New Arrivals
MARCH 2025
Tasting notes on the above wines coming soon….
André Brunel 2021 Côtes du Rhône Blanc • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Terrific blend of Roussanne 70%, Grenache Blanc 15%, Clairette Blanche 15%. White flowers on the nose with lots stone fruits & orchard fruits. Flavors of ripe apples, peach, honeydew melon, with citrus to the finish. Well-done. Elegant. For a white Rhône, it's on the lighter side (but still medium-bodied compared to most whites). Yummy, easy-drinking wine.
Domaine du Grangeon 2022 Syrah • Coteaux de L'Ardeche, France • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
100% Syrah. Super inviting nose of black olives, violets, a little peppery spice, then blue- & blackberries. Darker fruit on the palate. Note of iron on the back palate. Good acidity. Super interesting wine. Sort of a mini-Croze Hermitage, just not as big. This wine is 100% French. So fun! Enjoy with paté, grilled & roasted red meats.
Weingut Sattlerhof 2019 Sauvignon Blanc • Gamlitz, Austria • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
11 kms from the border to Slovenia = main area in Austria where SB is grown. Very herbal on the nose. Flinty, citrus, wild grasses. Flavors of citrus, lime, a little grapefruit, tart apples, minerals. Pretty full-bodied for Sauvignon Blanc. 2018! Still has a lot of life. Fun wine.
Gérard Bertrand 2019 Kosmos Rouge • Languedoc, France • Reg $16.99 | Mixed Case $13.59
Grenache 40%, Syrah 40%, Mourvèdre 20%. Blackberry bushes on the nose. Dark raspberry & herbal notes. Lots of flavors: blackberries, black plums, a note of blueberry. Europeans love this kind of fresh finish. Drink now.
Domaine de Janasse 2021 Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge • Southern Rhone, France • Reg $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99
Grenache 40, Syrah 30, Mourvèdre 30. Vineyard south of CNP. Nose is incredible: garrigue, pebbles, dark raspberries & some strawberries. Flavors are amazing: add in blackberries, black cherries, dark plums + a little note of red currant on the finish. Fuller-bodied. Acidity is great — goes all the way through. This wine is a CDRV on steroids. Mini-CNP for sure!!
Domaine de Marcoux 2019 Côtes du Rhône Rouge • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah - 80/10/10. Female producer. Nose is earthy, herbal, typical Rhône fruit (dark raspberries). Flavors add in black plums, wild strawberries, and spice. Nice tannins on the long finish. Top Châteauneuf producer. Crazy fun CDR. Great wine.
Domaine Pesquie 2019 Quintessence Ventoux Rouge • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Syrah, Grenache - 80/20. Aromas of earth & herbs, dark fruit compote. So lovely. Flavors of blackberries, blueberries, black raspberries. Herbal, earthy notes. Fine tannins. Pretty big. Great wine.
Vinos de Arganza 2021 Lagar de Robla Mencia • Bierzo, Spain • Reg $13.99 | Mixed Case $11.19
100% Mencia. Violets on the nose + blue- & blackberries. Add in plummy, earthy notes on the palate. Pleasant acidity with a fruity, blackberry finish. Medium-bodied. Fine tannins. Drink now. Great example from northwest Spain.
Colle Massari 2019 Montecucco Rosso Riserva • Tuscany, Italy • Reg $24.99 | Mixed Case $19.99
Sangiovese + Ciliegiolo & Cab. Very aromatic. Herbal notes, forest floor, black cherries on the nose. Medium+ bodied with good acidity. Super complex. Flavors of black cherries, black plums with herbal, spicy notes & licorice on the long finish. Absolutely killer wine!
Castello di Bossi 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva • Tuscany, Italy • Reg $33.99 | Mixed Case $27.19
100% Sangiovese. Appealing aromas of violets, dark cherries, plums. Medium- to fuller-bodied. Flavors of dark plums, dark cherries, mellow black currant, with notes of orange zest and leather. Fine tannins on the long finish.
Monte Tondo 2021 Soave • Piedmont, Italy • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
100% Cortese. Yellow flowers and brush (herbal notes). Apple, pear on the nose. Great acidity... but soft. Vibrant lavors add in dried peach, lemon curd with minerals and a note of almond on the long finish. Medium-bodied.
FEBRUARY 2025
Gérard Bertrand 2019 Corbières Heresie • Languedoc-Roussillon, France • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
GSM blend. Dark red fruit, mainly raspberries. Really herbal & spicy on the nose. Flavors are fruity — strawberry, raspberry jam but not sweet. Great acidity. Blackberries on the back pallet. Fine tannins. Long spicy finish. Great food wine.
Lunaria 2019 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo • Abruzzo, Italy • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
Spicy, herbal (thyme, oregano), black & red cherries. Palate adds in blackberries and maintains its herbs. Good acidity. Pizza!!!
Harvey & Harriet 2022 White Blend • San Luis Obispo County, California • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Crazy-fun blend: Chardonnay, Albariño, Viognier, Pinot Gris. Aromas of tangerine, nectarine, green herbal notes. Palate adds in honeydew melon. Creamy mouthfeel, then a nice, citrusy, refreshing finish and a touch of salinity that makes you want more. This wine is phenomenal.
Abacela 2023 Albariño • Umpqua, Oregon • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Fresher & drier than previous vintages, this wine sings for spring. Citrus, apple, and unripe stone fruits with water-flowing-over-rocks minerality and pleasant salinity on the dry finish. Makes you want more!
Domaine Perroud 2020 Bourgogne Rouge Confidences • Burgundy, France • Reg $24.99 | Mixed Case $19.99
100% Pinot Noir. Super aromatic. Smells like you're in a garden full of fresh raspberries, wild strawberries. Flavors of black & red cherries, tagberries, black raspberries. Herbal notes, but this wine is about fruit compote. "That wine is sexy as hell." -- Jens
Pala 2022 Oltreluna Monica
Sardinia, Italy • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39
100% Monica from 30-year old vines. Red berries, red plums, soft fresh earth. Silky smooth. Add in black cherries on the finish. Complex. Elegant. Harmonious. Smooth. Lighter in body. Wonderful, easy-drinking wine.
Sebastien Giroux 2020 Mâcon-Fuissé Vers Chânes • Burgundy, France • Reg $24.99 | Mixed Case $19.99
100% Chardonnay. Aromas of white flowers, yellow plums, ripe yellow apples & fresh spring air. Flavors add in citrus, pears, dried apricot and limestone minerality on the finish. Delightful wine. Regularly $30, but the importer is making room for a new vintage. Be fast. Won't last long.
Château de Pibarnon 2022 Bandol Rosé • Provence, France • Reg $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99
Older vintage, crème de la crème rosé from the Bandol region of Provence! Blend = Mourvèdre 65% & Cinsault 35%. Fuller-bodied, complex, dry. The Mourvèdre imparts depth, earthiness with flavors dark cherries, mulberries, cassis & garrigue. The Cinsault adds some spiciness. Super well-balanced. Great acidity. Minerality on the finish.
Dr. Heyden 2020 Riesling Oppenheimer Kabinett • Reingau, Germany • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
Aromas of ripe tropical fruit, lime. Very exciting. Bright, lively acidity with flavors of tangerine, melon, pineapple, citrus with some mineral notes. Great with spicy Asian dishes or some German fare.
Castello di Bossi 2022 Chianti Classico • Tuscany, Italy • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Organic Sangiovese. Nose of dried cherries, red plums and herbs. Beautiful Tuscan nose. Flavors of red & black cherries, dark plums followed by orange zest acidity. Herbal, mineral notes return on the finish. Superb classic Chianti from southernmost Chianti (so a tiny bit warmer). Such a well-made wine.
Romain Paire 2022 Colline en Flamme Gamay • Loire Valley, France • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
30-70 year old vines on mainly granite soils. 100% organic Gamay aged in concrete vats. Herbal, minerally nose with notes of cherry and red currant. Flavors of red cherries, dark raspberries and strawberries. Lighter-bodied and complex. Long, slightly earthy finish. Fine tannins. Not overly acidic. Lots of fruit & easy to like.
Elqui 2020 Carménère Reserva • Elqui Valley, Chile • Reg $25.99 | Mixed Case $20.79
100% Carménère. Aged in a mix of new, 1st and 2nd use French, American & Hungarian oak barrels for 24 months. "Aromas of black plum, urfa pepper, and spring flowers. Round, silky palate, with more black fruit, cinnamon, and baking spice. Finishes long and spicy." –winemaker's notes. Fuller-bodied. Smooth. Perfect winter wine.
WillaJory 2023 Pinot Noir • Willamette Valley, Oregon • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
“WillaJory takes its names from the 50 million year old marine sedimentary Willakenzie and the 20 million year old volcanic Jory soils” on the property. Winemaker says: bright rich aromas of raspberry, blackberry, strawberry and cherry. Soft tannins with spices on the finish. We agree. Great value for Oregan Pinot.
Henri Champliau Crémant de Bourgogne Brut • Burgundy, France • Reg $32.99 | Mixed Case $26.39
Pinot Noir 85% & Chardonnay 15%. Pale peach hue on this white bubbly. Apple, pears, floral on the nose. Palate adds in citrus. Fresh, good body. Good, long finish. Magnificent crémant.
Crow Haven 2023 Riesling • Rattlesnake Hills, Washington • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
Dried apricot, a little peach, and water running over rocks (minerality) on the nose. More soft peach on the palate + a little citrus, then the neutral oak adds a wonderful complexity. Crisp, acidic, long, fun finish. Really creative winemaking. Bothel father/son team (with the son living in Ballard). Support your neighbors. You'll be glad you did.
Crow Haven Winery 2022 Malbec • Rattlesnake Hills, Washington • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Dark, intriguing nose of blackberry, black cherry. Flavors add in dark plums. Great, vibrant acidity. Lively, delicious drinking. Great food wine. Will settle down and get even better with time. Tasty now.
Paxton 2020 AAA Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre • McLaren Vale, Australia • Reg $25.99 | Mixed Case $20.79
On the nose you can already smell eucalyptus, red & black fruit. Taste = black cherries, blackberries, black raspberries with an herbal undertone. Great acidity. Elegant. Complex. Smooth easy drinking. Just delicious.
JANUARY 2025
Evolúció Frizzante • Tokaj, Hungary • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Blend of Furment 60% & Hárslevelű 40%. Nose is pleasant with white flowers (elderflower), note of stone fruit. Then (drum roll) an amazing palate. Lots of apple, pear, yellow plums, with an herbal & floral component. More carbonated than expected for a frizzante, in a good way!
Affinitás 2022 Furmint • Tokaj, Hungary • Reg $25.99 | Mixed Case $20.79
100% Furmint. Winemaker is in Burgenland (Austria) on the border. Elderflower, dried peach on the nose. Citrus, white plum, lime on the palate. Super long finish. Good viscosity. Acidic tarty bite on the finish. Was perfect with mushroom ragu pasta. Dreaming of scallops!!
Evolúció 2020 Blaufränkisch • Burgenland, Austria • Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19
100% Blaufränkisch. Dark plums, dark cherries, peppery spice, herbs on the nose. Palate is plummy with blackberries, black cherries with an earthy, spicy, black peppery finish. Medium-bodied. Great wine. Has developed a little more sophistication with time.
Cave du Château de Chénas 2020 Moulin-à-Vent • Beaujolais, France • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
100% Gamay from the Cru Moulin-à-Vent. Wild strawberries, black cherries with some earthy notes on the nose. Palate blackberries, black cherries. Very balanced. Good acidity. Fine tannins on the finish. For a Cru Beaujolais, the price is just ridiculous.
Rubus 2019 Old Vines Zinfandel Reserve • Lodi, California • Reg $25.99 | Mixed Case $20.79
Bramble berries, marionberry, blackberries, mint, herbs. Flavors are similar and big. Acidity is on point. This wine is crazy and fun!! S-E-X-Y. Valentine’s Day!!
Cartuxa 2022 EA Vinho Tinto • Alentejano, Portugal • Reg $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79
Blend = Aragonez 35%, Trincadeira 20%, Alicante Bouchet 20%, Syrah 15%, Castelao 10%. Smells a little like Rhône. Black & red berries, a little wild strawberry, garrigue (although they don’t have that??). Flavors are darker… black cherries, black plums, blackberries with herbal, earthy notes. That wine is on it!! Good acidity. Not super dry. More fruit. Fuller-bodied for the price. Fun to drink. Enjoyed with homemade corn tortilla, sliced flank steak, olive tapenade, red cabbage slaw.
Tenuta di Capraia 2020 Chianti Classico • Tuscany, Italy • Reg $25.99 | Mixed Case $20.79
100% Sangiovese. Herbal black cherries on the nose. Then flavors of black & red cherries, blackberries, earthy tones. Great acidity. Almost a little spicy on the finish. Great wine. Great food wine. We enjoyed with Marcela Hazan’s bolognese. Perfect.
Jean-Marc et Romain Pastou 2023 Sancerre • Loire Valley, France • Reg $39.99 | Mixed Case $31.99
Beautiful, softer-style Sancerre. Floral and minerally, earthy notes and pear on the nose. Hint of grapefruit. Acidity is beautiful. It's what makes this wine so great. Complex. Pears, apple, citrus, mineral, grapefruit on the palate. Delicious wine.
Trois Maison 2023 Blanc Bordeaux •Bordeaux, France • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39
Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 60/40. Organic. No sulfites added. Citrus blossoms on the nose, citrus-lime, a little apple. Acidity is so good. Soft but there! Fresh wine with a lovely, crisp finish (but not tart). Great wine.
Castelo Rodrigo 2022 Branco • Beira, Portugal • Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39
Siria 50%, Rabigato 25%, Malvasia Fina 25%. Seashells & stone fruits! A little clay on the palate. Not too acidic. Fun, off-the-beaten-path wine.
Wittmann 2020 Weissburgunder • Rheinhessen, Germany • Reg $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99
Weissburgunder = Pinot Blanc. Nose of white flowers, sandalwood, pear, white plums. Pear, peach, citrus & white pepper on the long finish with pearly, almost effervescent acidity. So incredibly pleasant.
Heyden 2020 Pinot Noir • Rheinhessen, Germany • Reg $26.99 | Mixed Case $21.59
Oppenheimer (famous) single-vineyard. Nose is full of Wacholderbeeren = Juniper berry = special, earthy, berry smell, traditional to German Pinot Noir. Medium-bodied with lovely acidity & soft tannins. Calls for roasted gamey meats: venison, elk, duck, wild boar... I absolutely dig this wine! –Jens
Murgo 2022 Etna Rosso • Sicily, Italy • Reg $27.99 | Mixed Case $22.39
100% Nerello Mascalese from the slopes of the active Mount Etna. Lighter in body. Full of small red berries, red cherries, cranberries. Pleasant, tasty acidity. A little earthiness. Great with fish and spicy dishes. We enjoyed with harissa shrimp and veggies over socca bread Delish.
Orsolani 2020 Acini Sparsi • Piedmont, Italy • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
Barbera-Nebbiolo blend. 12.5% alcohol. “The aromas are elegant with black cherries, small red fruits such as currants, purple flower notes, and a light hint of plum jam. Balsamic flavors are integrated in a balanced way with a noble and immediate tannin…” —Decanter. Good acidity. Good food wine.
Bartholomew 2020 Tannat • Rattlesnake Hills, Washington • Reg $36.99 | Mixed Case $29.59
100%Tannat. Red and black plums + the black raspberries that we gobble up on the way home from the farmers market in summer. Palate is plummy (dark plums), blackberries. Great acidity. Fresh long finish. 4 months in French barrique tames the tannins with this highly tannic grape and adds in a coffee note. Really fun wine, especially for the price. Steak!
Ancient Peaks 2021 Quarry Cabernet Sauvignon • Paso Robles, California • Reg $39.99 | Mixed Case $31.99
Plums, fennel, spices, a little earth on the nose. Palate adds in cassis, blackberries, plummy goodness. Mocha joins at the end followed by a note of herbs (sage?). Acidity will hold this wine for years. Soft tannins on the finish. Delicious. Fuller-bodied but not heavy. Judicious use of oak. Winery says to enjoy with lamb medallions, eggplant parmesan, beef brisket with mushrooms, and roast filet with black olive sauce.
Uggiano 2023 Vermentino • Tuscany, Italy • Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39
100% Vermentino. Unoaked, pleasant easy-drinking with lovely soft fruits and flowers on the nose. Nuance of white stone fruit on the palate with a tiny note of white melon, but it's not at all sweet. It's a beautiful, savory, minerally white that is pleasant and refreshing.
Fratelli Cozza 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon • Puglia, Italy • Reg $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99
100% Cabernet. Stainless-steel aged, so no oak. Dark plums, a little blackberry, touch of smokiness on the nose. Flavors have a note of cassis with black cherries, blackberries & a tiny hint of dark chocolate. Medium-bodied. Great acidity. Fine tannins. (Great to sip or have with dinner!) And a lovely spiciness on the finish. Don't age. Drink now to 1 year. Absolutely great for the money.
Bartholomew 2020 Carménère • Columbia Valley, Washington • Reg $36.99 | Mixed Case $29.59
80% Konnowac Vineyard in Rattlesnake Hills (= a lighter red), 20% Weinbau Vineyard in Wahluke Slope for body. 20% of the wine is aged in new oak. Plummy fruit compote, roasted dark fruit on the nose. Flavors of plums, black cherries, touch of green pepper. Fuller-bodied. Luscious, smooth fruit with silky tannins on the finish. Absolutely terrific wine.
Marcelo Pelleriti 2021 Cabernet Franc • Mendoza, Argentina • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
100% Cabernet Franc. Aromas of dark plums with a little herbal component (nuances of soft dried sage), earthy notes... really delicate aromas. Flavors of red & blue fruit – dark raspberries, red & black plums, a little note of blackberry. Doesn't have the herbal astringency that some Cab Francs have. Touch of licorice on the mid-palate. Pretty vibrant acidity. Long finish. Tasty to sip, but even better with dinner: roasts, burgers, pizza, lamb. Drink now to 3 years.
Villadoria 2021 Tardoc Barbera d'Alba • Piedmont, Italy • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
“Red fruit, mixed berry and jam aromas.” —winemaker’s notes. Very pleasant, smooth fruit flavors. Great with dinner, but this Barbera you can sip, too!
Sparkman 2021 Holler Cabernet Sauvignon • Columbia Valley, Washington • Reg $39.99 | Mixed Case $31.99
Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec & Petit Verdot blended in. Aged in 40% new oak. "Complex nose of black cherry, forest floor, toasted oak, vanilla and mineral. This all leads to a richly textured palate loaded with blueberries, black currants, earthy goodness, dark chocolate and sweet herbs…" –International Wine Report
Tenuta Ponte 2022 Greco di Tufo • Campania, Italy • Reg $27.99 | Mixed Case $25.59
100% Greco from slopes near Naples. Drier style Greco. White peach, pears & almonds on the nose. Surprisingly lots of citrus on the palate with some apple notes. Long, spicy (white pepper) finish, with some volcanic minerality.
DECEMBER 2024:
Maison Calvet 2021 Crozes-Hermitage • Northern Rhône, France • Reg $31.99 | Mixed Case $25.59
100% Syrah. Nose of black fruit, black olives and licorice. Palate has good acid and a fresh, dry finish. Great wine. Just fun. Tasted great with our steak.
Michel Serrazin 2022 Maranges • Burgundy, France • Reg $59.99 | Mixed Case $47.99
100% Pinot Noir. Nose is just sweet cherries, raspberries — red and black. Palate adds in black cherries and spice. Lots of life. Good acidity. Fruit. Jens: I think this wine is phenomenal now. And it will be even better in 2 years. Can you wait??
Domaine de Notre Dame des Pallières 2022 Côtes du Rhône • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39
Terrific Côtes du Rhône. Farmer made. He did his job!! Raspberry, strawberry, black cherries, fennel. Medium-bodied. Fantastic (pleasant) acidity. Soft tannins. Note of basaltic on the long, fresh finish. Sexy wine. You can pair that with EVERYTHING. “This wine is killer!” —Jens
Plaisir D'Eulalie 2022 Minervois Rouge • Langudoc-Roussillon, France • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $31.99
Grenache, Syrah, Carrignan. Garrigue, hint of lavender & rosemary on the nose. Raspberries, dark cherries, tagberries, the longer it goes on... blackberries, with great acidity, medium-body, herbal, spicy notes. Peppery finish. Killer wine. Burgers, pizza, roasted chicken & more
Gordo 2021 Monastrell • Yecla, Spain • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39
100% Monastrell = Mourvedre. Herbal, earthy, dark fruit on the nose. Palate = blackberries, black plums, blueberries, herbal, black tea. Dry finish with a little, vibrant, orange rind acidity on the tail end. Crazy-good food wine. The wine you're getting for the money is insane.
Carlos Serres 2019 Crianza• Rioja, Spain • Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19
100% Tempranillo. Jens: the nose is super sexy!! Soft cherry, blackberries, earth (pecans), spices (hint of nutmeg?). Medium-bodied. Long, spicy, softly dry, exciting finish. Absolutely fantastic for the money.
La Quercia 2023 Santapupa Montonico• Abruzzo, Italy • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
100% Montonico. Seashells, chalk, soft herbs, apple & pears. Flavors = clay, lime, apples. On the finish, you get a long, earthy, citrusy, limestone finish. Great wine. Fun varietal that most people haven’t tried. Who would like this wine? People who want an interesting, minerally, dry white.
Château Valmer 2020 Vouvray• Loire Valley, France • Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19
100% Chenin Blanc. Stone fruit, white flowers & spice on the nose. Fresh peach, apricot preserves on this luscious wine. Softly dry finish.
Buried Cane 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon• Columbia Valley, Washington • Reg $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99
Super nice nose. Inviting. Spicy, herbal. Dark fruits: blue- and blackberries, cassis. Long, pleasantly dry finish.
Van Duzer 2021 Pinot Noir • Willamette Valley, Oregon • Reg $39.99 | Mixed Case $31.99
Earthy with dark raspberries, black cherries, some spicy notes. Fantastic acidity. Super complex. Flavors = red & black raspberries, cherries, tag berries. Smooth. Lovely. Nice, long, spicy, fun finish. Drink this holiday season. Don't think it will get better. Delicious.
NOVEMBER 2024:
Tekstura 2021 Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir • Willamette Valley, Oregon • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Red fruits on the nose: raspberries, dark cherries, sandalwood, violets. More black fruit on the palate: blackberries, black cherries, dark raspberries, licorice, with notes of spice & earth on the long, complex, pleasant finish. Acidity & texture is fantastic. Oregon meets Givry-Chambertin. Okay, not really... but kinda.
Bodega Weinert 2022 Carrascal Malbec • Mendoza, Argentina • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Spicy-plum-earth-cake. Flavors of red and black plums, black cherries, smooth, elegant, complex. Wonderful acidity. Blackberries come back on the back pallet with a note of licorice. Spicy, fun finish. Jens: This wine is phenomenal!!
Terre Di Sarizzola 2022 Piccolo Derthona • Piedmont, Italy • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Timorasso (obscure... almost extinct)/Arneis 70/30. Fuller-bodied white. White flowers, ripe apples, pear on the nose. Add in citrus on the palate, minerals, followed by almond/hazelnuts on the finish. Such a great wine.
Bertani 2022 Sereole Soave • Piedmont, Italy • Reg $24.99 | Mixed Case $19.99
100% Garganega. Muted nose of stone fruit & elderflower with a note of sea breeze. Flavors apple, pears, citrus. Complex, elegant, harmonic, long finish. No sharpness to it. Lovely.
Chateau Mattes-Sabran 2020 La Viala Corbières Rouge • Languedoc-Roussillon, France • Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19
Subdued, underbrush, garrigue nose with some red fruit. Flavors are big -- raspberries (red & black), tagberries, blackberries (as it progresses), with herbal garrigue on the finish. Medium+ body with a long, dry finish. Very good food wine. Fun.
Morini 2020 Morale Sangiovese Superiore • Emilia-Romagna, Italy • Reg $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99
Super sexy, inviting aromas of red & dark plums, black raspberries, licorice and this je-ne-sais-quoi herbal quality. Great acidity. Soft tannins. Absolutely killer for the money. (The Sangiovese of my youth!! —Jens)
Madaudo 2022 Cerasuolo di Vittoria • Sicily, Italy • Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19
60% Nero d'Avola - 40% Frappato. Nose is killer: wild strawberries, raspberries, a little cherry note. Super inviting. Flavors of red & black plums, cherries on the finish, herbal components. Medium-bodied. Long finish. Fun! Absolutely great food wine -- chicken, turkey, pork, salmon, tuna. Super flexible.
Allegrini 2023 Valpolicella • Veneto, Italy • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
Classic Amarone producer. This is their entry-level wine. Red & black plums on the nose with herbal notes. Hints of oregano & rosemary. Flavors add in blackberry. Good acidity! Phenomenal food wine -- risotto, pizza, roasted meats. It's fresh & super tasty.
Altocedro 2021 La Consulta Select Red • Medoza, Argentino •
Cab 40%, Tempranillo 22%, Malbec 22%, Syrah 16%. Organic. Nose of iris, blue fruits, spicy green pepper. Lots of blackberries, cassis, blueberries, dark plums. Fantastic acidity. Elegant. Mocha, dark chocolate. Long, spicy, pleasantly dry finish. Fuller-bodied but not a fruit bomb. Needs 30min to open. Yowser was that good! —Jens
Joseph Cattin 2023 Pinot Noir Tradition • Alsace, France • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
New vintage. Super elegant nose. Soft spices. Super floral. Black cherries, dark plums, then herbal notes. Flavors of cherries. The acidity is perfect. Licorice, smoky notes on the finish.
Broadley 2022 Estate Pinot Noir •Willamette Valley, Oregon • Reg $28.99 | Mixed Case $23.19
100% Estate Pinot Noir. Lots of black cherries & raspberries on the nose. Flavors = more of the same + a note of fennel, balsamic vinegar & earthy tones. More Burgundian in style than New World. Medium-bodied. Vibrant, fantastic food wine. Drink now.
Quinta de Saes 2019 Daõ Red • Daõ, Portugal • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
New vintage. Lovely nose of plums & bay leaf. Flavors of plums (red & black), blackberries. Great acidity. Long, vibrant finish.
Fond Croze 2022 Rasteau • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39
Grenache/Syrah. Wonderful garrigue nose, red fruit. On the palate: raspberry, tagberry, strawberry. Note of licorice & herbs. Soft acidity. Really nice fruit. Ready to drink.
Lievland 2022 Pinotage • Paarl, South Africa • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
100% Pinotage. A little gamey, smoky on the nose. Flavors of blackberries, black cherries, boysenberries, herbal. Hint of licorice on the finish. Great acidity. Not too dry. Fantastic example of Pinotage!
La Tour du Bois 2020 Hautes Côtes de Nuit Rouge • Burgundy, France • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39
Soft, earthy cherries on the nose — red & black. Add in raspberries on the palate. It's soft, complex, super elegant with fine acidity. Delightful with a long cherry-fruit finish. This wine doesn't overpower anything. Superb turkey wine (+ roasted chicken, halbut, salmon, pork roasts, and more). Or just sip and enjoy. All we have to say is: You'll want more!!
Sandhi 2021 Chardonnay • Central Coast, California • Reg $27.99 | Mixed Case $22.39
Fresh apple, pear, stone fruit & stone. Not your typical Central Coast Chardonny. More Burgundian/Macon style. Not too oaky, not buttery. Terrific Old World-style Chardonnay from CA!
Glatzer 2019 Zweigelt Cuvée • Carnuntum, Austria • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
100% Zweigelt blend from vineyards around Carnuntum (in Austria's Burgenland). Soft cherries, plums, forest floor on the nose. Palate kicks in with kirsch liqueur. Great acidity. Vibrant but elegant. Really good fruit. But made for dinner! Turkey, yam purée, cranberries. Great wine.
Bodegas Naia 2022 Verdejo • Rueda, Spain • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
100% Verdejo. Slight pink grapefruit, soft citrus, apple. Complex. Sophisticated for Verdejo which is usually a grapefruit bomb. Easy drinking. Delicious.
Domaine Les Grands Bois 2022 Maximilien Cairanne • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
Mini-Châteuaneuf!! Raspberries, black raspberries, bramble, brush… Southern Rhône pure!! Fuller-bodied. Dark raspberries, plums, blackberries, stones, herbs. Long, dry finish. Needs 3 hours open. Drink now to 5+ years.
Terranoble 2021 Azara Carmenere • Maule, Valley, Chile • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39
Aromas of herbs and plums. Palate of blackberries, black plums. Touch of bell pepper and herbs. Smooth, luscious, mouth-coaty. Super inviting, spicy finish. Wonderful wine.
Château Le Devoy Martine 2021 Lirac • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
Fun blend: 45% Mourvèdre(!), 25% Grenache, 20% Grenache, 10% Cinsault. Spicy red fruit on the nose. Soft garrigue. Black raspberries, blackberries, herbs, spicy on the palate. Acidity is great. Soft tannins. Long finish. Perfect Rhône wine.
Lapierre 2023 Moulin à Vent • Beaujolais, France • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
100% Gamay from the Beaujolais Cru Moulin à Vent. Wonderful wine. Plummy, forest floor, subtle mushrooms, earth, soft notes of licorice. Super balanced. Elegant. Finessed. Plums, forest strawberries. Acidity is perfect. Pre-order = 3 cases. When it’s gone, it’s gone. Jens:Lapierreis the French BMW of Beaujolais. Doesn’t get better! Pictured: ChristopheLapierre
Domaine La Décelle 2020 Valréas Reserve • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre blend. Pleasant nose of black cherries, dark raspberries with spicy, earthy, herbal notes. Flavors add in dark plums and a note of licorice. Elegant, complex and at the same time super easy to like. Delicious acidity. Smooth, earthy finish. Beautiful Rhône wine. Just why people love these wines!!
Domaine Achard-Vincent NV Clairette de Die Brut • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $24.99 | Mixed Case $19.99
From the hilly vineyards in the north of the Southern Rhône. "Dry sparkling wine made exclusively from Clairette, crafted by the méthode traditionnelle that is also used in Champagne. With refreshing citrus and a hint of honeysuckle on the nose followed by a delicious-with-anything palate, this minerally sparkler" hits the spot. –importer notes.