SPARKLING BRUT - Veuve Du Vernay

This sparkling wine is produced in Burgundy, France using the Charmat method. The two main types of sparkling wine production are the Tank Method (Charmat) and the Traditional Method (Champagne). The vessel used for the secondary fermentation that creates the bubbles in the Charmat method all takes place in pressurized stainless steel tanks, while in the traditional Champagne method, it occurs inside each individual bottle. The upside to a Tank Method is that you can make quality bubbles on a large scale with a much better price tag than with the Traditional Method.

This wine has 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)

Blanc de Blancs in French translates to whites to whites, which in the sparkling wine world tends to mean 100% Chardonnay grapes. This wine is 100% Chardonnay and made in the traditional method with the secondary fermentation happening in the bottle.

It’s an Albuquerque, New Mexico gem (fun fact, the owner of Wolf is from here). 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 - Giro Ribot Masaia Brut Rose (Spain)

This is a Spanish Cava made of Pinot Noir grapes and uses the Traditonal Method. You will usually see Cava made with Macabeo or Xarel-lo making a white bubbles but this is a great Rosado version using Pinot Noir creating delicious red fruit flavors and tight bubbles.

Tasting notes of strawberry and raspberry, complemented by hints of peach and apple. The wine also features a mineral streak, frothy mousse, and is balanced with good acidity and a long finish.

SPARKLING MOSCATO - Euganei d'Arancio (Italy)

Euganei d'Arancio Sparkling Moscato is a delicously sweet burst of flavors. Don’t be scared of a little sweetness, you don’t want to miss out on something so amazing! It features aromas and flavors of orange blossom, citrus (orange, lemon, tangerine), and apricot, balanced with a refreshing sweetness and crisp acidity. Other tasting notes include hints of peach, honey, and tropical fruit. The wine has a delicate, pale yellow color and a gentle effervescence with a perfect level of sweetness.

CREMANT D’ALSACE - Pierre Sparr (France)

Cremant is the best way to have superb bubbles from France without the price tag of bubbles from Champagne. Cremant is made in the same method as the Champagne, (traditional method) and also made with greatly high quality wines.

The tasting notes for Pierre Sparr Crémant d'Alsace Brut include aromas of green apple, pear, and citrus, with palate notes of stone fruit, a hint of bread dough, and a dry, crisp finish. This beautiful wine has a lively acidity and a clean, refreshing mouthfeel, with a finish that can be long and slightly yeasty. 

CREMANT DE BOURGOGNE - Jean Boisset “Caviar” (Burgundy, FR)

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 - Taittinger (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. 

CHAMPAGNE - Perseval-Farge Tere Sables (Champagne)

Perseval Farge "Terre de Sables" Champagne has a complex profile with marine-influenced minerality, high acidity, and notes of green apple, citrus (grapefruit, bergamot), and nuts. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with stone fruits like peach and apple, complemented by hints of ginger, biscuit, and a lingering salty or lemon zest finish. 

SAUVIGNON BLANC - Matua (New Zealand)

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is different from other parts for the world for its bold, aromatic profile, which often features intense IN YOUR FACE passionfruit, grapefruit, and gooseberry notes, combined with a signature crisp, high acidity. This style, particularly from the Marlborough region, is a result of a cool coastal climate with long sunshine hours, which creates wines that are more pungent and zesty compared to more subtle styles from other parts of the world

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.

SAUVIGNON BLANC - Salvestrin (Napa Valley)

Salbestrin Napa Sauvignon Blanc uses a blend of three different clones from the Crystal Springs Vineyard and is aged in a combination of stainless steel and neutral oak barrels, which creates a balance of crisp acidity and subtle, creamy texture. This blend also allows for a complex profile of cool citrus, pineapple, and green peppers, while still providing a medium-bodied, silky feel with little oak influence. 

Specific tasting notes you should see are vibrant citrus and tropical fruit flavors like Meyer lemon, pineapple, and grapefruit, balanced by grassy, herbal notes. Expect a crisp, high-acidity profile with elements of white peach, green apple, and a mineral or chalky finish, sometimes with a hint of mid-palate creaminess from neutral oak aging. 

WHITE PINOT NOIR - Left Coast Estate (Willamette Valley)

To get this White Pinot, the red Pinot Noir grapes are picked early in the morning when it is colder out, and the skins are harder and juice is pressed much more easily without as much secondary contact 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 has aromas of honeysuckle, shortbread, and ripe honeydew melons. The palate offers rich and round flavors of dried apricotsand pears, with a dry, mineral finish.

CHENIN BLANC - Babylonstoren (South Africa)

Even though Chenin Blanc hails from France and very well known there, South Africa grows more than 50% of the world’s Chenin Blanc. So, we had to switch it our French offering for the time being and introduce the top producer to everyone.. they definitely know what they are doing in South Africa.

Chenin Blanc delivers high levels of zingy acidity no matter the style. It’s like Riesling’s acidity meets Chardonnay’s body and texture. Wines range from bone dry to lusciously sweet, light-bodied to unctuous and creamy. Few grapes have such an expanse of flavors and styles as Chenin Blanc.

Babylonstoren Chenin Blanc offers a dry, crisp, and fresh profile with tasting notes of white peach, pineapple, and lemon curd, complemented by undertones of guava, winter melon, and gooseberry.

CHARDONNAY - Maddalena (California)

Maddalena Chardonnay tasting notes include ripe fruit aromas like citrus, guava, and orange peel, with forward flavors of tropical fruit. A touch of spicy or toasty oak adds complexity and a round mouthfeel, often with a subtle buttery component from malolactic fermentation.

CHARDONNAY - Thomas George Sons & Daughters (Sonoma, CA)

Chardonnays from Thomas George Estates is their fermentation and aging process using a blend of French oak, stainless steel, and concrete vessels. Not often do you see a combination of all 3 of these styles combined which takes time and expertise in all.

This specific combination allows the winemakers to balance richness and texture (from the oak and concrete) with brightness and freshness (from the stainless steel), creating a complex and layered wine that reflects the distinct characteristics of their different estate vineyards.

Clear, gold and brilliant color that has apple, baked apple pie, and a hint of citrus on the nose. The wine is very complex with tastes of ripe granny smith apple, cinnamon, baked apple pie, and Asian pear that transforms to classic Chardonnay mid-palate then finishes with a strong, crisp acid backbone.

SAUVIGNON BLANC - Clos Roussely Loire Valley (France)

Clos Roussely, is dug deep into 250-year-old underground Tufa (limestone) walls directly beneath the vines, allowing for a naturally constant temperature that facilitates slow, spontaneous fermentations with native yeasts. 

This traditional, subterranean winemaking environment helps the producer, Vincent Roussely, create an authentic Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc with distinct minerality and character, often described as having a Sancerre style without the high price tag. Clos Roussely "L'Escale"

This specific Sauvignon Blanc offers a refreshing and lively experience with notes of lemon, apricot, and pineapple, along with a generous finish featuring classic Touraine minerality. It has a medium-weight with a round texture and balanced zesty acidity.

SANCERRE - Chais de St Laurent “Les Varennes” (France)

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc is unique due to its distinct mineral-driven character, which comes from the region's diverse soils like flint, limestone, and clay. While many New World Sauvignon Blancs are known for grassy and tropical notes, Sancerre typically features a more delicate and complex profile with flavors of citrus, wet stone, flint and some cases has a smokey aspect all accompanied with high acidity and floral notes. This focus on terroir and minerality, rather than solely on fruit, is a key distinguishing factor. We love a delicious New Zealand Sauv, but Sancerre would totally win in a fist fight.

Les Varennes du Clos Sancerre, a delicious 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, is known for its vibrant aromas ofgreen apple, citrus fruits, and mineral notes.Itexhibits a bright, pale yellow color and a crisp, acidic finish, reflecting the limestone and clay-limestone soils of the region.

RIESLING- Selbach 'Incline Dry' (Germany)

Selbach “Incline” Riesling’s name comes from from the steep, slate-rich vineyards which give it that world famous signature Mosel mineral character and a crisp, clean profile due to the cool climate. The wine is made without oak, focusing on the fruitiness of apple and citrus flavors balanced by bright acidity and just a hint of sweetness, making it a refreshing and complex expression of its terroir. 

BIANCO - Edi Keber "Collio" (Italy)

the wine is a blend of three native grapes: Friulano, Malvasia Istriana, and Ribolla Gialla. This blend is made to reflect the unique terroir of the Collio region, known for its minerality, acidity, and complex aromatics, and is considered one of Italy's greatest white wines.

ALBARIÑO - Lagar da Condesa (Spain)

Lagar da Condesa Albariño's fermentation and aging process includes partial fermentation in barrels and a period of aging on its lees, giving it a structured and complex profile with both fruity and mineral notes. And if you know your Albarinos, the salty feature is balanced extremely well with its mineral-driven character that is typical of the Rías Baixas region. Such a unique wine, but that is what we love about wine, the absolute difference in regions and styles.

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 toasty undertones. The wine is generally described as fresh, clean, and balanced, with a notable citrusy mineral edge. If you don’t like Chardonnay, try again!

CHABLIS - Albert Bichot (France)

Albert Bichot Chablis shows a perfect expression of the distinct Chablis terroir. It has that such a purity of flavor from stainless steel aging, then it has elegance and minerality, often featuring notes of lemon, flint, and saline. The wine is sourced from the estate's Domaine Long-Depaquit vineyards, where a sustainable approach is used to produce an authentic expression of the calcareous clay and marl soils.

This Chablis has a pale gold color with greenish hues and a bouquet of citrus aromas like lemon and grapefruit. On the palate, it is dry and fruity, with noticeable mineral notes and a long, pleasant aftertaste. Again, if you don’t like Chardonnay, try again. If you still don’t like Chardonnay, then try a Chablis that will make you fall in love!

ARNEIS - Ceretto ‘Blange’ (ITALY)

The coolest fact about Arneis that we have learned is that the word Arneis translates to “little rascal” and this name was given because it is such a difficult grape to grow.. it even almost went extinct. So, we are lucky to be able to enjoy this little rascal.

Ceretto Blangé Arneis known for its vibrant acidity, fresh fruit notes, and subtle minerality. It’s natural wine making process creates a slight effervescence and freshness. 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. 

MOUVEDRE ROSÉ - Babylonstoren (South Africa)

Have you ever seen a Mourvedre Rosé before?

Babylonstoren's Mourvèdre Rosé lies in its single-varietal composition from 100% Mourvèdre grapes, which is less common for rosé. It is also known for being a dry, elegant wine with a sophisticated salmon color and a distinct flavor profile of crushed pomegranate, watermelon, and red berries, with a crisp and balanced finish.

GAMAY ROSÉ - ‘La Galoche’ Beaujolais (France)

La Galoche Rosé, a wine made from 100% Gamay grapes from Beaujolais, 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. The cool part about this Rosé is that when the wine is complete, Galoche introduces a small amount of that year’s Gamay wine vintage to the Rosé. This gives it a deeper color than most and adds much more red fruit complexity and every vintage is different color but similar flavor profile.

PINOT NOIR ROSÉ- Royal Princess (Russian River, CA)

The Royal Prince "Royal Princess" Rosé is unique because it is sourced from a biodynamically farmed estate in the cool, fog-filled Green Valley region of the Russian River Valley, known for its precise acidity and minerality. It is hand-harvested at night and whole-cluster pressed to preserve freshness, creating complex flavors from orange creamsicle to cranberry, citrus, and wild strawberry. Fun fact, we have the full Royal Prince Pinot Noir to try against the Princess Rosé.

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)

Vincenzo Fattoria di Vaira wines come from a large, self-sufficient, biodynamic farm in Molise, Italy. The farm produces not only wine but also vegetables, grains, cheeses, olive oil, and honey. The farm's wines, including the Vincenzo line, are naturally made using biodynamic and sustainable practices, reflecting a commitment to the environment and the natural characteristics of their products. The name Vincenzo comes from the old man who tended to the farm and vineyard most of his life.

Fattoria di Vaira's Vincenzo Bianco, has a golden color, slight cloudiness, and a blend of aromas and flavors including stone fruit, yellow apples, plums, and herbs. It exhibits a complex palate with minerals, tannins, and a refreshing acidity. 

ORANGE RIESLING (DRY) - Union Sacre (California)

In our top 3 wines this year! So unique and delicous and under 200 cases of this wine were made. Bright and aromatic, it is marvelously food-friendly and porch 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.

Red Blend - Highlands 41 (CA)

Layers of blackberry, raspberry, and plum mingle with hints of spice, brown sugar, and vanilla from 10 months of barrel aging. Crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Malbec, Graciano, Zinfandel, and Mourvèdre, this Paso Robles red is both rich and approachable.

Shiraz - Del Bortoli “17 Trees” (Australia)

Australian shiraz is so good because it's incredibly full-bodied with rich, ripe fruit flavors like blackberry and plum, often balanced by spicy notes of black pepper, chocolate, or smoke. The warm Australian climate helps the grapes develop high sugar levels, leading to wines with a bold profile and higher alcohol, while cooler regions, like a French Syrah, produce more structured and complex wines with good aging potential. 

You’ll see flavors of dark berries like blackberry and plum, complemented by notes of spice, chocolate, and vanilla oak. She’s medium to full-bodied with smooth, soft tannins and a balanced, rich, and smooth finish.

Old Vine Malbec - Belasco de Baquedano (Argentina)

“Llama” Old Vine Malbec is a full-bodied, warm wine with aromas and flavors of black fruit like blackberry and ripe blueberries, along with hints of cherry, mocha, tobacco, and olive. It features a well-structured palate, soft tannins, and a persistent aftertaste, with toasty notes from its oak aging. 

Old vine Malbec is different because its older vines produce lower yields of grapes with more concentrated, complex flavors, often featuring dark fruit, spice, and chocolate notes with robust structure. These wines, frequently from Mendoza, Argentina, are known for their deep color, full body, and often a velvety texture with a long, persistent finish. 

Zinfandel - Seghesio Vineyards (Sonoma, CA)

Seghesio Zinfandel hits you right in the nose with red fruits mixed with vanilla and spice, the scent is almost better than the taste. It has tasting notes of dark and red fruits like black cherry, plum, and raspberry, along with baking spices, vanilla, and anise. It also has secondary savory notes of black olive, tobacco, and pepper, and a finish with supple tannins and a hint of minerality.

PINOT NOIR - Left Coast Estate "Cali's Cuvee" (Willamette Valley)

The family who owns and runs this vineyard are from Golden, CO so we love this link to the wine and also just love this wine.

Left Coast Cellars Cali's Cuvée Pinot Noir has bright red fruit flavors, freshness, and a lively, almost electric acidity. The wine shows 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 - Calera Vineyards (Willamette Valley)

Calera Pinot Noir has a blend of red and black fruit flavors like cherry, raspberry, and blackberry, along with notes of spice, vanilla, and cedar. This wine has a supple, smooth, and balanced profile with silky tannins and an elegant finish.

Calera's Pinot Noir is uses limestone soils, high-altitude vineyards, and the founder previously was involved in wine making in Burgundy. He brought what he learned from making amazing Red Burgundy wines and brought it to the Central Coast of California. The wines are known for their aged potential, minerality, and bright, complex red fruit and earthy notes. (if you remember the Eden Dale Pinot that we carried last year, this one is very much like it!)

PINOT NOIR - Royal Prince (California)

Royal Prince is unique because features include its pairing of coastal and inland California influences, producing wines with a balance of ripe fruit and savory herbs, such as the salty, fog-influenced notes from the coast and the cola-like fruitiness of the Santa Maria Valley. 

Royal Prince Pinot Noir features tasting notes of cherry, raspberry, and strawberry, often with secondary notes of spice, herbs, and floral elements like violets. You may also find secondary savory characteristics such as mushroom, mint, or sage, and sometimes a smoky or cola-like undertone from coastal influences like fog from the Pacific Ocean.

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.

Thomas George Estate Pinot Noir is known for being a small-production, estate-grown wine from the Russian River Valley that uses a blend of clones from its own vineyards and is crafted with eco-friendly practices. We like to say “just do a few things, but do those few things very very well”

PINOT NOIR -Holloran “Le Pavillion” (Dundee Hills, Oregon)

Dundee Hills Pinot Noir is top rated American Pinot due to its volcanic soil, which imparts a distinct mineral character and bright, red fruit flavors, and its Burgundian-like climate, which fosters complexity. It is known for a profile that includes polished tannins, a graceful texture, and aromatic notes of berry, spice, earth, and sometimes a unique "ocean breeze" or brininess. Pinot Noir from Dundee Hills produces top our top 3 favorite Pinots. If you haven’t tried a Dundee Hills Pinot Noir, you really have to change that.

The Holloran Le Pavillon Dundee Hills Pinot Noir typically features red and black fruit notes like cherry and blackberry, balanced with earthy and spicy elements such as spice, licorice, and a hint of roasted citrus. On the palate, it is described as smooth with a long, well-integrated finish and well-balanced, silky tannins. 

NEBUKADNESAR BORDEAUX - Babylonstoren (SOUTH AFRICA)

Don’t tell anyone this, there is no way to find a real Bordeaux remotely as good as this blend for the price.. and that is because it is 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 of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. It hasan intriguing nose of violets, thyme, and blackcurrant, 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!

ARGENTINE BORDEAUX BLEND - Famiglia Bianchi Gran Corte (Argentina)

What makes this this an Argenine Bordeaux Blend is that it takes the grapes that are in a typical Bordeaux and includes the popular Argentinian grape, Malbec. We se 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Malbec, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc. A Bordeaux blend with a havy addition of Malbec.. count us in!

Intense and deep color with purplish hues. On the nose, intense aromas of red berries, plums, and violets. There are also mentholated notes, spices, and quince touches provided by the Merlot. The Petit Verdot adds an exotic touch, as does a note of very ripe red pepper from the Cabernet Sauvignon. There are also mineral notes that are typical of the region, and vanilla notes indicating the wine’s aging in French oak. Great body and structure from the Malbec, with sweet tannins that will continue ripening. Persistent finish.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON - Smith & Hook (California)

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)

Red Mountain Washington Cabernet Sauvignons are unique for their intense, powerful, and structured profiles, resulting from the region's hot days, cool nights, sandy loam soils, and high-alkaline pH that produce small berries with high tannin levels. These wines often exhibit rich dark fruit flavors, mineral notes, and elegant structure, making them comparable to warm-climate Cabernets from places like California or classic Bordeaux. The region is also known for a specific clone, #8, which produces a Cabernet profile similar to California when grown in Red Mountain but similar to Bordeaux when grown in a nearby region, highlighting the significant impact of the terroir. 

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 - Hedges Family “Red Mountain” (Washington)

Everything goes for this wine as the previous Red Mountain Canvasback, but think a little more structured, balanced and produced on a smaller scale with more time and effort put in.

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.

Bordeaux - Chateau Lescalle “Superieur” (France)

This Bordeaux is a medium-bodied red wine known for its vibrant dark fruit character with notes of black and red fruits, plum, blackberry, and a hint of vanilla and oak. The wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.. very classic style.

Château Lescalle is a really cool Bordeaux Supérieur vineyard due to its proximity to the prestigious Margaux appellation with a very specific soil composition, which gives its wines characteristics similar to Margaux, despite being in the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation.

Chianti Riserva - Castelgufo (Italy)

Chianti Riserva is a type of Italian wine form the Chianti region. The Riserva tag means that it must be aged for at least two years before release, a requirement that gives it a richer, more complex flavor profile than standard Chianti. It has to be made with a blend of at least 80% Sangiovese grapes plus other local or international varieties.

Castelgufo Chianti Riserva has its organic certification and uses a specific blend of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino, and 10% Malvasia Nera, and its production in vineyards located in the heart of Tuscany between Florence and Siena. The wine is made using a "soft crush" method, fermented and macerated at a controlled temperature, and offers a complex, rustic character with notes of dark cherry, plum, and violet. 

Dolcetto d’Alba - Brezza Giacomo (Italy)

Dolcetto d'Alba is a dry red wine from Italy's Piedmont region known for being fruity, floral, but not sweet despite the name "dolcetto" meaning "little sweet one". If you like Gamay but wish it was a little drier sometimes, this will be right up your alley.

Brezza Dolcetto d'Alba has tasting notes of black cherry, plum, and blueberry on the nose, along with hints of licorice, tobacco, and wild berries. On the palate, it is characterized by fruity, well-balanced, and fresh flavors with notes of crushed cassis, red berries, and a touch of almond. The wine also features a fine-grained texture and smooth tannins, leading to a long, elegant finish. 

Garnacha - Bodegas Breca (Spain)

Tasting notes for this Garnacha include ripe red and blue fruits like cherry, black cherry, and boysenberry, with added notes of fragrant herbs such as sage or lavender. It also features spices like tobacco leaf, anise, and clove, along with floral hints of violet and savory elements like tapenade or dark chocolate. The palate is often described as having a combination of richness, freshness, and mineral-driven or stony undertones. 

Cotes Du Rhone - Domaine Bois Boursan “Petit Oursan” (France)

Cotes Du Rhone is the second largest wine region in France only behind Bordeaux. It is also one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world with great history.

“Petit Oursan” Cotes Du Rhone is a blend of Grenache, Merlot and Syrah which is a very appropriate blend for this region. This medium-bodied, juicy, and fresh wine known for its lifted red fruit characteristics and earthy, rustic undertones. 

GAMAY - Les Athletes Du Vin (France)

Les Athlètes du Vin is a Loire Valley négociant‍ ‍project focused on creating affordable, natural wines, with the Gamay being a notable example known for its carbonic maceration winemaking technique. 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 fruit forward and it goes down very fast.

This project's unique aspects include its collaborative nature among winemakers, its value-driven price point, and the artistic labels created by Michel Tolmer, a key figure in the natural wine movement. 

Les Athletes Du Vin Gamay 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.

Spanish Wine Aging Classifications

Crianza - Aged for a total of two years with at least one year in oak barrels.

Reserva - Aged for a total of three years with at least one year in oak barrels and at least six months in bottles.

Gran Reserva - Aged for a total of five years with at least two years in oak barrels and two years in bottles.

Tempranillo Crianza - Ramirez de la Piscina (Spain)

This is a 100% Tempranillo Rioja Crianza. Tasting notes for Ramirez de la Piscina Crianza Tempranillo include red and black fruits like blackberry, cherry, and plum, layered with oak and spice notes such as vanilla, tobacco, and clove

RIOJA RESERVA - Carlos Serres (Spain)

This Rioja Reserva consists of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano smoothing out the finish. It 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.

BARBERA D’ASTI - Ratti Bataglione (ITALY)

Do you prefer your Barbera from Alba or Asti?

Barbera d'Alba is typically more structured and complex, with darker fruit flavors and notes from oak aging, while Barbera d'Asti is known for being more bright, acidic, and fresh, with a focus on red fruit and often aged in stainless steel to preserve its liveliness. Barbera d'Asti is classified as a DOCG, the highest Italian wine classification.

Ratti’s Barbera d’Asti has 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. This has become the staff’s favorite over the last year.

Red Burgundy - Bitouzet Passetoutgrains (France)

Bitouzet Passetoutgrains is a unique Burgundy wine made from a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes, with the specific Bitouzet-Prieur bottling featuring 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Gamay. Its uniqueness comes from combining two different grapes, which is uncommon for non-sparkling Bourgogne wines. The wine is also noted for being lighter, perfumed, and having characteristics of smoke and licorice, as well as a high ratings from Wine critics.

Alsace Pinot Noir - Monte dall’Ora (Italy)

Kirrenbourg's Pinot Noir is not what you think of when you think French Pinot and that due to its Alsatian terroir, which often features granite soils, resulting in wines with a characteristic spicy, smoky, and mineral-driven style that differs from Burgundy. We all love a good Red Burgundy, but this is a great variation that tickles us.

Valpolicella Superiore - Monte dall’Ora (Italy)

Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone grapes make up this beautiful wine.

Valpolicella is a renowned wine region in Veneto, northeastern Italy. It is known for exceptional wines, with hilly landscapes, diverse soils, and a favourable climate contributing to their distinctiveness.

The Monte Dall'Ora is a distinguished winery that produces exceptional wines that reflect the region's great heritage.

Superiore means the wine has high standards for production like aging and alcohol content.

Tasting notes for Monte dall'Ora Valpolicella vary by specific cuvée, but the wines are generally known for being fresh and bright, with fruit notes like strawberry, red cherry, and plum, balanced by fresh acidity. They also often feature savory and spicy elements like pepper, cinnamon, and a hint of mint, with some expressing minerality from the rocky soils and a smooth, approachable finish. 

Nebbiolo - Giacomo Grimaldi (ITALY)

This one will take your mouth on a full fledged journey within 15 seconds. Nebbiolo is a dry, high-acid, and high-tannin red wine known for its powerful structure, which gives it excellent aging potential. Aromatically, it is complex, offering notes of red berries, dried rose, and violet, with a palate that features cherry, licorice, and earthy flavors like tar and truffle.

Barbaresco Nebbiolo - Luca Bosio (ITALY)

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.

Barolo Riserva - San Silvestro (ITALY)

A Barolo has to age for a minimum of 3 years, but a Barolo Riserva has to age for 5 years and 2 months total with 18 of those months having to be aged in oak barrels.

The color on San Silvestro’s Barolo Riserva is amazing. It has tasting notes of ripe red berries, cooked orange peel, and hints of dried herbs and spices. On the palate, it is savory with a medium-to-full body, firm tannins, and a sharp, persistent acidity. It can also feature complex aromas and flavors of rose petals, tar, leather, licorice, and truffle.. you just have to let it sit for a while and open up these aromas.

Barolo Terlo - L’Astemia Pentita (ITALY)

Barolo Terlo is a specific single-vineyard cru located in the Barolo village that is so unique and well put together that it produces wine with incredibly complex flavor profiles, often described with notes of dried fruit, licorice, tar, and leather, alongside aromatic spices and floral hints like rose. Terlo requires a specific aging process in both French and Slavonian oak barrels which is not required of all Barolo.. just Terlo Barolo.

On the nose, this wine made from Terlo MGA has a mineral and earthy tone that is enriched by notes of liquorice and flowers, which evolve into scents of black berries and spices. Be ready for something interestingly different and cool.

Sangiovese - Tenuta di Carleone “Uno” (ITALY)

We call this one Red Velvet because it is the silkiest smooth red wine on the menu.

Tenuta di Carleone Uno is unique for being a 100% Sangiovese wine made from the best grapes across all vineyards, fermented with native yeasts, and aged for 18 months in a combination of concrete, steel, and tonneaux. Its production involves biodynamic farming practices, partial whole-cluster fermentation, and manual foot-crushing before a long maceration of 40-60 days, resulting in a wine with a modern yet age-worthy style that is bottled unfiltered and unfiltered. 

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!

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.