Sunday School

WINE

Grolleau Noir “Argonette,” Domaine Bertin Delatte, ’25

Loire Valley, France

Domaine Bertin-Delatte is the small Anjou estate of Nicolas Bertin and Geneviève Delatte, who began farming their vineyards in Rablay-sur-Layon in 2008. They work organically and take a hands-off approach in the cellar, making expressive, easygoing wines that let the grapes speak for themselves. Argonette is their playful take on Grolleau, one of the Loire's lesser-known red grapes. The 2025 is made from 100% Grolleau grown organically and fermented using carbonic maceration, a technique that encourages bright, juicy fruit and keeps tannins gentle. After six days of maceration, the wine spends six months aging in tank before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Just 5,000 bottles were made, making this a fun little discovery from the Loire.

Expect a basket of fresh strawberries and sour cherries, with hints of violet and a touch of cherry pit. It is round and juicy, with soft tannins, a little spice, and plenty of freshness. At 13% alcohol, it's a touch more substantial than a super-light glou-glou red, but still wonderfully easy to drink. Basically, Argonette is the fun friend who shows up with strawberries, a picnic blanket, and absolutely no plans to leave early. A little Loire Valley sunshine in a bottle.

$17 glass‍ ‍•  $12 glass

CHEESE

The Farm at Doe Run St. Malachi Reserve

Coatesville, PA · Cow–R

St. Malachi Reserve is a delicious example of Pennsylvania farmstead cheesemaking. Produced by The Farm at Doe Run, a 600+ acre estate in Chester County, this award-winning creamery follows a philosophy of simple, sustainable farming. They practice true farmstead cheesemaking, raising their own cows, goats, and sheep to produce milk for their small-batch cheeses. St. Malachi is an Alpine-meets-Gouda style cheese with a natural rind, aged about 9 months, while the Reserve is aged longer, around 14 months. The result is a beautifully complex cheese with fruity notes, roasted nuts, rich toffee, and a satisfyingly crunchy texture. A true taste of Pennsylvania craftsmanship!

$9‍ ‍•  $6