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Ancora Vino Los Gatos

A neighborhood wine store with focus on providing, high Quality-Price-Ratio (QPR) wines, in all styles. Shipping to 13 states.
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07/18/2024

Varietal spotlight!! 🚨‼️‼️🚨 Moscatel de Alejandra is also know as Moscato di Alexandria in Italy. Maybe you know the grape from your grandmother’s fridge or maybe, like me, it was from the least expensive chug-able wine you could get your hands on. Often misunderstood, Moscato is a very aromatic grape found all over the world. It has a wide range of styles: slightly fizzy, low alcohol Moscato d’Asti, prestigious layered dessert wines from Marsala, or dry and salty like this Spanish version. Always aromatic, this particular bottle is great for summer with notes of lychee, grapefruit, and white flowers. Not sweet at all, this wine is lean and slightly salty wine with great balance and would pair nicely with some fresh seafood. 🦞 or 🦪 maybe?

07/15/2024

Come meet Cole this Thursday and taste some delicious, elegant natural wines🍷

07/15/2024

We are so excited to welcome winemaker Cole Thomas of Madson Wines to pour and discuss their newest releases. The team at Madson has quietly been producing world-class wines from impeccably farmed vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains since 2018. Many of their wines have graced our shelves since the day we opened the shop. Both Mike and Ryan are personally members of the Madson wine club! So this tasting is long overdue.

This is natural wine done right- all vineyards are organically farmed (viticulturists Ken and Abbey are locally renowned masters of regenerative agriculture, as well as being some of the most serious wine geeks I’ve ever met), all fruit is hand picked, all fermentations are native, interventions in the cellar are minimal, and small sulphur additions are only done at bottling. These are serious wines that stand up to the best that California (and France) have to offer.

07/09/2024

THIS FRIDAY!
We love Keegan’s wines! They are some of the most popular local wines in the shop, specifically the Pinot Noirs from both Volkmann and Regan Vineyards.

Keegan completed the enology program at UC Davis and continued his education at Mumm in Napa and Church Road Winery in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand before returning home and working his way up to Assistant Winemaker at Testa Rossa. His solo project, Assiduous, is a celebration of the terroir and climate of the Santa Cruz Mountains; minimal intervention, an organic approach, and an eye for elegance make Assiduous wines a memorable experience.

Wine list:
2022 Assiduous Grüner Veltliner ‘Mesa Rio Vineyard’
2022 Assiduous Pinot Gris
2022 Assiduous Chardonnay ‘Regan Vineyard’ 94WE
2022 Assiduous Pinot Noir ‘Volkmann Vineyard’ 95WE
2022 Assiduous Pinot Noir ‘Regan Vineyard’
2023 Assiduous Merlot ‘Kells Vineyard’
2022 Assiduous Malbec ‘Black Ridge Vineyard’
2022 Assiduous Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Bates Ranch’

$25 general/ $15 WC members
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

07/03/2024

Wine varietal (and region!) spotlight:
This one’s a little more fun- it’s a Nebbiolo, but it’s called “Barolo.” Why? Because Italian wine labels require a bit more thought!
Barolo is a DOCG, or very exclusive region, within the Piedmont region of Italy. To carry the “Barolo” label, wines are required to be made with 100% Nebbiolo grapes, no additions or substitutions.
Barolos are characterized by being one of the bigger, heavier-hitting Italian wines. They are usually made to be aged and are therefore typically in the $50+ range.
If you’re drinking now, we recommend decanting beforehand!

07/02/2024

WHAT’S NEW? WHITES
Friday July 5th
What’s new in the shop? What’s refreshing, exciting, and most importantly- COLD?
Come hang out with Sue as she pours seven white wines that just hit the shelves. Cool off with a chilled tasting and discover your new favorite summer wine!
$18 general/ $12 WC members
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

06/28/2024

**July 4th Hours**
10-3pm
Come get your vino a little early that day!

06/26/2024

CHILLABLE REDS TASTING- LOS GATOS
Friday June 28th
We know, summer is here and it’s hot! But don’t worry, you don’t have to drink white wine just yet. Join us to taste seven of our favorite chillable red wines.

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
$20 general/ $15 WC members

06/25/2024

🥂 Celebrate National Prosecco Week with us at Ancora Vino! 🍾

📅 Date: Thursday, June 27th
📍 Location: 534 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos
⏰ Time: 5-7 PM
💵 Entry: $20 General Admission | $10 for Wine Club Members

Join us for an evening of bubbles and joy. Taste our exquisite selection of Prosecco and unwind in good company. Whether you’re a Prosecco aficionado or just looking for a fun mid-week treat, this is the place to be!

🍇 Tag your friends who shouldn’t miss this!

06/20/2024

Lambrusco. Just hearing the word elicits an automatic response from me – a sigh, a big grin, my mouth starts watering and I get a sudden, undeniable craving for salumi & cheese. Lambrusco is one of my favorite Italian wines. Heck, it’s one of my favorite wines, period! How can you resist a RED wine that is slightly sparkling AND served cold??

How fun is that?? To celebrate World Lambrusco Day, we’ve put together a tasting of some of our favorites to treat your tastebuds and quench your thirst! Take advantage of this RARE opportunity to taste several Lambruschi side-by-side, so you can put together a selection of fun, festive, fizz for your upcoming get togethers. These wines will add something special to all your parties, BBQ’s and pizza nights! -Mike Guerra, Advanced Sommelier

06/17/2024

Meet winemaker/owner/one woman show Faith Armstrong of Onward Wines and taste her lineup of naturally made, sustainably farmed, delicious and unique wines!

Born on a tiny island in British Columbia, Canada, traveling to school in a little boat called the Onward, her journey to winemaking was more of a meander than a straight line. She started in sales and marketing, and then went into production, which led her to UC Davis for some more formal training. Post graduation, she started at Frank Family where she worked her way up to Assistant Winemaker before branching out on her own. Onward’s focus is single-vineyard, site-driven wines from environmentally responsible growers–and, the wines are vibrant. A mother of four and a one woman show, Faith is an absolute force! She is known for making some of the original Pétillant Naturel in California (and for teaching many other winemakers how over the years), and for her elegant and affordable bottlings, from Skin Contact Malvasia, to Zinfandel Nouveau.

06/13/2024

Varietal alert 🚨!! Dolcetto (pronounced Doll-Che-toe) translates to ‘little sweet one’ but wines are confusingly tart. Native to Piemonte in northern Italy, it’s usually harvested earlier than other red grapes in the area, Barbera and Nebbiolo. This Dolcetto from Renzo Castella is grown in the village Diano and possesses an impressive purity of fruit and delicate floral undertones while retaining a touch of Italian rusticity & earthiness. Aromas of purple plum, violets, blackberries, roasted almonds, and clove at the onset. Fine tannins and a savory quality balances the acidity and fruit. We love to pop this for a weeknight with some pizza or in this weather, something grilled.

06/11/2024

THIS FRIDAY- ITALIAN WHITES- BEYOND PINOT GRIGIO

Friday June 14th
$20 General/ $15 WC members
So Thursday, we highlight Pinot Grigio, the poster child white grape of Italy - but Italian whites are SO much more than that! Some of the most unique and interesting white varietals on the planet hail from the Boot - Nosiola, Minutolo, Falanghina, Greco, Vermentino... we can keep going for awhile.
Come taste some amazing & lesser-known Italian whites and fall in love with Italian wine all over again!

Wines being poured:
2022 Casa Comerci Greco Bianco ‘Réfulu’
2021 I Pástini Minutolo ‘Rampone’
2018 Salvetta Nosiola Vignete di Dolomiti
2022 Dama del Rovere Soave Classico
2021 Fonzone Falanghina Skin Contact ‘Le Mattine’
2019 Terenzuola Vermentino Bianco ‘Fosso di Corsano’
2022 Tenuta Bellafonte Montefalco Bianco ‘Sperella’

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

06/11/2024

THIS THURSDAY- SUMMERTIME PINOT GRIGIOS
Thursday June 13th
$15 General/ $10 WC members

Summer tiiiime and the drinking’s easy!
This tasting is to remind you that Pinot Grigio is a popular grape for a reason! Although some producers have turned to uninspired expressions, you know how we roll- we find the diamonds in the rough! We’re showcasing some crisp, gorgeous Pinot Grigios today to help you rekindle your love with this tantalizing grape and to help build your summer wine collection.
Fun fact- “Pinot Grigio” means “grey pine cone” in Italian!

Wines being poured:
2022 Lunaria PetNat Pinot Grigio Ancestrale
2022 Dom. de Reuilly Pinot Gris Rosé
2022 Pullus Pinot Grigio
2022 Monteci Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie
2022 Domini del Leone Pinot Grigio Venezia DOC
2022 Assiduous Pinot Gris
2023 Laird Family Estate Pinot Grigio ‘Cold Creek Ranch’

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

06/07/2024

GEMINI TASTING- tonight!
Friday June 7th
It’s Gemini season and Chaney and Lea both happen to be Geminis! They’ll be showcasing eight wines tonight- two very different representations each of four grapes. Represented by the “twins” in astrology, Geminis exhibit dual personalities, which is why this tasting is so two-sided! They say you can never know a Gemini completely..... We’ll tell you what the grapes are, but we won’t tell you the style they’re displaying; you’ll have to find out for yourself! Grapes varietals: Chardonnay, Nebbiolo, Cabernet Franc, and Touriga Nacional
$20 general/ $15 WC members

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

06/06/2024

SUMMER SAUVVY B’S TASTING

Thursday June 6th

Evan, this one’s for you! Beat the heat with a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc tasting! Sauvignon Blanc is the classic summer wine- we’re of half a mind that it’s what Nancy Sinatra may have been referring to in her hit song “Summer Wine”... see if you can pick up notes of “strawberries, cherries, and an angel’s kiss.”

We’re pouring SB’s in all sorts of styles and from all around the world tonight. We have classic New Zealand styles, elegant French choices, some from the U.S., and even Chile! Come by to be reminded why Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular grapes on planet Earth!

$20 general/ $15 WC members

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

06/05/2024

Varietal alert!! Barbera (sometimes we slip up with the nickname Barb) is an Italian grape varietal known for its juicy, bramble berry aromas with low tannin and a deep color. Native to Piemonte in Northern Italy, this grape has made a name for itself in California. This version here is grown in the Santa Ynez Valley and has flavors of plum, blackberry, sage and graphite. It’s fresh, lean, and great with food. Winemaker Alison Thomson is behind Lepiane, a tribute to her great grandfather.

05/31/2024

From tonight’s tasting!
Delta wines are among some of the best quality-for-price domestic wines we know! Period. End of story. If you recognize the name, it’s because we featured Delta previously – and folks LOVED their taste, price and environmental commitment* to organizations including the Surfrider Foundation. It’s time to revisit these impressive, delicious wines – along with a couple tasty releases from their sister label, Brick & Mortar.

05/29/2024

If you’ve been around the shop lately, you’ve met Lea. She has worked in the restaurant industry for a decade but has now transitioned to the wine side. She’s a lover of old world vino, a fan of “geeky” wine, and is in a constant battle with Ryan over the record player (she doesn’t like the jazzy stuff?!). Lea will be pouring seven of her current favorites in the shop this Friday; come say hi and see how few jazz albums she can manage to play Friday night! 5-7 pm!

05/27/2024

We’re here until 4pm today for all of your Memorial Day gathering wines needs!

05/21/2024

Varietal alert! Gewürztraminer is a super expressive German varietal that is a mouthful (both to say and on the palate!) This grape is always aromatic but our favorite expressions (like this one) have some fresh acidity to balance out the fruit and flowers. Tomorrow we’re tasting with who made this delicious wine from Alsace, France. Sharing a border with Germany, wines from this region tend to be fresh due to the cooler climate. This slightly off-dry style is perfectly balanced with aromas of honey, rose petal, apple, lemon, and lychee. Try this with Muenster cheese, roast pork, or a savory tart. ancoravino_losgatos

05/16/2024

WHAT'S NEW?!

Thursday May 16th

Taste What's New in the Shop!
5-7pm Thursday and Friday
$15 General/ $10 WC
We're cracking open some brand new bottles so come on by! You never know- one of these might be your new favorite! Fresh new reds, whites, and bubbles on the shelves; you won't want to miss this!

(This tasting will be repeated Thursday and Friday)

05/16/2024

New vintages just arrived- get ‘em while you can!!

05/15/2024

Varietal alert! Mourvèdre is a French grape most know as a blending component for Rhône GSMs (meaning Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.) This wine here is %100 Mourvèdre grown in El Dorado County, CA. From the aptly-named ‘Goldbug‘ vineyard, this gorgeous wine is an inky, deep purple that smells like purple things (lilac, boysenberry), dusted with pepper and spices. Tart with some spicy ginger quality in the mouth, the tannins are plush and velvety. We agree with that this is “science as art.”

05/15/2024

One week from today! Meet and at the shop in Los Gatos. Two of our favorite French winemakers here on the same night!!!

05/14/2024

Wine varietal alert! Grüner Veltliner from . This grape is usually found in Austria but is planted in California as well. Grown in the Santa Lucia Highlands, this wine is layered and highly aromatic: white flower, lemon, and spice on the nose. Weighty on the palate with a fresh, long finish. Drink with your summer salad or white fish! We love this awesome wine from one of our favorite local winemakers.

05/08/2024

Every year, it’s like Christmas comes early when comes to show off his newest vintage releases- these are some of the best wines in California! Super limited, so get them while you can! Link in bio.

05/08/2024

SO. MANY. TASTINGS!!!!

We have a ton of tastings over the next few weeks- especially if you love rosé!

See you there!!

05/07/2024

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH AND ROSÉ TASTING
Sunday May 12th
ENOTECA LA STORIA LOS GATOS
Bring Mom in to enjoy brunch at Enoteca along with a tasting of 20 of our favorite rosés for this season.
$30 general / $24 Wine Club Members
11:30 AM - 03:00 PM
RSVPs for brunch are recommended! Call the restaurant to make a reservation.

05/06/2024

Wine varietal spotlight: Savagnin!
(sah-vahn-yin)
This is an interesting white grape heralding from the Jura region of France. Savagnin famously makes an oxidized version of wine called “vin jeaune” (meaning “yellow wine”), but this version made by Domaine Berthet-Bondet is a classic white wine! Showcasing lees, citrus zest, and some yeast on the nose, the palate finishes with some crunchy green apple, pear, bitter almond, a long salty finish. Best with food!

Address

534 N Santa Cruz Avenue
Los Gatos, CA

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 7:30pm
Thursday	10am - 7:30pm
Friday	10am - 9pm
Saturday	10am - 8pm
Sunday	11am - 6pm

Telephone

+14084025842

Website

http://www.ancoravino.wine/

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