Julio Robledo is a Chilean journalist who took his thirst for knowledge out of the newsroom and into the cellar. He and business partner Pedro Rodríguez launched the trailblazing retail outlet Grand Cata in 2016, dedicated to raising awareness about the diversity of Latin American wine. This winter, we're honoring Julio's birthplace with a list dedicated to Chilean wines with a special emphasis on the old vines, brave local growers, and social justice warriors who make the Land of Poets one of the most dynamic and interesting corners of the contemporary wine world. Taste for yourself what Chile has to offer all season long, and be sure to pay Julio a visit at one of his three fabulous locations across the District and Northern Virginia.
We also offer fabulous cocktails, suds, ciders, and soft drinks! Follow this link for a look at everything available in single-serving form or take a peak at our full bottle list here.
If you’re looking to stock your home cellar, there’s an even broader selection available through our Wine Store.
winter with julio:
invierno en chile
white
Pedro Ximenez, Colectivo Mutante, Limari, Chile, 2021 -15/60-
País Blend Blanco, “Phoenix Ferment,” Garage Wine Co., Maule, Chile, 2021 -21/84-
orange
Sauvignon Blanc, No Es Pituko, Valle del Curicó, Chile, 2022 - 16/64
Sémillon Blend, “Granítico Blanco,” A Los Viñateros Bravos, Itata, Chile, 2022 -17/68-
Torontel, Maturana, Maule, Chile, 2022 -22/88-
red
País Blend, Anarkowine, Itata, Chile, 2022 -16/64-
País, “Rivera del Notro,” Roberto Henriquez, Bío-Bío, Chile, 2020 -22/88-
Pipeño, “Coronel de Maule,” Louis-Antoine Luyt, Maule, Chile, 2021 -19/76-
Cabernet Sauvignon, “No Es Pituko,” Echeverría, Valle del Curicó, Chile, 2021 -17/68-
Carménère, “Inocente,” Laurent Family, Maipo, Chile, 2022 -14/56-
Carignan Blend, "Cauquenina," Clos des Fous, Maule, Chile, 2017 -16/64-
bill goes rogue
fizz
Cayuga Petillant Naturel, "This Is Pet Nat," Osmote, Finger Lakes, New York, 2021 -16/64-
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro, Tenuta La Fiaminga, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 2020 -16/64-
white
Godello, “El Castro de Valtuille,” Castro Ventosa, Bierzo, Spain, 2019 -20/80-
orange
Traminette Blend, “B Sides & Rarities: Vol. 5,” Plēb Urban Winery, Asheville, North Carolina, NV -28/112-
Rkatsiteli, Do Re Mi, Kakheti, Georgia, 2022 -17/72-
pink
Spätburgunder Weissherbst, Hexamer, Nahe, Germany, 2022 -17/68-
Chambourcin Blend Rosé, “Not Nothing,” Spinning Wheel, Frederick, Maryland, 2022 -16/64-
Nebbiolo Blend Rosé, “All In,” Tenuta l'Armonia, Veneto, Italy, 2021 -22/88-
red
Counoise, McPherson, High Plains, Texas, 2022 -15/60-
treat yo’ self
fizz: Champagne Extra Brut, “Les Barils,” Marx-Coutelas, Vallée de la Marne, France, 2018 -16/32/128-
white: Riesling, “Kellerberg,” Tegernseerhof, Wachau, Austria, 2007 -21/42/168-
white: Savennières, "La Croix Picot," Domaine de la Bergerie, Loire, France, 2008 - 18/36/144 -
red: Malbec, Finca Adalgisa, Mendoza, Argentina, 2016 -18/36/144-
red: Barolo, Azelia, Piedmont, Italy, 2018 -18/36/144-
red: Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, "Claret," White Rock Vineyards, Napa, California, 2019 - 21/42/168 -
-half glass/full glass/bottle-
cocktail hour
Spritz -16-
Rain on Me (minus Ariana Grande) - Chamomile-Infused Rainwater Madeira, Tonic, Cava
Spritz of the North Woods - Kalchē Apple Wine Spritz, Zirbenz Pine Liqueur, maple, verjus blanc
Lambrusco Spritz - Brusco, Angostura Amaro, orange
Apéritif Cocktails -16-
Adonis - Sherry, Vermouth, Orange Bitters
Julia Child’s Martini - White & Dry Vermouth, Gin
Sinners & Saints - Cynar, Elderflower, Cava
Flor de Jerez - Smith and Cross Navy Strength Rum, Oloroso Sherry, Apricot
Proper Cocktails -16-
London Boy - English Breakfast tea infused Gin, Allspice Dram, Montenegro
Jalisco Ski Chalet - Tequila, Cinnamon, Braulio, Amaro Alpe
Brooklyn - Wild Turkey Rye, Cap Corse Blanc, Bigallet China-China
Mellow Yellow - meyer lemon-infused mezcal, Macchia Bianco Vermouth, Suze
Fancy Proper Cocktails -21-
Boulevardier - Russell’s Reserve 10yr Bourbon, Gran Classico Bitter, Capitoline Rosé Vermouth, served up
Darkside - Forager Gin, Barolo Chinato, Peychaud’s bitters
Sans Spirits -12-
Switchel - ginger, sorghum molasses, honey, cider vinegar, lemon
Griscom Sour - raspberry, orange, verjus blanc
Chinotto Spritz - Galvanina Chinotto, verjus blanc, soda
Cola de Mona - decaf coffee, fluffed milk, winter spices
Senza Sbagliato - Ghia N/A Aperitif, Verjus Rouge, Stappi Bitter
Cold-Brewed Green Tea - Sumire Sencha, Kagoshima, Japan -
“This tea belongs in a wine glass” - BJ
