Joseph Cattin 2024 “Tradition” Riesling Cattin is the largest family owned and family operated winery in Alsace and located in Voegtlinshoffen, a small village on the foothills of the Vosges Mountains at 1,091 feet in elevation. The Cattin family has been producing wine since 1720 and today the winery is managed by the 12th generation! The estate is composed of many small plots located in the Southern part of the Colmar region and a staggering 80% of their vineyard land is located on slopes. This dry, fresh and crisp release showcases the minerality that makes Alsatian Riesling special. The grapes come from different plots of marl, clay and limestone soils, located around Voegtlinshoffen, each site working together to achieve that critical balance between freshness and fruitiness. A dry and mineral Riesling. It has a bright and pale yellow color. Its nose reveals mineral notes with citrus flowers. The palate is fresh, dry and mineral, with grapefruit flavors.

Domaine Talmard 2024 Macon-Uchizy The Talmard family estate is made up of 30 hectares of vines in the villages of Uchizy and Chardonnay. The young Gérald Talmard now runs all aspects of the property, with Dad helping out as needed. His farming and winemaking techniques are ancestral and natural. The big difference here in comparison with other top producers in the appellation is that Talmard picks his fruit slightly earlier giving a brighter, fresher backbone to what are already grapes that show deep-rich fruit expression. This Uchizy bottling is a bit more limited than their Macon-Chardonnay, with Uchizy being one of the Macon’s most sought after terroirs.

Louis Millet 2023 Menetou Salon Blanc 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Kimmeridgian marl soils that are more than 160 million years. These soils are composed of layers of clay, small fossilized oyster shells with limestone sediments. Menetou-Salon Blanc from Millet; a white wine offering a precise snapshot of the vintage and appellation. It presents a straightforward, factual selection for those looking for a Loire Valley white with clear regional identity.

Yura 2023 Jurancon Sec The Yura Jurançon Sec is a highly rated, dry white wine from the foothills of the Pyrenees in Southwest France, known for its vibrant acidity, rich fruit profile, and mineral character. The grapes are sourced from steep slopes with limestone and molasse soils, benefiting from mountain freshness and an Atlantic influence. The vineyards are organically farmed and certified High Environmental Value (HVE), underscoring a commitment to sustainability. Today, Plaimont comprises numerous wine cellars and more than 800 growers, significantly influencing local AOCs and IGPs. In 2002, it established France’s first private ampelographic conservatory, housing 42 local grape varieties. Noted for high-quality wines across various price points, Plaimont blends modern techniques with ancestral knowledge to highlight the region’s unique terroir.

Tua Tua 2023 Sauvignon Blanc The Tua Tua Sauvignon Blanc is an elegant, expressive Marlborough white wine, created by winemaker Anthony “Ant” Moore. Inspired by the Tua Tua seashell, it is sourced from top vineyards in the Awatere and Wairau Valleys. The unique terroir, with its loose silt loams and cool nights, allows the grapes to develop ripe tropical flavors while maintaining high levels of natural acidity. Known for its exceptional value, Tua Tua wines are highly acclaimed for their bright, refreshing, and crisp profiles, showcasing notes of tropical fruit and minerals.

Condes de Albarei 2025 Albariño New vintage! Founded in 1988 (the same year the D.O. Rias Baixas was officially granted its charter), Adega Condes de Albarei is a cooperative of 362 grower/owners. It is located in the valley known as O Salnès, in the heart of D.O. Rias Baixas. The vineyards are surrounded by mountains and crossed by the Umia River, they consist of 740 acres of Albariño, all of which are estate-owned by the grower/owners, not by contract-producers. Due to the fact that this area is one of the wettest and coolest parts of Spain, the “pergola” method of trellising is utilized. This exposes the grapes to as much sun and drying breezes as possible, reducing rot caused by dampness, controlling infection by harmful bacteria and thus ensuring the fullest and most sanitary ripening possible. This wine has a rich, vibrant mouth feel. Varietal aromas of pineapple and oranges, with a hint of white flowers (orange blossom). Well-balanced, fresh and pleasant with lingering finish.

Bodega Benegas 2022 Estate Cabernet Franc New vintage! Fourth generation of winemaker Federico Benegas Lynch, was born and raised in the El Trapiche winery until it was sold in 1999. Under the guidance of the iconic Angel Mendoza, Federico repurchased in 1999 the old vineyard Finca Libertad that had belonged to his family, as the new corporate owners of Trapiche had no need for this ultra-premium site. Their loss was his gain! Michel Rolland says that Finca Libertad’s Cabernet Franc is unique in the world as it has the characteristics of the Cabernet Franc from the 19th century Bordeaux. This is the winery’s prized Cab Franc, and we love it for its medium-bodied, savory expression of the varietal. A throwback to classic Mendoza!

Domaine des Geais 2020 Cotes du Marmandais Rouge Eleanor of Aquitaine (then Queen of England) ordered monks to plant the first vines on this 72 hectare estate in 1150. Pierre Boissonneau purchased the property in 1839, and descendants Christian, Pascal, Phillippe, and Nico have transformed it into one of the best places in Bordeaux for value driven organic wine. Black pepper, and vanilla nose; the mouth is fleshy; the tannins are round and soft. The finish is well balanced and long.

Cignomoro 2020 ‘50’ Vecchie Vigne Negroamaro Puglia, a premier wine-growing region, stretches down the southeast coast of Italy and includes what is called the “heel of the boot.” The heel itself is known as Salento. Grapes are believed to have been grown in this area by the ancient Greeks as far back as the seventh century BC. This is the most serious example of old-vine Negroamaro that you’ll find in Salento. Vine age of 50 years. Negroamaro IGP is from vineyards trained in Alberello Pugliese: small trees in their own right, which belong to the Mediterranean culture. Hints of black cherry and cassis, with spicy notes of nutmeg and fresh pepper. On the palate it is full, sumptuous, with a slightly tannic and harmonious finish.

Rubinelli Vajol 2014 Valpolicella Classico DOC Traditional blend of 45% Corvina, 35% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, 5% Molnaira. The Vajol family has been making wine in Valpolicella since the 1800s, farming traditionally in the hills above Verona where Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara thrive on volcanic soils. Their Valpolicella is fine, elegant and fragrant. Very light balsamic notes with a hint of spices: cloves, juniper and a pinch of pepper. Silky tannins and just enough structure to pair beautifully with richer foods. Open it with braised meats, aged cheeses, or hearty pasta dishes. This is what Sunday dinner in Verona tastes like.

Jose Maria da Fonseca 2022 Peninsula de Setubal Tinto ‘Anticiclone’ José Maria da Fonseca is a Portuguese wine producer, the oldest in Portugal for both table wine and Setúbal Moscatel. It was founded in 1834 by José Maria da Fonseca, and has been a family-owned business for over six generations. The company is known for its Periquita brand, and its commitment to quality and sustainability. Anticyclones are centers of high atmospheric pressure around which the wind blows clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. Portugal lives under the effect of the Azores Anticyclone, a sub-tropical anticyclone that influences the country’s climate and, consequently, its very typical and distinctive terroir. The result is wine regions that are as different as they are unique, resulting in rich, elegant and surprising wines. Drink now.

Peirano 2021 Malbec Lodi Nestled between the Sacramento-San Joaquin river delta and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada is the Lodi appellation. An ideal growing region for this varietal and is very similar with that of the Malbecs’ most popular growing area, the high and dry Mendoza region of Argentina. In Lodi, long warm days are moderated by cool temperatures sliding down the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range during the evenings. This fruit was patiently selected and hand-picked into small bins to maintain health and quality. Beginning with the hard work and inspiration of Giacomo Peirano, five generations have grown and harvested grapes from these vineyards for over 100 consecutive years.