuller mouthfeel, moderate acid, some fruit, and toasty notes.

The Lieb 2020 Syrah is one to look forward to decanting in the fall.  The expectation is a medium to heavy red, rich in tannins and a long finish.  The Syrah should pair well with a rich bone-in prime Rib Eye steak. 

The Lieb 2019 Merlot is a yearly favorite.  Very dark in color, rich in well-structured tannins generally not excessively Oaked.  The Merlot is a fine wine to pair with a dinner with a small group of friends and family. 

Overall, the Lieb Cellars club selection for March is an exemplary cross-section of the portfolio.  Some will be allowed to rest for one more year, but most will be enjoyed now and reordered before Lieb runs out of stock.  Lieb also provided some tasting notes attached below (Figure 2).

FIG 1 - LIEB CELLARS MARCH 2022 CLUB PICKUP

FIG 2 - LIEB CELLARS MAR 2022 WINE CLUB SELECTION PAGE 3


Location: LIEB CELLARS 35 Cox Neck Rd, Mattituck, NY 11952, USA

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