Viu Manent 2025 Sauvignon Blanc Colchagua Valley ‘Reserva’ After working as a wine merchant alongside his father and brother since the 1930’s, Miguel Viu Manent made the decision to branch out on his own in 1965, purchasing a historic vineyard and winery in Chile’s Colchagua Valley. The estate was and still is one of the most well-exposed sites in the region. The grapes for this wine come from Viu Manent’s San Carlos vineyard in the heart of the Colchagua Valley. Outstanding fruity aromas of white peach, pineapple, and grapefruit intermingled with floral and subtle citrus and saline notes. The palate is complete, fruity, fresh, and persistent with good volume and a pleasing finish.
Bodegas Valdemar 2024 Rioja Blanco ‘Conde Valdemar’ “Always pioneering” is Bodegas Valdemar’s motto. This 100% Tempranillo Blanco is a young white wine produced by Bodegas Valdemar in the Rioja region of Spain. It is made from a naturally occurring white mutation of the red Tempranillo grape, resulting in a wine with distinctive tropical fruit aromas and a rich, full-bodied character. It is considered a unique and innovative offering from the winery, and its tropical and floral nuances inspire the sensory journey of this genuinely Rioja wine. It finishes with a long, saline aftertaste, a reflection of its limestone origin. A refreshing and harmonious experience. This food-loving wine works with dishes from sushi to roast pork.
Ide Wines 2024 Chardonnay Sonoma County Back by popular demand! After a record of full case orders, we decided to run this Sonoma Chardonnay again.
Ide Wines is a Sonoma-based winery known for producing a range of wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, with a focus on showcasing the unique character of the Sonoma region. The grapes are sourced from Sonoma County’s 19 distinctive viticultural growing areas. This ide “El Verano” Chardonnay is hand-picked sourcing from Sonoma County, allowing ide Wines to obtain the best grapes from one vintage to the next. Classically styled, with aromas of juicy tropical fruit underlined by flavors of Honeycrisp apple and vanilla spice in the background. Sunshine in a glass!
Peirano 2022 White Blend Lodi “The Other” In 1992, Lance Randolph, the fourth generation of Peirano to farm the 300 acre estate, began making Peirano wine simply for himself and to prove Lodi could produce desirable wines. After considerable praise for his ability to make elegant wines, he decided to start bottling and selling Peirano wine using his estate grown grapes. Since then, Peirano has won numerous awards for producing top of the line wine using many of the old techniques valued by Giacomo Peirano. This fuller-bodied wine is comprised of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. Enjoy notes of ripe Meyer lemon, bread dough, yogurt, peach skin, lily of the valley, cashew nut butter and popcorn.
Reserve de Marande 2024 Cinsault Rosé The Reserve de Marande range offers seductive and generous wines, produced in southern France, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. This particular Cinsault was crafted from perfectly matured grapes to create a fruity rosé that will bring the Mediterranean sun into your glass! Pale pink in color. Ripe aromas of strawberries and sweet raspberries. Fresh, juicy with a harmonious overall impression.
Vinous Obscura 2022 Fiano/Semillon Willamette Valley “Apini” The Vinous Obscura brand from Golden Cluster is centered around grapes sourced from two experimental nurseries and vineyards. One is on the Oregon side of the Columbia Gorge and the other in Forest Grove in the Northern Willamette Valley. Golden Cluster, of Willamette Valley, Oregon is the vision of owner/winemaker Jeff Vejr. Established in 2013, all of Vejr’s wines are produced under the Golden Cluster umbrella, but Golden Cluster also represents some individual wineries throughout the area. The ‘Apini’ is a co-fermentation of 50% Fiano and 50% Semillon. This orange wine tastes like honey, chamomile, and beeswax. Bursting with exotic aromatics.
Bodega Calle 2022 Dharma Red Blend Most of you have seen my name signed at the bottom of each Oddlots offer, but few have actually met me. After 4-years running these offers, today’s will allow us to get to know each other better. Bodega Calle has been run by my family for over 30 years, and is where I call home. Traditional, rustic Malbec is what I was raised on growing up in Mendoza, Argentina. From stomping grapes as a toddler, to running harvest in my teenage years, Malbec is what lead me to pursue a career in wine.Our Bodega Calle’s 2021 “Alberti” Malbec Reserva is a classically styled release from organically grown vines, with the typical red fruit/flower profile that we love in Malbec from Mendoza’s Lujan de Cuyo sub zone. “A direct, fruit-forward nose of sweet cherries, grilled herbs, roasted spices and a hint of roasted olives. Supple tannins on the palate, with a medium body and a fluid fruit core in the middle. Solid, medium-length finish. 60% malbec and 40% cabernet franc. Drink now.” – James Suckling 1/25
First Drop Wines 2022 Shiraz Barossa ‘Mother’s Milk’ In 2023, only one Australian wine cracked Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list. It wasn’t a high-dollar name like Penfolds Grange or Henschke’s Hill of Grace—it was First Drop’s Mother’s Milk Shiraz, a wine that provides such incredible value that it landed on the list for the second vintage in a row. The 2022 boasts the same 92-point score as those two Top-100 bottles—we wouldn’t be shocked if Spectator made it three on the trot. Lush and generous, exhibiting Barossa’s signature, with silky tannins and a long-lasting finish. Drink now–2030.
Domaine Laurent Martray 2022 Cote de Brouilly “Les Feuillees” 100% Gamay. Laurent Martray is the third generation of vintners in his family. After studying oenology and viticulture, he started making wine in 1987. In 2019, he purchased some of the finest terroirs within the Brouilly and Côte-de-Brouilly appellations in the famed Beaujolais region of eastern France. Through his brother, Christian, one of the most recognized sommeliers in France, Laurent was able to meet and learn from some legendary French vintners.A ripe, fresh bouquet of stone fruits and cherries in syrup stands out. On the palate, it’s pure indulgence: juicy, full-bodied, nourishing Gamay with fine, perfectly coated tannins.
Il Palazzone NV Rosso del Palazzone Il Palazzone, a boutique winery minutes from the town of Montalcino, produces Brunello di Montalcino in a traditional style. Owners, Kirsten and Peter Kern who are originally from the U. S., grow grapes in three separate areas allowing for the fullest and most balanced expression of Montalcino’s diverse terroir and microclimates. The wine is produced with Sangiovese grapes and is an authentic expression of Tuscan terroir. Whenever possible, they declassify a portion of their Brunello to be blended with the Vino Rosso barrels to result in greater complexity. This wine is fresh and fruity, yet expresses all of the elegance and energy of Sangiovese.
Giunta 2022 Pinot Noir/Merlot/Malbec Hawke’s Bay ‘Crunchy Red’ One of our favorite daily drinkers. From Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, this is a light and juicy Hawke’s Bay blend of Pinot Noir, Malbec, and Merlot designed to be enjoyed lightly chilled. Organic! Chill it down for a stylish light red then watch it evolve as it warms to develop a spicy edge and crunchy finish.
Lorelle 2020 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Lorelle is produced by John, Lynn, and Andrew Albin, better known as the family trio behind Six Peaks Winery. The fruit for this bottling comes from several vineyards in Willamette Valley, including the two vineyards that sit alongside their home, Laurel and Settler’s Hill. The fruit for this bottling comes from several vineyards in Willamette Valley, including two of their sustainably farmed sites: Laurel and Settler’s Hill. Laurel vineyard is high elevation in the Chehalem Mountains and is a cool climate site. Settler’s Hill, in Salem, is in the mid valley and is low elevation, warm, and produces intense Pinot Noir. A beautiful blend together. Aromas of blueberry preserves and oak spice. Flavors of chocolate covered cherries are balanced nicely with medium tannins and a lingering finish.
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