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- June's Rosé Wine Key$12.99
- Platinum Osetra Caviar (1oz)$100.00
Platinum is one the rarest classifications on the caviar spectrum, with only 5% of the harvest technically qualifying for this designation. In addition to its distinctive color, Platinum Osetra must be of a certain size and quality, and is made from sustainably farm-raised acipenser gueldenstaedtii, more commonly referred to as Osetra or Russian Sturgeon, a slightly smaller and more slowly maturing relative to the famed Beluga Sturgeon. The texture of this caviar is firm, with a nutty flavor, a briskly briny aftertaste, and an indulgently buttery resonant mouthfeel. This is among the most impressive, distinct caviar options in our lineup.
RETAIL WINE
ALLOCATIONS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
- 13 Lunes Apremont Blanc Savoie 2022$26.99
Abymes and Apremont are both made from 100% Jacquère in the same fresh natural style. The vineyards are only a stone's throw away from each other. Both are vinified exactly the same way, using native yeasts and sur-lie aging for six months in ovoid tanks to promote the perpetual movement of the lees during fermentation. The real difference between the wines is which side of the proverbial tracks the vines are planted. Are you a purist who prefers the better-known Apremont, or more a trendsetter popping open a bottle of Abymes? Either, way you can't go wrong, as both are superb versions of the refreshing floral Jacquère grape.
- Domaine de la Tournelle 'L'Uva' Arbosiana 2022$55.99
Ploussard with carbonic maceration and zero added sulfur form the harvest to the bottling. The perfect aperitif / snacking wine!
- Els Jelipins Rosé NV$66.99
Varieties: Sumoll (70%) and Macabeu (30%) Vineyard: 100 years old complanted vines on clay and limestone Cellar: Spontaneous co-fermentation with two days skin maceration. The wine is aged in terracotta amphorae (lined with beeswax) and bottled without fining, filtration, or sulfur addition. 2000 bottles produced. Personality: This rare bird achieves two with one strike: easy to drink rosé that also shows the true essence of Sumoll.
- Frank Cornelissen 'Munjebel' Bianco Siciliane 2021$66.99
Frank Cornelissen Munjebel Bianco is a white natural wine from Sicily made from a blend of 50% Grecanico Dorato and 50% Carricante grapes by legendary natural winemaker Frank Cornelissen. Light skin contact for an intense golden yellow and aromas of dried fruit and honey. An absolute masterpiece.
- G.B. Burlotto Barbera d'Alba 'Aves' 2022$36.99
The 2022 Barbera d,Alba Aves, Burlotto's top Barbera, is a rich, heady wine. Succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice, cloves and lavender open nicely. Medium in body and racy, with gorgeous texture, the 2022 is impeccably balanced. It spent 10 months in 500L barrels, then 2 months in cask prior to bottling. G.B. Burlotto Barbera d'Alba Aves is a hand-selected Barbera wine crafted only in top vintages. With floral hints and juicy fruit vibrations, this powerful yet nuanced wine is perfect for a variety of cuisines, elevating your dining experience to new heights. G.B. Burlotto Barbera d'Alba Aves showcases a powerful, yet refined profile. The deep, rich flavors are perfectly balanced with expressive energy, offering enticing floral notes and juicy fruit undertones. The warmth and complexity of this wine make it an extraordinary addition to any meal, transcending regional cuisine boundaries.
- G.B. Burlotto Verduno Pelaverga 2022$30.99
100% Pelaverga from Verduno, a small commune in the Piedmont region. This relatively rare varietal opens with an aromatic bouquet of crushed wild red berries, fragrant strawberries and complemented by subtle hints of white pepper and garden rose petals. Upon your first sip, the palate comes alive with a lively dance of flavors. Juicy red cherries and cranberries, with a touch of pomegranate, harmonize playfully, guided by an understated spice that adds intrigue to each taste. Organic Farming Practices.
- Gut Oggau 'Joschuari' 2021$90.99
100% Blaufrankisch from vines grown in limestone/slate soils. Hand-harvested and destemmed, the grapes spontaneously ferment in neutral 500 & 1200 liter barrels, maceration lasts for about 3 weeks. Élevage in same barrels for 1 year, no bâtonnage. Bottled unfined, unfiltered, no additional SO2. Mechtild and Bertholdi’s son, the brother of Emmeram and Timotheus, and married to Wiltrude. A man with style and a charasmatic, complex character, he has a mind of his own. Indeed, as the principal heir to Gut Oggau, with his dry humour and quick wit, he can more than stand up to his father
- Gut Oggau 'Timotheus' 2021$77.99
Gruner Veltliner & Weissburgunder. From 40 year old vines comes this delicious white blend that has seen some skin contact but only lightly giving this texture yet all the while maintaining great fruit. The entire line of wines from the Gut Oggau winery is composed of these face labels that are a fictitious yet full of character. Each year, just as us humans, each familiy member ages too. Timotheus is the son of Mechthild and Bertholdi, and the brother of Joshuari and Emmeran. He impresses people with his strong, powerful, and balanced character. He stands with both feet firmly planted on the ground, but is nonetheless open-minded and always looking for new challenges. He is regarded as self-confident, a man of substance and even refined, he is someone, who due to his winning ways, quickly makes friends anywhere.
- Jean-Yves Peron "I Vicini Cortese" Vin CEE Blanc 2021$50.99
100% Cortese. Winemaking: 10 week carbonic maceration, spontaneous fermentation in neutral oak with indigenous yeasts Born and raised in the Savoie, Jean-Yves studied winemaking in the late 90’s. After school he spent some time working for Thiery Allemand in Cornas and later with Bruno Schuller in Alsace, both of whom he considers his mentors. In 2004 he returned to the Savoie and began making his own wine in the village of Chevaline on schist-covered sloping vineyards running anywhere between 350 and 550 meters. In some ways working vineyards at these altitudes in the Alps, on slopes this steep is more like mountain climbing than winemaking, but Jean-Yves believes that the opportunity to work with vines over 100 years old on this ancient terroir is more than worth it.
- Jean-Yves Peron "I Vicini Moscato" Vin CEE Blanc 2021$61.99
JYP's Moscato stays 2 weeks on skins before being pressed, leading to a wine that is magnificently aromatic, bone dry with some tannins, full of texture still with great acidity to balance all the banana blossom, star fruit, tangelo, alpine herbs, and humidity. Downright lip-smacking with tension and freshness in spades and perfectly balanced: a very fine mountain Muscat. In 2011 Jean-Yves obtained his negociant license and began working with other domaines in the Savoie, notably Raphaël Marin and Adrien Dacquin (both certified organic). Then, in 2017 he built a new cave just above his and Raphaël’s vines, which has allowed him to increase production and begin working with two organic winemakers across the Alps in Italy: Paolo Angelino in Casale Montferrato and Giorgio Barbero in Asti.
- La Grange de l'Oncle Charles 'Mille Lieux' 2020$45.99
Various Alsatian Varietals Soil: Granite, limestone, yellow sandstone, clay Winemaking: 30-50-year-old vines. 1 year on the lees in barriques, 0 Free So2, 20mg Total So2, Wild Yeasts, Biodynamic
- Sylvain Pataille Rosé 'Fleur de Pinot' 2021 1.5L$283.99
This is an ageworthy rosé made from Pinot Noir and Pinot Beurot. 40-50% directly pressed, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 24 months in demi-muids (1/3 new oak) and tank. Sylvain has at least two parcels on opposite ends of the vineyard. The vines here are old, the youngest being planted in 1949. Sylvain notes the characteristic reductive minerality despite the change in location, grape, and bedrock. He believes this minerality is so beautiful that it would be a shame to make red wine on this terroir.
- Sylvain Pataille Rosé 'Fleur de Pinot' 2021$130.99
Old-vine Pinot Noir (with a splash of Pinot Beurot - old vine plots often had it interspersed) entirely from Marsannay plots planted in 1932 (En Blungey), 1934 (Champforeys), and 1949 (Charme Aux Prêtres). The juice undergoes a 2-3 day maceration before being removed from the skins. After fermentation with its indigenous yeasts, the wine is aged in 15% new oak barrels for about 12-24 months.
Under $30 Favorites
- 13 Lunes Apremont Blanc Savoie 2022$26.99
Abymes and Apremont are both made from 100% Jacquère in the same fresh natural style. The vineyards are only a stone's throw away from each other. Both are vinified exactly the same way, using native yeasts and sur-lie aging for six months in ovoid tanks to promote the perpetual movement of the lees during fermentation. The real difference between the wines is which side of the proverbial tracks the vines are planted. Are you a purist who prefers the better-known Apremont, or more a trendsetter popping open a bottle of Abymes? Either, way you can't go wrong, as both are superb versions of the refreshing floral Jacquère grape.
- 4 Monos 'GR-10' Tinto 2021$27.99
4 Monos GR10 is a wine resulting from a coupage of the varieties Grenache Tinta at 85%, Cariñena at 12% and Syrah at 3%. The grapes come from vineyards that are from 30 to 85 years old, located at 700 and 800 metres above sea level. To produce 4 Monos GR10 the grapes are harvested by hand and the bunches are vinified whole together with their stems. The fermentation is spontaneous; i.e. the yeasts that ferment the sugar in the grape are the grape’s own, and commercial yeasts are not added to ferment. Lastly, once the wine is fermented, it is aged for 9 months in oak barrels, in foudres and in concrete tanks.
- Ciry Cattaneo Malabestia Minervois 2018$29.99
60% Grenache Noir, 25% Carignan, 15% Syrah. Vinification: Stainless steel tanks Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation Elevage: Syrah aged six months in oak barrels
- Domaine les Aphillanthes 'Nymphea' Cotes du Rhone Rosé 2022$22.99
Ripe red berries, orange zest and a subtle floral quality on the fragrant nose. Broad, fleshy and dry, displaying good, spicy lift to the raspberry, cherry and blood orange flavors. Smoothly plays richness off delicacy and finishes with solid thrust and lingering red fruit character. Blend: 50% Grenache, 40% Cinsault, 7% Mourvèdre, 3% Counoise
- June's Rosé$27.99
From our partner, June Rodil MS and Weingut Markus Huber, our house sparkling rosé is a blend of Pinot Noir and Zweigelt! A perfect patio-pounder and year long quaffer. Dry, freshly fruited with strawberry and tart cherry notes.
- Txampian Txakoli Rosé 2022$25.99
A warm soft pink hue with complex yet fresh and clean notes of grapefruit, raspberry,and nectarine zest. The mouth feel is very round and unctous with a light effervescence and very bright acidity and minerality that pairs this wine with almost any food.
- Vezzelli Soldino Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC$22.99
100% Lambrusco di Sorbara. Founded by Francesco Vezzelli in 1958, the Vezzelli estate was one of the first indepenent wineries in the co-op dominated Lambrusco. Francesco’s son, Roberto Vezzelli, continues the work begun by his father, farming 16 hectares of vines on the mid-slope of the hills outside of Modena. Sorbara is both the name of the place where MoRosa is grown, and the name of the finest variety of Lambrusco itself; one of at least sixty different clones of Lambrusco.
Weekly New Arrivals
- Cascina Delle Rose Barbaresco 'Tre Stelle' 2020$86.99
Dive into a bottle of 2020 Barbaresco Tre Stelle and find yourself enveloped in an aura of grace and perfume. Crafted from Nebbiolo grapes grown in calcareous limestone soils, this red wine marries traditional Piedmontese structure with the elegance Barbaresco is renowned for. The bouquet unfurls like a lush Italian opera—aromas of dried cherries, rose petals, autumn leaves, and a touch of licorice. The wine's flavors are equally captivating, exuding a silky texture that reminds one of a vintage love affair. Expect this exquisite wine to age gracefully, deepening in complexity over the next 15-20 years. With a limited production of 333 cases, each bottle is a sip of Italian terroir you won’t want to miss.
- Catherine & Pierre Breton Grolleau 2022$29.99
Catherine and Pierre Breton have handed the keys of their cellar in Bourgueil to their daughter France and her husband, Baptiste, who have made the entire family proud with this light-bodied, whole-cluster vinified, luscious Grolleau made for drinking cool. Épaulé-Jeté lives on!
- Champagne Eric Taillet 'Exclusiv' T' Blanc de Meunier NV$83.99
100% Pinot Meunier, minimum 24 months on the lees, 2.5 g/L dosage. Super cool. In addition to notes of lemon, pear, and brioche, there's an unexpected and exciting earthy grassiness on the nose. Bright and fresh on the palate, with a touch of grip and chalky minerality.
- Clos du Calvaire 'Pere Pape' Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2020$107.99
100% Grenache. The 2020 vintage marks the new signature of Père Pape with a 100% Grenache blend from our extremely old vines planted on the plots of La Crau, Les Bédines, and Bois Dauphin. Père Pape is a full-bodied wine with a velvet-like texture that authentically reflects the great terroirs of rolled pebbles and sands on which it takes root. These plots house our century-old vines planted just after the phylloxera period and produce small yields. The 24-month aging in oak vats and amphorae brings balance and complexity to this cuvée.
- Forget-Chemin ‘Marie Forget’ Premier Cru Extra Brut NV$125.99
Lovely, perfumed aromatics of freshly baked bread, white honey and vanilla.The palate is silky, long and creamily textured. Possessing a luscious mouthfeel and length that just makes you want another glass. Whereas the extra-brut version is power, structure and complexity this is the temptress that is lush, seductive and simply beautiful Fruit is sourced from 30 plots in the Premier and Grand Crus: Ludes, Mailly, Verzenay, Taissy and Chigny-les-Roses. This array of different parcels very much expresses the house style. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier- the proportions remain a family secret and differ with every release. The base wine is 2018 with reserves from three previous vintages. (Which three used is also a family-kept secret but they possess reserves going back decades) Dosage 8gms/ltr
- G.B. Burlotto Barbera d'Alba 'Aves' 2022$36.99
The 2022 Barbera d,Alba Aves, Burlotto's top Barbera, is a rich, heady wine. Succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice, cloves and lavender open nicely. Medium in body and racy, with gorgeous texture, the 2022 is impeccably balanced. It spent 10 months in 500L barrels, then 2 months in cask prior to bottling. G.B. Burlotto Barbera d'Alba Aves is a hand-selected Barbera wine crafted only in top vintages. With floral hints and juicy fruit vibrations, this powerful yet nuanced wine is perfect for a variety of cuisines, elevating your dining experience to new heights. G.B. Burlotto Barbera d'Alba Aves showcases a powerful, yet refined profile. The deep, rich flavors are perfectly balanced with expressive energy, offering enticing floral notes and juicy fruit undertones. The warmth and complexity of this wine make it an extraordinary addition to any meal, transcending regional cuisine boundaries.
- G.B. Burlotto Verduno Pelaverga 2022$30.99
100% Pelaverga from Verduno, a small commune in the Piedmont region. This relatively rare varietal opens with an aromatic bouquet of crushed wild red berries, fragrant strawberries and complemented by subtle hints of white pepper and garden rose petals. Upon your first sip, the palate comes alive with a lively dance of flavors. Juicy red cherries and cranberries, with a touch of pomegranate, harmonize playfully, guided by an understated spice that adds intrigue to each taste. Organic Farming Practices.
- Gut Oggau 'Joschuari' 2021$90.99
100% Blaufrankisch from vines grown in limestone/slate soils. Hand-harvested and destemmed, the grapes spontaneously ferment in neutral 500 & 1200 liter barrels, maceration lasts for about 3 weeks. Élevage in same barrels for 1 year, no bâtonnage. Bottled unfined, unfiltered, no additional SO2. Mechtild and Bertholdi’s son, the brother of Emmeram and Timotheus, and married to Wiltrude. A man with style and a charasmatic, complex character, he has a mind of his own. Indeed, as the principal heir to Gut Oggau, with his dry humour and quick wit, he can more than stand up to his father
- Gut Oggau 'Timotheus' 2021$77.99
Gruner Veltliner & Weissburgunder. From 40 year old vines comes this delicious white blend that has seen some skin contact but only lightly giving this texture yet all the while maintaining great fruit. The entire line of wines from the Gut Oggau winery is composed of these face labels that are a fictitious yet full of character. Each year, just as us humans, each familiy member ages too. Timotheus is the son of Mechthild and Bertholdi, and the brother of Joshuari and Emmeran. He impresses people with his strong, powerful, and balanced character. He stands with both feet firmly planted on the ground, but is nonetheless open-minded and always looking for new challenges. He is regarded as self-confident, a man of substance and even refined, he is someone, who due to his winning ways, quickly makes friends anywhere.
- La Soeur Cadette Julienas 2022$34.99
Several years into his Beaujolais venture, Valentin has learned a few tricks about working with Gamay. While his first vintages had a more "Burgundian" personality—elegant, thought-provoking—his latest vintage makes it hard to tell he hasn't been making Beaujolais his whole life. His Juliénas, sourced from an organically farmed vineyard on granite soil, is textbook cru Beaujolais: very aromatic with loads of fresh Gamay fruit, it flows over the palate with a juicy buoyancy that simply makes it hard to resist.
- Les Equilibristes ‘Borboyon’ Jacquere/Altesse 2021$34.99
Jacquère, Altesse A dry and textural white blend of Jacquère and Altesse from the alpine region of Savoie. Les Équilibristes is a collective that makes wine from five different regions of France. Their wines are gastronomically minded, and this medium-bodied white would pair well with farçon. Tropical mango and pineapple with bright acidity, mouthwatering mineraliy and a spicy finish.
- Matthiasson Sweet Vermouth #7 375ml$56.99
This is the 7th edition of our much-loved Sweet Vermouth, made with infusions of our own home-grown blood oranges, sour cherries, wormwood and cardoons, along with coriander seed, chinchona bark and blessed thistle. The result is a highly complex, aromatic vermouth that makes a great cocktail, but our favorite way to enjoy it is as a spritzer with a twist, or “neat" as an aperitif or with dessert.
- Morgadio Rias Baixas Albarino 2022$30.99
Morgadio comes from the word “morgado”: the group of possessions that were indivisibly handed down to the eldest son, the perpetuation of the family’s tradition. Elegant and mineral nose with freshly cut pineapple with some stones and peaches. Saline and dry on the palate with a round, medium body and fresh acidity. A pure, textural and gastronomic Albariño.
- Roc Des Anges ‘Segna de Cor’ 2022$35.99
The 22ha estate of Le Roc Des Anges is situated at Montner in the Agly Valley within sight of the Spanish border and is run by Marjorie Gallet. The vines grow in a mosaic of 43 different parcels of mainly schist planted on the north side of the Forca Real mountain overlooking the domaine. The Cotes du Roussillon 'Segna de Cor' ('Blood of the Heart') is a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Carignan and 20% Syrah and is smooth and spicy making this an excellent food wine for rustic stews or flavoursome roasts. A dark cedar in colour. On the nose scents of cassis and black cherry with a hint of chocolate. On the palate fresh and lively with smoky notes and further spicy black fruit flavours. The tannins are complex yet discreet and the finish fresh and lingering. Try with pot-roasted pigeon with Parmesan polenta, daube de boeuf with black olives or a traditional duck cassoulet
- Sylvain Pataille Rosé 'Fleur de Pinot' 2021 1.5L$283.99
This is an ageworthy rosé made from Pinot Noir and Pinot Beurot. 40-50% directly pressed, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 24 months in demi-muids (1/3 new oak) and tank. Sylvain has at least two parcels on opposite ends of the vineyard. The vines here are old, the youngest being planted in 1949. Sylvain notes the characteristic reductive minerality despite the change in location, grape, and bedrock. He believes this minerality is so beautiful that it would be a shame to make red wine on this terroir.
- Sylvain Pataille Rosé 'Fleur de Pinot' 2021$130.99
Old-vine Pinot Noir (with a splash of Pinot Beurot - old vine plots often had it interspersed) entirely from Marsannay plots planted in 1932 (En Blungey), 1934 (Champforeys), and 1949 (Charme Aux Prêtres). The juice undergoes a 2-3 day maceration before being removed from the skins. After fermentation with its indigenous yeasts, the wine is aged in 15% new oak barrels for about 12-24 months.
- Teutonic Wine Company Gruner Veltliner Pear Blossom Vineyard 2022$32.99
The 2022 vintage of Grüner Veltliner is here! This wine falls more on the off-dry with great acid to balance the palate. Notes of snap peas and citrus. This is a wonderful to pair with aparagus, salads and fish. If you are unfamiliar with this grape we suggest you give it a go. It will soon become a white wine favorite
- Teutonic Wine Company Raspberry Mushroom Riesling 2022$42.99
Our second vintage of Raspberry Mushroom Riesling. Barnaby thought...why not press some Riesling through Pinot Noir grape skins. A dry Riesling with a touch of tannins from the Pinot Noir. Lucky you!
- Tissot Cremant du Jura Extra Brut NV$38.99
Tissot’s Cremants, in the words of Wine Advocate, “remain among the finest traditional method sparklers for the money grown anywhere in the world. The domaine was certified organic in 1999 and biodynamic in 2004 and new plantings were all done with massale selection rather than the clones then used throughout the region. The interplay between the dry, mineral complexity and rich generosity make this an incredible Champagne-alternative. Opulent aromas of raw honey and baked red apple lead to flavors of tangy yellow fruit, crisp apple, toasted almond, and quince on the persistent finish.
- Torre Raone Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2021$25.99
• 100% organically-grown Montepulciano grapes • 350 meters above sea level • Limestone and clay soils • South/Southeast orientation • Hand-harvested • Fermented and aged in stainless steel for 9 months, plus 6 months in bottle • Winemaker Emiliano Falsini oversees the production • Approximately 3,000 cases produced annually
- Vega Tolosa 11 Pinots Old Vine Bobal 2020$22.99
Cherry red with violet aftertones. Scents of black fruit, cherry, red currant alongside a strong mineral component. Subtle balsamic and spicy nuances complete the aromas. On the palate it is fresh and fleshy with intensity. Polished tannins add structure, and lively acidity completes the persistent finish.
- Vini Franchetti Contrada PC 2020$90.99
Baked apples and pears, laced with white flowers, are complemented by hints of raw almond as the 2020 Bianco Contrada Passochianche (PC) blossoms in the glass. It’s elegant and silky in feel, with ripe melon and inner florals that cascade across the palate, as a core of minerality and hints of spice reveal themselves toward the close. The 2020 tapers offincredibly long with a bitter twang, as hints of young peach and inner herbal tones fade. The Passochianche is just a baby today, yet it’s packed full of potential. The balance here is unreal. It hails from high-elevation vines (1,000 meters) planted in deep, sandy volcanic soils. The wine spends thirty-six hours macerating on the skins, and then refines for seventeen months in neutral fifteen-hectoliter barrels. Drinking Window: 2024 – 2032
- Vini Franchetti Passobianco 2021$43.99
Instead of the indigenous Carricante, which grows on the eastern side of the volcano, Passobianco is made of 100% Chardonnay. When Franchetti arrived on Mt. Etna, he planted 4 hectares of the grape on steep terraces between 850 and 1,000 meters in the contrada of Guardiola, in very loose, deep, powder-like lava that is high in minerals.
- Whitcraft Old Vine Dry Farmed Zinfandel Clements Hills 2022$52.99
A beguiling mix of classic Zinfandel dried plumand blueberry and a lighter, juicier fresh raspberry character. The finish is soft and peppery. Grapes come from the Stampede Vineyard, originally planted in the 1940s in the toe-hills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Soils are a mix of sand and volcanic. Vines are head-trained and planted on their own rootstock.
- Whitcraft Santa Barbara County 'Elle's Vineyard' Trousseau 2022$62.99
Chris and Kathleen (Barnato) Whitcraft started Whitcraft Winery in 1985. Chris hosted a local wine radio program in Santa Barbara County for more than ten years and learned his craft from some of the best winemakers in California - Joe Heitz (Heitz Cellars), Dick Graff (Founded Chalone Winery and its AVA), and Burt Williams (Williams Selyem & Morning Dew Ranch) to name a few. What began as a hobby grew into both a passion and a lifestyle, the commitment to which is present to this day in every bottle of our wine. This passion for wine was passed on to their children, Drake and Alyssa. While Chris passed in 2014, Drake continues to carry on the tradition of excellent winemaking within the Whitcraft family.
- Wirsching Scheurebe Trocken 'Iphofer' 2020$38.99
The Scheurebe represents a very interesting type of wine. First cultivated in 1916 by Georg Scheu, this grape variety requires better-than-average sites. The grapes ripen late, in the last sunny days of autumn, but then often reach 80° Oechsle and more. Scheurebe wines fascinate with a classy fruit acidity and a full-bodied bouquet, which reminds one of black currant. And, with longer maturity, hints of peaches and roses emerge to delight. Enjoy Scheurebe wines with savoury foods, such as aromatic fish dishes, ragouts from Asian cuisine and also with fruity desserts. Scheurebe is a speciality whose aroma reminds of Sauvignon Blanc. But it is much fruitier, although, in our estate, we only focus on dry Scheurebe. As a hybrid of Riesling and “Bukettrebe”, its aroma is sometimes reminiscent of blackcurrant,pink grapefruit or lychee.
Champagne
- Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé NV 375ml$75.99
40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier. The champagnes of Maison Billecart-Salmon are above all created thanks to the knowledge of the workers who rigorously cultivate an estate of 100 hectares, obtaining grapes from an area totaling 300 hectares across 40 crus of the Champagne region. The majority of the grapes used for vinification come from a radius of 20km around Epernay, where the Grand Crus of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay co-exist, in the ethereal vineyards of the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. With its subtle and gourmet aromas, this cuvée is a reference point amongst rosé champagnes. It will be a pleasant companion to your happiest moments with its sparkling color, it amazing finesse and its great intensity.
- Bourgeois-Diaz '3C' Brut Nature NV$103.99
TROIS CÉPAGES – BRUT NATURE Delicate, both in colour and taste. A youthful exuberance followed by a more complex, ordered finish. Champagne blend: 40% Pinot Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir, and 20% Chardonnay. Average aging: 24 months.
- Bourgeois-Diaz Cuvee 'N' Brut Nature NV$116.99
BLANC DE NOIRS – BRUT NATURE A powerful champagne lightened with delicate citrus notes. Rooted to the ground, yet reaching for the stars. Champagne blend: 70% Pinot Meunier, and 30% Pinot Noir. Average aging: 30 months.
- Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée Extra Brut NV$84.99
Première Cuvée Extra-Brut, signature of the Bruno Paillard House, is a very personal interpretation of the whole region. It is the fruit of more than 30 crus from the noblest terroirs of the Champagne region, whose composition is kept secret. Selection of the first press of Pinot Meunier (22%), Chardonnay (33%) and Pinot Noir (45%), of which a part (20%) makes its first fermentation in barrel. In addition, there are the reserve wines, 25 vintages blended since 1985 in a proportion that can go up to 50%. A long aging in the cellar takes place, 3 years on lees followed by 5 months minimum after disgorgement. The dosage, Extra-Brut (less than 6g/L), makes this wine an authentic and pure champagne.
- Champagne Eric Taillet 'Exclusiv' T' Blanc de Meunier NV$83.99
100% Pinot Meunier, minimum 24 months on the lees, 2.5 g/L dosage. Super cool. In addition to notes of lemon, pear, and brioche, there's an unexpected and exciting earthy grassiness on the nose. Bright and fresh on the palate, with a touch of grip and chalky minerality.
- Champagne Palmer Brut Rose Solera NV$83.99
42% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier, 8% Solera of Pinot Noir. The palate for this Champagne offers flavors of wile strawberries, with hints of red and black currants, vanilla and spice. Fresh and full-bodied, with fine tannins and elegant fruits. Serve chilled. Excellent as an aperitif. Paris well with finely sliced Bellota ham, smoked salmon, chicken and spring vegetable samosas, grilled red mullet, assorted cheese and red berry fruit zabaglione.
- Champagne Pertois-Moriset 'Les Quatre Terroirs' Grand Cru Brut NV 375ml$44.99
The Champagne Les Quatre Terroirs by Pertois-Moriset is the family Champagne Blanc de Blancs made from 100% Chardonnay grapes form the vineyards of the four villages of the Domaine in Côte de Blancs classified as Grand Cru: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cramant, and Chouilly. This Champagne was made from 70% of the base vintage and 30% of the vin de réserve stored in the cellar. The refinement on the yeasts takes partly place in the foudre and the final dosage is only 2.5g/L. The wine has an elegant golden yellow color with amber reflections. The smell is very expressive, with notes of dried and ripe fruit. In the mouth you can taste the great class of its perlage and structure, with hints of walnuts, cream, and pastry. It goes particularly well with soft and mature French cheeses or also with white fish dishes.
- Forget-Chemin ‘Marie Forget’ Premier Cru Extra Brut NV$125.99
Lovely, perfumed aromatics of freshly baked bread, white honey and vanilla.The palate is silky, long and creamily textured. Possessing a luscious mouthfeel and length that just makes you want another glass. Whereas the extra-brut version is power, structure and complexity this is the temptress that is lush, seductive and simply beautiful Fruit is sourced from 30 plots in the Premier and Grand Crus: Ludes, Mailly, Verzenay, Taissy and Chigny-les-Roses. This array of different parcels very much expresses the house style. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier- the proportions remain a family secret and differ with every release. The base wine is 2018 with reserves from three previous vintages. (Which three used is also a family-kept secret but they possess reserves going back decades) Dosage 8gms/ltr
- J Lassalle Brut 1er Cru 'Cuvee Angeline' 2011$130.99
This blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is a Champagne of luxury, from its decadent golden tinge to the fine, persistent bead that playfully caresses the palate. Uncorking this euphoric elixir will guarantee a ceremoniously delicious occasion.
- J.M. Seleque 'Solessence' 7 Villages Brut Champagne NV$83.99
Solessence represents nearly half of the total house production, coming in at some 3,000 cases. It also roughly mirrors the house plantations, orginating in all seven communes where Jean-Marc grows vines. The grapes for this wine come from the domain’s younger vines, which average 40 years of age (that, it must be said, would constitute the old vine selection for most Champagne properties!) Half the blend comes from a perpetual reserve, so-named because half of this older wine goes into the blending tank with the new harvest, and then half of that new blend is returned to the 20-hectoliter foudre to replenish the perpetual reserve.
- Jacques Lassaigne 'Vignes de Montgueux' Brut Blanc de Blancs NV$90.99
The grapes are harvested by hand—from 9 different sites—at their maximum ripeness before being destemmed & gently pressed. The fruit undergoes complete malolactic fermentation & no sulfites are added to the blend. The wine is aged in new & old barrels for 12 to 24 months and held in bottle for 1 to 5 years until it is disgorged, corked & released. Tasting Note: Pale straw in the glass with lovely mineral, dried fruit and citrus zest aromatics that reflect the purest expression of the Montgueux terroir. The palate is vibrantly alive with crisp citrus and melon flavors that are backed by deft acidity & dazzling minerality. The finish resonates with succulent citrus notes.
- La Borderie ‘Trois Contrées’ Extra Brut NV$86.99
70% Pinot Noir, 23% Chardonnay, 7% Pinot Blanc. The Trois Contrées cuvée elaborated by Marie and Simon Normand is an elegant and floral champagne, which will be appreciated as an aperitif or with a starter thanks to its slightly spicy touch. It is a champagne that blends 3 grape varieties from 3 different terroirs of the Côte des Bar (Aube). The Pinot Noir which represents 70% of the blend comes from the Merrey-sur-Arce terroir and is partly vinified in oak barrels. The Chardonnay (23%) comes from Ville-sur-Arce, while the Pinot Blanc (7%) is from the village of Bar-sur-Seine.
- Louise Brison A l'Aube de la Cote des Bars 2015$86.99
Totaling 70% of the estate’s bottled production, the frankly named “A l’Aube de la Côte des Bar” consists of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay—roughly the same proportion to which the vineyards are planted—from this zone’s soils of Kimmeridgian marl. Grapes are destemmed, fermented spontaneously in steel, and aged for nine months in used barrels averaging seven years of age with no malolactic fermentation; the wine then spends a minimum of five years on its lees, with secondary fermentation induced with organic beet sugar, and it is disgorged with no dosage.
- Marc Hebrart 'Mes Favorites' Vieilles Vignes Brut NV$108.99
75% Pinot Noir 25% Chardonnay. From the producers 2 favorite parcels to work with, this is a blend of 2014, 2015 and 2016. The nose shows a gorgeous balance of cream, citrus, baked apple, and a just there dusting of minerals. The palate is moderate in weight with flavors of cream, citrus, apricot, and baked apple. Perhaps our favorite too? It’s from his favorite parcels in Mareuil, and is intended as a tribute to its terroir. It has a truly noble PN fragrance, leading to an utter masterpiece of weightless concentration, as huge and yet as penetrable as a cumulous cloud. Mareuil is clearly great but it’s also somewhat inscrutable; it has some of the malt of Aÿ, some mirabelle confiture, an almost gingery spice and top notes of chalk. This wine has great, gossamer opulence.
- Mouzon-Leroux 'L'Atavique Tradition' Extra Brut NV$91.99
Mouzon is pushing the boundaries of Champagne production, making certificed ORGANIC wine & practicing biodynamic viticulture. The grapes are 100% Verzy Grand Cru & showcase great minerality & PRECISION. It is comprised of 65% Pinot Noir / 35% Chardonnay, spending 3 years on lees & aged in 25% used French oak and 75% stainless steel. These are some of the most exciting wines we’ve tasted in a very long time – pure expressions of Verzy Grand Cru, one of the most interesting and diverse terroirs in the Montagne de Reims. Sébastien Mouzon is producing certified organic wines and practicing biodynamic viticulture.
- Paul Bara Rosé Brut Grand Cru NV$100.99
The Montagne de Reims boasts some of the best Pinot Noir in Champagne, and Bouzy is its capital. The village of Bouzy and the Paul Bara house, in turn, are practically synonymous. It's no coincidence Bara's grand cru rosé is a staff favorite and best-seller: with its ripe, juicy red fruit, fine bead, and creamy yet lively texture, it is the perfect pairing for anything, everything, or nothing at all.
- Philippe Glavier 'La Grace d'Alphael' Extra Brut NV$88.99
100% Chardonnay. The cuvee is a blend of 60% 2017 and 40% reserve wine. The fruit is harvested from an assortment of vineyard sites; 25% Cramant Grand Cru, 34% Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru, 23% Oger Grand Cru, 18% Avize Grand Cru. The soils consist of chalk over clay with marl in Cramant and more alluvial soils in Oger. Both alcohol and malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel. The wine is aged for 29 months in bottle and was disgorged in September 2020.
- Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Brut NV$70.99
47% Pinot Noir, 31% Pinot Meunier, 22% Chardonnay. 36 months on lees. Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel is a multi-vintage cuvée featuring a blend of 3 varieties. Its magnificent structure, balance and freshness ensure that this Extra-Brut represents the iconic style of the House.
- Roger Coulon 'Esprit de Vrigny' 1er Cru Brut Nature NV$87.99
Coulon’s Esprit de Vrigny is thrillingly fine, taut, and mineral, but it displays great mouth-coating concentration and density. This Brut Nature is a perfect homage to the noble soils of their home of Vrigny, rendered as transparently as possible. From 3 parcels in the village on east-facing slopes: Chardonnay planted on limestone chalk, Pinot Noir planted on clay, and Meunier planted on Thanetian sand, blended in equal proportions. The wine ferments spontaneously in neutral oak barrels then ages in the barrels for 10 months.
- Solemme 'Esprit' 1er Cru Brut Nature 2018$96.99
Champagne Solemme was created by Olivier Langlais in 2009. He cultivates 6 hectares of vineyards spread in 5 different Premier Cru villages. With a focus on the all-important soil health, he also diversifies by using cover crops. This vintage Champagne is a blend of equal parts Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay.
Other Sparkling
- Domaine Jousset 'Exile' Pet Nat Rosé 2022$38.99
A Pét-Nat made from 40-year-old Gamay vines planted in clay and chalk soils. Simply luscious on the palate with lively, red-berried flavors. Fermentation was started in older, large barrels and then finished in bottle. Lise and Bertrand Jousset moved to the Loire in 2003 seeking the freedom and reasonable cost of land that Touraine afforded to aspiring vignerons. Pétillant Naturels are sparkling wines that finished their fermentation in bottle resulting in a cloudy wine due to the spent yeast.
- Il Mostro Longana Rosato Pet Nat 2022$30.99
This lovely (and lively) Rose Pet Nat is 100% Montepulciano. While the color is deep watermelon and "looks" full-bodied, don't let that fool you! This is dry, bright, and chalky; it has a fresh pink grapefruit citrus note -- zippy and gulpable!
- Onward Malvasia Petillant Naturel 2021$30.99
This Pét-Nat is floral and fruity, but refreshingly bone-dry. The opening aromatics are like sticking your nose in a fermentation vat, with yeasty brioche notes and lively youthful freshness. To follow are notes of night blooming jasmine, citrus blossom, melon rind, warm Kaffir lime scones with preserved lemon‚Ķand a refreshing hint of sea air‚Ķ.and did I mention soft tiny delicate bubbles?! This wine stays true to the nature of an authentic Pétillant Naturel style wine: I encouraged native yeast fermentation, which finished in the bottle, with no sugar or other juice added.
- Sebastien David 'Primitif' Pet Nat 2020$39.99
100% Chenin Blanc from the Touraine area of the Loire. Sebastien David is in Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil who farms and makes mainly Cabernet Franc, so this Chenin Blanc cuvée is a rare exception. Vinified naturally, without additives, and no added sulfites. Full of ripe pears and apples with tiny persistent bubbles.
- Serol ‘Turbullent’ Petillant Rosé NV$24.99Out of stock
Family estate, farmed biodynamically, on the eastern foothills of the Massif Central, close to the gorges de la Loire. Stéphane Sérol took over the estate from his father in 1996. With his wife, Carine, they selected the best potential terroirs of granite soils at high altitude (400 to 500 meters) and cleared the fields to replant vineyards. They naturally chose to plant the region’s indigenous, local grape variety: Gamay Saint Romain. 32 hectares of Gamay Saint Romain and 2 hectares of Viognier are planted on granite soils with high density: between 8,000 and 10,000 vines/hectare. Turbullent Sparkling Rose is a dry, clean and delicious Pet-Nat. This your perfect summer wine to chill poolside or for any outdoor activity. Only 10% alcohol. You can drink this in a blink of an eye.
- Skull Wines Sparkling White 2021$22.99
The 2021 Skull sparkling wine is a blend of Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, and Verdelho, each accounting for a quarter of the wine. All the fruit is sourced from organic vineyards in Lodi and San Benito (Verdelho). Each variety is fermented separately with natural yeasts in a mix of stainless steel and neutral barrels before blending. The wine is matured for five months in neutral oak and force carbonated at bottling. This is a great dry sparkling wine to have on hand for serving as an aperitif or for making a range of cocktails, from mimosas to holiday punches to spritzes.
- Wavy Wines 'NRG' Pet Nat 2021$35.99
Grape: Palomino/Chardonnay (skin-contact) Organic/biodynamic farming. Wavy's newest release is a pet-nat made from macerated Palomino and Chardonnay. The Palomino was sourced from two distinct plots. The first from the Sonoma Valley where they were able to discover vines dating back to 1890. The second plot comes from Fresno of all places. Gina Nonini has been farming Demeter Certified Biodynamic since the mid 90’s. Mixed in there is Chardonnay that was impeccably farmed in the Redwood Valley of Mendocino County to give this wine that extra freshness and texture. NRG sat on the skins for 24 hours before being pressed. It was then aged in stainless steel tanks until it was nearly fermented dry. The wine was bottled non-disgorged to give it a lively haziness. A salty, mineral-driven pet-nat with notes of Bartlett pear.
- Bisol 'Molera' Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG 2022$35.99
The roots of the vines stretch out downwards into the clay-laden marine sandstone of the steep slopes of morainic hills dappled with patches of “molera“ a soft citrine rock. The stony soil with various depths allows the roots of the vines to penetrate deep into the ground as far as the bedrock. Its unique quality is that the vine’s roots are able to reach out across the ancient calcareous rock which brings character to the hills and enriches the grapes with delicate mineral notes with a fresh fruity nuance.
- L’Antica Quercia ‘Su Alto’ Indigeno Colfondo 2018$24.99
100% Glera. Straw yellow in color, can be slightly hazy due to the presence of suspended yeasts. The nose is very delicate, with floral and fruity hints of citrus fruit and dried apricots. On the palate, the bubbles are gentle and delicate, the fine fruity notes come through again, the finish is tangy and dry.
- Monzio Compagnoni Franciacorta Brut 2019$30.99
80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Nero. Franciacorta may not be as well known as prosecco, but this Italian sparkler deserves some fanfare. Made from the same grapes and in the same style as Champagne, this hits all the notes Champagne lovers adore but at a fraction of the price. Creamy on the palate, with orchard fruit, citrus, and toasted almond notes. An absolute stunner and one of our new bubbly go-to's.
- Pojer e Sandri ‘Zero Infinito’ 2022$28.99
an ancestral wine with a ZERO chemical impact: ZERO in the countryside and ZERO in the cellar. The result of eighty years of research work (France-Russia-Germany) and thirty-nine vintages in the winery in Faedo to reach purity...the fruit of the vine turned into wine, without exogenous addition. Sparkling white wine with the bottom, straw yellow color. Slightly aromatic, floral aroma: elderflower, mountain flowers, fruity: Golden apple, pear, apricot, peach, fresh notes of topic. The aromas perceived in the nose dance in the mouth. Quenching, ideal aperitif to drink with friends. To be accompanied with starters of cured meats.
- Tavignano 'La Birba' Marche Rosato Frizzante 2021$24.99
100% Lacrima pet nat 1 hectare of vines at 250-290 mt above the sea level with South-East exposure Only free run juice and primary fermentation with controlled temperature Secondary fermentation in bottle No degorgement Unfiltered 11.5% alcohol, no residual sugar 250 cases produced
- Vezzelli Soldino Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC$22.99
100% Lambrusco di Sorbara. Founded by Francesco Vezzelli in 1958, the Vezzelli estate was one of the first indepenent wineries in the co-op dominated Lambrusco. Francesco’s son, Roberto Vezzelli, continues the work begun by his father, farming 16 hectares of vines on the mid-slope of the hills outside of Modena. Sorbara is both the name of the place where MoRosa is grown, and the name of the finest variety of Lambrusco itself; one of at least sixty different clones of Lambrusco.
- Dirler-Cade Cremant d'Alsace Brut Nature 2019$32.99
Sparkling produced from 60% Pinot Gris, 40% Auxerrois, this Brut Nature combines body and a straight freshness – Foaming carried out with the natural sugar of its grapes – disgorgement from 36 months on slats - 1.9 g/l residual sugar – ideal as an aperitif.
- Domaine Pecheur Cremant du Jura Blanc Brut NV$32.99
Made from 100% Chardonnay from the Mont Royal, Chanet and Grand-Vaux parcels, all on steep, east-and-west-facing slopes of blue limestone-clay marls, the Crémant du Jura is aged on the lees for three years before disgorgement. Clean and mineral, this wine is bone dry, with slight tart apple fruit. There is no dosage applied, shaping a pure sparkling wine that clearly expresses the profound terroir of this remarkable region.
- Dominique Gruhier Cremant de Bourgogne Extra Brut 2019$32.99
The 2019 Cremant from Dominique Gruhier is 65% Pinot Noir/35% Chard, farmed organically and planted on classic Kimmeridgien soils. The fruit leans towards delicate red berries, with an anchor of limestone in the mid-palate that immediately reminds one just how close Dominique is to Chablis. The bubbles are quite fine and there is no shortage of acid or freshness. An excellent value and a great sub for Champagne without paying Champagne prices.
- Renardat-Fache Cerdon 'Initiale' NV$30.99
The Bugey Cerdon "Initiale" is a new release from our friends Elie and Christelle at Renardat-Fache - made primarily with Gamay, Elie says it reminds him of what the estate was producing 20 years ago: fruity, "glou glou" Cerdon to knock back with abandon. Creamy, round and delicious with aromas of red and black fruits and spice, the wine is sappy and refreshingly sweet with ripe strawberry and raspberry compote in the finish. The 2022 vintage is just beautiful, floral and fresh with a lip-smacking finish - keep one of these in the fridge at all times!
- Tissot Cremant du Jura Extra Brut NV$38.99
Tissot’s Cremants, in the words of Wine Advocate, “remain among the finest traditional method sparklers for the money grown anywhere in the world. The domaine was certified organic in 1999 and biodynamic in 2004 and new plantings were all done with massale selection rather than the clones then used throughout the region. The interplay between the dry, mineral complexity and rich generosity make this an incredible Champagne-alternative. Opulent aromas of raw honey and baked red apple lead to flavors of tangy yellow fruit, crisp apple, toasted almond, and quince on the persistent finish.
- Alma Fria Sparkling Rosé 2021$46.99
100% Pinot Noir from Sonoma, California. This vintage continues the elegant and modern approach we developed to launch this new category last vintage. It combines the traditional champagne method of producing sparkling wine with the wonderful summer pleasure of enjoying freshly pressed Vin Gris that was ripening on the vine just a short time ago. It was immediately whole cluster pressed upon arriving at the winery, settled overnight, then fermented in neutral oak to bone-dryness. The following March, it was triage bottled and fermented to 11.2% alc., then disgorged with zero dosage. The entire process has been done by hand as a true labor of love for your enjoyment!
- Brendel Sparkling ‘Young Leon’ Grignolino Rosé 2019$40.99
The Grignolino grape, originally from the north of Italy, but sourced from the old Heitz property in Napa has always made exciting wines, but it really shines when turned into a sparkling wine. This carbonated rosé is full of soft berries, strawberry, citrus, peach, and nectarine with subtle bitter fruits adding intensity and crispness. Obscure grapes, sparkling wine, and Napa fruit does not get any better than this for the price.
- June's Rosé$27.99
From our partner, June Rodil MS and Weingut Markus Huber, our house sparkling rosé is a blend of Pinot Noir and Zweigelt! A perfect patio-pounder and year long quaffer. Dry, freshly fruited with strawberry and tart cherry notes.
Austria / Germany
- Brand Pinot Blanc ‘Pur’ 2020$35.99
From the inimitable Brand Brothers: old vine Pinot Blanc grown on solid limestone. The limestone minerality shines through very; clearly, with pithy limey acidity and green apple note all rounded out with a very gentle saline edge. An absolute favorite here.
- Christian Tschida 'Stockkultur' Rot 2020$132.99
100% Pinot Noir. Christian’s new take on the cult Burgundian grape comes from painstakingly cherished, high-density vineyard trained on stakes, hence the name “Stock kultur”. Only 750 bottles made! Personality: such plenitude! There’s smoke and minerals and violets and crushed forest strawberry and brambles and many, many more, all entangled on a beautiful, masterly built tannic structure. Great aging potential.
- Claus Preisinger 'Fruit Loops' Rouge 2022$39.99
Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Franc, Syrah The latest "Must Try" from Claus Preisinger. This blend is partly skin-fermented, partly aged in an amphora. You can taste red berries and a hint of spice. Think Froot Loops for adults!
- Clemens Busch Riesling Trocken 2022$29.99
A dry and savory entry-level estate Riesling from one of the best producers in the Mosel. Bright candied lemon, white peach flesh, with astringent minerality and extended lees contact for added texture. It will leave you salivating for minutes after each sip, and only 10.5% abv!
- Gunther Steinmetz Riesling Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr 'GB' 2021$46.99
So much power and finesse are married to mandarin orange and persimmon aromas that suggests this underwent a very long fermentation. But the really astonishing stuff starts after the wine has landed on your palate, like an alien mother ship reaching earth. Super long and refined finish. Very limited production.
- Gut Oggau 'Joschuari' 2021$90.99
100% Blaufrankisch from vines grown in limestone/slate soils. Hand-harvested and destemmed, the grapes spontaneously ferment in neutral 500 & 1200 liter barrels, maceration lasts for about 3 weeks. Élevage in same barrels for 1 year, no bâtonnage. Bottled unfined, unfiltered, no additional SO2. Mechtild and Bertholdi’s son, the brother of Emmeram and Timotheus, and married to Wiltrude. A man with style and a charasmatic, complex character, he has a mind of his own. Indeed, as the principal heir to Gut Oggau, with his dry humour and quick wit, he can more than stand up to his father
- Gut Oggau 'Timotheus' 2021$77.99
Gruner Veltliner & Weissburgunder. From 40 year old vines comes this delicious white blend that has seen some skin contact but only lightly giving this texture yet all the while maintaining great fruit. The entire line of wines from the Gut Oggau winery is composed of these face labels that are a fictitious yet full of character. Each year, just as us humans, each familiy member ages too. Timotheus is the son of Mechthild and Bertholdi, and the brother of Joshuari and Emmeran. He impresses people with his strong, powerful, and balanced character. He stands with both feet firmly planted on the ground, but is nonetheless open-minded and always looking for new challenges. He is regarded as self-confident, a man of substance and even refined, he is someone, who due to his winning ways, quickly makes friends anywhere.
- Heidi Schrock 'Sauvage' Gelber Muskateller 2020$29.99
Fermented on the skins for 5 days, then 9 months in Acacia casks of 1500 and 2000 liters Heidi Schröck took over her family winery in 1983, in the historic village of Rust in Burgenland about 5 miles from the Hungarian border. Heidi is now joined by her twin sons, Johannes and Georg, as they continue to produce classic Ruster wines, while allowing some fun experimentation on the side.
- Julian Haart '1000 L' Riesling 2022$32.99
Julian Haart produced his first vintage in the Mosel in 2010, though the Haart family have been making wine in Piesport since 1337! Prior, Julian worked with such prestigious winemakers as Egon Müller and Klaus Peter Keller, two of the titans of German wine, honing his skills with the country's best farmers and winemakers. Haart's 1,000L is sourced from 25-year-old vines in the Grand Cru Goldtröpfchen vineyard. This a dry-tasting Riesling that is incredibly brisk, tense and refreshing with oodles of high-toned citrus fruits and stark minerality. Julian Haart makes a cuvée of Mosel Riesling in the same 1,000 liter fuder that his grandfather used.
- Koehler Ruprecht Riesling Saumagen Spätlese Trocken 2021$72.99
The 2021 Riesling Kallstadter Saumagen Spätlese trocken has a touch of dried lime and grapefruit zest on the nose, joining in with the aromatic pear and lovely Reine Claude and Mirabelle skin. There is fruit, but always with something textural. The palate bears this out with a harmonious, even flow and gentle ripeness. There's a very smooth spine of ripe freshness. This is quiet and unshowy - like the entire collection, but very convincing. The finish is yeasty, delving into deep limestone.
- Peter Jakob Kühn 'Quarzit' Oestrich Riesling 2020$38.99
Rheingau, Germany. Biodynamic. 100% Riesling. "Predominantly from the Doosberg but also some parts of the Lenten, the 2020 Oestrich Riesling trocken Quarzit offers darker toned, earthy and juicy Riesling fruit that is always seasoned with notes of crushed iodine. Round and crystalline on the playful palate, this is a rich and juicy but refined and stimulatingly salty Riesling with a good, animating finish that also reveals fine tannins. 12.5% stated alcohol.
- Weingut Loimer Langenloiser Riesling Kamptal 2021$36.99
Bright green-yellow hue. Delicate floral nose with a charming scents of stone fruit and a hint of clover. The palate is crisp with incredible tension while the salty veins provide the gong for the acidity struc-ture. Juicy with a smooth texture. The fine fruit silkiness lends substance that harmonises with notes of orange, apricot and the gentle citrus finish. So lively and refreshing. Shows best with some air.
- Wirsching Scheurebe Trocken 'Iphofer' 2020$38.99
The Scheurebe represents a very interesting type of wine. First cultivated in 1916 by Georg Scheu, this grape variety requires better-than-average sites. The grapes ripen late, in the last sunny days of autumn, but then often reach 80° Oechsle and more. Scheurebe wines fascinate with a classy fruit acidity and a full-bodied bouquet, which reminds one of black currant. And, with longer maturity, hints of peaches and roses emerge to delight. Enjoy Scheurebe wines with savoury foods, such as aromatic fish dishes, ragouts from Asian cuisine and also with fruity desserts. Scheurebe is a speciality whose aroma reminds of Sauvignon Blanc. But it is much fruitier, although, in our estate, we only focus on dry Scheurebe. As a hybrid of Riesling and “Bukettrebe”, its aroma is sometimes reminiscent of blackcurrant,pink grapefruit or lychee.
Eastern Europe & Greece
- Kamara Estate 'Stalisma' White 2021$35.99
80% Malagousia 20% Xinomavro blanc de noir Light yellow color, with its base unique standing out it, is a bottle for high-quality wines. You can easily descry citrus fruits and bergamot scents when you smell it, with a nice jasmine feeling and herbal characteristics(yarrow, wild herbal). In the end, it leaves you with the scent of green apple and lime. It is a wine for those who can wait, which aromas are highlighted after a while and last for a long time. After tasting it, there is a long-lasting metallicity(as a result of Xinomavro), with a diffuse mineral and an amazing feeling of saltiness.
- Movia 'Rebula' Ribolla Gialla 2020$32.99
Rich nose, with goose-berries and black currants dominating over fine oaky notes. Very dry, medium bodied with touch of tannins and salty savory character and lot of life.
- Skerk Carso Malvasia 2020$75.99
The Skerk Malvasía wine is made exclusively with grapes from a centuries-old Hellenic strain of Malvasia that has been growing in the Carso region since ancient times. This area lies on the border between Italy and Slovenia. The grapes are vinified in cellars dug directly into the limestone. They are harvested at their optimum point of ripeness, selected in the vineyard, and when they reach the winery they undergo a prolonged skin-contact maceration. The must ferments with its native yeasts and is aged in wood at a controlled temperature. The resulting wine is bottled without clarifying, filtering or adding sulphites.
French Red
- La Soeur Cadette Julienas 2022$34.99
Several years into his Beaujolais venture, Valentin has learned a few tricks about working with Gamay. While his first vintages had a more "Burgundian" personality—elegant, thought-provoking—his latest vintage makes it hard to tell he hasn't been making Beaujolais his whole life. His Juliénas, sourced from an organically farmed vineyard on granite soil, is textbook cru Beaujolais: very aromatic with loads of fresh Gamay fruit, it flows over the palate with a juicy buoyancy that simply makes it hard to resist.
- Manuel Girard 'En Roue Libre' Morgon 2022$36.99
Born in Besançon, Manuel Girard will study engineering in biology. It was after spending more than 22 years in the field of medical research that he decided to leave everything behind in 2019. Manuel Girard started by planting a few Syrah vines in his garden, just to get his hands on it, then he will spend the harvest and vinification at Nuit St Georges at Philippe Gavignet. Subsequently, it was with the Bertrand Family, in the beautiful Fleurie appellation in Beaujolais, that he worked for more than 2 years to acquire knowledge and skills. And it is at the beginning of 2021 that he will acquire his first plots, the Initiatique vintage is born! He was then 50 years old, the same age as the plots he took over. Then in 2022 it will be 0.6 ha in the Fleurie appellation that he will lease again. Today the estate extends over 1.8 ha including plots in Fleurie, Morgon and some Chardonnay.
- Nicole Chanrion Domaine de la Voute des Crozes Cote de Brouilly 2016$47.99
Côte-de-Brouilly is one of the oldest vine-growing sites of the Beaujolais region—viticulture is thought to have taken off in the eleventh century, and today all flanks of this ancient volcano are covered with vines. In addition to its slope and range of sun exposures, the Côte is remarkable for its soils: whereas most cru Beaujolais is grown on decomposed granite, the volcanism here produced bluish stones more similar to schist, giving wines with a notable mineral crunch and gunflint-like aroma. Having taken over the family domaine in 1988, Nicole Chanrion works seven hectares of Gamay on the northern face of the mount. Her impressive career, during which she served as president of the Côte-de-Brouilly AOC, has even earned her the nickname La Pâtronne de la Côte. The title “Boss of the Côte” is well merited, as this 2016 attests: pure, driven, stony, and incredibly delicious, her wines are not to be taken lightly.
- Chateau Lassegue Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2019$80.99
62% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon The Lassègue 2018 shows a deep and intense color. The estate’s terroir maximizedthe potential of this excellent vintage thanks to our 50+ year-old vines and the freshness from the limestone soils. On the nose, the richness of the Merlot iscomplemented by the extravagance of the Cabernet Franc, and after aeration thebouquet develops subtle notes of cassis and violet. The palate explodes with silky round red and black fruit, while the finish is dominated by black fruit with barely perceptible rounded tannins. The Lassègue 2018 is among the great vintages that are characterized by their freshness, complexity and power, a reflection of the estate’s clay and limestone soils on the slopes. This is a vintage with an excellent potential for aging.
- Clos Floridene Rouge Graves 2018$42.99
70% Cabernet, 30% Merlot Clos Floridène Rouge is strongly marked by an unusual association in Bordeaux, Cabernet-Sauvignon on calcareous soil. With a bright and intense color, it has black-currant and wild strawberry aromas, with hints of mint, liquorice and smokiness. The fruit and tannin are powerful, silky and fresh.
- Anne et Herve Sigaut Chambolle Musigny 2021$108.99
The village and appellation of Chambolle Musigny is one that delights true Burgundy lovers like no other. It stands alone as the supreme example of Pinot Noir at its most elegant and finesseful. In tasting the wines of Anne and Hervé Sigaut, one experiences as classic and archetypal examples as can be found. They scream Chambolle terroir, with fine, elegant and floral aromas and flavors, ethereal, energetic textures, and wonderful chalky/mineral tannins that dance over your palate like a ballerina. This relatively small seven hectares estate has been in existence for four generations. It is run by the amiable couple, Anne and Hervé Sigaut who are wonderful, low-key folks, true people of the earth who love what they do and clearly work hard to make the absolute best wines that they can, not for the outside praise, but rather because their inner ‘Burgundian compasses’ guide them to do so.
- Domaine Lucien Boillot Volnay 2020$95.99
Pierre Boillot, fils of Lucien, is the epitome of a Burgundian classicist. He doesn’t turn to makeup—excessive ripeness or oak—to enhance his gorgeous old-vine Pinot Noir. Rather, he relies on his sixty-year-old vines and veteran judgment regarding when to harvest and how long to ferment and age the wine in his cellar. The resulting Volnay is both elegant and exuberant, defined by notes of succulent, impeccably ripe red fruit and blood orange. Decant this beauty for an hour to enjoy it today, or stash it away in a cool space for five years.
- Domaine Tawse 'Les Lavieres' 1er Cru Savigny Les Beaune 2020$72.99
The "Lavières" name comes from "lava" which defined the typeof limestone here. This particular soil provides very good drainage An exceptionally floral-inflected nose reflects notes of plum, violet, lavender, lilac and plenty of spice nuances. There is both excellent volume and fine mid-palate density to the medium weight flavors that possess fine depth and persistence on the balanced finish that is shaped by much more finely-grained tannins. Lovely and understated.
- Lucien Muzard & Fils Santenay VV 2020$60.99
Old vine Santenay Rouge for those who love an earthy, plummy style of honest Cote de Beaune Red Burgundy. Drinks beautifully now with it's meaty, fleshy fruit, but definitely promise for some exciting evolution in the next 3-5 years.
- Mongeard Mugneret Hautes Cotes de Nuits 'Les Dames Huguettes' 2020$56.99
Thanks to the fruit of the Pinot Noir and the youth of the vintage, Hautes-Cotes de Nuits wines delight the palate of the informed wine taster. With a steady and brilliant color, this wine offers a palette of heady aromas nuanced by red and black fruit. In the mouth, it astonishes with not only its length and power, but also with its fineness and generosity. In all circumstances it will accompany Burgundian cooking, but it can also surprise when paired with an inventive cuisine, such as a scented beef carpaccio or lamb mignon with a coriander crust.
- Domaine de la Tournelle 'L'Uva' Arbosiana 2022$55.99
Ploussard with carbonic maceration and zero added sulfur form the harvest to the bottling. The perfect aperitif / snacking wine!
- Catherine & Pierre Breton Bourgueil ‘Trinch’ 2022$36.99
“Trinch!,” a punchy, bistro-style Bourgueil that’s both structured and glouglou, may be the most quintessential Breton cuvée of the lot. Young-vine Cabernet Franc, full of energetic vigor, is gently de-stemmed and cold-macerated in stainless steel to ensure maximal fruit expression. When served chilled, this bottling smells like a gravel road after a summer rain, firm and fresh, and leaves me craving a cold slab of terrine or gamey pâté.
- Catherine & Pierre Breton Grolleau 2022$29.99
Catherine and Pierre Breton have handed the keys of their cellar in Bourgueil to their daughter France and her husband, Baptiste, who have made the entire family proud with this light-bodied, whole-cluster vinified, luscious Grolleau made for drinking cool. Épaulé-Jeté lives on!
- Chateau Yvonne ‘L’ile Quatre Sous' Saumur Champigny 2022$43.99
Located in Parnay, Chateau Yvonne has been surrounded by vineyards since the middle ages, when the monks at the Abbaye de Fontevraud brought their influence to the region. This Cabernet Franc from the heart of the Loire Valley is farmed Biodynamically and Organically. It boasts a deep, rich color, then a nose of black raspberries, red and black currants, plums and cranberries. Taste is savory: berries, blood, meat, herbs. Bright acidity, structure. Great with food and perfect for wine students.
- Domaine Cousin-Leduc 'Pur Breton' 2022$37.99
OG natural winemaker before it was cool. Olivier only uses a horse named Joker to plow b/c the hooves leave most of the ground untouched - also making natural fertilizer. Olivier cultivates 12 hectares of vines in and around Martigne Briand, nestled in the western Loire Valley. His vineyards are planted with Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Grolleau and Chenin Blanc. Since 2012 Olivier has passed on the production of Gamay, Grolleau, Chenin Blanc, and Pineau d’aunis to his son Baptiste. Olivier, in semi-retirement now, only works with Cabernet Franc, which was always his favorite grape to vinify. "Breton" is the local name for Cab Franc. soil is black loam, limestone red apple core, crushed strawberry, Bing cherry, spice & herbs, lifted & complex, invigorating, lighthearted yet profound
- Domaine Roches Neuves 'Terres Chaudes' Saumur Champigny 2022$44.99
Therry Germain from a long line of Bordeaux winemakers, arrived here in 1991, attracted by the region’s perfect balance of grape varietal, climate and terroir, which he considers one of the finest in France. The vineyard is worked in a natural way with the goal of keeping the vine and the soil at its healthiest and Thierry has become a fully-fledged advocate of biodynamics. Marked by cassis and blackberries this Cabernet Franc has superb concentration. The palate is dense, with fat fruit, a beautiful structure and fine, ripe tannins. A happy future for this wine which is beautifully balanced in nose and palate.
- Brunier Vieux Telegraphe 'Telegramme' Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2021$67.99
A cuvee of 80% grenache, 10% syrah, 6% mourvedre and 4% cinsault from a variety of terroirs within the appellation. Télégramme, the so-called second wine of Vieux Télégraphe, could in some ways be called the first: while your bottle of VT is aging in the cellar, its tannins relaxing and its earthy structure developing, your bottle of Télégramme, with all its youthful vim and vigor, is ready to be opened now. It offers a fresh and floral nose, a silky, elegant palate, and such perfect balance that it doesn’t even need a food pairing.
- Clos du Calvaire 'Pere Pape' Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2020$107.99
100% Grenache. The 2020 vintage marks the new signature of Père Pape with a 100% Grenache blend from our extremely old vines planted on the plots of La Crau, Les Bédines, and Bois Dauphin. Père Pape is a full-bodied wine with a velvet-like texture that authentically reflects the great terroirs of rolled pebbles and sands on which it takes root. These plots house our century-old vines planted just after the phylloxera period and produce small yields. The 24-month aging in oak vats and amphorae brings balance and complexity to this cuvée.
- Domaine les Aphillanthes Cotes du Rhone 'Galets Plan de Dieu' 2021$25.99
60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre. Biodynamic. Dark, inky purple. A deep, rich, concentrated wine with top notes of black fruit, licorice, incense, and earth. Succulent on the palate, with predominant flavors of black raspberry and black cherry undergirded by meatiness and garrigue. The ripe core of fruit is counterbalanced by a dry mouthfeel. An excellent, enchanting Côtes-du-Rhône.
- E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2020$22.99
50% Syrah, 45% Grenache, and 5% Mourvedre. Deep and dark red. Shiny. Aromas of fresh fruits with red berries and spices. Full, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine. Full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.
- E. Guigal Gigondas 2019$44.99
70% Grenache, 20 % Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre. Pretty purple, with an intense nose dominated by stone fruits, licorice and savory garrigue notes. On the palate the wine is generous and elegant, offering cranberry and cherry notes that are accented by hints of clove and allspice. Overall a direct expression, lovely structure, and good tannins, present but supple. This is a wine you’ll keep coming back to again and again!
- Lionel Faury Saint Joseph Rouge 'Les Ribaudes 2021$43.99
Vigneron Lionel Faury drives a Ford Ranger, has an eyebrow piercing, and is a world-champion water jouster. On his off days you’ll find him out grilling by the pool. He’s effortlessly cool and happens to be cooking up some of the hottest wines in the northern Rhône. Despite his brawny veneer, Lionel prefers to make supple reds with soft tannin and ample freshness. A testament to his house style, the 2021 Les Ribaudes is vibrant and balanced with juicy dark fruit, a hint of peppery spice, and earthy minerality imprinted by its granite terroir. A charismatic Syrah as multifaceted as its maker.
- M. Chapoutier ‘Ciboise’ Luberon Rouge 2020$27.99
55% Grenache, 45% Syrah. La Ciboise is named after the home of Michel Chapoutier’s grandfather, located in the town of Tain l’Hermitage. A wine with intense notes of ripe blackcurrant and raspberry notes. Delicious and full on the palate, with soft spices and ripe fruits nuances.
- Matthieu Barret 'Black Flag' 2021$44.99
Black Flag is made from Syrah grown in the terroirs of Ardèche. It is aged for 12 months in concrete eggs and used oak barrels, with a final ageing of a year in concrete tanks. This is a very fresh Syrah with a silky and delicate texture. The nose has notes of liquorice, violet, black olive tapenade, cured meats and pink peppercorn, wrapped around a core of dark fruit. On the palate is savoury, medium-bodied, and absolutely delicious. A very clean, fresh and lively Northern Rhone.
- Ciry Cattaneo Malabestia Minervois 2018$29.99
60% Grenache Noir, 25% Carignan, 15% Syrah. Vinification: Stainless steel tanks Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation Elevage: Syrah aged six months in oak barrels
- Comte Abbatucci 'Faustine' Rouge 2022$48.99
Jean-Charles Abbatucci is quite the character. Whether he is joining a casual tasting, or is part of an elaborate dinner in one of New York City's top restaurants, he is guaranteed to be the life of the party. After telling me that his favorite thing to do back home in Corsica is to drive his tractor out into the vineyard and play classic Corsican music over the vines, I was intrigued. One of Abbatucci's claims to fame is that he uses many heirloom grape varieties. The Cuvée Faustine, named after his daughter (awww), is made up of mostly Sciacarello (aka Sangiovese) and Nielluccio. In the glass, the wine is a transparent ruby color with gem-like brilliance. Aromas of both red and black fruits greet you. With low tannin, no oak, and bright acidity, this wine is very approachable with or without food.
- Domaine des 2 Anes 'L'Enclos' 2019$30.99
Varieties: 50% Grenache Noir, the rest is Carignan, Mourvedre, Syrah Tasting Note: Blue-black in the glass with a deep purple rounding the rim. Scents of red and black fruit intermingle with Blueberry ink, a warm note of garrigue, pine, and pounded limestone. The palate is a delectable expression of juicy plum, blackberry, black cherry, and deft flavors of sweet herbs. A buoyant note of minerality emerges near the finish and that is given a nice boost by the wine’s silken acidity. L’ Enclos will age gracefully for more than a decade, however, it drinks beautifully in its relative youth. Pairing: Pairs nicely with hearty stews, roasts, leg of lamb, and cassoulet.
- Domaine Hauvette 'Cornaline' Baux de Provence Rouge 2017$83.99
The 6-hectare Domaine Hauvette is run along strictly biodynamic lines by Dominique Hauvette in the village of St-Remy de Provence in the appellation of Les Baux de Provence. Dominique's wines have become much sought-after in recent years largely due to the enthusiasm of Robert Parker for the wines. Like the nearby Domaine de Trevallon the wines made here are a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Grenache and are classically understated yet full of the earthy aromas and flavours of the garrigue. A gorgeous ruby-red in colour. Intense aromas of black cherries and strawberries with notes of lavender, rosemary and thyme. On the palate dry and silky in texture with fresh acidity. Flavours of sweet black fruits with a hint of green olives and vanilla. The finish is short yet tannic and spicy. Great with rabbit stew with prunes and bacon, sweet & sour duck with cherries or a plate of spicy Saucisson d'Arles.
- Elian Da Ros 'Vin Est Une Fete' 2021$26.99
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Abouriou The flagship wine from the man we affectionately refer to as 'The Rockstar of the Southwest', Elian da Ros, the Vin est Une Fête is the perfect snapshot of his style. It blends the deep, dark, brawny, mineral character of the region, with an elegance and balance that makes it effortlessly drinkable. Think Bordeaux...but with a wild streak.
- Maxime Magnon 'La Demarrante' Corbières Rouge 2022$41.99
Carignan, Grenache, and Cinsault Magnon’s studies in Beaujolais come across clearly in this Carignan forward field blend. In a region where the climate, weather, and rock are apt to produce wines that are cloying, whole cluster carbonic maceration, a technique borrowed from the aforementioned realm of Gamay, lends lift and freshness. Pair that with the quintessential southern savory herbiness, another nod to the north with ageing in old Chassagne-Montrachet barrels, and you’ve got an enigmatic winner.
- Roc Des Anges ‘Segna de Cor’ 2022$35.99
The 22ha estate of Le Roc Des Anges is situated at Montner in the Agly Valley within sight of the Spanish border and is run by Marjorie Gallet. The vines grow in a mosaic of 43 different parcels of mainly schist planted on the north side of the Forca Real mountain overlooking the domaine. The Cotes du Roussillon 'Segna de Cor' ('Blood of the Heart') is a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Carignan and 20% Syrah and is smooth and spicy making this an excellent food wine for rustic stews or flavoursome roasts. A dark cedar in colour. On the nose scents of cassis and black cherry with a hint of chocolate. On the palate fresh and lively with smoky notes and further spicy black fruit flavours. The tannins are complex yet discreet and the finish fresh and lingering. Try with pot-roasted pigeon with Parmesan polenta, daube de boeuf with black olives or a traditional duck cassoulet
French White
- Les Equilibristes ‘Borboyon’ Jacquere/Altesse 2021$34.99
Jacquère, Altesse A dry and textural white blend of Jacquère and Altesse from the alpine region of Savoie. Les Équilibristes is a collective that makes wine from five different regions of France. Their wines are gastronomically minded, and this medium-bodied white would pair well with farçon. Tropical mango and pineapple with bright acidity, mouthwatering mineraliy and a spicy finish.
- Chateau LaTour-Martillac Blanc 2019$100.99
A blend of 42% Semillon and 58% Sauvignon Blanc, harvested between the 3rd and 17th of September, the 2019 Blanc came in at 50 hectoliters per hectare and 13.8% alcohol. Aromas of fresh lemons, yellow apples and white peaches gently waft from the glass with emerging nuances of baking bread, almonds and spice cake. The medium-bodied palate has electric intensity with the tightly wound citrus layers well-supported by racy acidity, finishing savory.
- La Grange de l'Oncle Charles 'Mille Lieux' 2020$45.99
Various Alsatian Varietals Soil: Granite, limestone, yellow sandstone, clay Winemaking: 30-50-year-old vines. 1 year on the lees in barriques, 0 Free So2, 20mg Total So2, Wild Yeasts, Biodynamic
- Chateau de Rougeon ‘Arenites’ Bourgogne Aligote 2020$32.99
• Practicing organic • 100% Aligoté • From the village of Bissy-Sous-Cruchaud, just oustside of Buxy (Montagny) • Pure granite terroir – rare in Burgundy “Arénites” means granite • Vineyards are isolated, surrounded by forest, meaning an organic farming oasis • 45+ year old vines • Indigenous yeast • Fermented and aged in stainless steel for 18 months
- Chateau des Rontets Pouilly Fuisse ‘Les Birbettes’ 2020$70.99
The main estate is situated on the top of the hill which closes the valley of Fuissé towards the south. Sitting at an altitude of 350 metres above sea level, the daily temperature range here is key to gradual ripening and the preservation of good acidity even in the warmest and earliest vintages. This is where the grapes producing the Pouilly-Fuissé cuvée Les Birbettes is grown. One part of the winemaking journey that is especially important at Chateau des Rontets is the extended lees ageing. Lees have a fundamental role in the specificity and texture of these wines, as the team chooses to let the wines sit on lees, without stirring, to take maximum advantage of the autolysis while limiting the tendency of reduction and ensuring the extraction of glycerol. Lastly, there is no fining or filtering of the wines. Instead, to help the wines settle before bottling, ageing in barrels takes place across two winters - a rare, yet effective approach.
- Domaine Begue-Mathiot Chablis 2022$36.99
100% Chardonnay. A classic, quality Chablis, with aromas and flavors of green apple, lemon zest, minerals, chalk, and a hint of yellow tropical fruits on the finish. Round on the palate, with moderate acidity and terrific balance.
- Francois Carillon Puligny-Montrachet 'Clos du Vieux Chateau' 2021$183.99
from a .78 ha parcel that is a monopole of the domaine. This is aromatically similar to the straight Puligny villages but noticeably spicier. The plump, round and suave medium weight flavors possess fine volume and solid finishing punch on the sneaky long finish that is shaped by lemon-tinged acidity. Since 2010, François Carillon has been running his own estate, which now covers around 14 hectares, mainly in Puligny, Chassagne and Saint-Aubin. The wines are authentic, generous and clean, with minimal doses of sulphites, in total control, crystalline and full of minerality, resulting from a phenomenal work in the vineyard with a very demanding soil work. Already a great reference in Puligny Montrachet, much sought after by wine lovers..
- Louis Michel Chablis Grand Cru 'Vaudesir' 2021$116.99
Domaine Michel’s parcels in Vaudésir actually have a northerly exposition and are nicely sheltered, so they were spared much of the frost damage and the yields here were only off by about ten percent in 2021. The wine has turned out splendidly, offering up a bright and complex bouquet of lemon, apple, dried flowers, a marvelously complex base of minerality, incipient notes of beeswax and a nice touch of orange peel in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, fullbodied and very precise, with a great core of fruit, racy acids, superb mineral drive and a long, complex and impeccably balanced finish. This is going to be outstanding. 2026-2060+
- Maxime Cheurlin Noellat Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Blanc 2020$56.99
• 100% Chardonnay • From the in the Leully area above Nuits St. Georges • South facing hillside • Limestone terroir • Indigenous yeast • Fermented and aged in barrel (20% new)
- 13 Lunes Apremont Blanc Savoie 2022$26.99
Abymes and Apremont are both made from 100% Jacquère in the same fresh natural style. The vineyards are only a stone's throw away from each other. Both are vinified exactly the same way, using native yeasts and sur-lie aging for six months in ovoid tanks to promote the perpetual movement of the lees during fermentation. The real difference between the wines is which side of the proverbial tracks the vines are planted. Are you a purist who prefers the better-known Apremont, or more a trendsetter popping open a bottle of Abymes? Either, way you can't go wrong, as both are superb versions of the refreshing floral Jacquère grape.
- Jean-Yves Peron "I Vicini Cortese" Vin CEE Blanc 2021$50.99
100% Cortese. Winemaking: 10 week carbonic maceration, spontaneous fermentation in neutral oak with indigenous yeasts Born and raised in the Savoie, Jean-Yves studied winemaking in the late 90’s. After school he spent some time working for Thiery Allemand in Cornas and later with Bruno Schuller in Alsace, both of whom he considers his mentors. In 2004 he returned to the Savoie and began making his own wine in the village of Chevaline on schist-covered sloping vineyards running anywhere between 350 and 550 meters. In some ways working vineyards at these altitudes in the Alps, on slopes this steep is more like mountain climbing than winemaking, but Jean-Yves believes that the opportunity to work with vines over 100 years old on this ancient terroir is more than worth it.
- Jean-Yves Peron "I Vicini Moscato" Vin CEE Blanc 2021$61.99
JYP's Moscato stays 2 weeks on skins before being pressed, leading to a wine that is magnificently aromatic, bone dry with some tannins, full of texture still with great acidity to balance all the banana blossom, star fruit, tangelo, alpine herbs, and humidity. Downright lip-smacking with tension and freshness in spades and perfectly balanced: a very fine mountain Muscat. In 2011 Jean-Yves obtained his negociant license and began working with other domaines in the Savoie, notably Raphaël Marin and Adrien Dacquin (both certified organic). Then, in 2017 he built a new cave just above his and Raphaël’s vines, which has allowed him to increase production and begin working with two organic winemakers across the Alps in Italy: Paolo Angelino in Casale Montferrato and Giorgio Barbero in Asti.
- Domaine des Baumard ‘Clos du Papillon’ Savennieres 2006$62.99
Hints of bacon fat, musky narcissus, and snuffed candle wick accept ripe quince in the nose of Baumard’s 2006 Savennieres Clos du Papillon, which brings some of the same sense of stone licking and fruit pit bitterness to bear on a creamy palate as in the corresponding “regular” (a.k.a. Clos St. Yves) bottling, but here more successfully integrated. Musky, bittersweet floral notes follow all the way through this to a gentle but satisfyingly persistent finish. I suspect that this would drink well for another year or two, but I do not fancy it being a keeper.
- Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc 2022$44.99Out of stock
Mineral-driven, nervy, and undeniably refreshing, this Chenin Blanc is sure to please even the most finicky of palates. For a food-friendly crowdpleaser, look no further than this bottle.
- Regis Minet Pouilly-Fume Sauvignon Blanc 2022$32.99
The old-vine Pouilly-Fume producer, Minet strikes a perfect balance between classic Sauvignon Blanc fruit and a gorgeous minerality, bringing the terroir straight to your glass. The luscious feel over your tongue is contrasted by a lively, flinty acidity on the finish.
- Sot de L'Ange Aziaum Blanc 'La Goujonniere' 2018$52.99
“La Goujonnière” is sourced from a parcel of Chenin Blanc planted in the 1970s in clay and silex soils. Raised in 1/3 each new “cigar” barrels, clay amphora, and terra cotta amphora. Malolactic fermentation completed in barrel and terra cotta, adding a layer of texture to the wine. SO2 only at bottling, 30ppm total. More forward and expressive on the nose.
- Thierry Germain ‘L’Insolite’ Saumur Blanc 2022$44.99
Thierry’s Insolite, meaning “unusual,” comes from a tiny plot of gnarled 90-year-old Chenin Blanc vines embedded in clayey, silex-rich soils over chalky limestone bedrock. The combination of ancient vines and special terroir result in an ultra elegant and finely-etched expression of the grape. A sensorial springboard to the charms of Thierry’s mineral-driven whites, Insolite is loaded with notes of citrus skin, ripe orchard fruits, river rocks, and a touch of smoke. The extraordinary depth, freshness, and precision in the glass will leave no doubt that this is Saumur blanc at its most scintillating.
- Domaine Vieux Lazaret Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2022$52.99
45% Grenache Blanc, 30% Clairette, 20% Brouboulenc, 5% Roussanne. Light yellow gold. Attractive, multifaceted aroma, youthful and moderately full, showing a mélange of quince and fennel complemented by a toasted note. The palate reveals more, notably ripe yellow fruits, spice and herbal highlights. At first open, the wine falls off slightly and then reveals a persistent aromatic conclusion. Well-integrated acidity surfaces at the end together with a mouth-coating texture.
- Maxime Magnon Corbieres Blanc ‘La Begou’ 2022$66.99
50% Grenache Gris, 35% Grenache Blanc, 15% Carignan Gris While Maxime’s reds evoke the revered rouges of Morgon, his lone white wine—this Corbières blanc “Bégou”—tastes like a Mediterranean Meursault. Introducing this wine for the first time in 2004, Kermit wrote, “No one in history has come in and asked if we have a good blend of Grenache gris and Grenache blanc. Here’s one.” In the sixteen years since, I’m pretty sure that that Grenache blanc/gris request has still never left anyone’s lips in our shop. And yet, if someone is looking for a white wine that is simultaneously chiseled, mineral, complex, and luscious, I would recommend Maxime’s Bégou as a thrilling contrast to Lavantureux’s Chablis or many of our premier cru Côte d’Or whites. This blanc is as worthy as those of a coveted place on your table or in your cellar. Pair it with roast chicken or a wide range of grilled fish for a regal feast.
Iberian
- 4 Monos 'GR-10' Tinto 2021$27.99
4 Monos GR10 is a wine resulting from a coupage of the varieties Grenache Tinta at 85%, Cariñena at 12% and Syrah at 3%. The grapes come from vineyards that are from 30 to 85 years old, located at 700 and 800 metres above sea level. To produce 4 Monos GR10 the grapes are harvested by hand and the bunches are vinified whole together with their stems. The fermentation is spontaneous; i.e. the yeasts that ferment the sugar in the grape are the grape’s own, and commercial yeasts are not added to ferment. Lastly, once the wine is fermented, it is aged for 9 months in oak barrels, in foudres and in concrete tanks.
- Alfredo Maestro 'Lovamor' Blanco 2022$36.99
Grape: Albillo Mayor From: Castilla y León, Spain Tasting Notes: cooked apple, cardamom, autumn Emerging from a winemaking family in Ribera del Duero, Alfredo Maestro grew up among the vines and began his career committed to making wines "by the book." As time went on, Alfredo pursued winemaking practices that reflected the organic nature of his vineyards by stripping the use of additives including sulfur. Lovamor is produced from 60-120 year old Albillo Mayor vines in the Ribera del Duero. The vineyard rests on a clay-limestone soil and sits at 700 to 1000m elevation. With roughly one week of maceration on the skins, this wine ferments with wild yeasts in a steel vat before being raised in tank so that the winter temperature can clarify the wine naturally. Unfined, unfiltered, no sulphur added.
- Alfredo Maestro 'Vina Almate' Tinto Fino 2022$29.99
75% of this particular cuvee comes from 80 year old Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) vines from the Valtiendas area, just south of the Ribera del Duero. The remaining 25% is from young Tinto Fino vines planted on sand and clay on the River Duraton. Fermented with wild yeasts and aged for 4 months in used French oak, only 10,000 bottles were produced. A medium garnet in colour with shades of violet. On the nose, notes of redcurrant, blueberry and plum with traces of ripe peach and vanilla. On the palate, creamy and smooth in texture with further red and black fruit notes. Medium bodied with sweet tannins, this is a well structured wine showing great ageing potential. Great with a salad of ham, pears and Manchego cheese, braised ribs with confit potatoes and crispy leeks or Chilindron stew of venison, roasted red peppers, paprika and pancetta.
- Artomana ‘Xarmant’ Txakolina 2022$24.99
70% Hondarrabi Zuri / 10% Gros Manseng / 10% Petit Manseng / 10% Petit Corbu. In Spain’s coastal Basque Country, “Xarmant” (char-mant) means ‘charming’ and txakoli is the joyous, light, white wine shared amongst friends with northern Spain’s legendary cuisine. Xarmant is made from the highest quality, sustainably-farmed, estate vineyards from the verdant Amurrio valley in the Basque Country, close to the Bay of Biscay on Spain’s rugged, green northern coast. Its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean creates a unique, ideal microclimate to produce this ‘charming’ wine.
- Lopez de Heredia ‘Vina Tondonia Reserva’ Tinto 2011$64.99
70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho, and 5% each Graciano and Mazuelo. López de Heredia has a well-earned reputation as the stalwart traditionalist of Rioja, along the lines of Mascarello in Barolo, Mayacamas in Napa Valley, or de Montille in Burgundy. What is arguably lost in all the attention paid to traditional winemaking, wine ageing and craft, is that López de Heredia pioneered the single vineyard wine in Rioja, a tradition they still honor with each of their wines. These wines hail from single vineyards -- well-sited, glorious single vineyards. Viña Tondonia Reserva is always the most claret-like, with a sense of reserve and structure that really allows it to shine equally well upon release at table, or after some time in the cellar.
- Morgadio Rias Baixas Albarino 2022$30.99
Morgadio comes from the word “morgado”: the group of possessions that were indivisibly handed down to the eldest son, the perpetuation of the family’s tradition. Elegant and mineral nose with freshly cut pineapple with some stones and peaches. Saline and dry on the palate with a round, medium body and fresh acidity. A pure, textural and gastronomic Albariño.
- Nanclares y Prieto 'Dandelion' Albariño 2022$32.99
100% Albariño from a collection of plots in Meaño, Combados, Ribadumia, Meis, and Barro. The vines are 25-45 years old, and the plots are largely west facing and planted on sandy granitic soils. The grapes were harvested by hand, sorted, and gently pressed without destemming in whole-bunches using a pneumatic press. The juice ferments with its native yeasts in stainless steel tank, then rests on the lees for 7 months in a mix of vessels, with weekly batonnage for the first month.
- Partida Creus Garrut ‘GT' 2021$50.99
100% Monastrell. A juicy and clean profile with fruits, earth, and leather. Full-bodied and balanced tannins leads to a deep flavor that gets better the more you drink! Leather, raspberries, and blackberries
- Vega Tolosa 11 Pinots Old Vine Bobal 2020$22.99
Cherry red with violet aftertones. Scents of black fruit, cherry, red currant alongside a strong mineral component. Subtle balsamic and spicy nuances complete the aromas. On the palate it is fresh and fleshy with intensity. Polished tannins add structure, and lively acidity completes the persistent finish.
Italian White
- Angelo Negro 'Serra Lupini' Roero Arneis 2021$27.99
“Serra Lupini” is a single-vineyard wine dedicated to Arneis. The Negro family has grown this noble white grape in the heart of the DOCG since 1670! Intense straw yellow color. The fragrance of yellow flesh fruits with a predominance of peach, combined with nuances of acacia flowers and tropical fruits. In the mouth is a soft, persistent attack with a sapid and mineral finish, characteristic of the sandy soil of Roero.
- Attems Pinot Grigio Friuli DOC 2022$24.99
The Attems Pinot Grigio, like all of the Attems wines, is a tribute to Italy’s Friuli region and faithfully reflects the terroir from which it comes. The wine’s bouquet is marked by an impressive fruitiness, and the palate demonstrates all of the amazing qualities of the Collio: it has superb weight and texture and a notable minerality and is savory, tangy, and vibrant.
- Benanti 'Contrada Rinazzo' Etna Bianco Superiore 2020$72.99
100% Carricante. The wine appears straw yellow with bright green reflections. The nose is delicate but intense, rich and generous, with mild fruity notes of orange blossom and ripe apple. The palate is dry, mineral, and harmoniously balanced with a pleasant acidity and an aromatic persistence with hints of anise and almond. It pairs well with all fish dishes, even complex courses.
- Cantina Giardino Coda di Volpe 'Paski' 2020$48.99
From seventy year old vines of Coda di Volpe planted around 450 metres above sea level. This spent five days on skins before being pressed off to chestnut casks for a year. Hazy, straw yellow in the glass, this is a little shy on opening, with air revealing exotic fruits, smoke and a pleasant herbaceous note. Great now, it will age wonderfully for years to come.
- Frank Cornelissen 'Munjebel' Bianco Siciliane 2021$66.99
Frank Cornelissen Munjebel Bianco is a white natural wine from Sicily made from a blend of 50% Grecanico Dorato and 50% Carricante grapes by legendary natural winemaker Frank Cornelissen. Light skin contact for an intense golden yellow and aromas of dried fruit and honey. An absolute masterpiece.
- Ronchi di Cialla Friulano 2022$27.99
A classic Friulian producer, Ronchi di Cialla exceeds our expectations with their heady, aromatic whites. Another stunning wine from their line-up, the Friulano is made for the table. The fruit comes from the Lonzano Vineyard and is aged on the lees for 3 months with weekly battonage to give it a full-body and texture.
- Trerè ‘Arlus’ Romagna Albana 2021$24.99
Albana is almost uniquely planted in Emilia-Romagna, gaining DOCG status in 1987. Here picked a little later, the grapes have developed a full, creamy style, with intense notes. Aged in stainless-steel tanks with five months on the lees, the wine is medium gold colour, with aromas of citrus, wildflowers, honey, almonds and Mediterranean herbs. This dry wine has moderate acidity, medium body and the aromas are repeated on the palate. Herbs and minerality complete the medium-long finish. It perfectly pairs with white fish and other seafood dishes.
- Vini Franchetti Contrada PC 2020$90.99
Baked apples and pears, laced with white flowers, are complemented by hints of raw almond as the 2020 Bianco Contrada Passochianche (PC) blossoms in the glass. It’s elegant and silky in feel, with ripe melon and inner florals that cascade across the palate, as a core of minerality and hints of spice reveal themselves toward the close. The 2020 tapers offincredibly long with a bitter twang, as hints of young peach and inner herbal tones fade. The Passochianche is just a baby today, yet it’s packed full of potential. The balance here is unreal. It hails from high-elevation vines (1,000 meters) planted in deep, sandy volcanic soils. The wine spends thirty-six hours macerating on the skins, and then refines for seventeen months in neutral fifteen-hectoliter barrels. Drinking Window: 2024 – 2032
- Vini Franchetti Passobianco 2021$43.99
Instead of the indigenous Carricante, which grows on the eastern side of the volcano, Passobianco is made of 100% Chardonnay. When Franchetti arrived on Mt. Etna, he planted 4 hectares of the grape on steep terraces between 850 and 1,000 meters in the contrada of Guardiola, in very loose, deep, powder-like lava that is high in minerals.
Italian Red
- Cascina Delle Rose Barbaresco 'Tre Stelle' 2020$86.99
Dive into a bottle of 2020 Barbaresco Tre Stelle and find yourself enveloped in an aura of grace and perfume. Crafted from Nebbiolo grapes grown in calcareous limestone soils, this red wine marries traditional Piedmontese structure with the elegance Barbaresco is renowned for. The bouquet unfurls like a lush Italian opera—aromas of dried cherries, rose petals, autumn leaves, and a touch of licorice. The wine's flavors are equally captivating, exuding a silky texture that reminds one of a vintage love affair. Expect this exquisite wine to age gracefully, deepening in complexity over the next 15-20 years. With a limited production of 333 cases, each bottle is a sip of Italian terroir you won’t want to miss.
- Catabbo Cantine Molise Rosso 'Petriera' 2021$26.99
100% Montepulciano. The nose on this wine produced by a family in Molise focusing mostly on the rarely seen native grape of Tintilia shows that they know what to do with Montepulciano as well, striking an appealing balance between sweet and savory, from crunchy red fruit to soil and leather. The palate is similarly well integrated, with chocolate, cherries and strawberries, but also wild herbs, mushrooms and dirt. Eminently drinkable.
- Colombera & Garella ‘Cascina Cottignano’ Bramaterra 2018$58.99
80% Nebbiolo, 10% Vespolina, 10% Croatina Enticing aromas of leather, fig and date, on the palate the tannins are silky, the fruit fine and floral, shot with violet, salt, orange peel and spice.
- Colombini Rosso di Montalcino 2020$40.99
Made from Brunello grapes from the Colombini estate vineyards, selected to emphasise the alluring softness and rich, flattering fruit flavours that resonate without the dominance of oak and tannin. The nose is wonderfully fragrant with red berries, spice and herbs whilst the rich and vibrant palate offers hints of black cherry and mineral with a warm, opulent and very long finish.
- COS Frappato 2022$35.99
Everyone Remembers Their First Frappato. You don’t need to have heard of it, or to know that it’s famed for being Sicily’s most ethereal red grape -- you just need to be a sentient human being, capable of experiencing pleasures both visceral and aesthetic. (Yes, aesthetic! Look at that color!) And starting here is like starting at the top. Giusto Occhipinti is the benchmark producer in Sicily's Vittoria appellation, and one of the most important producers in all of Sicily, if not Italy as a whole. Dried strawberries, roses, burnt orange peel, hints of leather, and a body that veers between light and medium, sometimes in the same taste. Tangy, crisp, mineral, deep and beguiling.
- Fattoria Pupille 'Saffredi' 2020$133.99
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot Saffredi is Fattoria Le Pupille’s flagship wine. This wine is the outcome of Elisabetta’s intuition and aspiration to make a great wine in Maremma, a wish realized with Giacomo Tachis’s precious help. Saffredi is a special dedication to Fredi, the one who inspired Elisabetta’s passion for wine.
- G.B. Burlotto Barbera d'Alba 'Aves' 2022$36.99
The 2022 Barbera d,Alba Aves, Burlotto's top Barbera, is a rich, heady wine. Succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice, cloves and lavender open nicely. Medium in body and racy, with gorgeous texture, the 2022 is impeccably balanced. It spent 10 months in 500L barrels, then 2 months in cask prior to bottling. G.B. Burlotto Barbera d'Alba Aves is a hand-selected Barbera wine crafted only in top vintages. With floral hints and juicy fruit vibrations, this powerful yet nuanced wine is perfect for a variety of cuisines, elevating your dining experience to new heights. G.B. Burlotto Barbera d'Alba Aves showcases a powerful, yet refined profile. The deep, rich flavors are perfectly balanced with expressive energy, offering enticing floral notes and juicy fruit undertones. The warmth and complexity of this wine make it an extraordinary addition to any meal, transcending regional cuisine boundaries.
- G.B. Burlotto Verduno Pelaverga 2022$30.99
100% Pelaverga from Verduno, a small commune in the Piedmont region. This relatively rare varietal opens with an aromatic bouquet of crushed wild red berries, fragrant strawberries and complemented by subtle hints of white pepper and garden rose petals. Upon your first sip, the palate comes alive with a lively dance of flavors. Juicy red cherries and cranberries, with a touch of pomegranate, harmonize playfully, guided by an understated spice that adds intrigue to each taste. Organic Farming Practices.
- La Miraja Barbera d'Asti Superiore 'Le Masche' 2021$25.99
Estate fruit from a high-density vineyard planted to Barbera in 1972. It's fantasy name, “Le Masche,” recalls local spirits believed to be protectors of the vineyard. The wine ages for a minimum of 12 months in neutral oak prior to bottling and release. Intense and fragrant. Dominated by red cherry, black plum, and blackberry against a backdrop of licorice and mature rose with a delicate balsamic undertone. This medium-bodied wine marries freshness and elegance, resulting in an uncommonly complex Barbera bottling with a gentle finish.
- Luigi Giordano Langhe Nebbiolo 2020$32.99
A soft ruby color introduces this wine with the typical notes of Nebbiolo, including ripe cherry, fresh rose, black tea, and a hint of earthiness. Fine tannins combine with firm acidity to yield a medium-bodied wine boasting an elegant finish. A sophisticated yet approachable Nebbiolo..
- Occhipinti 'SP68' Rosso 2022$36.99
70% Frappato/30% Nero d'Avola. The two varietals are native to Sicily and are grown on red sand soils over limestone rock, with vines averaging 15 years old on four different sites. The vines are organically farmed and hand-harvested. The fruit is mainly destemmed (4% stem inclusion in the upcoming 2017 vintage) and co-fermented with native yeasts in concrete tanks and with a two-week skin maceration. The wine is aged in concrete tank for 8 months and bottled unfiltered. The wine is named "SP68" for the road near Arianna's home vineyard in Vittoria.
- Pietracupa 'Quirico' Aglianico Campania IGT 2019$33.99
Winemaker Sabino Loffredo has swiftly created a reputation within and beyond Italy for some of the most exquisite Greco and Fiano wines in Avellino of Campania in the south of Italy. Pietracupa was founded in 1993 by his family, starting as just 3 hectares of vineyards. The vines were chosen with the intent of showcasing the mountainous terrain of Avellino to the world. He produces limited amounts of Fiano, Greco, Falanghina, and Aglianico coming from some of the finest vines in Avellino. Both wine and winemaker share a similar mantra; staying original and faithful to the land with elegance, depth, and minerality. Due to the southern climate of Campania, the wines benefit from longer time on the vine. These coastal wines crave seafood and olive oil based dishes.
- Podere Sapaio 'Volpolo' 2021$46.99
this ‘Volpolo’ is the more approachable and enjoyable in its youth. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Petit Verdot, it was aged for 16 months in a combination of new and used French oak barriques as well as larger casks, with another four months of aging in bottle before release. The oak aging contributes aromas of cedar and sandalwood which are met with notes of black currant, blueberry, black peppercorn, tobacco and ash on the fairly full-bodied and concentrated palate. There is some decent structure here with dusty and slightly chewy tannins, yet the wine still feels polished and balanced thanks to its juicy acidity. We recommend pairing with something rich and tannin-taming like a peppercorn-rubbed porterhouse steak!
- Querceto di Castellina Chianti Classico 'L'Aura' 2021$35.99
Variety: Sangiovese Aging: 12 months French oak (500 lt.), 3 months in the bottle This was very first wine produced by the estate back in 1998 and is appropriately named after owner and the heart of Querceto, Laura Di Battista. Gazing down into the glass colours sparkle as ruby as the slippers of Dorothy Gale. There are subtle aromas of poppies on the nose and one begins to wonder if this wine might be the work of a certain wizard. Alongside those red flowers are intense primary red fruit and fresh herbal notes of cherry, raspberry and bayleaf and those aromas translate on to the palate.
- Torre Raone Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2021$25.99
• 100% organically-grown Montepulciano grapes • 350 meters above sea level • Limestone and clay soils • South/Southeast orientation • Hand-harvested • Fermented and aged in stainless steel for 9 months, plus 6 months in bottle • Winemaker Emiliano Falsini oversees the production • Approximately 3,000 cases produced annually
Magnums & Large Format
- Alfredo Maestro ‘Lovamor’ Blanco 2021 1.5L$75.99
Lovamor is made from 60-120 year old Albillo Mayor vines grown on clay-limestone at 700 to 1000 meters elevation in the Ribera del Duero. Fermented in steel vat with wild yeasts and around one week of skin contact, and raised in tank with the winter temperatures naturally clarifying the finished wine, which is bottled with nothing added, including sulfur. Lovamor is an orange wine, medium bodied, wih moderate acidity and exotic notes of orchard fruits, flowers, and minerals; a delicious wine to have as an aperitif or with charcuterie and cheeses.
- Au Bon Climat 'Hildegard' Estate Bottled White 2001 1.5L$225.99
55% Pinot Gris, 40% Pinot Blanc & 5% Aligoté At the turn of the ninth century, Hildegard was in a tizzy. The Empress, by marriage, of the world's most important empire, could not keep her castle clean. Charlemagne, notably abstemious for the times at 3 cups per day, was not the problem. His court, the parties, too much red wine, the spillage... So Hildegard used her wiles to have Pinot Gris (Beurrot) & Blanc planted in a portion of the Corton vineyard along with Aligoté. This wine is a revival of the original composition of a historic bottling.
- Dupeuble Beaujolais Rouge 2022 1.5L$53.99
A classic value in great, old-school Beaujolais every vintage, this is a favorite wine year after year. 2022 is a beautifully ripe vintage, with lots of exuberant fruit, but plenty of fresh minerality for balance. Domaine Dupeuble is a cornerstone of Kermit Lynch's inimitable Bojo portfolio, and it only takes a few sips to be captivated.
- Fontsainte Corbieres Gris de Gris Rosé 2022 1.5L$45.99
• This wine is a blend of 90% Grenache Gris, 5% Carignan, & 5% Mourvèdre A crystalline salmon color with superb amethyst tints. Expressive and particularly tonic, the wine immediately gives off notes of raspberry, cherry and freshly picked strawberries - followed by exotic aromas such as pineapple and mango. A direct and considerable freshness - the density and richness of the fruit mingle with the superb acid vitality giving a wine with a frisson and a magnificent persistency. Stunningly balanced, this is an extremely appetent wine! • The first vineyards at Domaine de Fontsainte were planted by the Romans. The original domaine was built around a thermal spring, which was later named for the local, 12th-century patron saint, Saint Siméon; hence Fontsainte—the saint’s fount.
- Pierre Guillemot Grand Cru Corton Le Rognet 2016 1.5L$306.99
100% Pinot Noir. Exhibiting aromas of wild berries, coniferous forest floor, potpourri, and spices, the 2016 Corton Le Rognet et Corton Grand Cru is medium to full-bodied, layered, and nicely concentrated, with a deep core of sweet fruit, excellent mid-palate amplitude and largely concealed structuring tannins, underpinned by a tangy line of acid. Guillemot's holdings on the hill of Corton were spared the frost, so the wine was entirely classic in terms of yields and vinification.
- Silvio Giamello 'Vicenziana' Barbaresco 2019 1.5L$87.99
The Vicenziana is a very serious Barbaresco. No mistaking it for anything else, this is the real thing. Tar, roses, black truffle and menthol on the big nose. Powerful attack and and expansive mid palate with ripe red and black fruit, firm but generous tannins and striking mineral purity. Another great value and a steal at this price. Silvio likes to open older bottles at the end of a tasting and it's pretty obvious that these age remarkably well.
- Sylvain Bock Raffut 2019 1.5L$83.99
Natural, fresh, juicy, quenching syrah from Adrèche (think the Williamsburg of Rhône Valley). Coming from the Southeastern-facing Valvignères vineyard, the syrah from these 40 yr old vines were harvested in a single morning in early September by 12 vendangeurs. After fifteen days of carbonic maceration in fiberglass tanks followed by a year of aging in old barrique, the wine is transformed into a beautifully structured red that weaves bright energy with masterful finesse. According to Sylvain, Raffut “needs the most air” to express itself fully, so those with the patience to drink the wine over the course of an hour or more can experience its full transformation into a completely different but equally impressive expression Syrah.
- Sylvain Pataille Rosé 'Fleur de Pinot' 2021 1.5L$283.99
This is an ageworthy rosé made from Pinot Noir and Pinot Beurot. 40-50% directly pressed, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 24 months in demi-muids (1/3 new oak) and tank. Sylvain has at least two parcels on opposite ends of the vineyard. The vines here are old, the youngest being planted in 1949. Sylvain notes the characteristic reductive minerality despite the change in location, grape, and bedrock. He believes this minerality is so beautiful that it would be a shame to make red wine on this terroir.
- Vignai de Duline Venezia Giulia Gialloditocai 2018 1.5L$119.99
When I asked winemaker Lorenzo Mocchiutti why he only bottles this wine in magnum, he said it is because it is so delicious a regular-size bottle is just not enough. This lovely Bianco is made from a very rare clone of what used to be called the Tocai Friulano grape variety. This clone is very low-yielding and the grapes have a lovely golden hue; on the palate, it is deep and rich but with a nice crisp finish. I love this wine!
Rosé
- Bedrock ‘Ode to Lulu’ Rosé 2022$32.99
The 2022 Ode to Lulu Rose features a blend 60% Mourvedre, 35% Grenache, and 5% Syrah. Ode to Lulu is Bedrock's love letter to Lulu Peynaud from the great Bandol estate Domaine Tempier they love so much. Sourced from vines averaging 60 years old.
- Chateau de Manissy Tavel 'Cuvee des Lys' Rosé 2022$24.99
60% Grenache, 30% Clairette, 10% Syrah. Powerful, mineral-accented aromas of ripe red berries and citrus fruits, joined by a suave, floral top note that builds in the glass. Sappy and concentrated on the palate, offering fresh raspberry, bitter cherry, and blood orange flavors and a hint of honeysuckle. Finishes long, chewy, and precise, delivering strong mineral cut and lingering florality.
- Day Wines 'Lemonade' 2023$25.99
Our latest version of this wine continues the bright, juicy tradition that Lemonade has become. Berries and citrus dominate with ripe raspberry, juicy grapefruit, pink apple, Meyer lemon, wet stones and lifted floral aromatics. High quality, organic vineyards were used, the fruit was picked at an optimal time for rosé, and the wine was steadily crafted into a bright and juicy, delicious rosé. Four organically grown vineyards across the Willamette Valley provided Pinot noir and one organic vineyard in the Applegate provided Gamay, the combination is juicy, bright, and full of fruit.
- Dolores Cabrera 'La Araucaria' Rosado 2022$30.99
100+ year old vine Listan Negro! darker hued color, slightly funky dry and complex rose, rock salt, smoky, raspberries, red currants, mulberry, intense minerality, violets, high acidity,
- Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Rosé 2022$32.99
In the town of Saumur, Romain Guiberteau farms top plots of cabernet franc to make some of the region’s best red and rosé wines. Like his mentor, Nady Foucault of Clos Rougeard, Romain farms organically, producing deeply savory yet elegant wines. His rosé is crisp and floral, with enough structure and herbal notes to pair perfectly with a margherita pizza. Tastes like: Strawberry, sea salt, sage, bell pepper. How to drink: Chilled alongside a caprese salad, margherita pizza, or any other dish involving fresh basil.
- Domaine Hauvette Baux de Provence 'Petra' Rosé 2018$54.99
Dominique Hauvette’s daring Petra reminds us that rosé should be about wine first and color second. This not-quite-pink beauty doesn’t neatly fit into the rosé category, with its late release, vinous texture, and deep aroma. The blend of Cinsault, Syrah, and Grenache is raised slowly in concrete eggs on fine lees to infuse the Provençal terroir. Why give more care and attention to a red wine than to a rosé? I say be audacious! Grab the decanter, let the wine breathe and evolve at the table, and experience what’s beyond the limits of pink.
- Domaine les Aphillanthes 'Nymphea' Cotes du Rhone Rosé 2022$22.99
Ripe red berries, orange zest and a subtle floral quality on the fragrant nose. Broad, fleshy and dry, displaying good, spicy lift to the raspberry, cherry and blood orange flavors. Smoothly plays richness off delicacy and finishes with solid thrust and lingering red fruit character. Blend: 50% Grenache, 40% Cinsault, 7% Mourvèdre, 3% Counoise
- Domaine Marquiliani Vin de Corse ‘Rose Gris de Pauline’ 2022$40.99
Sourced from alluvial foothills just minutes from Mediterranean waters on Corsica’s eastern coast, the Pauline is a blend of gently pressed Sciaccarellu, Syrah, and Vermentinu. You might raise an eyebrow at the hue—somewhere between pink, orange, and completely clear—but fear not: what this vin gris lacks in color, it more than makes up for in perfume and flavor. Supple and graceful with just enough grip, it mimics a salty infusion of peaches, herbs, peppercorns, and wet river stones.
- Domaine Milan 'Haru' Rosé 2022$32.99
This wine is a combination of Grenache, Merlot, and Syrah grapes that were hand-harvested from vines grown in blue marl, chalk, and limestone soils. It is made using a saignée method, where a portion of the red juice that is macerating in the tank is removed. The fermentation process uses wild yeasts and does not involve temperature control. After a 6-month aging process, the wine is bottled without fining or filtering, with a small amount of SO2 added. When first opened, it has a fresh aroma of white flowers and a fruity palate with hints of plums. As it develops, it transforms into a savory and ripe tomato flavor, creating a refreshing experience.
- Els Jelipins Rosé NV$66.99
Varieties: Sumoll (70%) and Macabeu (30%) Vineyard: 100 years old complanted vines on clay and limestone Cellar: Spontaneous co-fermentation with two days skin maceration. The wine is aged in terracotta amphorae (lined with beeswax) and bottled without fining, filtration, or sulfur addition. 2000 bottles produced. Personality: This rare bird achieves two with one strike: easy to drink rosé that also shows the true essence of Sumoll.
- Ficomontanino 'Noble Kara' Rosato 2022$39.99
100% Sangiovese. Named after one of Maria Sole’s grandfather’s favorite horses, “Noble Kara” claims its rightful place in the proud tradition of “real” rosé wines—rosés made from fully ripe, healthy grapes trusted to ferment on their own and allowed to express a natural depth of color (think great Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo here). Pure Sangiovese from three different parcels on the property—Ficomontanino, Melogranino, and Campo Cavalli—this vivacious wine spends 24 hours macerating on its skins before pressing and fermentation, which takes place in stainless steel via naturally occurring yeasts and with no temperature control. As with all her wines, Maria Sole bottles “Noble Kara” without fining or filtration, and with a minimum of sulfur.
- Lamoresca Rosato 2021$40.99
A blend of Nero d’Avola, Frappato and a touch of Moscato from a friend’s vineyard in Pachino. It’s all given a direct press, aged in concrete for eight months and bottled with no additions. This is incredibly expressive from the outset, with aromas that really jump out of the glass, wonderfully pure fruit and a pleasant bitterness to finish. Sicilian sunshine in a glass.
- Le Coste 'Litrozzo' Rosato 2022 1L$40.99
Aleatico, Sangiovese, Merlot and Procanico. Le Coste Litrozzo Rosato is a red wine from Lazio, Central Italy, made from a field blend of local varietals, fermented spontaneously with native yeasts, unfiltered, unfined, no added sulfites. Litrozzo Rosato is one of those wines that you just want to open with friends - lots of friends, it's a 1-liter bottle - and just enjoy it while having a simple pasta or pizza.
- Marie Thibault ‘Le Zézé’ Rosé 2020$40.99
No reds in 2020 because of an attack of Japanese drosophilius, Marie didn't want to macerate the reds, so she did direct press Gamay and Grolleau straight into cement for fermentation and elevage. 15ppm at bottling, small fitration sur terre.
- Martha Stoumen 'Post Flirtation' Rosé 2022$36.99Out of stock
53% Carignan, 47% Colombard · California • 729 cases 2022 brought a ripe opportunity to craft our classic Post Flirtation Rosé with a co-ferment of red and white grapes. As usual, this fruity friend doesn't fail to delight with subtlety and substance.
- Matthiasson Rosé 2022$24.99
Our 2022 Rosé was made from a combination of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Counoise from the Windmill Vineyard, and Barbera from the Muller Vineyard, both in the Dunnigan Hills. Our Rosé is as light as a feather, almost floating across the palate, with a beautiful clean finish. Subtle fruits, salty minerality, and refreshing acidity. Its citrusy aromas and clean flavors will complement the wonderful spring foods that show up on the table as the weather thaws (salads, rabbit, frittatas, peas, favas, green garlic…). Perfect for springtime holiday meals, or enjoying on the porch all summer.
- Ronchi di Cialla Rosé di Cialla Rosato 2021$25.99
Ronchi di Cialla is well known for reviving Schioppettino in the 1970s and promoting local varietals. Made from 100% Refosco, Friuli's most well-known indigenous red varietal. It is certified organic, macerated on the skins for 18 hours to give it this pretty in salmon pink color. Free run juice juice is fermented with ambient yeasts in stainless steel with a few months on other lees to give it an extra creamy texture. Pours into the glass a bright coral pink color. Wonderful aromatics of raspberry, strawberry watermelon, grapefruit, blood orange and dried herbs. Elegant, fine structure with a creamy texture. The presence of bramble, citrus, mineral and red fruit notes found on the nose along with savory dough, dried mint and anise. The acidity frames the wine from start to finish. Perfect with grilled sardines, hummus and olives or as an aperatif.
- Sylvain Pataille Rosé 'Fleur de Pinot' 2021$130.99
Old-vine Pinot Noir (with a splash of Pinot Beurot - old vine plots often had it interspersed) entirely from Marsannay plots planted in 1932 (En Blungey), 1934 (Champforeys), and 1949 (Charme Aux Prêtres). The juice undergoes a 2-3 day maceration before being removed from the skins. After fermentation with its indigenous yeasts, the wine is aged in 15% new oak barrels for about 12-24 months.
- Txampian Txakoli Rosé 2022$25.99
A warm soft pink hue with complex yet fresh and clean notes of grapefruit, raspberry,and nectarine zest. The mouth feel is very round and unctous with a light effervescence and very bright acidity and minerality that pairs this wine with almost any food.
- Vincenzo Nardone 'Pupo Zero' Rosato 2021$34.99
Aglianico from Campania
Saké
- Kikumasamune Kinushiro ‘White Silk’ Nigori 500ml$22.99
Subtle aromas of coconut and steamed rice. Silky soft texture with a gentle sweetness. Kinushiro, or “White Silk”, is a refreshing and versatile nigori that goes well with a wide variety of foods. Bottled in beautiful cobalt blue color with designs of tiny chrysanthemum flowers that look like snowflakes.
- Soto Premium Junmai Sake 180ml$7.00
SŌTŌ, meaning 'outside' in Japanese, is a celebration of the earth's purest elements brought together to make this premium quality all-natural product: finely polished specialty rice and pristine mountain water from the Niigata Prefecture. Clean and light on the palate, apple, soft rice, touch of umami. The nose is clean, fresh aromatics, apple, and nougat.
- Tozai 'Typhoon' Futsu-shu 1.8L$32.99
A table sake of remarkable quality with rustic banana bread and nut notes. Sturdy enough to handle being warmed or mixed in cocktails.
- Yano Shuzo 'Umami' Aged Kimoto Junmai 720ml$32.99
This rare Koshu (aged) sake is brewed by traditional techniques using the wild microorganisms living in the brewery and aged at ambient temperature. This classical style displays rich, toothsome character and plentiful umami, set in the harmonious balance against chewy acidity smoothed through the aging process. The nose has notes of vanilla, nuts, and spices. Please drink without chilling.
South Africa
- Craven Cinsaut 2022$40.99
This has a delicate cranberry and pomegranate bouquet with a bit of a rhubarb and bay leaf emerging with air. It offers red berries, black currants, rooibos tea, and white pepper on the palate. Chalky tannins.
- Thorne & Daughters 'Rocking Horse' White Blend 2021$32.99
32% Roussanne, 29% Semillon blanc, 19% Chardonnay, 16% Chenin blanc, 4% Clairette Blanche Rocking Horse is our cornerstone wine and takes its name from a wooden rocking horse that we made for our daughters out of old oak barrel staves. This is our signature wine and it is where all our work comes together to make our most complete wine. The wine is composed from a number of carefully selected vineyard sites in the Western Cape. A layered and complex nose reveals golden kiwi fruit, mace, apple skin and shy florals, leading into a rounded, rich palate of honeyed nougat with a long taut, slightly saline finish.
South America
- Magna Montis Tupungato Malbec 2020$32.99
Darkly brooding with a rich core of warming black fruits, smooth vanilla, sumptuous herbs and sweet oak on the palate. A highly attractive mouthfeel with a long luscious finish.
- Pedro Parra 'Trane' 2019$42.99
This single-vineyard Cinsault comes from a plot of silty, sandy granite that includes a high portion of stones. Fermentation, 30% of which was whole cluster, took place in a concrete tank utilizing indigenous yeasts. Aging took place in 1,500-liter oak vats for 11 months prior to bottling. Named after John Coltrane, the “Trane” Cinsault is full of the energy, tension, and complexity found in each of Coltrane’s jazz recordings.
USA Red
- Alta Marfa ‘Midnight’ 2021$39.99
100% Touriga Nacional Robert Clay Vineyards, Texas Hill Country AVA, Mason, County, TX Black cherry, blueberry pie, spice, juicy and textural. This wine drinks like a big boy, but at only 12.1% abv, it won’t wear you out.
- Arnot-Roberts North Coast Trousseau 2022$58.99
A blend from three Trousseau vineyards in the North Coast. Luchsinger, Boham and Bartolomei. A combination of Vocanic cobble over ancient river stones (Luchsingers) and Goldridge soils.Native yeasts for both primary and secondary fermentations. All of the lots were fermented using 100% whole cluster. Aged for 11 months in a combination of neutral French oak barrels, puncheons and foudre. The 2022 Trousseau saw the addition of a new planting from Las Cimas vineyard, growing in weathered sandstone in the hills of western Russian River Valley. 80% of the fruit still comes from the Luchsinger vineyard in the Big Valley of the Clear Lake AVA, grown in volcanic alluvium over ancient riverbed stones at 1,400’ elevation. Harvested and fermented separately, 75% whole-cluster, native yeast fermentation, then aged in neutral barrels and blended just before bottling. 27 barrels produced.
- Broc Cellars 'Got Grapes' 2022$22.99
35% Barbera | 32% Syrah | 23% Carignan | 10% Dolcetto The origin story of Got Grapes is rooted in the unexpected and we reserve it for the experiments and pleasant surprises that each harvest throws our way. This is a great go-to red that smartly walks the tightrope of pensive structure with lighthearted fruit. The Got Grapes Red emerged from an extra bountiful 2022 harvest. After blending trials and bottlings for our mainstay reds like Love Red, Amore Rosso and Vine Starr, we held back a little extra from each to make one more fun and refreshing red. All varieties were fermented in stainless steel tanks, pressed and then aged in a mixture of stainless steel tank, concrete and neutral French oak barrique before the final blend. Enjoy with a slight chill or at cellar temp.
- Cruse Wine Co. ‘Monkey Jacket’ North Coast 2021$33.99
A departure from our previous blends, there is no dominant variety. Valdiguié now shares the table with Carignan, Petite Sirah, Mixed Reds, and Syrah. The nose is incredible, with violets, and darker red fruits. It is earthier and less green than previous iterations, more minty than sappy, and more cherry than raspberry. The palate is deeply savory with grilled notes and a bright acidity. The finish is clean and simple with more refined tannins.
- Day Wines 'Deep Blue' Pinot Noir 2021$42.99
Deep Blue is a blend of seven biodynamic or organically farmed vineyards in the Willamette Valley; Cassin, Roshni, Johan, Momtazi, Nemarniki, Finnigan Hill and Claygate. The vineyards and barrels we selected were chosen for their deeper, blue and black fruit attributes, as well as their lush and silky textures. Think blueberry pie with baking spices, unsweetened cocoa powder, dark cherry, black raspberries, and summer in a conifer forest. We used 30% whole clusters to give the wine a good tannic structure, and the ample acid shows good promise for aging prospects. A portion of the profits of Deep Blue will be donated to organizations who promote the restoration of our oceans. It is important to us to continually offer wines that can promote and support causes we believe in.
- Domaine Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2018$60.99
82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec This wine has intense black cherry, red currant, and indescribable "walk in the forest" aromas. Youthful on the palate with abundant tannins, deep currant, blueberry, and earth flavors are penetrating. Expect a beautiful evolution over the next two decades.
- Dominus Napa Valley 2019$400.99
The 2019 Dominus is blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, aged in 40% new French oak. Impressively dark-hued in the glass, it yields scents of cherries and cassis on the nose—or is it black cherries and redcurrants? Subtle notes of mocha, pencil shavings and almost Graves-like earthiness wind through the concentrated, medium to full-bodied palate, giving it a sense of savory gravitas, while the finish is silky and long, leaving a lingering residue of soft tannins and mouthwatering freshness.
- Donnachadh Gamay 2021$52.99
2021 was a near perfect vintage in the Santa Rita Hills — cool and steady all the way through a later than normal harvest. The 2021 Gamay really reflects the vintage — beautifully ripened fruits, but retaining focus, clarity and subtlety. Definitely our best Gamay to date. Ripe red cherries and raspberries on the nose, with violets, black cherry candy, mint jelly and a touch of pepper. Concentrated but delicate cherry, raspberry, and cranberry in the mouth, with a long, somewhat spicy finish. Effortless to drink. Extremely flexible and food friendly, especially with a slight chill.
- Etteilla 'The Wheel' 2022$37.99
50% Grenache, 50% Mourvedre from Lodi, California
- Evening Land Seven Springs Gamay Noir 2021$50.99
Unlike the cherry red color and aromas of many classic, delicious Gamays, this wine marries juicy fruit with an otherwise darker, brooding character. That fruit leaps from the glass – strawberry Bon Bon, raspberry lemonade – cut with tar, rosemary and iodine, showing substantial weight on the palate. Almost grippy, a wave of acidity complements the tannic structure through the finish. Think of it like Beaujolais meets cool-climate, New World fruit in the best way possible. Serve chilled.
- Evesham Wood Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2022$35.99
Although the Willamette Valley bottling is our least expensive and largest production bottling we put just as much of ourselves into it as our top cuvées. Vineyards such as Illahe (Mt. Pisgah, Polk County, Oregon AVA) and Mahonia (Willamette Valley, in the Jory hills just south of Salem) that Evesham Wood has been working with for decades make up the bulk of the blend along with Eola-Amity Hills AVA sites: Prophet, Koosah, Jubilee, and Sojeau. Those grapes are fermented in small lots (1.25 ton, open-topped fermenters) and punched down twice a day. This vintage of the WV blend shows a bright nose with cherry, red apple, fresh flowers, and a touch of loam along with a textural creamy/silkiness component that’s balanced by juicy acid. Showing well now, watch this wine evolve over the next 3 months to 8-10 years.
- Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain 2021$33.99
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 9% Syrah, 6% Cabernet Franc 3% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot. Reddish black bramble fruits, red currants, bright cinnamon, clove, vanilla and a touch of chili pepper, cocoa, toasted seeds, and a touch of earthy graphite. Nice structure, good length and lovely flavors of fruit, spice, and earth. This wine has a classic Hedges style with a modern touch, very enjoyable now and will age for years to come.
- Jolie Laide Red Wine 2022$43.99
Trousseau Noir/Cabernet Pfeffer/Valdiguié/Gamay/Poulsard Emerging from several risk-taking vineyards dotted abound Northern California. Composed of some very unique, rare varieties: 44% Trousseau Noir, 22% Gamay, 18% Valdiguié, 13% Cabernet Pfeffer and 3% Poulsard. All components fermented separately, partially carbonic for brightness and all whole cluster adding to the complex spice aromas. Delicate and lean, mineral-laden, cranberry scented with incense, tobacco, petrichor and black peppercorn. 11.8% Alc
- Marigny & Molly Baz ‘Drink This Wine’ Chillable Red-ish Wine’ 2022$35.99
45% Merlot 45% Pinot Noir 10% Gamay Noir One part Carbonic Maceration (Merlot and Pinot Noir), one part Direct Press Rosé (Merlot), with a bit of Semi-Carbonic Gamay for depth. Fermented naturally with ambient yeasts in a combination of stainless steel, concrete and neutral barrels. Blended together in tank with a pinch of SO2 before bottling.
- Marine Layer 'Lyra' Pinot Noir 2021$65.99
The 2021 Lyra is layered, lifted, and bright, and in our opinion, the epitome of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Bright ruby in color with a nose of violets and rich red berries. The palate shows high-toned red fruits, with layers of red raspberry, cardamom, and citrus peel. With soft and integrated tannins, the 2021 Lyra is perfectly balanced with an elegance often found in some of our favorite wines.
- Martha Stoumen Venturi Carignan 2022$48.99
100% Carignan · Dry Farmed • Venturi Vineyard • Mendocino County · 273 cases Attune to your instincts and feast with your nose. This wine emerged from an extended 25 day maceration to greet you with transcendent aromas of California chaparral and dark purple plum. Bask in the gentle charisma of Venturi Vineyard’s distinct dusty tannin.
- Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2021$75.99
The 2021 Pinot Noir is composed of 94% estate fruit. It was crafted with about 15% whole clusters and matured in 33% new oak. It has broody scents of blueberry, cranberry, rhubarb, cured meats, lavender and allspice. The medium-bodied palate has generous, juicy fruit, a soft, grainy frame and a long finish. This is very easy to drink!
- Pray Tell Wines ‘Gamay Noir’ 2021$32.99
The 2021 Gamay was sourced from three organically farmed vineyards across two distinct AVAs in the Willamette Valley: Yamhill-Carlton and Eola-Amity Hills. I tend to think of wines by color from each region (like that scene in Ratatouille, when Remy is dreaming up flavors in the kitchen). I typically associate darker reds tipping towards browns with the former, while loads of purple come from the latter. They play well together.Deliberate carbonic maceration is always a component of the Gamay each year. It turns up the volume on all of the beautiful, fresh fruit characteristics and provides a bolt of energy to the blend. The remaining two-thirds are fermented aerobically to build complexity— traditionally seeing more spice and structural dimensionality from varying degrees of stem inclusion during maceration. All native fermentation. Aged for ten months in neutral French oak barrels
- Presqu'ile Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2022$30.99
Presqu'ile's Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir provides a beautiful look into just how well this grape thrives in the region’s soils. Lifted notes of bing cherries, rose hips, dried orange rind, and sandalwood dominate the wine’s earth-driven palate.
- Tribute to Grace Central Coast Grenache 2022$45.99
New Zealand native Angela Osborne moved to California in 2006 with a simple dream: to make Grenache. Over the years, she's established herself as one of the few masters of crafting Grenache that's bursting with fruit but still pure, elegant, and highly drinkable. Vinous's 93 point review of the 2019 edition of this multi-vineyard bottling tells you what to expect: "Bright and effusive, the Santa Barbara Grenache is particularly expressive. All the elements are so complementary. Blood orange, mint, spice and star anise lend gorgeous nuance. Bright acids and a spine of tannin make this far more than an entry-level offering."
- Two Shepherds 'Pastoral Rouge' 2017$25.99
Last Vintage! Purposefully bottled aged 4.5 years. Our newest release of our Pastoral Rouge Grenache blend - Burgundy meets the Rhone in our flagship blend, which William calls an “anti Châteauneuf-du-Pape.” This red blend is one of our longest bottle aged, giving the wine extra time to harmonize. 35% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 33% Mourvèdre. 30% whole cluster, 10 months in neutral barrel.70 cases crafted.
- Whitcraft Old Vine Dry Farmed Zinfandel Clements Hills 2022$52.99
A beguiling mix of classic Zinfandel dried plumand blueberry and a lighter, juicier fresh raspberry character. The finish is soft and peppery. Grapes come from the Stampede Vineyard, originally planted in the 1940s in the toe-hills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Soils are a mix of sand and volcanic. Vines are head-trained and planted on their own rootstock.
- Whitcraft Santa Barbara County 'Elle's Vineyard' Trousseau 2022$62.99
Chris and Kathleen (Barnato) Whitcraft started Whitcraft Winery in 1985. Chris hosted a local wine radio program in Santa Barbara County for more than ten years and learned his craft from some of the best winemakers in California - Joe Heitz (Heitz Cellars), Dick Graff (Founded Chalone Winery and its AVA), and Burt Williams (Williams Selyem & Morning Dew Ranch) to name a few. What began as a hobby grew into both a passion and a lifestyle, the commitment to which is present to this day in every bottle of our wine. This passion for wine was passed on to their children, Drake and Alyssa. While Chris passed in 2014, Drake continues to carry on the tradition of excellent winemaking within the Whitcraft family.
- ZD Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014$100.99
This wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Classic cassis, red plum, and black cherry make up the core of dense ripe fruit. Subtle notes of clove, tobacco, cedar, and vanilla add to the complexity. On the palate, silky soft tannins envelop the fruit and the wine finishes incredibly long and lush. Only 32 barrels of
USA White
- Day Wines ‘Vin de Days Blanc’ 2023$28.99
23% Pinot Gris, 22% Riesling, 21% Pinot Blanc, 20% Muller Thurgau, 14% Muscat Vin de Days Blanc is an Alsatian-style white blend of five organically farmed vineyards from around the Willamette Valley. Each vineyard was picked when the fruit was optimal for the overall blend: some fruit was picked for its aromatics, some for its acid, and some for its fruit characteristics. Harvest aromas of yellow and pink apple, juicy yellow peach and apricot, and exotic floral wildness dominate the nose. The palate reflects the nose with the addition of spicy ginger, lemon oil, and cherry blossom also in play. We enjoy this wine both as an aperitif and as a complement to sushi, oysters, all manner of salads and raw vegetables, as well as soft ripe cheeses and foie gras. It’s a versatile wine for any occasion!
- DuMOL Estate Chardonnay 2020$96.99
Our finest Chardonnay from the 2020 vintage and one of the greatest Chardonnays we’ve ever bottled, the 2020 Estate typifies the style of the vintage—density and concentration, with high acidity and driving energy. It’s a wine that can age and develop even greater complexity in bottle for a decade. What I love about this wine is the interplay between floral, fresh herb, and fruit characters both aromatically and on the palate. The vines’ low yields this season drive the deep, rich structure so the wine is textural and chewy with powerful fruit extract. The high natural acidity picks up the wine and cuts through all this density, so the flavors echo long and clear. What a magical wine. Intensely fragrant aromas of nectarine, apricot, and citrus with lily, sage, and thyme. Lime and lemongrass flavors drive the palate with vibrant zest. The wine’s texture is deep and enveloping but there’s tremendous energy and lift to the finish which is drenched with wiry mineral
- Etteilla ‘Aterpea’ 2022$43.99
This Chardonnay is insane! A very impressive freshman effort from Annie and Noelle, the duo behind Etteilla, who recently relocated from Austin to SF with the dream of making natural wine. They cut their teeth working for Tony Coturri, godfather of Cali natural wine, and are now making truly great wines in Richmond. The fruit here comes from Redwood Valley and the wine is creamy, screaming with bright acidity and fresh and lifted with minerality. No sulfur added at any stage! I first tasted this at a “Sip and Spin” DJ party the girls hosted this summer in SF and it stopped me in my tracks. Pair with downtempo techno, good friends and late summer nights.
- Forlorn Hope 'Queen of the Sierra' White 2021$26.99
- Fossil & Fawn Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2021$35.99
Chardonnay carries a certain amount of baggage for many people, which sucks if it means they miss out on such a beautiful variety. We work with old-vine, Chardonnay that retains downright nervy acidity even through barrel aging in a combination of older French oak and newer Oregon oak. The wine is rich without being blousy, like fresh brioche topped with honeycomb spiked with slivers of preserved lemon.
- Head High Chardonnay Sonoma County 2022$27.99
Bill Price is a legend in the Sonoma wine industry. A key figure at renowned houses like Kosta Browne, Gary Farrell, and Three Sticks, he’s also the owner of some of Sonoma County’s top vineyards—and his Head High Chardonnay is as good as Sonoma County Chardonnay gets for the price. The glass uncovers a lively copper-gold color. The aromas are led by rich golden apple, Meyer lemon preserves, and honeysuckle. The mouthfeel is energetic and uplifting, showing crushed limestone notes along with citrus and tropical fruits that fade over a long finish. Drink now–2026.
- Jolie Laide Trousseau Gris 2022$42.99
These rare, near extinct vines produce unique yet fascinating fruit. In turn, the wine made from them is equally beguiling. Some skin contact lends an incandescent, roseate hue, breadth of palate and subtle tannin. Crushed by foot and left to macerate whole cluster for a few days, then pressed and naturally fermented in neutral puncheons and stainless steel followed by all neutral barrique elevage. A veritable highwire act; light on its feet, wildly floral yet savory with a visceral depth. An inebriating blend of summer melon, stone fruit, white tea and wet rock weave with finessed length and elegant palate presence. 13% Alc.
- Monument Wine Co. 'French Lessons' 2022$35.99
From the winemaker, Tyler Magyer: slightly more sauvignon blanc than chardonnay this year! a co-ferment inspired by my favorite wines of cheverny in the loire valley of france. 36 hours on the skids and fermented in neutral barrels; bottled unfined and unfiltered. the two vineyards are down the road from one another - high altitude sites in the applegate valley of southern oregon. . rich and deep, where honey and brioche meet lemon and nostalgia. perhaps the best variation to date (but I'll also say that next year).
- Outward 'Cat Canyon Vineyard' Chenin Blanc 2022$35.99
2022 was our third vintage working with Chenin Blanc from the Cat Canyon Vineyard, located just outside of the small town of Los Alamos. These vines were planted on their own roots in 1978. The vineyard has sandy loam soils and also benefits from ocean-influenced weather patterns. These grapes were foot-stomped and soaked on the skins for 24 hours before pressing and being racked to neutral French oak barrels where the juice carried out a native fermentation. The wine was aged on the lees for 7 months before being bottled without fining or filtration. The 2022 Cat Canyon Chenin Blanc oozes with mango, passion fruit, wool, and subtle notes of honey on both the nose and the palate. The 24 hrs of skin contact adds a unique textural component to the wine that is characteristic of the varietal.
- Presqu'ile 'Bien Nacido' Chardonnay 2019$55.99
Delicate aromas of lemon peel, Asian pear and jicama are crisp while subtle on the nose of this single-vineyard expression. The palate is all about wet and crushed stone, both in texture and flavor, with light brushes of Asian pear, water chestnut and nectarine barely poking through the fascinating minerality.
- Ruth Lewandowski Mahlon Arneis 2022$37.99Out of stock
This wine comes from the older block of Arneis at Fox Hill Vineyard (the younger stuff finds it’s way into ‘Feints’). Older vines and thinner, rockier soils lend smaller clusters, smaller berry counts and relatively higher skin to juice ratios. Therefore Mahlon ends up being being quite a concentrated, intense version of Arneis. Fresh and lemony, saline breezy and savory. Snappy yet textural, with textbook little white flowers, bitter almond and miso.
- Sage Rat 'Ratto Bianco' 2022$28.99
Based in the Yakima Valley, the heart of grape-growing for Washington State, Sage Rat was founded by winekaker Dusty Jenkins only in 2020. Dusty has chosen to work primarily with Itallian grape varieties, finding a kinship with them in the Yakima soils and climate; his portfolio so far includes Pinot Grigio, Dolcetto, Barbera, and Nebbiolo. His Ratto Bianco is an unusual blend of Riesling, Pinot Grigio, and Orange Muscat, fermented together in stainless steel, aged on the lees for four months and bottled unfined and unfiltered; intensely citrusy on the nose and is highly textured on the palate. Only 186 cases made.
- Staglin Family Vineyards SALUS Chardonnay 2022$94.99
The 2022 Salus Chardonnay marries a complexity and refinement uncommon for the region with a dash of richness. Energetic honeysuckle and lemon zest aromatics open the experience. The first sip bursts with brightness and flavors of quince, grilled peach, lemon verbena, and subtle brioche before tastefully transitioning to a long finish of steadfast texture and composed acidity.
- Teutonic Wine Company Gruner Veltliner Pear Blossom Vineyard 2022$32.99
The 2022 vintage of Grüner Veltliner is here! This wine falls more on the off-dry with great acid to balance the palate. Notes of snap peas and citrus. This is a wonderful to pair with aparagus, salads and fish. If you are unfamiliar with this grape we suggest you give it a go. It will soon become a white wine favorite
- Teutonic Wine Company Raspberry Mushroom Riesling 2022$42.99
Our second vintage of Raspberry Mushroom Riesling. Barnaby thought...why not press some Riesling through Pinot Noir grape skins. A dry Riesling with a touch of tannins from the Pinot Noir. Lucky you!
- Tinto Amorio 'Bheeyo' 2022$29.99Out of stock
95% Gewurztraminer (San Luis Obispo County), 5% Zinfandel (Mendocino County). 24-day skin contact wine fermented with feverish intentions. This vino has body & is designed for the free-spirited. Serve chilled.
- Where's Linus Sauvignon Blanc 2021$22.99
Fortified, Dessert & Vermouth
- Alvear PX Solera 1927 375ml$40.99
The impressive 1927 Pedro Ximenez Solera, from a Solera begun nearly 80 years ago, boasts a dark amber color as well as an extraordinary nose of creme brulee, liquefied nuts, marmalade, and maple syrup. Huge and viscous, yet neither cloyingly sweet nor heavy, it is a profound effort priced unbelievably low. It is meant to be drunk alone at the end of a meal.
- Berto Ross da Travaj Sweet Vermouth 1L$19.99
According to the importer, this red Vermouth is produced with Arneis, Cortese, Trebbiano and Barbera d’Asti grapes with a diverse mix of herbs and spices that soak in the spirit for a minimum of 60 days according to a recipe developed by the Quaglia family in the 1930s. The distillery was founded in 1890 and the current owners purchased it in 1906. Berto's red and white vermouths are described as "standard-bearers of traditionally and artisanally produced sweet vermouth from Piedmont.
- Borgo Maragliano 'La Caliera' Moscato d'Asti DOCG 2022$19.99
La Caliera is the best Moscato d'Asti, produced at Borgo Maragliano. The wine is composed of grapes from the oldest vines of the property, and it is clearly visible in the character's character and generosity of the wine. The aroma is completely irresistible with intense, sweetish tones of shrubs and gooseberries. The taste is deliciously sweet and refreshing bubbly. A spicy wine on the tower level. The wine is especially suitable for accompanying desserts (Moscato d'Asti and good vanilla ice cream are a sure winner), but its freshness and moderate alcohol (about 5%) also make it perfect for aperitif and cozy. The wine is served coolly in champagne glass. Remember to put an extra bottle on the fridge!
- Cocchi Barolo Chinato 500ml$56.99
Born in Piedmont in the last century, it soon spread thanks to its taste, well balanced between bitter and sweet, and especially for the leading effect on the market of its name “Barolo”, that immediately positioned it among the noblest products compared to various other types of alcoholic drinks based on cinchona. Inventor of this original recipe, Giulio Cocchi was also the protagonist of the diffusion of Barolo Chinato. In Italy its consumption was encouraged by the fame it gained as therapeutic wine. A traditional remedy in Piedmont to cure many small sicknesses, especially in case of cooling. Drunk as a vin brulé, hot and invigorating, its antipyretic and digestive capacities were widely recognized. Serving it to the guests became a typical tradition of the farmers’ hospitality. Over time, the use of this aromatized wine changed and today, in the general wake to recover traditions and naturality, it’s been rediscovered with new and interesting consumption styles.
- Fonseca Port Late Bottle Vintage 2016$32.99
The 2016 Late Bottled Vintage Port was bottled in May 2022 with 102 grams of residual sugar and a bar-top cork. It is a field blend aged for 72 months in wood. This is unfiltered, alone among the Fladgate Group's LBVs. Easily the most expressive of the Group's LBVs, this is still made in an accessible, easy fashion without big tannins or a lot of depth, and it is not supposed to be a wine to be held and aged a long time. In the long run, therefore, it isn't really much of a step up, if at all. Key trade-offs here, though, as with its siblings, are a great price point, lots of flavor and immediate accessibility. It is very elegant. Best after 2022.
- Hager Matthias Zweigelt Eiswein 2018 375ml$43.99
The lovely, warm and bitter scent of plum skin baked in a tart fills the nose with promise. The palate continues this rich plum theme but adds the essential purity of eiswein to it, that acidic thrill of freshness that keeps every nuance of flavor pristine. This wine is pure and sweet but pristine and so measured. Hints of chocolate surround those sultry plum notes that leave an endless echo.
- Henriques & Henriques 5 Year Seco Madeira Especial 750ml$28.99
"The H&H Seco Especial (Finest, Dry) allies a nutty, smoky bouquet to a dry, energetic and expansive palette etched with flavors of roasted almond, mandarin orange and dried honey. Excellent as an aperitif, but with many additional possibilities at the table and on the bar. It might be said that the history of Henriques & Henriques is the history of Madeira itself. Legend has it that Infante Dom Henriques planted the island’s first vines in 1425. These vines gave fruit to one of the “first families of Madeira” and in the process sunk deep roots which Henriques’ descendants and successors continue to draw upon in guiding H&H today." - Haus Alpenz
- La Miraja 'La Ribota' Ruché Chinato NV 750ml$52.99
Chinato are commonly made with nebbiolo, but ‘La Ribòta’ is 100% ruché and only 1,000 bottles are produced annually. It is labeled as “Vino Aromatizzo Alla China” since it is not from Barolo and doesn’t follow the same dictates. This enticing fortified wine elixir, first developed by a pharmacist in the 1800’s, is a blend of the winery’s DOCG-level wine with botanicals including china (or quinuina), wormwood, cardamom seed, cinnamon, and orange peel, plus some more secret family recipe ingredients. It is wonderfully
- Matthiasson Sweet Vermouth #7 375ml$56.99
This is the 7th edition of our much-loved Sweet Vermouth, made with infusions of our own home-grown blood oranges, sour cherries, wormwood and cardoons, along with coriander seed, chinchona bark and blessed thistle. The result is a highly complex, aromatic vermouth that makes a great cocktail, but our favorite way to enjoy it is as a spritzer with a twist, or “neat" as an aperitif or with dessert.
- Quinta dos Pesos Carcavelos 1998 500ml$48.99
This is a special fortified wine, in limited availability, most sought after and produced as one of the finest styled wines, rarely known. It is from Portugal, and every drop expresses the passions and love of the land which went into making it. Like the 1996, this 1998 is terrific, somewhere between a 20 year Tawny Port and a zesty Verdelho Madeira in style. It's richer and nuttier than the '96, with more notes of chocolate, caramel and toasted nuts, but still has energy from dark cherry fruit and citric acidity to drive through a long, flowing, finish. Unique and completely delicious.
- Super Cattivo Bianco Aperitivo 2022 500ml$42.99
Daniel and Tristan make this Aperitivo Bitter entirely by hand in Franz Weninger's cellar. We also learned about this exciting product from Franz. The basis is the bergamot, which is processed together with cedro, vanilla beans, chamomile blossoms and a few secret ingredients. A Pinot Blanc from the Tinnhoff winery serves as the flavor carrier for the Bitter Bianco. Super Cattivo only produces once a year, when the citrus fruits are ripe, so the guys manage to produce an ingenious drink with purely vegetable ingredients. The Bianco is very floral, cool, ethereal, and fresh, it is the lighter, summery version of the two aperitivos. You can use the bitter for drinks, or drink it pure on ice, with soda, tonic water or sparkling wine.
- Tximista Blanco Vermouth NV 750ml$38.99
World’s 1st & only vermouth made with 100% Getariako Txakoli Wine from Hondarrabi Zuri. Uniquely Basque, Universally Delicious.
- Underberg 20ml$3.00Out of stock
Underberg is a digestif bitter produced at Rheinberg in Germany by Underberg AG. It is made from aromatic herbs from 43 countries that undergo inspections and are formulated based on a secret recipe of the Underberg family, whose members are personally responsible for the production of the drink.
FOOD & GROCERIES
Food Kits
- Cheese & Charcuterie Board Kit$60.00
Build your own cheese & charcuterie board! Kit includes: Cheesemonger's choice of three 4oz cheeses, Spanish Ibérico Salami, Lemon Almond & Hazelnuts, Cornichons, Jan's Farmhouse Cranberry Pistachio Crisps, Bee2Bee local honey.
- Cheese Board Kit$45.00
Build your own cheese board! Kit includes: Cheesemonger's choice of three 4oz cheeses, Lemon Almond & Hazelnuts, Jan's Farmhouse Cranberry Pistachio Crisps, Bee2Bee local honey.
Catering Boxes
- Small Cheese & Charcuterie Box$85.00
MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE! Feeds 4-8 people. Three cheeses (1/4lb each), 1/4lb Prosciutto di Parma, 1/4lb Schiacciata Piccante with house lemon almond-hazelnut mix, cornichons, grapes, & Bee2Bee local honey
- Large Cheese & Charcuterie Box$180.00
MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE! Feeds 12-16 People. Three cheeses (1/2lb each), two charcuterie (1/2lb. each) with house lemon almond-hazelnut mix, cornichons, grapes, & Bee2Bee local honey.
- Small Cheese Box$120.00
MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE! Feeds 12-16 people. Three cheeses (1/2lb each) with house lemon almond-hazelnut mix, grapes, & Bee2Bee local honey
- Large Cheese Box$195.00
MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE! Feeds 20-30 people. Five cheeses (1/2lb each) with house lemon almond-hazelnut mix, grapes, & Bee2Bee local honey
- Charcuterie Box$95.00
MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE! Feeds 15-25 people . Three sliced charcuterie (1/2lb each) with house marinated olives & cornichons
- Small Bread Box$10.00
MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE! Sliced Magnol Baguette, feeds 4-6 People
- Medium Bread Box$20.00
MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE! Sliced Magnol Baguette, feeds 8-10 People
- Large Bread Box$30.00
MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE! Sliced Magnol Baguette, feeds 15-20 People
- Catering Packaging$4.00+
Pastries & Desserts
- Plain Baguette$6.00
From Slow Dough Bakery
- Almond Citrus Rochers$10.00
- Pasteis De Nata$3.00Out of stock
Now available throughout the week! Traditional Portuguese Caramelized sweet egg tartlet
- Chocolate Brioche$4.00Out of stock
A light chocolate brioche topped with a sweet and crunchy craquelin and filled with a chocolate cremeux.
- Rocher Bar$8.00Out of stock
Chocolate Hazelnut Bar
- Chocolate Chip Cookie$4.00
- Brown Butter Rum Cookie$4.00
- Tarta de Queso$12.00
Caramelized, crustless basque cheesecake, bitter orange marmalade
Groceries
- Sandwich of the Day$12.00Out of stock
Tuesday: Spicy Spreadable Salami, Giardinera, Baby Arugula, on Demi Baguette Wednesday: Wildcard Wednesday?! Thursday: Fajita Roasted Portabella Mushrooms & Peppers, Pickled Carrots, Chipotle Whipped Ricotta, Baby Arugula, on Focaccia Friday: Pastrami, Swiss, Tangy Toasted Sesame Slaw, Russian Dressing, Baby Arugula, on Pretzel Bun Saturday: Smoked Turkey, Gruyere, Blistered Sweet Peppers, Lemony Roasted Garlic Aioli, Baby Arugula, on Ciabatta. Sunday: Jambon Beurre
- Platinum Osetra Caviar (1oz)$100.00
Platinum is one the rarest classifications on the caviar spectrum, with only 5% of the harvest technically qualifying for this designation. In addition to its distinctive color, Platinum Osetra must be of a certain size and quality, and is made from sustainably farm-raised acipenser gueldenstaedtii, more commonly referred to as Osetra or Russian Sturgeon, a slightly smaller and more slowly maturing relative to the famed Beluga Sturgeon. The texture of this caviar is firm, with a nutty flavor, a briskly briny aftertaste, and an indulgently buttery resonant mouthfeel. This is among the most impressive, distinct caviar options in our lineup.
- Crème Fraîche$6.00
4 oz jar – house made crème fraîche
- Iberico Ham Chips$4.00
- Black Truffle Chips$4.00
- Olive Oil Chips$4.00
- Sea Salt Chips$4.00
- Pimenton Paprika Chips$4.00
- Cured Cheese Chips$4.00
- Rambler Sparkling Water$2.00
- Mountain Valley Sparkling Water 1L$5.00
- Lemon Almonds & Hazelnuts$10.00+
- House Marinated Olives$8.00+
- Cornichons$6.00+
- Echire Beurre de Baratte$18.00
A famed artisan French butter, from the milk of cows of the small village of Poitiers and La Rochelle. Known as one -if not the best- of the best butters in France, Echire butter is served in the finest dining establishments (which is why the French covet this butter and keep 85% of the production within France). This sophisticated butter has AOC designation which protects its origins and methods of production (just like fine wine) and is produced mostly by hand. Its light texture that comes from ripened cream and its subtle, tangy flavor - much like creme fraiche make this butter divine. The adorable little basket makes this for a pretty presentation.
- Firehook Sea Salt Crackers$10.00
- The Sourdough Project Whole Wheat Crackers$10.00
- Toketti Sardinian Flatbread$11.00
Toketti combine the authentic flavor of Sardinia with an irresistible crunch. When fried, the bread crisps up into a snack reminiscent of tortilla or pita chips. They are an ideal accompaniment to dips, charcuterie, and cheese.
- Cradoc's Cheddar & Onion Chutney Cracker$8.00
Cradoc's tasty wheat crackers are baked with real cheddar cheese, pickled onions and fragrant chutney spices. Ideal for entertaining, these snackable crackers bring are delicious on their own, delicious with any chutney on top and a versatile complement for deli meats, cheeses and veggie spreads.
- Cradoc's Pear & Earl Grey Tea Cracker$8.00
Fruity, semi- sweet and fragranced with begamot oil, delicious with soft creamy cheeses. Contains Butter/Dairy
- Cradoc's Oat Cracker$8.00
Everyone loves an oatcake with cheese and we’ve created a low fat version which is full of oaty flavour and just crying out for some mighty Stilton. Vegan friendly
- Cradoc's Sea Salted Cracker$8.00Out of stock
Halen Mon salt is used to dust these exquisite little squares for dipping dunking, topping and munching. Vegan friendly.
- Cranberry Almond Crisps$10.00
Tart cranberries, a smidge of raw wildflower honey, and a medley of organic seeds with the savory undertone of Herbs de Provence.
- Olive & Za'atar Crisps$10.00
Olive & Za'atar Crisps achieve a perfect balance - nutty almonds and sesame seeds mingle with rich olives and a warm Za'atar spice medley. There’s earthy buckwheat mellowed with a touch of honey. Perfect for dipping in your favorite hummus or try topping with whipped feta and smoked fish.
- Effie's Almond Biscuits$8.00
A delicate balance of sweet and savory in each bite. Our Almond biscuits bring together the natural sweetness of roasted almonds and a dash of aromatic cardamom. This unique combination of crunchy layers provides a terrific base for a dollop of marmalade or a bite of chocolate, mild cheddar or a creamy blue cheese.
- Ines Rosales Sweet Spanish Orange Tortas$10.00
The dreamy scent and exquisite flavor of the Seville Orange will sweep you up into the magic of the South of Spain in the springtime. Light hints of citrus for a very original taste. Want to know a secret? Pair the orange torta with a nice brie!
- Bee2Bee Wildflower Honey$10.00
This local honey has a more nuanced taste than its amber color suggests. Soft and well-balanced with warm, fresh tasting notes.
- Bee2Bee Lemon Elderflower Infused Honey$10.00
We take local Meyer lemons (sliced, zested and dehydrated), elderflowers and steep them in local honey for several months. The citrus zing pairs well with the flowery finish - it comes off like an alcohol-free St. Germain Lemon Drop.
- Hot Damn Pepper Jam$16.00
From Girl Meets Dirt in Eastsound, WA, meet Hot Damn Pepper Jam! This is not your usual pepper jelly. They balance out that spiciness with lots of local fruit and a bit of punchy organic vinegar (made from WA apples) for balance. The quince and apple also add body to the set allowing them to stay committed to their ‘no pectin’ policy. It’s legit hot (yes!). It’s legit amazing. And it’s all natural.
- Pear Balsamic Spoon Preserves$16.00
Crafted with Bartlett pears from heirloom orchards and reduced down with organic aged balsamic vinegar into a balanced and nuanced pear jam.
- L'Épicurien Confit of Fig & Balsamic Vinegar$12.00
Fig & Balsamic Vinegar confit is a perfect addition to any appetizer plate. You can see and taste the high quality ingredients, as you spread this confit on a cracker. Enjoy this confit on a sandwich or a cracker with goats cheese or parmesean for a rich treat.
- Edmond Fallot Whole Grain Mustard$6.00
Made with traditional techniques, this rustic and hearty grain, old fashioned mustard has a mild and smooth flavor with just a little spice. Beautiful as a cream sauce over white fish, or spread on grilled meats, the all natural ingredients in this mustard will enhance any dish it is added too. This mustard is also great as a dipping sauce or mixed with a little vinegar to create a not to spicy salad dressing.
- Sur les Quais Mustard with Curry & Honey$12.99
- Ortiz Marinated Boquerones$14.00
Conservas Ortiz preserves their fresh anchovies (boquerones) using a totally traditional method and always following strict quality controls. Anchovies are filleted by hand, one by one, and marinated in wine vinegar. Once they have reached optimum maturity, they are packed in olive oil, garlic and parsley. Their unique, delicate flavor makes them ideal for serving dressed in balsamic vinegar and chopped onion, or salads.
- Siesta Co. Sardines in Olive Oil$10.00
Flaky and tender, these sardines melt in your mouth and encapsulate the taste of the sea. Sustainably caught off the coast of Galicia, Spain, these wild, all natural, bone-in scale-free sardines are hand packed individually in organic extra virgin olive oil with a touch of sea salt.
- Fishwife Cantabrian Anchovy Fillets$10.99
Say hello to the richest, butteriest anchovies that have ever met your lips. Enjoy with good bread and butter, simmered into a rich tomato pasta sauce, or stirred into a caesar salad.
- Fishwife Slow Smoked Mackerel$11.00
Hand-cut, sweet cured, and slowly smoked over natural wood, then hand-packed and infused in-house with crushed chilis and garlic for a savory, rich flavor with a bite of heat. Responsibly wild-caught by family-owned boats in the Northeast Atlantic during the winter months when mackerel quality is at its peak.
- Fishwife Smoked Salmon with Sichuan Chili Crisp$15.99
Fly By Jing is the first premium Chinese food company that brings thoughtfully crafted pantry staples to the modern kitchen. Developed by Jing Gao, a chef, entrepreneur and renowned expert on Chinese cuisine, the Los Angeles-based company is on a mission to bring uncensored Chinese flavors to the table.
- La Cultivada Organic Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil 250mL$24.00
- Pope's Salt (2oz)$8.99
Salfiore di Romagna sea salt blended with seasonal herbs and spices from our own Goodthyme Farm!
- Xela Coffee Roasters Goodnight Hospitality Blend$22.00
- Táche Pistachio Milk$12.00
A little bit nutty and a little bit sweet, Táche is a vegan plant-based milk made with real pistachios. Made without any added oils, this pistachio milk is light on calories and carbs, yet, big on flavor.
- Olympia Provisions Dog Treats$15.00
Introducing Olympia Provisions Dog Treats! These protein-packed meaty sausages are made of 100% pure pork. Not only are these treats addressing sustainability in our food systems, they are both delicious and nutritious for your dog!
- Chill Country Cannabis THC Gummies$10.00Out of stock
Slip into a Chill Country state-of-mind with our perfectly balanced sativa rosin gummies. Organically grown and rosin pressed in the Hill Country using select sativa strains. Made with all organic ingredients, and flavored with real organic agave and lime.
Non-Food Retail
- MCW 'Bonjour' Dad Hat!$30.00Out of stock
- Branded MCW Wine Key$9.99
- Marble & Acacia Wood Cheese Board$30.00
Elegantly serve cheese, hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, and desserts atop this sophisticated Acopa marble and acacia wood 11 1/2" x 6" serving board! This serving board is designed with the perfect balance of white marble and acacia wood. The cool marble makes it ideal for serving cheeses and fruits, while the natural acacia wood center and handle ensure it will work well in both upscale and rustic settings.
- Cheese Spreader$12.00
Ask about what colors we have available!
- Laguiole 3 Piece Cheese Knife Set$48.00
- Decanter: Riedel Merlot Decanters$25.00
- Reinventing the Wheel by Francis and Bronwen Percival$29.99
- Mother of Pearl Spoon$6.00
ONLINE CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE
Retail Cheese ***
- Shannon's Pimento Cheese$10.00
Made with Hook's 5yr Cheddar and Prairie Breeze Cheddar, diced pimentos, green onion, and fresh dill. Enjoy with crackers or make the best grilled cheese sandwich EVER!
- Lira Rossa Mozzarella$10.00
Fresh Mozzarella made with grass fed Jersey Cow's milk from Lira Rossa in Moulton Texas.
- Liuzzi Burrata$12.00
The Liuzzi family has been making cheese for over five generations, starting in 1826 in the Puglia region of Italy. Brothers Lino and Nicola Liuzzi established Liuzzi Cheese in North Haven, CT where their business has grown over the last three decades. Their burrata is fresh and light and filled with Stracciatella cream. Enjoy on its own, or with a sprinkle of Pope's salt and olive oil!
- Meredith Dairy$17.00
Owners Sandy & Julie Cameron milk their heard of sheep and goats year round to produce their specialty cheeses. By the afternoon, the morning milk has been turned into cheese, cubed and bathed in premium olive oil alongside fresh herbs, garlic, and spices. This cheese is ultra fresh and super addicting!
- C'Mon Berto!$12.00
C'Mon Berto!, is the newest creation from Lira Rossa Creamery in Moulton, TX. Cheesemaker Andrea Cudin lovingly named this cheese after his Uncle Berto and uses fresh grass-fed Jersey cow's milk to make this camembert style. The rind is beautifully bloomy and thin with a rich buttery paste that exudes notes of grass and fresh cream.
- Green Hill$11.00+
Sweet Grass Dairy in Georgia was one of the first American dairies to adopt rotational grazing. This means the herd is shuffled around to fresh parcels of pasture after each milking to ensure fresh green grass for grazing. The difference in milk quality, richness, and aroma is astounding. Green Hill is their Camembert style, aged for 3-5 weeks this soft-ripened cheese develops a thin white rind and a golden yellow sliky interior. You can truly taste the fresh grass!
- Snapdragon$11.00+
Snapdragon is the brainchild of Fons Smits and Laura Davenport, who together founded Tulip Tree Creamery in Indianapolis, Indiana in 2014. Modeled after their bloomy rind triple cream brie, Trillium, Snapdragon has a layer of habanero peppers running through the center of the cheese. The peppers give the cheese a kick of bright heat that blends perfectly with the buttery richness of the paste creating a unique flavor profile that is both spicy and sweet!
- Queen Anne's Lace$11.00+
Queen Anne's Lace is a beautiful soft-ripened cheese made with pasteurized cow's milk from Tulip Tree Creamery in Indiana. This cheese has a geotrichum rind that gives it its wrinkly appearance and delicate texture. Mild, milky, and slightly sweet, Queen Anne's Lace is a perfect dessert cheese that pairs well with honey and fruit.
- St. Stephen*$12.00+
The first cheese from Hudson Valley creamery Four Fat Fowl, St. Stephen is a beautiful hand-crafted triple cream that bursts with buttery and milky overtones. Made with jersey cow's milk and fresh jersey cream, this cheese has a smooth, silky interior and soft bloomy rind. Pair with a glass of bubbles!
- Casatica di Bufala*$8.75+
From the brothers at Quattro Portoni comes Casatica di Bufala, a beautiful soft-ripened water buffalo milk cheese that is aged for 3-5 weeks. With a supple richness and creamy interior, Casatica di Bufala is mild and delicate on the palate. This cheese will ooze on your plate and melt in your mouth!
- St. Nectaire*$6.25+
Relatively soft and smooth. Velvety but not creamy in the mouth. The rind has a typical earthy aroma. However, its paste has a mild, fresh, lactic aroma, with herbal notes and a nice hazelnut taste.
- Los Cameros*$6.00+
In the heart of Spanish wine country, the Martinez siblings took over the family creamery their parents founded in 1961. Using a collection of high-quality milk from local farms, the Martinez family makes cheese using traditional methods. Los Cameros is a mixed milk cheese made with cow, goat, and sheep’s milk. During its 6-month aging period, Los Cameros is rubbed with olive oil, developing a beautiful natural rind. This well-balanced cheese has a light-yellow paste with strong vegetal notes and peppery aromas.
- Manchego El Trigal 1 Year*$8.25+
Manchego takes it's name from the Manchega sheep this cheese is made from. It hails from the homeland of Don Quixote- La Mancha, Spain. One of the friendliest and most recognizable cheeses on the market, the 1-year aged version has developed notes of buttery, toasted nuts and a subtle brightness. Classic crowd pleaser!
- Eldo*$9.50+
Say hello to one of the newest Texas cheesemakers, Haro Cheese Company in Bertram, TX! Haro Cheese is making butter, crème fraiche, and, cheeses including Eldo, a raw cow's milk Manchego style. The natural rind is rubbed with ash giving it a unique appearance. The flavor is tangy and herbaceous with a smooth, creamy texture.
- Urepel*$7.75+
Urepel, pronounced OO-reh-PEHL, is a semi-firm sheep's milk cheese inspired by the French classic, Ossau-Iraty. This delicious aged sheep's milk cheese is made in the French Basque Country and is aged for 6 months. Urepel is seasonal and has limited production with only 2000 cases produced each year. A beautiful tan colored rind and semi-firm texture, this cheese is complex and pleasing with notes of fresh grass and toasted nuts.
- Appenzeller White*$8.50+
Appenzeller White Label is a raw cow's milk cheese from Switzerland aged for three months. Thanks to the short aging period and extra portion of cream added, this Appenzeller is the richest and creamiest of them all. The rind is washed in a secret herbal brine giving way to a smooth texture that melts in the mouth!
- Le Superbe Raclette*$6.00+
LeSuperbe Raclette Gourmet is made according to time-honoured craftsmanship without artificial additives and traditionally matured for a period of 5 months. A painstaking process to create the only raclette that tastes best pure. Fine rustic roasted aromas give the cheese a gentle sweetness.
- Vigneronne au Riesling*$9.00+
An original creation La Vigneronne au Riesling is a hard mountain cheese made with raw cow's milk and aged for 2 months with Riesling wine. This lovely, creamy tomme style has a woody aroma and fruity taste and is perfect for the cheese board or melted "Raclette" style.
- Teahive*$7.50+
Tim Welsh started Beehive Cheese Company in 2005 with his brother-in-law Pat Ford. Pat and Tim had only 8 days of cheesemaking experience between them when they filled their first vat with milk. With their shared interest in great food and entrepreneurship Beehive Cheese has become one of the most popular creameries in the US! Teahive is an Irish style cheddar that is rubbed with Earl Grey tea and bergamot oil. This cheese is complex and soothing, with notes of orange blossoms and stone fruit. Teahive is the perfect "feel good" cheese!
- OG Kristal*$9.25+
OG Kristal, also known as Old Groendal, is an award winning aged Belgian Gouda style. Produced in the region of Roeselare, aged for at least 18 months. OG Kristal has a full bodied caramelized flavor with a dense texture and lovely crystallization.
- Hootenanny*$10.50+
A goat’s milk Gouda cheese made from spring and summer milk. Supple with notes of hickory nuts and wild flowers within a beautiful cream wax rind. Pairs well with crisp white wine or an amber ale.
- Toma Rashi*$7.00+
In Italian, Toma means "wheel of cheese made by the farmer herself", what a perfect way to describe this super versatile cheese! Made with grade A pasteurized cow's milk and aged for 90 days this snacky cheese is good for any time and any table! In their line of flavored Toma's, Toma Rashi is inspired by Japanese spices. A blend of nori, toasted sesame, poppy and hemp seeds, chili flakes, and ginger are added to the cheese giving it a gentle heat and extreme snackability. Also great for melting and cooking!
- Truffle Gouda*$8.50+
Truffle Gouda is a farmstead raw-milk Gouda with shavings of black Italian truffles. The cheesemaker uses the same base recipe as "Boerenkaas" or raw milk Farmer cheese, then after the curd is cut and just prior to pressing and shaping the cheese, shavings of Italian Black Truffles are generously sprinkled throughout the curd. The texture is semi-soft and super creamy, flavors of cream, walnuts, and earth balance the aromatic notes of the truffle.
- Parmigiano Reggiano*$5.00+
At Bertinelli farms, 20 forms of Parmigiano-Reggiano are produced 365 days a year. Founded in 1895, this historic company focuses on the high quality of the milk to make the best Parmigiano-Reggiano possible. Aged for 24 months, this cheese is everything you want in a parm, nutty, crunchy, savory, and sweet. MCW is one of only 5 retailers of this Parmigiano-Reggiano in the country!
- Pecorino Romano DOP*$6.50+
Pecorino Romano is one of Italy's oldest cheeses and is a staple in Italian cooking. Pecorino simply means "sheep" in Italian and although protected by the European Union, the name Pecorino is more of a description rather than a brand. This particular Pecorino is small production and made with raw sheep's milk from the Roman countryside. Aged a minimum of 10 months, production for Pietro Punturi Pecorino is very limited and done in the traditional way by hand. This cheese is robust, salty, and sharp yet incredibly well-rounded in flavor. The texture is firm, dry, and crumbly making it the perfect cooking or finishing cheese. But you also wont be able to stop snacking on it!
- Dunbarton Blue*$8.00+
Dunbarton Blue is an original recipe Flagship cheese from Roelli Cheese Haus in Wisconsin. A hand crafted cellar cured cheese with the earthy flavor of an English cheddar, coupled with a subtle hint of blue. Aged for 90 days, Dunbarton Blue develops a unique sharpness that will remind you of Cheez-its!
- Societe Bee Roquefort*$7.50+
Société Roquefort has an ivory-colored paste with emerald-green veining and a creamy, moist texture. Its rich, intense sheep milk flavor balances the blue mold aroma, creating the magic taste that’s made Roquefort famous the world over. It’s no coincidence that many call it the ‘King of Cheeses.’
Retail Charcuterie ***
- Spicy Spreadable Salami$12.00Out of stock
Our version of 'Nduja. A melange of salami and prosciutto ground together with butter and Calabrian chiles.
- Spanish Salchichón$11.00
Salchichón is a dry-cured sausage similar to Italian salami. Coarsely chopped Ibérico pork meat is mixed with pork fat and spices to create a deeply savory, satisfying treat where the flavor of the pork really shines.
- Italian Sliced Prosciutto$10.00
The best known of Italy’s vast array of cured meats, Prosciutto is a mainstay of Italian cuisine. This slow-cured ham is all natural and minimally processed, made with just pork, salt, air, and time. Our producer selects legs from pigs raised in Europe. This product is aged a minimum of 400 days and is sliced and packaged in the U.S. Considering its high quality and exceptional flavor, it is an excellent value.
- Spotted Trotter Bresaola$14.00
Beef eye round made with an aromatic, Italian wet brine then air dried for up to sixty days.
- Redondo Iglesias Serrano Ham$15.00
This minimum 20-month cured ham from Spain is from the renowned producer Redondo Iglesias. Jamón Serrano differs from Italian prosciutto in that it is dry-aged at a higher temperature without lard, resulting in a lower water content and slightly drier texture that concentrates its flavors. The resulting meat is supple, sweet, nutty, and savory, with just enough salinity for balance. Each leg is carefully selected to ensure its quality and expert aging.
- Visca Tuscan Salami$20.00
Tuscan Style Salami - Classic Italian hard salami with red wine and toasted wild Calabrian fennel seeds.
- Olympia Provisions Saucisson Sec$13.99
Traditional French salami flavored with garlic & black pepper.
- Levoni Prosciutto di Parma*$7.00+
Aged for 20 months, produced in the Italian province of Parma
- Levoni Schiaccata Piccante*$7.25+
Fennel, chili, paprika, diced pancetta, calabria
- Levoni Porchetta*$4.50+
This traditionally Italian cured meat is made up of two half pork loins wrapped in a defatted belly. It is first cooked in a steam oven, and then roasted in a dry oven with aromatic herbs that give it characteristic fragrant and aromatic scent.
- Levoni Mortadella w/ Pistachios*$4.00+
This typical product of the Italian tradition has been produced by Levoni for over 100 years with an exclusive recipe, developed over time. Made from selected pork cuts, Mortadella with Pistachio Nuts is filling, mouth-watering, flavorful, and particularly fragrant.