Compline Wine Club - Monthly Pickup
This is our local club, designed for folks in and around Napa who like to pick up their wines in person.
What do you get with this monthly subscription?
Two wines that drink deliciously right now, ready for pickup on the 15th of each month. These are small production wines, often from other parts of the world, that will reward curious palates, exploratory wine drinkers, and anyone who likes good juice!
Typically, we choose one red and one white each month, but occasionally the mood strikes and we pick a rosé, orange wine, or sparkling wine too.
Yeah, but what perks do I get?
You become part of the Compline Club, which means...
- 10% off all event tickets at Compline Wine Shop and Compline Restaurant. Use the promo code CLUB anytime you buy tickets to one of our events.
- 10% off all flights and glasses of wine at Compline Wine Shop. Come say hi! And get a discount on your glass.
- Zero corkage at Compline Wine Shop and Compline Restaurant. Buy a bottle from us and drink it at the shop or restaurant for the flat retail price.
- Flexibility: See the wines before committing, skip a month if you want, and cancel anytime
What's the catch?
None! We're flexible—we show you next month's selections before your charge goes through. Skip a month if you want, and cancel anytime. So c'mon: join our club!
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October Selections
Chenin Blanc, Scions of Sinai “Granietsteen” 2024
We were able to get a sneak peek of this wine when winemaker Bernhard Bredell joined us for a tasting in May, and we liked it so much that we decided to buy every last bottle slated for our shores. Bernhard is the 7th generation of Bredells to make wine, and he’s part of an exciting new wave of producers in South Africa pushing quality up in a post-Sadie world. Most of his wines come from within spitting distance of False Bay, in the shadow of Helderberg Mountain—an area far south and much cooler than the more inland vineyards in Stellenbosch. The source material for the Granietsteen bottling is the Rustenhof farm on the Sinai hill, where Bernhard calls home and gets his winery’s name. A mere two miles from the coast, the dry-farmed, bush vine Chenin yields the pièce de résistance from one of our favorite new discoveries since we opened the shop, Scions of Sinai.
How did it get the name Granietsteen? “Graniet” refers to the decomposed granitic soils dominating the area, and Steen is an old South African synonym for Chenin Blanc.
Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Le Fontane 2022
The Occhipinti name is beloved by fans of Sicilian wine and Italy's natural winemaking scene, thanks to Giusto of COS fame and his niece Arianna. So it was our delight to taste the debut vintage of a new project from Giusto's sons Paolo and Giovanni Occhipinti. Like COS and (Arianna) Occhipinti, Le Fontane is based in Vittoria in the southeastern corner of Sicily. Wine is intertwined with the culture here—when the city of Vittoria was founded in the 1600s, land grants of two hectares each were given to local farmers, with the stipulation that at least one of those must be planted to grapevines. Here, the preferred varieties are the fragrant and floral Frappato and the darker and sturdier Nero d'Avola, which make up an equal blend for Le Fontane. Both varieties are required for Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG wines. One bunch grows from a shoot of Frappato versus two from a shoot of Nero d'Avola; thus, the blend for Cerasuolo di Vittoria is just as much a longstanding practical matter as it is a modern legal requirement. (Historically many producers couldn't produce enough Frappato to warrant a standalone bottling.)
We were highly impressed with the young brothers' debut vintage: It combines the brash joyfulness of Frappato with the muscle and brawn of Nero d'Avola, making an excellent accompaniment for fall fare.
This is our local club, designed for folks in and around Napa who like to pick up their wines in person.
What do you get with this monthly subscription?
Two wines that drink deliciously right now, ready for pickup on the 15th of each month. These are small production wines, often from other parts of the world, that will reward curious palates, exploratory wine drinkers, and anyone who likes good juice!
Typically, we choose one red and one white each month, but occasionally the mood strikes and we pick a rosé, orange wine, or sparkling wine too.
Yeah, but what perks do I get?
You become part of the Compline Club, which means...
- 10% off all event tickets at Compline Wine Shop and Compline Restaurant. Use the promo code CLUB anytime you buy tickets to one of our events.
- 10% off all flights and glasses of wine at Compline Wine Shop. Come say hi! And get a discount on your glass.
- Zero corkage at Compline Wine Shop and Compline Restaurant. Buy a bottle from us and drink it at the shop or restaurant for the flat retail price.
- Flexibility: See the wines before committing, skip a month if you want, and cancel anytime
What's the catch?
None! We're flexible—we show you next month's selections before your charge goes through. Skip a month if you want, and cancel anytime. So c'mon: join our club!
***
October Selections
Chenin Blanc, Scions of Sinai “Granietsteen” 2024
We were able to get a sneak peek of this wine when winemaker Bernhard Bredell joined us for a tasting in May, and we liked it so much that we decided to buy every last bottle slated for our shores. Bernhard is the 7th generation of Bredells to make wine, and he’s part of an exciting new wave of producers in South Africa pushing quality up in a post-Sadie world. Most of his wines come from within spitting distance of False Bay, in the shadow of Helderberg Mountain—an area far south and much cooler than the more inland vineyards in Stellenbosch. The source material for the Granietsteen bottling is the Rustenhof farm on the Sinai hill, where Bernhard calls home and gets his winery’s name. A mere two miles from the coast, the dry-farmed, bush vine Chenin yields the pièce de résistance from one of our favorite new discoveries since we opened the shop, Scions of Sinai.
How did it get the name Granietsteen? “Graniet” refers to the decomposed granitic soils dominating the area, and Steen is an old South African synonym for Chenin Blanc.
Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Le Fontane 2022
The Occhipinti name is beloved by fans of Sicilian wine and Italy's natural winemaking scene, thanks to Giusto of COS fame and his niece Arianna. So it was our delight to taste the debut vintage of a new project from Giusto's sons Paolo and Giovanni Occhipinti. Like COS and (Arianna) Occhipinti, Le Fontane is based in Vittoria in the southeastern corner of Sicily. Wine is intertwined with the culture here—when the city of Vittoria was founded in the 1600s, land grants of two hectares each were given to local farmers, with the stipulation that at least one of those must be planted to grapevines. Here, the preferred varieties are the fragrant and floral Frappato and the darker and sturdier Nero d'Avola, which make up an equal blend for Le Fontane. Both varieties are required for Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG wines. One bunch grows from a shoot of Frappato versus two from a shoot of Nero d'Avola; thus, the blend for Cerasuolo di Vittoria is just as much a longstanding practical matter as it is a modern legal requirement. (Historically many producers couldn't produce enough Frappato to warrant a standalone bottling.)
We were highly impressed with the young brothers' debut vintage: It combines the brash joyfulness of Frappato with the muscle and brawn of Nero d'Avola, making an excellent accompaniment for fall fare.
This is our local club, designed for folks in and around Napa who like to pick up their wines in person.
What do you get with this monthly subscription?
Two wines that drink deliciously right now, ready for pickup on the 15th of each month. These are small production wines, often from other parts of the world, that will reward curious palates, exploratory wine drinkers, and anyone who likes good juice!
Typically, we choose one red and one white each month, but occasionally the mood strikes and we pick a rosé, orange wine, or sparkling wine too.
Yeah, but what perks do I get?
You become part of the Compline Club, which means...
- 10% off all event tickets at Compline Wine Shop and Compline Restaurant. Use the promo code CLUB anytime you buy tickets to one of our events.
- 10% off all flights and glasses of wine at Compline Wine Shop. Come say hi! And get a discount on your glass.
- Zero corkage at Compline Wine Shop and Compline Restaurant. Buy a bottle from us and drink it at the shop or restaurant for the flat retail price.
- Flexibility: See the wines before committing, skip a month if you want, and cancel anytime
What's the catch?
None! We're flexible—we show you next month's selections before your charge goes through. Skip a month if you want, and cancel anytime. So c'mon: join our club!
***
October Selections
Chenin Blanc, Scions of Sinai “Granietsteen” 2024
We were able to get a sneak peek of this wine when winemaker Bernhard Bredell joined us for a tasting in May, and we liked it so much that we decided to buy every last bottle slated for our shores. Bernhard is the 7th generation of Bredells to make wine, and he’s part of an exciting new wave of producers in South Africa pushing quality up in a post-Sadie world. Most of his wines come from within spitting distance of False Bay, in the shadow of Helderberg Mountain—an area far south and much cooler than the more inland vineyards in Stellenbosch. The source material for the Granietsteen bottling is the Rustenhof farm on the Sinai hill, where Bernhard calls home and gets his winery’s name. A mere two miles from the coast, the dry-farmed, bush vine Chenin yields the pièce de résistance from one of our favorite new discoveries since we opened the shop, Scions of Sinai.
How did it get the name Granietsteen? “Graniet” refers to the decomposed granitic soils dominating the area, and Steen is an old South African synonym for Chenin Blanc.
Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Le Fontane 2022
The Occhipinti name is beloved by fans of Sicilian wine and Italy's natural winemaking scene, thanks to Giusto of COS fame and his niece Arianna. So it was our delight to taste the debut vintage of a new project from Giusto's sons Paolo and Giovanni Occhipinti. Like COS and (Arianna) Occhipinti, Le Fontane is based in Vittoria in the southeastern corner of Sicily. Wine is intertwined with the culture here—when the city of Vittoria was founded in the 1600s, land grants of two hectares each were given to local farmers, with the stipulation that at least one of those must be planted to grapevines. Here, the preferred varieties are the fragrant and floral Frappato and the darker and sturdier Nero d'Avola, which make up an equal blend for Le Fontane. Both varieties are required for Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG wines. One bunch grows from a shoot of Frappato versus two from a shoot of Nero d'Avola; thus, the blend for Cerasuolo di Vittoria is just as much a longstanding practical matter as it is a modern legal requirement. (Historically many producers couldn't produce enough Frappato to warrant a standalone bottling.)
We were highly impressed with the young brothers' debut vintage: It combines the brash joyfulness of Frappato with the muscle and brawn of Nero d'Avola, making an excellent accompaniment for fall fare.
This is our local club, designed for folks in and around Napa who like to pick up their wines in person.
What do you get with this monthly subscription?
Two wines that drink deliciously right now, ready for pickup on the 15th of each month. These are small production wines, often from other parts of the world, that will reward curious palates, exploratory wine drinkers, and anyone who likes good juice!
Typically, we choose one red and one white each month, but occasionally the mood strikes and we pick a rosé, orange wine, or sparkling wine too.
Yeah, but what perks do I get?
You become part of the Compline Club, which means...
- 10% off all event tickets at Compline Wine Shop and Compline Restaurant. Use the promo code CLUB anytime you buy tickets to one of our events.
- 10% off all flights and glasses of wine at Compline Wine Shop. Come say hi! And get a discount on your glass.
- Zero corkage at Compline Wine Shop and Compline Restaurant. Buy a bottle from us and drink it at the shop or restaurant for the flat retail price.
- Flexibility: See the wines before committing, skip a month if you want, and cancel anytime
What's the catch?
None! We're flexible—we show you next month's selections before your charge goes through. Skip a month if you want, and cancel anytime. So c'mon: join our club!
***
October Selections
Chenin Blanc, Scions of Sinai “Granietsteen” 2024
We were able to get a sneak peek of this wine when winemaker Bernhard Bredell joined us for a tasting in May, and we liked it so much that we decided to buy every last bottle slated for our shores. Bernhard is the 7th generation of Bredells to make wine, and he’s part of an exciting new wave of producers in South Africa pushing quality up in a post-Sadie world. Most of his wines come from within spitting distance of False Bay, in the shadow of Helderberg Mountain—an area far south and much cooler than the more inland vineyards in Stellenbosch. The source material for the Granietsteen bottling is the Rustenhof farm on the Sinai hill, where Bernhard calls home and gets his winery’s name. A mere two miles from the coast, the dry-farmed, bush vine Chenin yields the pièce de résistance from one of our favorite new discoveries since we opened the shop, Scions of Sinai.
How did it get the name Granietsteen? “Graniet” refers to the decomposed granitic soils dominating the area, and Steen is an old South African synonym for Chenin Blanc.
Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Le Fontane 2022
The Occhipinti name is beloved by fans of Sicilian wine and Italy's natural winemaking scene, thanks to Giusto of COS fame and his niece Arianna. So it was our delight to taste the debut vintage of a new project from Giusto's sons Paolo and Giovanni Occhipinti. Like COS and (Arianna) Occhipinti, Le Fontane is based in Vittoria in the southeastern corner of Sicily. Wine is intertwined with the culture here—when the city of Vittoria was founded in the 1600s, land grants of two hectares each were given to local farmers, with the stipulation that at least one of those must be planted to grapevines. Here, the preferred varieties are the fragrant and floral Frappato and the darker and sturdier Nero d'Avola, which make up an equal blend for Le Fontane. Both varieties are required for Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG wines. One bunch grows from a shoot of Frappato versus two from a shoot of Nero d'Avola; thus, the blend for Cerasuolo di Vittoria is just as much a longstanding practical matter as it is a modern legal requirement. (Historically many producers couldn't produce enough Frappato to warrant a standalone bottling.)
We were highly impressed with the young brothers' debut vintage: It combines the brash joyfulness of Frappato with the muscle and brawn of Nero d'Avola, making an excellent accompaniment for fall fare.