New Arrivals
ROLLING 12 MONTHS.
Mas de Valeriole 2022 Grandmar Caladoc Rosé
Provence, France // Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
100% Caladoc, a 1950's hybrid of Grenache & Malbec. Seabreeze, seashells, red berries, cataloupe on the nose. Flavors of raspberries, strawberries, melon. Dry finish with some salinity.
Terranoble 2020 Carmenière Gran Reserva
Valle de Maule, Chile // Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39
Berry compote on the nose, note of herbs. Smooth, super complex, medium-bodied. Flavors of ripe black- and blueberries, black cherries on the finish. Traces of green pepper corn on the finish. Fantastic value for the money (if under $15 wholesale).
APRIL 2024
L'Ecole 2023 Rosé
Horse Heaven Hills, Washington // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
100% Grenache Alderridge Vineyard. Watermelon, cantaloupe on the nose. Canteloupe, raspberries, strawberries on the palate. Good acidity, but soft. Easy-drinking, delicious rosé.
Elk Cove 2023 Pinot Noir Rosé
Willamette Valley, Oregon // Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.39
Soft rose petals, then a raspberry field on the nose. Flavors of black raspberries, red cherries, citrus. Great acidity. Pleasant finish. Enjoyed with scallops!
Walla Walla Vintners 2023 Sangiovese Rosé
Walla Walla Valley, Washington // Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
Cantaloupe & minerals on the nose. Flavors of raspberries, strawberries. Refreshing orange rind acidity. Good body with a nice, dry, crisp finish.
Hither & Yon 2020 Grenache/Mataro
McLaren Vale, Australia // Reg $28.99 | Mixed Case $23.19
Blueberries, blackberries, dark plums with a hint of eucalyptus on the nose. Medium-bodied. Add in raspberries on the palate. Smooth. Spicy mint on the finish. Fun. Ready. Drink and enjoy.
Bodegas Atalaya 2021 Laya Red Blend
Almansa, Spain // Reg $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99
Blend of 70% Garnacha Tintorera (=Garnacha clone) & 30% Monastrell. 4 months in barrel. C-R-A-Z-Y wine. Rich nose: blackberries, boysenberries. Big bramble! Cherries, coconut too. Flavors are fresh. Not as sweet as you'd expect. Full-bodied. Boysenberries, blue- & blackberries, cherries, fresh earth, herbs. Super complex. Dry finish.
Bodegas Sierra Salinas 2019 Monastrell
Alicante, Spain // Reg $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99
90% dry-farmed Monastrell, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of red and black plums + the black raspberries that we gobble up on the way home from the farmers market. Palate is plummy (dark plums), blackberries. Great acidity. Fresh long finish. 4 months in neutral French barrique tames the tannins in the Monastrell and adds in a coffee note. Enjoy with short ribs, mushroom pizza, charcuterie.
Cà dei Frati 2021 Bianco
Lombardy, Italy // $16.99 | Mixed Case $13.59
100% Trebbiano from Lugana. Fresh, white floral nose with some minerality. Effervescent on the palate. Great acidity. The fruit builds.... citrus, lime, white grapefruit, then moves into stone fruit. Fresh, long finish. This exact wine is what I drink with my mom at our favorite Italian restaurant in Berlin. They serve it with fish dishes and veal.
Vite Colte 2021 Barbera d'Asti Superiore
Piedmont, Italy // Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39
Nose is subdued spicy-plum. Flavors are fantastic. Blackberries, blueberries, black cherries. Solid, medium-bodied, organic Barbera. Good acid. Made for dinner. The finish is just going.....
Anselmi 2020 San Vincenzo
Veneto, Italy // Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
Blend of 70% Garganaga, 30% Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc. "An expressive, creamy white offering flavors of blood orange granita, fresh tarragon and yellow peach. The ending is juicy." —winery notes. We agree completely with this description. Crazy-good wine!
Terra Crua 2022 Orange Wine
Penedès, Spain // Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
From outside of Barcelona, a fun, funky, fresh, natural wine... 100% Xarello (a blending grape in Cava) with 8 hours skin contact. Nose is chalky, barely identifiable white plums. Flavors of dried apricot, yellow plums, apples, earth, herbal notes. Spices. Long, full, luscious finish.
Yves Cuilleron 2022 Les Vignes d'a Côté Syrah
Northern Rhône, France // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
From IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, just south of Condrieu... 100% Syrah. Dark fruit, black olives on the nose. A little iron. Smells way bigger than it is. Flavors dark fruit -- blackberries, blueberries, black olives. Pronounced acidity. Notable: 12% acidity!! Medium- to lighter in body. Fantastic food wine: meatloaf, hamburgers, salmon.
Gassier 2023 Côtes de Provence L'Esprit Rosé
Provence, France // Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
Blend of Syrah, Grenache, Rolle, Semillion, Cabernet & Cinsault from clay and limestone vineyards near Aix-en-Provence, close to the Mediterranean Sea and at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire Mountain. "The rocky bar of the Sainte-Victoire mitigates the vivacity of the Mistral."
Fuller-bodied with some depth. Lots of red fruit (strawberry field, red raspberries), white flowers, cantaloupe, citrus with a spicy note on the finish. Acidity, complexity, fruit. This winery makes $100 rosés, and this one doesn't taste that different from the fancy ones! Seriously.
Luna Gaio 2021 Nerello Mascalese
Sicily, Italy // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Organic. Cherries, plums, herbal notes, soft minerality from the volcanic soils but smooth! Not acidic, not dry. Just fresh, pleasant, and versatile. 13% alcohol!! Burgers to chorizo sausages to salmon to white fish & clams. But no need for food!
Kracher 2022 Grüner Veltliner
Burgenland, Austria // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Minerals on the nose (water over rocks). Absolutely tongue-tingling acidity. Almost effervescent. Flavors of nectarine, citrus, lime, grapefruit. White peppery finish. Good with sausages, salads & pork.
Murgas 2019 Touriga Franca
Lisboa, Portugal // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
This is a blending grape showing off! Lighter in body... full of flavor! Nose of subdued spices (clove?) & fruit. So inviting. Flavors of blackberries, black currant. Very soft tannins on the finish. Little spice. Absolutely delightful wine.
Siduri 2020 Chardonnay
Willamette Valley, Oregon // Reg $24.99 | Mixed Case $19.99
White flowers on the nose. Palate = Bosc pears, apples, a little citrus. Fine note of oak. A little almond on the finish. Great, refreshing PNW Chardonnay.
Mas de Flauzières 2019 Vacqueyras Le Pilou
Southern Rhône, France // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
50% Grenache and 50% Syrah from stony and clay-limestone soils. Aged 18 months in oak barrel. Red fruit, herbal notes. Fuller-bodied, red/dark fruit. Licorice. Long finish. Winemaker says to drink with Marseillaise beef, spicy meat, or Asian cuisine as a pork with caramel for example, but also with Valais raclette or roast quail.
MARCH 2024
La Cappuccina 2021 Monte Stella Soave Classico
Veneto, Italy // Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
100% Garganega from 60-year-old vines in high hills with rocky, black, volcanic soils. Floral aromas (wisteria & acacia) together with citrus peel. Fresh with a savory note & wonderful minerality.
Clos de L'Oratoire 2022 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
Southern Rhone, France // Reg $97.99 | Mixed Case $78.39
Classic white blend of Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette & Roussanne. 80% fermented in stainless steel & aged on full lees without malolactic fermentation, 20% fermented in 300 liter new oak barrels. “Nose of white & yellow stone fruits (pear, quince, peach). Discreet aromas of dried fruits are the sign of a sunny vintage. Powerful, rich, fresh (from the limestone) palate with a beautiful salinity. A pleasant hint of bitterness lingers on the finish. Enjoy with white meats in a creamy sauce, hard cheeses, grilled lobster or crayfish cooked in salted butter and served with toasted bread. —winery notes.
Scarpetta 2021 Frico Friulano
Friuli, Italy // Reg $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99
From gravely soil vineyards in Friuli, northeast Italy on the border to Slovenia. Light, aromatic & crisp. “This Friulano is clean with a zesty white grapefruit flavor, and pairs well with grilled fish, green vegetables and salad.” —winery notes.
Gerard Bertrand 2022 Picpoul de Pinet
Languedoc, France // Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
100% Picpoul Blanc from limestone terroir bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Limestone, unripe stone fruit on the luscious nose. Lime, lemon, seashells, herbs... sort of garrigue. Long finish. Chalk goes forever. Perfect seafood wine! Enjoy with oysters, stuffed clams, and pan-fried white fish.
Villa Tonino 2021 Nero D'Avola
Sicily, Italy // Reg $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99
100% Nero d’Avola from the oldest, family-owned Marsala producer in Italy. “Bright red, with hints of purple. Aromas of violets, cherries, plums and a tinge of white pepper with soft tannins and an elegant finish.” —importer’s notes.
Cordero di Montezemolo 2021 Langhe Arneis
Piedmont, Italy // Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
100% Arneis from Langhe. Vinified in stainless steel tanks. “Notes of dried chamomile, green apple and ripe peach.” —winemakers notes.
Domaine Santa Duc 2019 Aux Lieux-Dits Gigondas
Southern Rhone, France // Reg $56.99 | Mixed Case $45.59
From a 2.8 hectare plot of sandy soil, rich in red clay & limestone pebbles. Certified organic. A 50/50 blend of Grenache & Mourvèdre from 75 year old vines. Aged 18 months in oak barrels without fining or filtration. “The wines that are born in this place are serious and deep, marked by spices, liquorice notes, and fleshy tannins, which give them extraordinary longevity.” —winery notes.
Ovum 2023 Big Salt
Oregon // Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39
New vintage is in! Blend of Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc & Muscat. Known for its amazing aromatic nose, this wine is still citrusy fresh in the mouth with a little sea salt spray on the finish.
Surrau 2022 Limizzarri Vermentino di Gallura
Sardinia, Italy // Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
Spring in a bottle. Wowser! Like you're working in your flower garden. Plus a little salinity from the nearby sea. Flavors of white peach, unripe apricot, citrus, and some herbal components. Almost a little fennel bulb. Absolutely fantastic acidity. Then back to sea breeze on the finish.
Kellerei Schreckbichl / Cantina Colterenzio 2022 St. Magdalener
Alto Adige, Italy // Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
From a bi-lingual co-op in northernmost Italy. 95% Vernatsch (Schiava), 5% Lagrein. Light in body. (Translucent in color. Lighter in alcohol.) Full of forest berries, black cherries with an earthy depth on the finish.
Argiolas 2021 Cardanera
Sardinia, Italy // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
100% Carignano from Isola dei Nuraghi IGT. Strawberries, black raspberries on the nose. Fuller-bodied. Flavors of black cherries, raspberries, blackberries. Good acidity. Super fine tannins. Note of caramel on the finish. Phenomenal wine.
Sartarelli 2020 Verdicchio Classico
Marche, Italy // Reg $16.99 | Mixed Case $13.59
100% Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC. This family produces a line of Verdicchio — no other grapes. Fresh vineyard aromas, white peach, citrus & grass with a pleasant, faintly bitter note on the finish. Lighter in body. Winery says to enjoy with hors d’oeuvres, moscioli (mussels) di Portonovo spaghetti, and risotto. Their special tip is pizza al formaggio with ciauscolo (a local sausage).
Joseph Cattin 2022 Pinot Noir
Alsace, France // Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
Lighter in body. Just lovely, silky-smooth, red fruit — berries, cherries with a faint note of spice. Easy to drink too fast!
FEBRUARY 2024
Felline 2020 Vermentino
Puglia, Italy // Reg $16.99 | Mixed Case $13.59
Peach, apricot, lemon zest & a faint seashells on the nose. Add in apples & mineral notes on the palate. Acidity is phenomenal. Beautiful bottle.
Peju 2021 Chardonnay
Carneros, California // Reg $31.99 | Mixed Case $25.59
Nose = pineapple, pears, lime. Big nose. Flavors of pears, apples, stone fruit, earthy. Finishes with toffee, butter, rocky minerality. Acidity makes this wine! California's answer to Puligny.
Walter Scott 2022 Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon // Reg $43.99 | Mixed Case $35.19
Black raspberries, black cherries. Smooth. Soft earthy notes. Medium-bodied.
Felline 2022 Fiano
Puglia, Italy // Reg $16.99 | Mixed Case $13.59
Fiano Campania 70% Fiano Minutelo 30%. Aged in stainless steel. Seashells then pears, apples on the nose. Add in citrus then almonds on the palate. Dry with fine acidity. An exotic wine. Seafood, shellfish!
Raeburn 2022 Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, California // Reg $25.99 | Mixed Case $20.79
Black raspberries (the small ones from the farmers market), raspberries. Flavors… add in ripe red cherries, but super light. Elegant. Absolutely delicious. Sip. Or enjoy with tuna, salmon, vegetable quiche (or add in some bacon… so good).
JANUARY 2024
Botromagno 2021 Primitivo
Puglia, Italy // Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
Delicious co-op effort. Nose is subdued. Brushy. Almost a little garrigue, followed by dark raspberries, dark cherries. Fuller-bodied than you expect. Blackberries, black cherries. Well-balanced acidity. Smooth with a fresh finish. Great.
Falvo Masseria di Veli 2022 Negroamaro
Salice Salentino, Puglia, Italy // Reg 18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19
100% Negroamaro from Salice Salento DOC. Dried plums, red cherries, and classic Italian earth & herbs: thyme, oregano, rosemary. But faint. Super pleasant. Takes you there.... Pleasant long finish. Super pleasant acidity. Medium+ bodied. Just a treat.
Château La Chapelle 2020 Saint-Émilion
Bordeaux, France // Reg $25.99 | Mixed Case $20.79
Blackberries & crushed stones on the nose. Dark plums, blueberries, soft herbs on the palate. Fine tannins are there. Wonderful food wine!! Meatloaf. Pork shoulder..... Duck..…
Darby 2022 Purple Haze
Columbia Valley, Washington // Reg $24.99 | Mixed Case $19.99
"Proprietary Red Blend led by Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. AVAs: Wahluke Slope, Red Mountain, Royal Slope and Rattlesnake Hills. Aged 14+ months in French + American oak barrels." Great wine. Freshly bottled. Needs to open a little. Nose is killer: herbal, blackberries, blueberries, elderberries. Garrigue! Fuller bodied. Blackberries, black plums, blueberries. Acidity is phenomenal. A little dark chocolate on the long finish. That wine is nuts!!
Cepa 21 2020 Hito Tempranillo
Ribera del Duero, Spain // Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
Red plums, red fruit, raspberries on the nose. Note of herbs. “Super exciting nose, actually”. Reds plums, lots of black cherries, blackberries. Fresh, pleasantly fruity, Spanish food wine. Go!
DECEMBER 2023
Castello di Verrazzano 2019 Chianti Classico
Tuscany, Italy // Reg $32.99 | Mixed Case $26.39
100% Sangiovese. Saddle leather, bay leaves, red fruits. Flavors of red cherries, black cherries, herbal. Pleasantly dry & tart. Note of grapefruit rind on the finish. Jens: Europeans can sip this wine, no problem!! Balance is killer -- fruit, acidity, tannins. This wine just goes.... (with a hand gesture like a plane taking off).
Maxime Graillot 2020 Equinoxe Croze-Hermitage
Northern Rhône, France // Reg $39.99 | Mixed Case $31.99
100% Syrah. Blue/blackberry compote. Black olive tapenade. Flavors of blueberries, blackberries, hoisin, black olives, spice. Acid is there. Smooth on the finish. Tastes great now (limited quantity), will taste even better in 2 years (if you can wait).
JB Neufeld 2020 Red Blend
Columbia Valley, Washington // Reg $25.99 | Mixed Case $20.79
Cab/Merlot blend. Blue and black fruits on the nose. Black raspberries, blueberries. Black currant on the palate. So fun!! Medium to a little fuller bodied. Fine tannins. Pleasant earthy finish. A little graphite. Great wine for the money! 1 hour open.
Les Dauphins 2021 Cuvée Speciale Blanc
Southern Rhône, France // Reg $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99
Grenache Blanc & Viognier. Aromatic nose. Floral nose with cantaloupe, white peach, touch of pineapple. Stone fruit, apples, pears, citrus on the palate. Soft, round, with good acidity. Long finish. Terrific wine!
Domaine Ruhlmann 2018 Pinot Gris Tête de Cuvée
Alsace, France // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Stone fruit on the nose. Oily, a little viscous. Tongue-tingling acidity. Apples, pears, peaches, pineapple, touch of unripe apricot.
Vino La Monarcha 2020 Malbec
Columbia Valley, Washington // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Nose is full of red & black plums, blueberries. Flavors add in juicy blackberries. Medium- to fuller-bodied. Smooth. Smoke on the finish.
Lorelle 2021 Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon // Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
A blend from 5-6 vineyards. Small family producer. Surprising blueberry on the nose. Almost blueberry jam. Hint of raspberry. Flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, blueberry. Medium-bodied. Spicy finish. Great acid. Good food wine.
Métier 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley, Washington // Reg $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99
Smooth. Medium bodied. Velvety. The nose: a beautiful, inviting, earthy nose. Blackberries, black cherries, a note of cassis. Velvety. Jens: That’s a cab to be proud of. Fantastic dinner wine. Drink now. The fruit is going all the way through. Smooth. “That is like a symphony that thing!!”—Jens
Fattoria di Basciano 2019 Chianti Rufina
Tuscany, Italy // Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19
100% Sangiovese. Intriguing nose of balsamic, black cherries, earthy notes. Black cherries, blackberries, blueberries. Exciting acidity. Forms into a long finish with all kinds of options for food.
Miscreant Project 2020 Brief Cameo
Columbia Valley, Washington // Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
1/3 each of Cab, Cab Franc, Merlot. Super fine nose of blueberry-mulberry-marionberry compote + a little earth, herbs. Palate is totally different: lots of black/blue fruit. Great acidity. Well-balanced. Finish is spicy. Such a fun, delicious wine to drink. Enjoy!! Superb wine for the money.
Lamblin 2022 Bourgogne Blanc
Burgundy, France // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Tasted blind: Very minerally. Chalky citrus nose. Blind I would have thought Petit Chablis. Taste = limestone, citrus, apple fruit, minerality (kimeragon limestone soil). Then I looked at the bottle: it's from Marigny-les-Chablis! Crazy-fun wine. Earthy, chalky, lemon-fruit. Delightful. Dinner = lighter fish. So lovely.
Clos Figuras 2019 Serras del Priorat
Priorat, Spain // Reg $39.99 | Mixed Case $31.99
51% Garnacha, 31% Carignan, 12% Syrah, 6% Cab. 7 mos in oak. Red fruit, garrigue, fennel, earth (from the slate in the soil) on the nose. Jens: This is an interesting wine. You have red fruit (raspberry, strawberry, red plums) on the front palate and black fruit (blackberry) and black pepper at the end. Crushed slate on the finish. Fuller-bodied. I wouldn't age this wine much. Drink and enjoy.
Paul Cherrier 2022 Sancerre
Loire Valley, France // Reg $33.99 | Mixed Case $27.19
Lime, grapefruit, wet stones on the nose. Well-balanced. Phenomenal (pleasant) acidity. Spicy, white pepper finish.
Ramos Pinto 2019 Duas Quintas
Douro Valley, Portugal // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
New Vintage. Red blend: Touriga Nacional/Touriga Fraca. Super inviting with blue & red fruit. Little herbal, earthy. Medium-bodied with lots of blue & black fruits and a fun, lively finish. Drink now.
NOVEMBER 2023
Seghesio 2021 Barbera d'Alba
Piedmont, Italy // Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
100% Barbera. Nose is pretty earthy. Crushed stones. Black plums. Lots of fruit on the palate. Black cherries, blackberries, dark plums. Still has an earthy component. Great acidity. Fuller bodied Barbara. Great, long, fresh finish.
Nigl 2021 Grüner Veltliner
Kremstal, Austria // Reg $24.99 | Mixed Case $19.99
Wow!! Inviting, vibrant nose of stone fruit, pineapple, dried peach. Flavors are mouthwatering: stone fruits, citrus & then spices: ginger, cardamom, with a long, white peppery, spicy finish. Great to sip. Wonderful food wine! Schnitzel, sausages, flammkucken (pizza!), roasted chicken, pork of all sorts. Winery says: roasted pork with Semmelknödel (bread dumplings), roasted chicken, turkey or goose, Fledermaus (cut of pork from the ham bone that resembles the shape of a bat), Leberkäse (baked meat loaf, served by the slice which is pan-fried before serving).
Métier 2021 Red Blend
Columbia Valley, Washington // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
A fun, untraditional, blend of Syrah, Cab & Merlot. Blackberries & earth on the nose. Flavors of blackberries, dark plums. Spicy. Good structure on the finish. Good acidity. Medium-body. Great wine for the price! Made by DeLille Cellars.
Parigot 2018 La Prophète Crémant de Bourgogne Extra Brut
Burgundy, France // Reg $39.99 | Mixed Case $31.99
Vintage Crémant. 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir. 36 months on the lees. Brioche on the nose. Flavors of citrus, apple, almonds, brioche. Great acidity. Flavorful. Delicious. Great sparkling wine. Tastes like Champagne!
Kind Stranger 2022 Alter Red Blend
Columbia Valley, Washington // Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19
60% Cab, 25% Malbec, 15% Syrah. Strawberries, plums, sage, fennel on the nose. Flavors change: black plums, blackberries, dark chocolate, black tea. Medium-bodied. Great value. Long finish. Well-made.
Board Track Racer 2021 The Shift GSM
Columbia Valley, Washington // Reg $32.99 | Mixed Case $26.39
52% Syrah, 25% Mourvedre, 23% Grenache. Black raspberries, blackberries, vanilla spice + an herbal note on the nose. Flavors black fruit & spicy, herbal notes. Fuller-bodied. Crowd-pleaser. If you like WA wines... you're gonna love this wine! Burgers, steak, MEAT. A wine by Mark Ryan.
DeLille Cellars 2022 Chaleur Blanc
Columbia Valley, Washington // Reg $48.99 | Mixed Case $39.19
New vintage. Classic (white) Bordeaux blend: 69% Sauvignon Blanc & 31% Sémillon. 6 months in oak. Complex floral notes on the nose. Spicy. Fresh. Lemon curd, white peach, touch of minerals, tiny note of hay on the palate. Rich mouthfeel. Long finish. Scrumptious.
Cairdeas 2022 Diffraction Red (Washington State) — Reg $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99
Syrah, Petit Sirah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Counoise. Nose = Rhône garrigue notes. Black raspberries, black cherries with fun, herbal components. Palate = Fuller-bodied. Lots of fruits: black cherries, dark plums. Acidity is fresh. Just released. That will settle down. Nice, long, spicy finish.
Domain de Thulon 2021 Beaujolais-Villages (Beaujolais, France) — Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
100% Gamay. Basket full of cranberries. Red currants. Red forest berries. Great acidity. Little earth. Medium- to lighter in body. Fresh, thriving finish.
Tomàs Cusiné 2021 Llebre (Costers del Segre, Spain) — Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
Ull de Llebre = Tempranillo in Catalan. Literally translated “it means “a hare´s eye” since the grape is small and dark, as explained by aguideinbarcelona> Thus, the label! Tart red plums, red berries, blackberries, cherries, faint saddle leather. Medium bodied. Soft tannins on the finish.
Svetoni 2022 Vermentino (Tuscany, Italy) — Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39
100% Vermentino. Fresh. Herbal note. Apple citrus. Almost a little fresh crunchy white pineapple. Fresh again on the finish.
Rombeau 2020 Le Botaniste Reserve
Côtes de Rousillon Villages, France // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre. Herbal, earthy, sexy, black raspberries, marionberries, orange rind on the nose. Flavors of black cherries, blackberries, blueberries. Orange rind acidity again on the finish. Medium- to fuller-bodied. Great complexity. Fresh finish. Absolutely amazing wine. "Flowy and free-spirited, yet grounded." —Jens.
Origen de Resalte 2019 Ribera del Duero
Reg $35.99 | Mixed Case $28.79
This wine would be a great gift wine this season for someone who likes to put wine down for several years to save for a special occasion. If you drink now, you’ll need to decant and then serve with a rich cut of meat to balance the tannins. Dusted cocoa, a little earthy, blackberries, black plums. Great acidity. A little black tea. Fuller-bodied. Drink 2025-2035.
Siduri 2020 Pinot Noir
Santa Barbara, California // Reg $27.99 | Mixed Case $22.39
100% Pinot Noir. Cherries, black raspberries, special California earthiness with a little ocean spray salinity on the finish. Good acidity. Medium-body. Nice spice. Fun wine.
Patricia Green 2021 Estate Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon // Reg $43.99 | Mixed Case $35.19
100% Pinot Noir. Blueberries, blackberries, earth on the nose. On the palate, black fruit up front, then subtle, delicious orange zest, tangerine on the finish. The finish makes this wine. Absolutely killer. Has Thanksgiving written all over it!
Owen Roe 2021 Ex Umbris
Columbia Valley, Washington // Reg $27.99 | Mixed Case $22.39
New vintage! 100% Syrah. Subdued pleasant nose of red & black fruits with herbal, earthy notes. Flavors are more pronounced: blackberries, plums, blueberries, spice. All comes together in this wonderful, complex, smooth, delicious, easy-drinking, fuller-bodied WA Syrah.
Sordo 2018 Barolo Ravera
Piedmont, Italy // Reg $61.99 | Mixed Case $49.59
100% fancy Nebbiolo from the commune of Barolo. More modern in style, meaning a little more accessible: more fruit, smoky notes from the oak. Lots of red cherries. A little cassis. Pretty smooth. Some earthy notes. A touch of spice. Very fine tannins on the finish. Open 2+ hours.... ready to drink. Absolutely fantastic.
OCTOBER 2023
Paitin 2021 Starda Langhe Nebbiolo
Piedmont, Italy // Reg $28.99 | Mixed Case $23.19
Organic. 3 to 6 weeks macerating in stainless steel. Then Slovenian barrels for 6 months to 1 year. Lighter in body but full of flavor: soft cherries, dark raspberries, tart red plums with peppery earth and acidity that lifts this wine up. It’s dry but is still lovely, easy drinking. Very approachable.
Antonio Sanguineti 2021 Morellino di Scansano
Tuscany, Italy // Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
Black cherries, black plums, dark earthy tones. Dark plums, black raspberries, black cherries. Pretty darn fruity for Sangiovese. Medium- to full- bodied. Great acidity. Really nice long finish. Way too easy to drink! Can easily age for 3+ years.
Vignerons de Mancey 2021 Bourgogne Chardonnay
Burgundy, France // Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
Dried apricots, chalky minerals, fresh apples. Flavors of stone fruits, apples, pears, citrus. Great acidity. Earthy tones. Long fresh, citrusy finish.
Monte Tondo 2022 Corvino
Veneto, Italy // Reg $16.99 | Mixed Case $13.59
Cranberry, red plums, dried cherries, oregano on the nose. Flavors are similar with the red plum kicking in. Black cherries, too. Superb acidity. Medium- to lighter in body.
Famiglia Pasqua 2021 Bianco
Veneto, Italy // Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
100% Gargenega. Herbal, earthy nose. Lots of ripe, yellow apples & citrus. Apples, white plums, quince on the palate. Good citrusy acidity. Medium body. Great fall wine. Good with many things including raclette!
Nielson 2021 Santa Barbara County PN
Santa Barbara County, California // Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39
Bursting ripe raspberries on the nose. Flavors of raspberries, strawberries, dark cherries. Spicy, peppery notes, especially on the long finish. Medium-bodied but with some power. Great wine. Great Thanksgiving wine!! Turkey, ham, salmon. Okay, not ribeye. But wow. Totally undervalued wine. Should be double the price.
Soutiron NV Premier Cru Alexandre
Champagne, France // Reg $82.99 | Mixed Case $66.39
Brioche & orchard fruits on the nose. Flavors of red apples, baked apples, pears, white peach. Some nuttiness on the back palate. Brioche comes back through on the long finish. Great acidity. Very pleasant Champagne.
Trouillard NV Brut Extra Sélection
Champagne, France // Reg $42.99 | Mixed Case $34.39
Soft orchard notes & almonds?? on the nose. Flavors of crunchy red, yellow apples, pears, soft nuttiness. Fantastic value!
Becker Landgraf 2020 Grauburgunder
Rheinhessen, Germany // Reg $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79
Young estate vines produce this fresh, young Grauburgunder (= Pinot Gris in German). Tasty, medium-body with stone fruits, citrus & a nice minerally finish. Terrific value!
Siglo 2015 Crianza
Rioja, Spain // Reg $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99
A Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano blend. Crianza = 12 months in barrel before release. Older (epic!!) vintage. Smell is earthy, leathery, red berries, plums. Perfect, traditional Rioja nose. Similar flavors plus dark cherries. Note of mocha, dark chocolate. Good acidity. Keeps the wine alive. Soft tannins. Great example of this style wine.
SEPTEMBER 2023
John Duval Wines 2021 Entity Shiraz
Barossa Valley, Australia // Reg $47.99 | Mixed Case $38.39
Rich nose of farmers market black raspberries, deep black plums, black cherries with a notes of mint and herbs. Flavors are full of plums, dark cherries, dark raspberries. Killer acidity. Complex, long finish. Could easily go down for 5+ years.
Chateau de la Vieille Tour 2019 Bordeaux Superieur
Bordeaux, France // Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19
Fun blend of Merlot, Cab, Malbec, Cab Franc -- 42/34/16/8. Organic. Wonderful nose of spicy plums, blackberries & earth. Body has good, plummy fruit with black- & blueberries. Good acidity. Very complex. Tiny note of gravel. So delicious and easy to like.
Gerard Tremblay 2020 Chablis Premier Cru Montmain
Burgundy, France // Reg $47.99 | Mixed Case $38.39
Aged 80% in stainless steel, 20% in barrel. Minerally (seashell) with rich baked apples on the nose. Apples, pears, citrus fruit flavors with great acidity and a LONG, fresh, exciting finish. Serious je-ne-sais-quoi on this wine. Wonderful. Worth every penny!
Scala 2016 Ciró Rosso Reserva
Calabria, Italy // Reg $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99
100% Gaglioppo. Herbal. Earth. Red plums. Red cherries. Super inviting on the nose. Palate adds on black raspberries. Great acidity. Medium-bodied. Complex. Fine tannins on the finish. Killer!
Thomas Barton 2020 Graves Reserve Blanc
Bordeaux, France // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillon. 50% is 3 mos in oak, rest is aging on the lees. Low yield. Organic. Natural fermentation. Vegan. Rich, run nose of flowers, hay, yellow plums & soft spices. Flavors of citrus, yellow plums. Complex mid-palate. Wonderful acidity. Smoky notes on the finish.
Ruffino 2021 Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
Veneto, Italy // Reg $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99
Old house. Founded in 1877. Floral, fresh, minerally (seashells) on the nose. Light, fresh palate with citrus & pear. Wonderful acidity on the long finish. Great for the price.
Domaine de l'Amauve 2022 Seguret Blanc
Southern Rhône, France // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Viognier-Roussanne-Marsanne. Floral nose. Jasmine. Lilac? White peach, crunchy pear. Palate is full of orchard fruits, especially pears. Not of nectarine. Soft, complex. Acidity through the finish is what makes it so killer + a little minerality & earth.
Warp + Weft 2017 Red Blend
Swartland, South Africa // Reg $16.99 | Mixed Case $13.59
Pinotage blend. Dry-farmed. 30 year old vines. 31% Shiraz (Syrah), 19% Carignan, 15% Mourvedre, 14% Cinsaut, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Pinotage and 2% Viognier. Medium to fuller in body. Dark in flavor. Boysenberry, blackberry, blueberries. Lots of fruit. Licorice. Not much oak. Taste the crazy, intense, fruitiness and complexity of this wine.
Uccelliera 2019 Rosso di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy // Reg $36.99 | Mixed Case $29.59
Beautiful translucent red in your glass. Rose petals, red berries, a little herbal note & soft earth on the nose. Flavors of red cherries, raspberries, balsamic. Really great acidity. (It's what makes this wine!) The acidity lifts the wine up to a really good finish.
AUGUST 2023
Maccerato 2022 Albariño
Rias Biaxas, Spain // Reg $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99
12 months on the lees. Citrus, apples, stone fruits, little earth. Flavors lemon, pineapple, white peach. Good body. Soft, elegant. Pleasant, dry, zesty finish.
Kind Stranger 2022 Rosé
Columbia Valley, Washington | Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39
Grenache-Mourvedre-Cinsault. Fresh honeydew melon, red berries & minerals on the nose. Palate is bright, light, refreshing.
Domaine de Chevilly 2022 Quincy
Loire Valley, France // Reg $26.99 | Mixed Case $21.59
100% Sauvignon Blanc from vineyards west of Sancerre. Nose of earth, chalk, limestone, grapefruit, white peach. Complexity is amazing. Laser-beam acidity. Fruity flavors of yellow plums, grapefruit, peach. Jens: We have a new friend!
Grosgrain 2021 Petit Grosgrain
Columbia Valley, Washington // Reg $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99
Old World style from Washington State. Crazy-fun blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Charbono, Carignan. "Luscious and textured with notes of cherry liqueur, framboise, marjoram and black tea."" --winemaker's notes. Great with pork kebabs!
JULY
Domaine de Listinconu 2021 Rosé
Corsica, France // Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39
60% Sciaccarellu, 40% Grenache. Salty Mediterranean Sea breeze on the nose. White peach, red berries & herbs. Lusicous body. Nectarines, citrus. Dry, crisp, fresh finish. Wonderful wine.
Casas del Bosque 2022 Pinot Noir Rosé
Casablanca, Chile // Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39
Cantaloupe, cherries on the nose. Fresh. Water over rocks = minerality. Flavors of raspberries, cherries, stones. Light, fresh, delightful.
Scala 2022 Círo Rosato
Calabria, Italy // Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
100% Gaglioppo. Leaner & drier than the last vintage. Interesting, fun, great wine. Special Southern Italian nose. Spice. Minerals. Melon. Red berries. Flavors of raspberries, strawberries, honeydew but not sweet. Suberb acidity. Complex. Long finish. Wonderful rosé.
Turley 2021 Pesenti Vineyard Zinfandel
Paso Robles, California // Reg $59.99 | Mixed Case $47.99
Paso Robles = more southern vineyards = hotter = jammier in style. Nose of red raspberry compote jam. Palate is juicy, jammy, fuller-bodied (for Turley). Raspberries, strawberries, cherries. Spicey finish. Fun summer grill wine!
Solena 2022 Pinot Gris
Willamette Valley, Oregon // Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
Aromas of fresh pears, lemons & fennel. Followed by flavors of asian pears, honeydew and citurs. Well-balanced. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity. Crisp, juicy finish. Note: maybe a little lighter than the last vintage. Fantastic, refreshing wine.
Rocky Pond 2020 Grenache
Columbia Valley, Washington // Reg $47.99 | Mixed Case $38.39
Raspberry, strawberry with an undertone of sandalwood. On the palate raspberries, black cherries with a creamy note of buttermilk. Super interesting, fun wine. Give it 1 good hour open....
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