— Wine info & Tasting Notes —
Let’s help you get paired up with the best wine selection for your palate!
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BLANC DE BLANCS - Veuve Du Vernay
Fresh fruit notes of green apple, pear, and citrus, alongside a light, effervescent texture and a nice creamy nutty after effect. It exhibits a very subtle sweetness, contributing to its refreshing and easy-drinking nature.
BLANC DE BLANCS - Gruet Winery (NM)
An Albuquerque, New Mexico gem! This sparkling wine is made in the traditional Champagne method . Gruet Blanc de Blancs offers a refreshing experience with aromas of peach, pear, and apple, and flavors that lean into citrus, apple, and pear. It's fairly dry, with a lighter body, and is very refreshing with nice tight bubbles.
SPARKLING ROSE - The Diver (California)
The Diver Brut Rosé is a sparkling wine known for its bright, floral bouquet with notes of strawberry, raspberry, and cherry. It offers a rich and fruity flavor profile in a dry, brut style
CREMANT DE BOURGOGNE - Jean Boisset “Caviar” (Willamette Valley)
JCB Caviar Blanc de Blancs Crémant de Bourgogne is a sparkling wine with notes of white blossoms, citrus, and brioche on the nose, followed by a full, rounded palate with a fine mousse and vibrant acidity. It's known for its elegant pairing with caviar, thanks to its crisp, buttery flavors that complement the briny, salty notes of the things like caviar.. hints the name.
CHAMPAGNE - Dennis Chaput Mesogee (Champagne)
On the palate, the attack is supple and fresh, with a soft, creamy effervescence. Luscious, crisp fruit is underscored by a grapefruity acidity, delicately combined with a marly minerality. The light, juicy finish ends on a smooth, saline note.
CHAMPAGNE - La Cle de la Femme (Champagne)
This Taittinger Champagne is known for its delicate, fresh, and fruity character with a subtle yeasty note. Has a pale golden color with fine bubbles and a persistent mousse. Aromas of white flowers, peach, and vanilla, with hints of brioche. The palate is lively and fresh, with flavors of fruit and honey.
CREMANT D’ALSACE - Pierre Sparr (France)
Pierre Sparr Crémant d'Alsace Brut Réserve NV is a sparkling wine with a soft mousse, a powerful body, and crisp, lemony acidity. It offers aromas of melon and dried mango, with mineral notes and hints of nuts. The wine is known for its fine, glittering pearl bead and long aftertaste.
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SAUVIGNON BLANC - Matua (New Zealand)
This is just what you would want in a New Zealand Sauv. Notes of citrus fruits like grapefruit, lemon, and lime, along with hints of passionfruit, melon, and herbs. The acidity is often described as crisp and bright, characteristic of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
SAUVIGNON BLANC - CULT Lodi (Cali)
Cult Sauvignon Blanc has vibrant aromatics and bright acidity, offering a fruit-forward palate with notes of citrus, pineapple, and guava. The wine is typically crisp and refreshing, with a balanced finish. This one is a porch pounder, no other wine goes down this smooth.
SAUVIGNON BLANC - Andrew Rich (Willamette Valley)
The palate often features a mix of citrus flavors like lime and lemon, along with hints of green apple or melon. We get some really great mineral and earthy notes too. Willamette valley does everything right, and this one is a top notch American Sauv.
SAUVIGNON BLANC - Salvestrin (Napa Valley)
This Sauv is bright, lively, and playful, featuring notes of Meyer lemon, key lime zest, and pineapple. It often has a slightly creamy mid-palate due to partial neutral oak aging, balanced by fresh acidity. The wine is known for its layered textures and persistent minerality.
WHITE PINOT NOIR - Left Coast Estate (Willamette Valley)
To get a White Pinot, the red Pinot Noir grapes are picked early in the morning when it is colder out, and the skins are easily stripped so that there is no fermentation with the skins. This gives you a crisp “white wine” made from red grapes. Left Coast White Pinot Noir has a wonderful yet unique flavor profile that blends red grape characteristics with the brightness of white wine. It features notes of honeysuckle, shortbread, and ripe pearon the nose. The palate offers rich and round flavors of dried apricotsand pineapple, with a dry, mineral finish.
GEWURTZRAMINER - Thomas Fogarty (Monterey)
Thomas Fogarty Gewürztraminer showcases a classic aromatic profile, characterized by lychee, rose, jasmine, and ginger notes, along with a balance of acidity. This wine has tropical fruit notes like pineapple and mango, with a touch of sweetness.
VINHO VERDE - Alianca (Portugal)
Alianca Vinho Verde is a light, refreshing Portuguese white wine known for its vibrant, floral aroma and subtle spritz. It typically features notes of white flowers (like orange blossom), citrus (like grapefruit and lime), and green fruit (like pear and apple). The wine is dry, medium-bodied, and high in acidity, with a lingering finish.
VERDELHO - Birdhorse Wines (California)
Verdelho is a Portuguese grape known for its high acidity, oily texture, and fruity aromas.. not to be confused with Verdejo, the Spanish grape. Birdhorse Verdelho, the Portugese grape but this one grown here in America, has a bright, refreshing profile with notes of citrus, green fruit, and a hint of spice, often with a salty or saline character.. like you’re at the ocean. Really cool project from Birdhorse that should not be overlooked.
WHITE BLEND SWARTLAND - Badenhorst (South Africa)
AA Badenhorst Family Vineyardsin the Swartland region of South Africa produces this white blend known for its vibrant fruit flavors, balanced acidity, and refreshing finish. It features a combination of citrus, tropical fruit, and sometimes floral notes, with a crisp, dry finish. South Africa is produces our absolute favorite wines for quality and such a great price for what they are.
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SAUVIGNON BLANC - Clos Roussely Loire Valley (France)
Clos Roussely "L'Escale" Sauvignon Blanc, a Touraine wine from the Loire Valley, offers a refreshing and lively experience with notes of lemon, apricot, and pineapple, along with a generous finish featuring classic Touraine minerality. It's described as medium-weight with a round texture and balanced zesty acidity.
SANCERRE - Chais de St Laurent “Les Varennes” (France)
Sancerre is king in the Sauvignon Blanc world and this one truly shines! Les Varennes du Clos Sancerre, a delicious 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, is known for its vibrant aromas of green apple, citrus fruits, and mineral notes. It exhibits a bright, pale yellow color and a crisp, acidic finish, reflecting the limestone and clay-limestone soils of the region.
GRUNER VELTLINER Sohm & Kracher (Austria)
If you do not know Gruners, its like the drier Austrian cousin to a riesling. Gruners are characterized by a lively acidity and a long, clean finish. Sohm & Kracher's Grüner Veltliner, the "Lion," is known for its vibrant, crisp, and refreshing profile. Tasting notes include bright citrus fruits like lemon and lime, as well as green apple, pear, and a touch of white pepper.
CHENIN BLANC "ANJOU" - Musset-Roullier (France)
France produces the most amazing Chenin Blancs! This one has Aromas of acacia, almond and lime blossoms; very floral and delicate. Fruity and fresh; finish clean and thirst-quenching.
RIESLING KABINETT - Selbach-Oster 'Halbtrocken' (Germany)
The Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett Halbtrocken is a light, refreshing wine with a balanced sweetness and acidity. It exhibits aromas of white stone fruit, like apple and pear, with hints of lemon and minerality. The palate is crisp and juicy, with a subtle sweetness that is well-integrated with the acidity, resulting in a long, refreshing finish.
PINOT BLANC - Edi Keber "Collio" (Italy)
What is a Pinot Blanc you ask.. It is a genetic mutation of Pinot Noir. This mutation changes the color of the grape skins and alters the chemistry, flavor profile, and ripening characteristics. Edi Keber Collio Pinot Blanc presents as a balanced and aromatic white wine with a blend of flavors. It showcases notes of green apple, lemon zest, and tropical fruit, along with subtle hints of almond and a mineral edge. The wine is medium-bodied with vibrant acidity, offering a refreshing and quaffable experience.
ALBARIÑO - Lagar da Condesa (Spain)
Lagar da Condesa Albariño, known for its vibrant aromatics, displays notes of citrus, white peach, and floral hints, often complemented by a minerality reminiscent of the sea. The wine generally presents a pale gold or bright yellow color.
GRENACHE BLANC - M. Chapoutier "Cotes-du-Rhone" (France)
This Cotes du Rhone Blanc has vibrant aromas of white flowers (like honeysuckle and jasmine), citrus (lemon, grapefruit), and stone fruits (peach, apricot). The palate is typically fresh, well-balanced, and can offer saline notes, indicating minerality.
MALVASIA - Ferlat Grame (Italy)
Ferlat Grame Malvasia is a white wine with lively acidity and a taste profile that includes notes of floral, fruit, and spice. It's a wine that can be described as complex and textured, with aromas of green olives, caramelized cheese, and a touch of spice.
WHITE BURGUNDY - Domaine Delfaud "Le Bien" (France)
Domaine Delfaud's Mâcon-Verzé "Le Bien Heureux" is a 100% Chardonnay Burgundy wine known for its vibrant fruit and floral notes, along with subtle citrus and yeasty undertones. The wine is generally described as fresh, clean, and balanced, with a notable citrusy edge. If you are one of those “I don’t like chardonnay” people, you have not tried a great one like this.
CHABLIS - Albert Bichot (France)
Albert Bichot’s Chablis offers a refreshing and lively taste experience. It's characterized by its pale gold color with greenish hues and a bouquet of citrus aromas like lemon and grapefruit, with subtle touches of coriander. On the palate, it's dry and fruity, with noticeable mineral notes and a long, pleasant aftertaste. Again, the White Burgundy or this Chablis will turn any Chard hater into a lover.
ARNEIS - Ceretto ‘Blange’ (ITALY)
Ceretto Blangé is a Langhe DOC Arneis wine, known for its vibrant acidity, fresh fruit notes, and subtle minerality. It's a medium-bodied white wine with a bright straw yellow color and aromas of green apple, pear, and citrus. The palate offers flavors of pear, crisp apple, and a touch of grapefruit, balanced by a refreshing acidity and a hint of minerality.
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MOUVEDRE ROSÉ - Babylonstoren (South Africa)
The Babylonstoren Mourvèdre Rosé is known for its elegant, dry style with a salmon color and notes of raspberries, rose petals, and a subtle acidity.
GAMAY ROSÉ - ‘La Galoche’ Beaujolais (France)
La Galoche Rosé, a wine made from 100% Gamay grapes from Beaujolais, France, which presents a light, fruity, and refreshing style. Tasting notes include flavors of red fruits like strawberry, raspberry, and cherry, along with hints of watermelon and citrus.
PINOT NOIR ROSÉ- Weingut Shcoedl "Supernova" (Austria)
This one goes out to all the Natural Wine lovers, Natty Beauties we like to call ‘em. This is a complex natural rosé wine from the best Pinot Noir & Sankt Laurent vineyards. Delicate fruit notes, energetic minerality and silky texture with sharp acidity. This wine has an iconic character with a strong personality.
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What is Orange Wine you ask? Orange Wine is a style of white wine where the juice ferments in contact with the grape skins, seeds, and sometimes stems for an extended period, similar to how red wines are made. This prolonged skin contact imparts a distinctive color, and richer, more complex flavors than traditional white wines. Despite its name, orange wine is not made from oranges, but rather from white wine grapes.
ORANGE FALANGHINA - Fattoria di Vaira "Vincenzo" (Italy)
Fattoria di Vaira's Vincenzo Bianco, an orange wine, has a golden color, slight cloudiness, and a blend of aromas and flavors including stone fruit, yellow apples, plums, and herbaceous notes. It exhibits a complex palate with minerals, tannins, and a refreshing acidity.
ORANGE RIESLING (DRY) - Union Sacre (California)
In our top 3 for Spring/Summer wines this year! Bright and aromatic, it is marvelously food-friendly and cellar-worthy. Vibrant aromas of stone fruit and lemon zest are layered with notes of jasmine and wildflowers. Fresh on the palate, flavors of grapefruit, lime and other citrus lead to a clean and bright finish with little to no sweetness.
ORANGE MUSCAT - Breaking Bread (California)
Breaking Bread's Orange Wine, which is a blend of Muscat Blanc, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc, offers tasting notes of floral and peppery herbs, with a creamy mouthfeel and hints of jasmine. The wine is extremely bright, vibrant, and refreshing. The dominant 80% Muscat Blanc contributes to the fruit notes, while the 10% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc add complexity and acidity.
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SANGIO CARBONIC - Union Sacre "Chilled Summer Red" (California)
The Union Sacre Sangio Carbonicfeatures bright, fruity aromas of cherry, raspberry, and strawberry, with hints of fennel, licorice, and spice. It also exhibits red floral notes and a slight carbonic fermentation-derived effervescence, contributing to its playful and crushable character. The wine has vibrant acidity, soft tannins, and medium-bodied mouthfeel.
This is a winemaking process that produces fresh, fruity, and low-tannin red wines. It involves fermenting whole grape clusters in a carbon dioxide-filled environment, initiating fermentation within the individual grapes, creating fruity easy-to-crush wine.
PINOT NOIR - Left Coast Estate "Cali's Cuvee" (Willamette Valley)
Left Coast Cellars Cali's Cuvée Pinot Noir has bright red fruit flavors, freshness, and a lively, almost electric acidity. The wine exhibits notes of black cherry, dark raspberry, bitter chocolate, and earthy black tea, often accompanied by hints of forest floor and a touch of minerality.
PINOT NOIR -Union Sacre (Paso Robles)
This Pinot Noir from Paso showcases a classic Cali Pinot profile with salty, maritime notes influenced by the Pacific fog, and a blend of cherry-cola aromatics. Taste profiles include smoky cherry, raspberry coulis, and peppery herbs. Savory notes like loamy earth, rose, and orange blossom are also present.
ESTATE PINOT NOIR -Thomas George (Russian River Valley)
Thomas George Estate Pinot Noir has a combination of red fruit, cola, and earthy notes with a smooth, balanced palate and fine tannins. Specifically, you can expect to find aromas and flavors of red fruit, cherry, and cola, with hints of thyme and rosemary. The palate is structured and balanced, with bright acidity and a smooth, complex finish. When you find a good Pinot Noir, there’s nothing in the world that can match it.
NEBUKADNESAR BORDEAUX - Babylonstoren (SOUTH AFRICA)
Don’t tell anyone this, but we have not ever had a French Bordeaux remotely as good as this blend from South Africa. Shhhhhhhh! Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar is a Bordeaux-inspired blend from South Africa, that has a complex and rich tasting experience. It showcases kickass blend ofCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. It has an intriguing nose of violets, thyme, andblackcurrant, with a palate featuring dark red fruits, and hints of cigar box and spices. The wine is full-bodied and opulent, with a long and satisfying finish. We have said it time and time again, we love South African Wine! We might love South African Wines more than our children.. well we don’t have children but that might be true if we had them.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON - Fossil Point (PASO ROBLES)
Fossil Point Cabernet Sauvignon has dense, dark fruit flavors with notes of black-currant, dried plum, and cocoa. It exhibits French oak and sandalwood tones.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON - Canvasback Red Mountain (Washington)
Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignon has bold, concentrated flavors and sophisticated structure, reflecting the unique terroir of Red Mountain. It displays aromas of dark fruits like black plum and cherry, often with notes of sarsaparilla, spice, and earthy undertones. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with fine tannins and balanced acidity, leading to a long, complex finish with hints of cocoa, tobacco, or spice.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON - Hess Estate “Lion Tamer” (Napa Valley)
The Hess Collection Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon offers a blend of black cherry, cassis, and loamy earth aromas. It has supple tannins, layers of juicy black currant and dark plum, with hints of espresso, baking spice, and vanilla from oak aging, with a lengthy, elegant finish. The wine is known for its balance between hedonism and elegance. You might fall in love with this one!
CABERNET SAUVIGNON - Gundlach Bundshu (Sonoma)
Gundlach Bundschu Cabernet Sauvignon offers tasting notes of black currant, blackberry, and cocoa nibs, with hints of graham cracker. It has secondary notes of dried black figs, black truffles, and oak char. The wine is known for its depth, complexity, and well-integrated tannins.
OLD VINE MALBEC - Belasco “llama” (ARGENTINA)
This Malbec has notes of dark cherries, blueberries, plums, and lavender. It is medium-bodied with velvety tannins, a creamy texture, and a flavorful finish, with a rich blue-fruit character. Some tasting notes also include hints of licorice, chocolate, and dried herbs with a little oak from aging.
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GAMAY - ‘La Galoche’ Beaujolais (France)
La Galoche Beaujolais, Domaine Saint-Cyr is a light and fruity Gamay, with notes of red berries like cherries and raspberries, and a hint of earthiness. It's is bright and juicy, with a delightful balance of fruit, acidity, and soft tannins, making it an easy-to-drink wine.
SANCERRE ROUGE - Alphonse Mellot " La Moussière" (France)
Most have heard or tasted a white Sancerre as Sauvignon Blanch from Sancerre rules the world, but many have yet to try or have even heard of a red wine from Sancerre. Well here it is folks! Alphonse Mellot's Sancerre Rouge La Moussiere is 100% Pinot Noir and has a vibrant red color, often described as ruby flecks or a rich crimson hue. The aroma features a red fruits like raspberries, red currants, and wild strawberries, along with subtle herbal notes and a hint of spice. The palate offers a harmonious mix of these fruity notes, sometimes with additions like sour cherry or black cherry, alongside a touch of pepper and fresh tobacco.
RIOJA RESERVA TEMPRANILLO - Carlos Serres (Spain)
We cannot get over the amazing scent coming off of this beautiful wine. Reserva wines in Spain must be aged for at least 3 years and one of those years must be in oak. This Reserva has ripe red fruit aromas like strawberry and cherry coupled with classic spicy notes of vanilla, cigar and cocoa from use of American oak. The palate is generous and extremely well rounded with smooth, velvety tannins and fresh, vibrant acidity which unfolds into a pleasant lingering finish.
ODA TEMPRANILLO BLEND- Castel Del Remei (Spain)
Castell del Remei Oda is a blend of mainly Tempranillo with a small amount of Syrah and Garnacha to finish it of smoothly. On the nose, it offers a complex aroma profile of ripe red fruits like cherries and plums, along with subtle hints of spices and vanilla from oak aging. The palate is balanced and elegant structure, featuring smooth tannins and a long, lingering finish. I sometimes get notes of black fruit, cassis, leather, and earth.
BORDEAUX - Cassini (France)
Cassini Bordeaux exhibits tasting notes of black cherry, plum, and earthy undertones with hints of fresh herbs and minerality. This wine has a vibrant, bright color with a full fruit profile and a long, smooth finish. There are tasting notes of tobacco leaf, ripe black plum, and blackcurrant, along with supple tannins.
CHIANTI RISERVA DOCG - Castelgufo (ITALY)
Castelgufo Chianti Riserva is 100% Sangiovese and features ruby red color, with aromas of red fruit jams, spices, and berries. The taste is ofrich red fruitnotes, a balanced acidity, and soft tannins, often with hints of leather, cherry, and baking spices..
BARBARESCO NEBBIOLO - Luca Bosio (ITALY)
This one.. this one is crazy good and sometimes it is too good of a wine to drink.. so we just stare at it and wait for someone else to drink it. Barbaresco wines are made of Nebbiolo grapes and must be aged for 3 years minimum with some of that time being aged in oak. Luca Bosio Barbaresco is such an elegant wine with well-defined character, with a distinct vineyard-acquired character. It has is a mix of sweet tobacco, leather, and spice notes alongside freshness and jammy fruit. The wine is rich, complex, and harmonious, with a well-balanced tannic structure.
VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO - Carpineto ‘Riserva’ (ITALY)
Carpineto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva offers a complex and harmonious profile. It presents a brilliant ruby red color with garnet undertones. The nose is elegant, with hints of violet and wood. On the palate, it's dry, harmonic, fruity, and velvety, with a long, elegant finish. Key aromas and flavors include dark cherries, plums, spices, a hint of licorice, and notes of mushroom, woodsy underbrush, and our favorite, tobacco.
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG - Santa Giulia (ITALY)
Brunello! The King of Sangiovese wines! Santa Giulia Brunello di Montalcino is a rich, complex experience with notes of black fruit, spice, and earthy undertones, often with a hint of cigar box. It displays silky tannins and a balanced acidity, making it suitable for immediate enjoyment. Brunello go through a rigorous aging process before being released. Brunello must age for a minimum of five years, with a minimum of two years spent in oak barrels, and at least four months in the bottle, before release. Amazing!
BARBERA D’ASTI - Coppo "Camp Du Rouss" (ITALY)
Coppo's Camp du Rouss Barbera d'Asti exhibits a lively and bright profile with a mix of ripe dark-skinned fruit, culinary spice, and leather aromas, along with a hint of menthol. The palate is characterized by dried Morello cherry, raspberry jam, licorice, and espresso flavors, complemented by fine-grained tannins.
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE - Domaine Paul Autard (FRANCE)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape translates to the “House of the New Pope” and is a prestigious wine appellation in the Rhône Valley of France. It was actually the first French wine appellation (AOC), established in 1935, so if it is good enough for the Pope, must be dang good right! Domaine Paul Autard's Châteauneuf-du-Pape often exhibits a rich profile with notes of black fruit, spice, and oak, reflecting a modern-style interpretation of the appellation. The wine's dark red fruit, such as black raspberry and blackberry, is balanced by oaky nuances like vanilla, cedar, and cloves, along with spice and herbs.Domaine Paul Autard's Châteauneuf-du-Pape exhibits a rich profile with notes of black fruit, spice, and oak, reflecting a modern-style interpretation of the appellation. The wine's dark red fruit, such as black raspberry and blackberry, is balanced by oaky nuances like vanilla, cedar, and cloves, along with spice and herbs.