Sextant 2020 Chardonnay The Santa Lucia Highlands is one of the most prestigious Chardonnay growing regions in California. For the last decade, Sextant has sourced grapes from Paraiso Vineyard, and the fruit consistently delivers. A Chardonnay lover’s dream, the 2020 Chardonnay is teeming with notes of roasted pineapple, sweet Meyer lemon, hazelnut, and toasted butterscotch. The silky palate is highlighted by hints of lemon, sweet roasted corn, and crème brûlée. Flavors of honeycomb abound and carry through to a pleasantly smooth finish with balanced acidity.
Voix de la Vigne 2019 Pinot Gris Housed in a fully modern winemaking facility in Dundee, Oregon, Voix de la Vigne wines are made by French-born winemaker Bruno Corneaux. The wines are crafted to express the purity of each grape variety. These are elegant wines, with no use of new oak, and relatively low alcohol levels. Light and refreshing, this is a perfect crowd pleaser. Very quaffable, with notes of beeswax, white jasmine and nectarines. This food-friendly wine is ideal for light appetizers, grilled chicken, and fish dishes.
Antech NV Limoux Reserve Brut Fresh batch of bubbles! Strong women have been the driving force behind Antech for the last three generations of the winery and current winemaker Francoise Antech is one of France’s more vocal and gregarious female winemakers. Francoise is attached to the traditions of the region, which is the reason for the name of this wine and the reason that they use mainly Mauzac in it. Mauzac vines have white hairs on the underside of their leaves and stems and when the wind blows there the vineyards can appear white/snowy. Mauzac is only grown in two small areas within the Limoux AOC and this low acid grape is known for producing complex, creamy green apple driven aromas and flavors. The Reserve was made from the best selection of this varietal. Grapes are picked by hand – no machine picking is permitted in the appellation.
Champagne Jean Laurent NV Brut Rosé A Brut Rosé for the ages – Jean Laurent is the third‐generation owner at the estate, but his family has been growing wine in the tiny village of Celles‐sur‐Ource for centuries. With a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture and an almost fanatical devotion to quality, Champagne Jean Laurent has emerged as one of the top grower‐producers in the Côte des Bar. Fresh apricot and nectarine aromas on the nose. Excellent with game or rich meats such as duck, it can stand up to richly sauced dishes. The perfect Champagne for any occasion.
Tiare 2022 Ribolla Gialla White wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Ribolla Gialla is an ancient white variety from northern Italy, bordering Slovenia. Rarely seen elsewhere. Tiare Vineyards estate consists of just 30 acres of vineyard land that enjoy Collio’s unique position between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps, which are just 35 or 40 miles apart. The two influences make beautiful aromatic wines with driven minerality and salinity from grapes planted in ponca—Friuli’s unique combination of brittle fossil-laden marl and sandstone. This wine is enjoyably light in body and offers fruity, floral aromas, as well as bright acidity.
Ca’ Gialla 2023 Roero Arneis Marco Porello is the third generation of his family to produce wines in Roero. We love Arneis, which is the go-to luxury white varietal of Piedmont, Italy, in case you aren’t familiar. This pure bottling shows plenty of white citrus on the palate with that classic almond, nutty characteristic that we look for in a proper example of Arneis!
Chateau Guillaume Blanc 2018 Bordeaux Supérieur Chateau Guillaume Blanc Bordeaux Supérieur, hailing from the prestigious Bordeaux region of France, showcases the elegance and depth typical of this esteemed area. This wine opens with an enticing nose of dark cherries, cassis, and subtle hints of cedar and tobacco. On the palate, it reveals layers of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and a touch of vanilla, complemented by well-integrated tannins and a smooth, lingering finish. Pair it with duck confit, wild mushroom risotto, or a charcuterie board featuring cured meats and hard cheeses to enhance its rich flavors and enjoy a memorable dining experience.
Ignacio Marin Old Vine Garnacha With roots dating back to 1903, Bodegas Ignacio Marín’s vineyards are located in the heart of Carin?ena, at an average altitude of 2000 feet. Here loose, stony soils and the Mediterranean climate guarantees perfect ripening of the grapes. This 100% Garnacha comes from 75+ year old vines, producing a wine with intense red cherry and floral notes with juicy tannins and great acidity that creates a very approachable wine for any occasion.
Sainte Catherine 2015 Côtes du Roussillon Blend of 35% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 30% Carignan Languedoc-Roussillon. A rich Roussillon red. The grapes are harvested by hand, fermentation is natural, and the wines are bottled without filtration. What ends up in your glass is greater than the sum of the parts: an inky, royal purple robe gives way to aromas of black cherry and Provençal olives with a hint of peppercorn. The palate has meatiness, with grain and texture—it sinks in and lingers, serving as a reminder that you’ve found a wine not simply of great value but of true quality from one of the village’s best.
Little Sheep 2018 Pinot Noir From Marlborough, New Zealand’s most prestigious viticultural region, comes this intense and racy Pinot Noir, one of the oldest grapes used for wine and can be dated back to the first century when the Romans began to cultivate the grape. The Little Sheep of France is exceptionally smooth, with soft, silky tannins, red fruit aromas and cherry flavors. A Pinot Noir that’s made in a modern style. Great with lamb, mild cheese and salad.
Allegria 2017 Poivre de Mourvèdre Eight years ago Ghislain and Delphine d’Abocille found paradise on the southern slope of Les Baumes, an extinct volcano overlooking the Haut Languedoc town of Pezenas. This windy site called out to them as ideally suited to the production of interesting wines and more importantly as a rural location perfect for raising their tight-knit family of seven. Sourced from low yielding, 40-year-old Mourvedre vines that sit on the western edge of the property. Named for the peppery notes from this varietal that emerge when one keeps skins in contact with the wine for a longer period of time. Aged in mostly used, tight grain Eastern European barrels to bring aromatic complexity without adding overwhelming oak flavors.
Rivallana 2016 Rioja Reserva The Grupo Bodegas Olarra started out in 1973 with the construction of a wine cellar for making great Rioja wines on the outskirts of Logroño. A project by the great architect Juan Antonio Ridruejo that began with a clear objective: to make a great Rioja wine within everyone’s reach, in a singular space. “This red has good density yet remains graceful. The velvety texture carries ripe plum and boysenberry flavors, with accents of toast, cedar and anise. Well-integrated tannins and fresh acidity keep it balanced. Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano. Drink now through 2028. 7,500 cases made, 4,400 cases imported.” -92 pts Wine Spectator
