New Arrivals

ROLLING 6 MONTHS.

 

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


 

OCTOBER 2024:

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.

 

Becker Landgraf 2022 Grauburgunder • Rheinhessen, Germany • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19

Young estate vines produce this fresh, young Grauburgunder (= Pinot Gris in German). Tasty, medium-body with stone fruits, citrus & a nice minerally finish. Photo: Julia Becker & Johannes Landgraf pictured in the middle

 

Drouhin 2021 Laforet Chardonnay • Burgundy, France • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39

“A bouquet of citrus aromas, and then we find honey and vanilla. In the mouth, it's funky, spontaneous, striking. Really charming!

Composed like a perfume. We have a good palette of aromas and flavours : Bourgogne Nord Auxerrois, for the freshness and character, Côte d'Or for finesse and elegance, Mâconnais to the south for the charm and fruitiness.” —winery notes.

 

Becker 2021 Pinot Gris • Pfalz, Germany • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39

Orange, pink color. Unfiltered. The original orange wine. Crazy-aromatic nose: floral, spicy, earthy. It just plays with you. Pink grapefruit+. So many flavors, it's hard to describe: grapefruit, citrus, Meyer lemon, pear, orange zest on the spicy finish. Note of salinity & earth on the LONG finish. Such an amazing wines. Jens: an absolute stunner!!

 

Travaglini 2022 Coste della Sesia Nebbiolo • Piedmont, Italy • Reg $24.99 | Mixed Case $19.99

Nose of rose petals, cherry, muted black raspberry, crushed stones, a little nutmeg, soft herbs. Super inviting for Nebbiolo. Body is lighter. Acidity is good. Dry on the finish, but not crazy-dry for Nebbiolo. Don't be afraid of the vintage. This wine is ready to drink. Superb food wine.

 

Terra Rossa 2021 Rosso di Montalcino • Tuscany, Italy • Reg $24.99 | Mixed Case $19.99

100% Sangiovese. Earthy, cherry compote on the nose. Flavors = cherries up front followed by some black fruit, saddle leather & herbal notes. This is a baby-Brunello, 100%.

 

Louis Métaireau 2023 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine • Loire Valley, France • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39

100% Melon de Bourgogne, but simply known as Muscadet, it’s a world-class oyster wine grown near the Atlantic at the Loire Estuary. Not your garden variety Muscadet. Pear, quince, herbal notes, crushed stones. On the palate, yellow plums, apples, pear. A little fuller from sitting on the lees. Very minerally finish. Wonderful wine -- to sip of with seafood (classic). But held up to spicy chorizo sausage with no problem whatsoever.

 

Mayr 2019 Zweigelt • Niederösterreich, Austria • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59

100% Zweigelt. Earthy, spicy, strawberries – raspberries on the nose. Fresh. Flavors of red/black plums. Raspberries. Earthy tones. Herbal notes. Absolutely delicious wine. Love, love, love!!!

 

Mastroberardino 2018 Stilema Greco Di Tufo Riserva • Campania, Italy • Reg $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99

100% Greco di Tufo from the winery that tends the history vineyards at Pompeii. So fun to get a white wine 6 years out that's at its height! Rocky minerality on the nose with flowers & grapefruit. Aged on the lees for 18 months gives this wine body and depth. Elegant, complex. Fine grapefruit, apple citrus with continuing minerality and saline through the dry finish. Amazing wine. DO NOT MISS.

 

San Felice 2020 Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva • Tuscany, Italy • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19

100% Sangiovese aged for 2 years in oak barrels. "Lean and firm, with succulent tannins and a tangy acidity. Ideal when accompanying meat-sauced first courses, roast pigeon, and more" –winery's notes.

 

Weingut Rebholz 2022 Estate Riesling Trocken • Pfalz, Germany • Reg $27.99 | Mixed Case $22.39

100% dry (trocken) Riesling. Fresh citrus and minerality with a little bit of a smoky note surrounded by a salty acidity with a harmonious, fruity and spicy finish. –winery notes. Also got this wine on a close-out sale. When it's gone, it's gone!

 

Hugl 2023 Gruner Veltliner • Niederösterreich, Austria • Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19

100% Grüner Veltliner in a 1-lt bottle = $14.24 for a 750ml bottle. Fresh, vibrant. Grapefruit on the nose. Mango mixes in with citrus on the palate. Good minerality. White pepper on the finish. Fun, delicious, easy-drinking. Serving a crowd for Thanksgiving? This is your wine.

 

Mastroberardino 2021 Lacryma Cristi del Vesuvio Bianco • Campania, Italy • Reg $27.99 | Mixed Case $22.39

Amazing, minerally, white blend from the lava rock slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Famous producer. Got this wine on a close-out sale last week. Have a few bottles left. Be fast if interested.

 

Cave du Château de Chénas 2020 Coeur de Granit • Beaujolais, France • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19

100% Gamay from Beaujolais' smallest Cru. Medium- to lighter in body with vibrant raspberry and other red fruits. Little herbal, spicy note. Basically silky, smooth fruit. Just the way Julie likes it!


 

SEPTEMBER 2024:

Erraruriz 2020 Carmenere Reserva • Aconcagua Valley, Chile • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39

“Notes of red pepper on the nose, with some sweet tones reminiscent of figs and blueberries, all framed by roasted notes and hints of cloves. With a spicy palate and notes of black fruits, figs, graphite and bell pepper, … with fine-grained tannins“ —winery notes

 

Brassfield 2019 Pinot Noir • High Valley, California • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19

Exciting nose of raspberries (red & black), wild strawberries, red cherries, and earth. Medium-bodied. Flavors of raspberries continue. Add in plums. Finish with notes of caramel & spice. Pleasant.

 

Château de Lugey 2021 Graves Blanc • Bordeaux, France • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99

70% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. Nose is citrus-lime, unripe apricot, hint of honeydew. Palate continues the nose with the lime turning to grapefruit. Nice balance between fruit and acidity.

 

Glantenet 2021 Hautes Côtes de Nuits Blanc • Burgundy, France • Reg $34.99 | Mixed Case $27.99

100% Chardonnay. Golden color. Really exciting aromas of Bosc pear, apples, limestone. Palate is elegant, complex adding stone fruit, limestone minerality, and citrus on the finish. Wonderful wine. Enjoyed with chanterelles in a white wine cream sauce over fresh pasta with a plop of fresh pesto on top.

 

Capitain Gagnerot 2021 Savigny les Beane 1er Cru • Burgundy, France • Reg $68.99 | Mixed Case $55.19

100% Pinot Noir. The nose is incredible. It's the soil with raspberries (black & red) with a little note of cherry. Black and red cherries, blackberries, dark plums on the mid-palate. Good acidity (but not acidic - makes it great for food, but you can still sip & enjoy), elegant in style. Fresh, long finish. Raspberries from start to finish which is unusual and delightful!! We enjoyed with beef tenderloin on a bed of cauliflower purée and sautéed spinach.

 

Antonio Sanguineti 2021 Morellino di Scansano • Tuscany, Italy • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19

95% Sangiovese, 5% Alicante. This wine is so yummy! Made for dinner but feel free to sip & enjoy! 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. Winemaker says to pair with meatballs!

 

Gérard Bertrand 2020 Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel Rouge• Languedoc-Roussillon, France • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19

Grenache 75%, Syrah 15%, Carignan 10%. Underbrush, garrigue, herbs, raspberries & red berries on the nose. Super attractive nose. Lots of plums, black & red raspberries. Medium-bodied. Herbal. Spicy. Long finish. Absolutely great wine.

 

Brotte 2023 Viognier • Vin de Pays d’Oc, France • Reg $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79

100% Viognier. Floral on the noise. White peach, dried apricot, ripe apples. Good body. Pleasant acidity. Citrus on the finish. Classic French Viognier.

 

Castelfeder Winery 2019 Lagrein "Rieder" • Alto Adige, Italy • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99

100% Lagrein from the Castelfeder sibling team of Ivan & Ines Giovanett. Darker in color with a nose of dark fruits & earth. Palate lightens up. Red berries, pleasantly fruity. Pleasant acidity. Soft tannins. At its prime! Enjoy meeting a new grape. Winery says to pair with gamey, roasted meats and aged cheeses.

 

Kiona 2021 Sangiovese • Red Mountain, Washington • Reg $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99

Aromas of bright red fruit with some spicy notes. Elegant, smooth, with flavors of raspberries, strawberries, and cherries with earthy andspicy notes. Lean acidity all the way through the long finish. Great food wine all around.

 

Château Pey-Bonhomme 2020 Les-Tours Rouge • Bordeaux, France • Reg $25.99 | Mixed Case $20.79

75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet5 Franc, 10% Malbec. Organic. Biodynamic. Natural yeasts. The nose!! Black and red plums with earthy notes. Add in blackberries on the palate. Sophisticated acidity and tannins. Medium-bodied. Finish is soft notes of mocha and chocolate.

 

Chateau Vieux Chevrol 2019 Lalande de Pomerol • Bordeaux, France • Reg $35.99 | Mixed Case $28.79

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. Old vines = more body in the terrific, classic Bordeaux rouge. Cassis, plums, sandalwood (balsamic?) on the nose. Fruits are more dominant in the flavors: black plums, blackberry, soft note of cassis. Super elegant, complex, great acidity with a LONG, pleasantly dry finish. Has this wine hit its prime? It's close. I think it will be excellent for the next 2 years, but it's out of this world now.

 

La Bollina 2022 Minetta Barbera • Piedmont, Italy • Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19

Black and red plums on the nose, black cherries, herbs. Medium-bodied. Smoother dark fruit on the palate: purple plums, black cherries, blackberries. Earthy, herbal notes. Fresh on the finish. Great with pizza. Pasta. We had a dry-aged hanger steak off the grill, with summer veggies from the farmers market- yellow cauliflower, zucchini, garlic, tomatoes, green onions.

 

Cottanera 2022 Etna Rosato • Sicily, Italy • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19

100% Nerello Mascalese from the slopes of Mt. Etna. Lots of floral notes (winemaker says: iris, wisteria & rose) and fresh herbs on the nose followed by red plums. The body is fuller and the finish is dry, but what makes this wine is the volcanic minerality. Complex. Really fun rosé.


 

AUGUST 2024:

Solis Lumens 2023 Rosé • Vin de Pays d'Oc, France • Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39

Grenache/Cinsault. Cantaloupe, honeydew, strawberries on the nose. Flavors of dried apricots, nectarine. Terrific acidity. Dry finish with some chalky notes.

 

Le Vieux Joseph 2019 Mariadzo • Valle d'Aosta • Reg $27.99 | Mixed Case $22.39

Pinot Noir/Cornalin/Vien de Nus = 1/3 each. Highest elevation vineyards in the world. Cherries, orange zest, mineral notes on the nose. Cherry, red plums on the palate. Notes of chocolate. Fresh orange zest acidity. Medium to lighter in body. Juicy with some earthy, pepper, spice. Fine tannins on the finish with a note of balsamic. This wine will age!! Fresh and good today, especially with food.

 

Pegau 2022 Rosé • Southern Rhone • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99

Blend of Cinsault/Grenache. Chateauneuf producer. Full-bodied. Rich. Red fruits. Strawberries. Raspberries. Minerally, dry finish. A lot of finesse for $20.

 

Yetti & The Kokonut 2022 B'Rosé • Adelaide Hills, Australia • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19

Crazy blend of Semillon-Muscat-Pinot Blanc-Pinot Meunier(!)-Riesling-Cab Franc. Strawberry, cherry, a little note of pleasantly bitter cranberry. Vibrant. Good acidity. Closest wine we have to a fresh summer cocktail.

 

Calvet 2019 Fitou Rouge • Languedoc-Roussillon, France • Reg $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99

Plums on the nose with earthy, herbal notes. Flavors of black currant, blackberries, still some plums, touch of licorice. Medium-bodied. Good, soft acidity. Finish has very soft tannins. Great value.

 

Turpin 2022 Menetou-Salon • Loire Valley, France • Reg $26.99 | Mixed Case $21.59

Minerals, crushed stone with a hint of grapefruit on the nose. Flavors of white grapefruit, pink grapefruit, lime on the finish. A little herbal. Great acidity on the finish. Enjoyed with Trout Almondine. Heavenly.

 

Cantine Volpi Sospiro 2023 Grillo • Sicily, Italy • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59

Organic. From Trapani... west coast, lots of sun, 400 meters above sealevel. Beautiful fresh, floral nose with stone fruit. Palate = apples, citrus, nectarine. Fresh with fun salinity on the finish. Delightful.

 

La Ferme Rouge 2023 Le Gris • Zaer, Morocco • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59

An orange wine made from Grenache Gris & Cinsault from AOG Zaer, 450 meters above the ocean outside of Rabat, made by French winemaker, Jacques Poulain. Nose = sea breeze followed by notes of red fruit... raspberries, strawberries, minerals. Flavors were light, soft, fresh, harmonic. Nectarines, white peach with earthy notes and citrus on the finish. Dry. Final-final = salinity & herbs. Great wine.

 

Château de Pibarnon 2021 Bandol Rosé • Provence, France • Reg $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99

Blend of 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. Then super well-balanced. Great acidity. Minerality on the finish. Fun Bandol. We purchased this wine on sale. Quantities limited.

 

Cascina del Pozzo 2022 Roero Arneis • Piedmont, Italy • Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39

Rocky, crushed stones, a little hint of white flowers, followed by apples & citrus on the nose. Lighter-styled Roero Arneis. Mineral-driven with great acidity. Lime-citrus-apple-soil on the palate. Great comparison to the fuller-bodied Cordero Arneis on the shelf.

 

Turley 2023 Zinfandel Rosé • California • Reg $28.99 | Mixed Case $23.19

100% Zinfandel. Deep pink color. Strawberry field on the nose. Wild strawberry, raspberries, cantaloupe on the palate. Soft acidity. Made for halibut, tuna, salmon.

 

Toplou 2022 Amaranton Liatiko Rosé • Crete/Lasithi • Reg $ |Mixed Case $

100% Liatiko from the schist soils of Crete! “Delicate raspberry, cherry and strawberry aromas, medium to full body wine with a nice refreshing acidity and along cherry aftertaste. Enjoy with Shrimps & shellfish, chicken salads, pesto pasta, feta cheese.” –winery note

 

Milou 2019 Rouge • Languedoc, France • Reg $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79

50/50 Grenache/Syrah from 50 year old wines. Black cherries, plums, herbal notes on the nose. Fuller-bodied. Blackberries, garrique, espresso on the palate. Fine tannins (nice pull). Terrific wine for the money.

 

Château Magneau 2023 Graves Blanc • Bordeaux, France • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19

Traditional blend of 45% Sauvignon Blanc, 45% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. Smooth, floral, inviting nose. Citrusy lime. Creamy, stone fruit purée. Apples, pears. Fine acidity. Limestone. Really nice, pleasantly dry, minerally finish. "Friggin' delicious!!" –Jens

 

Château Le Roc 2023 Blanc • Bordeaux, France • Reg $13.99 | Mixed Case $ 11.19

70% Sauvignon Blanc / 30% Muscadelle. 11% alcohol. Floral nose with notes of grass & limestone. Citrus, lime, grapefruit on the palate. Lighter body. Minerally finish. Great deal.


 

JULY 2024:

Marabelle 2020 Pinot Grigio Ramato • Abruzzo, Italy • Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39

This wine reminds us a lot of our Santa Clerissa Ramato... Extended contact with its dark gray Pinot Grigio skins imparts a salmon color, fleshy mouthfeel and aromas of exotic fruits.

 

Trerè 2021 Lôna Bôna Sangiovese • Emiglia-Romagna, Italy • Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39

Lots of berries on the nose — dark raspberry, black cherry then an herbal note (soft lavender? rosemary?) Soft red and black plums, black cherries, black raspberries on the palate. Medium-bodied. Fresh finish. Great food wine. Should be a glass pour at Italian restaurants around town.

 

Saint Cosme 2022 Côtes du Rhône Rouge • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99

Grenache/Syrah. Beautiful nose of brush, garrigue, black plums, black raspberries. More of a fuller-bodied CDR. Herbal, spicy, plums, blackberries. Long, dry, herbal finish. A mini-Vacqueyras.

 

Warp & Weft 2019 Red Blend • Swartland, South Africa • Reg $16.99 | Mixed Case $13.59

Pinotage blend. Dry-farmed. 30-year old vines. 31% Shiraz, 19% Carignan, 15% Mourvèdre, 14% Cinsault, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Pinotage, 2% Viognier. Medium to fuller in body. Dark in flavor. Boysenberry, blackberry, blueberries. Lots of fruit. Licorice. Not much oak. Spicy, long, fruity finish. Lots of life in this wine.

 

Les Quatre Tours 2023 Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Rosé • Provence, France • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59

Nose of wild strawberries, raspberries & mineral notes. Flavors add in dried apricot, white peach, citrus and wonderful stony minerality, especially on the dry finish.

 

Pelissero 2021 Nature Vino Rosso Balet • Piedmont, Italy • Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19

80% Barbera, 10% Nebbiolo, 10% Dolcetto. Raspberries, strawberries, red cherries with an herbal, earthy note. Add in flavors of red plums, blackberries. Palate is a little fuller than expected. Lovely, dry, earthy finish where the raspberries come back for a final visit. Really good. Should cost more.

 

Minuty Préstige 2022 Côtes de Provence • Provence, France • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99

From north of Saint-Tropez. Pale in color. Nose = summer in a bottle. Fresh berries in a field. Flavors of white peach, nectarines, strawberries, raspberries. Essence of sage & lavender. Great acidity. Dry finish with some spicy notes. Harmonious, elegant, complex. “A symphony! Best rosé of the season so far.” —Jens.

 

Ovum 2022 Old Vine Red Table Wine • Columbia Gorge • Reg $34.99 | Mixed Case $27.99

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Sarah, 15% Pinot Noir. Columbia Gorge AVA. 13.5% Absolutely crazy blend!! Lovely red fruit — raspberries, strawberries. Smells medium-bodied. Super inviting. Then the palate… much bigger. Red & black plums, black raspberries on the finish. Earthy depth. Note of herbs. Super interesting wine!! Really enjoyed it.

 

La Bollina 2023 Gavi • Piedmont, Italy • Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19

Gold Medal Winner - Gilbert & Gaillard. Wow!! Nose of white flowers, stewed rhubarb (ready to add to jam). Taste = white plums, pears, citrus on the finish. Dry, herbal finish. Great wine. Perfect with a sushi share plate from Uwajimaya!!

 

Sellas 2023 Rizes Rosé• Peleponnese/Nemea, Greece • Reg $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79

A blend of grapes you've most likely never heard of: Agiorgitiko/Moschofilero. So fun! Crushed rock, earth and red raspberries on the now. Pink grapefruit, dried apricot, hint of strawberries on the palate. Dry on the finish. Pleasant. Refreshing.

 

Vignerons de Buxy 2022 Côtes Challonaise Pinot Noir • Burgundy, France • Reg $26.99 | Mixed Case $21.59

Beautiful red color, clean, with ruby ​​reflections, the nose opens with red fruits typical of Pinot Noir (blackcurrant, morello cherry, redcurrant) with smoky, humus and sometimes animal notes. Rich and complex, its texture is firm with supple and elegant tannins. Nice balance. —winemaker’s notes.

 

Castel Maure Saint-Felix 2019 Corbières Rouge • Languedoc-Roussillon, France • Reg $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79

Aromas of garrigue, herbs, red plums. Medium- to lighter in body. Flavors add in raspberries, marionberries + a little spice. At its peak. Drink now. Terrific summer red. Good for fall, too.

 

Moulin de la Roque 2023 Bandol Rosé • Reg $28.99 | Mixed Case $23.19

Classic Bandol blend of Mourvèdre & Grenache. More luscious in style with good red berry fruit flavors (strawberry, redcurrant), citrus, stone fruits and minerality.

 

G.D. Vajra 2023 Rosa Bella • Piedmont, Italy • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19

100% Nebbiolo rosé from northwest Italy! Fruity, but dry. It's a great combo, and this one has really nice acidity as well.

 

Pala 2023 Chiaro di Stelle Rosé • Sardinia, Italy • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99

Blend of Monica/Carignano. Fuller. Luscious. But dry. White peach, unripe apricot. Red fruit on the palate. Rose for tuna, halibut, salmon. Fun wine.

 

Famille Lançon 2021 La Solitude Rouge • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99

Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre. Plums on the nose (which is surprising) and farmers market tiny black raspberries (a very special, wonderful flavor). Then you get a lot of red fruit on the palate: raspberries, plums (still kind of crazy). Spicy, herbal finish. Great summer wine.

 

Domaine de la Chanteleuserie 2021 Bourgueil Rosé • Loire Valley, France • Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39

Cab Franc. Classic house. Fresh!! Wet stones, minerals, stone fruits on the nose. Red fruit, cranberry, pink grapefruit, earth on the palate. Minerally. At its peak. Some rosés need to age, too. This is one of them. Loire Valley at its best.

 

Famille Lançon 2023 CDR Rosé • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99

Grenache/Cinsault/Syrah - 40/40/20 - Organic. Floral notes. Soft red fruit. Minerals. Earthy. Medium-bodied. Fruity. Wonderful texture. Fantastic food wine.

 

Nota Bene 2018 Cabernet Franc • Yakima, Washington • Reg $26.99 | Mixed Case $21.59

Herbs, earth, a little black fruit on the nose. Flavors blackberries, black currants, blueberries. Super smooth. Medium-bodied. Well-aged Cab Franc. Fine tannins on the finish. Note of spice. Drink now. Great price. Killer deal.

 

Nota Bene 2018 Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot • Waluke Slope, Washington • Reg $28.99 | Mixed Case $23.19

Ariansas II / Ariansas Vineyard. Red & black fruit on the nose with a tiny herbal note. Super complex, elegrant, harmonious. Blackberries, blueberries, a little cherry. Eathy, herbal tones mixed in. Just smooth. With a long, dark-fruited finish. Wonderful wine. Great value. Don't miss this one.

 

Pala 2021 Oltreluna Monica • Sardinia, Italy • Reg $22.99| Mixed Case $18.39

Red berries, red plums, soft fresh earth. Silky smooth. Add in black cherries on the finish. Complex. Elegant. Harmonious. Smooth. Wonderful, easy-drinking wine.


 

JUNE 2024:

Châteaumar 2023 Côtes du Rhône Perle de Rosé • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.39

Grenache/Mourvèdre 90/10. Strawberries, raspberries + a little earthiness on the nose. Cantaloupe, red fruits, peach. Citrus on the finish. Medium-bodied, so a little more luscious in style. But still tongue-tingling acidity. Dry finish. Fantastic summer sipper. Wonderful wine!

 

Isenhower 2022 I-Label Viognier • Columbia Valley, Washington • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59

Floral nose with apricot & peach. Flavors add in a graham cracker note, jasmine & wet stone. Finishes with a trace of green tea (so, pleasantly dry). Medium-bodied. Fabulous wine... any time of year!

 

Giuseppe Nada 2021 Barbera d'Alba Superiore • Piedmont, Italy • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19

Red berries, red cherries on the nose with herbal and spicy notes. On the palate, red cherries, black cherries, underbrush (a little). Pleasantly dry, acidic finish. Classic Barbera. Great with pizza & pasta of all kinds.

 

Nota Bene 2017 Ciel de Cheval Syrah • Red Mountain, Washington • Reg $39.99 | Mixed Case $31.99

Red Mountain = hot fruit on the nose. Deep notes of blackberries, blueberries & dark cherries on the rich nose. Add in earthy, herbal, black tea on the palate. Long, softly-spicy, complex finish. Not heavy on the oak. Absolutely great wine. Drink now. STEAK. 87 cases produced. Even Julie likes this wine, and sometimes WA reds are too big for her.

 

Rasa Vineyards 2022 Occam's Razor Red Blend • Columbia Valley, Washington • Reg $25.99 | Mixed Case $20.79

Fun blend = Merlot & Tempranillo. Raspberries, black cherries, blackberries, cocoa, espresso. Medium-bodied. Good acidity for balance. Great long finish. Superb for the price.

 

Rasa Vineyards 2022 Occam’s Razor Cabernet Sauvignon • Columbia Valley, Washington • Reg $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99

Cassis, earthy tones, muted black fruit. Flavors blackberries, black cherries, cassis, espresso. Finish is grippy. Perfect for summer steaks off the grill.

 

Spring Seed Wine Co. 2019 Scarlet Runner Shiraz • McLaren Vale, Australia • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39

New vintage. Beautiful nose!! Black fruit. Dark plums, blackberries, blueberries. Touch of herbs. Sipping… more black fruit and then spices on the finish. Complex wine. More so than previous vintages. Terrific wine!

 

Domaine Berthier 2020 Mâcon-Chaintré • Burgundy, France • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19

100% Chardonnay. Stainless steel aged. Mirabelle plum, stone fruits, pear & minerally smoky notes. Mâcon at its best!

 

Erste+Neue 2022 Pinot Grigio • Alto Adige, Italy • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19

It's a little pricy for Pinot Grigio... but it's the going rate for complex, top-notch Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige, northernmost Italy on the border to Austria. Mirabella plums, apple and pear orchards with lots of minerality. Long fresh finish. Killer Pinot Grigio! 

 

Rezabal 2023 Txakolina Rosé • Basque Country, Spain • Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19

New vintage is back in stock! 100% native grape Hondarrabi Beltza from Pais Vasco = Basque Country. Bright pink in color but dry! Notes of fresh, wild strawberries. Silky in texture.

 

Pala 2022 Soprasole Vermentino • Sardinia, Italy • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39

Crunchy apricot & nectarine, wet stone on the nose. Add in citrus, pear, apple on the palate. Medium-bodied. Minerally finish. Just dynamite! Great with all seafood, roasted chicken, pork loin slow-cooked in milk... and many more.

 

Domaine Casa Rossa 2022 Île de Beauté Rosé • Corsica, France • Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39

Blend of Nielluccio (Sangiovese) & Syrah. Elder flowers, red fruit on the nose. Add in lots of melon on the palate. Wonderful balance & complexity. Fresh, mineral finish.

 

Jacques Boyer 2019 La Croix Belle Rosé • Vin de Pays d'Oc, France • Reg $12.99 | Mixed Case $10.39

Totally worthy, crowd-pleaser rosé at a crazy-good price! Dry, pleasant, refreshing goodness from the south of France!

 

Jean-Michel Dupré 2021 Coteaux du Lyonnais • Beaujolais, France • Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19

From vineyards south of Lyon, 100% Gamay. Characteristic of this wine: light, a little earthy, soft red fruit. Spicy pepper, anise, fennel on the nose. Red berries on the palate. Classic French table wine in Lyon. Fantastic.

 

Domaine de Couron 2021 Rosé • Ardèche, France • Reg $13.99 | Mixed Case $11.19

100% Grenache. Full of soft red fruits: strawberries, raspberries + citrus. Light. Fresh. And great value!

 

Domaine des Annibals 2023 Cuvée Rosé • Provence, France • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19

Cinsault/Grenache/Syrah - 55/25/20. Dry & softly fruity. Notes of peach, nectarine with a hint of pineapple acid for refreshment. Minerally on the finish. Delicious rosé from the Var region of Provence


 

MAY 2024

Tenuta del Priore 2022 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Rosé
Abruzzo, Italy // Reg $13.99 | Mixed Case $11.19

Cerasuolo = Montepulciano. Organic. Color is noteworthy = ruby-orange. Black cherries on the nose. Note of juniper berry. Luscious cherries, pomegranite, ruby red grapefruit. Good acidity.

 

Scaia 2022 Rosato
Veneto, Italy // Reg $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79

100% Rondinella. Rhubarb and wild strawberries on the nose. Flavors add in white grapefruit & limestone minerality on the finish. Great acidity. Super tasty. "One of the best rosés we've tasted this season in my opinion." --Jens

 

Reserve de Marande 2020 Malbec
Vin de Pays d'Oc, France // Reg $13.99 | Mixed Case $11.19

Super nose of blackberries & dark plums, and a little spice. Flavors the same. Add in blueberries, with a slight note of coffee. Fresh, long finish. Plays with you a little. That wine for the money is phenomenal!

 

Garofoli 2023 Komaros Rosé
Abruzzo, Italy // Reg $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79

Herbal, earthy notes on the nose. Wild strawberries. Flavors add in raspberries & citrus. Fresh. Very good acidity. Delightful wine for the money!

 

Regis Bouvier 2019 Bourgogne Rouge
Burgundy, France // Reg $24.99 | Mixed Case $19.99

Burgundy nose. Earth, cherries, red plums. Palate adds in dark raspberries. Super pleasant. 2019. Totally ready to drink. Limestone notes from the soil. Medium-bodied. Elegant. Fresh cherry on the pleasantly dry finish. Wonderful wine.

 

Isenhower 2020 I-Label Syrah
Columbia Valley, Washington // Reg $23.99

Nose is like Rhône almost, garrique a little bit. Wild strawberries, raspberries. Flavors add a little blackberries on the finish. Medium-bodied. Super pleasant. Spicy finish. Great burger wine.

 

Elisa Gueneau 2023 Sancerre Rosé
Loire Valley, France // Reg $31.99 | Mixed Case $25.59

100% Pinot Noir. Wild berries, wild strawberries & earth on the nose. Flavors of red fruits (raspberries, strawberries). Long, dry, earthy finish with a soft note of peppery spice.

 

Lamblin 2023 Chablis
Burgundy, France // Reg $24.99 | Mixed Case $19.99

On the nose very minerally from the late Jurrasic Kimmeridgean clay. Lime, citrus, apple... super inviting nose. Flavors of ripe yellow apples, citrus, limestone. Wonderful Chablis. Don't store it. Drink it now!

 

Vignobles Ferrandière 2023 Grenache Gris • Vin de Pays d'Oc, France • Reg $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99

100% Grenache Gris. Very rare. Lots of red fruits on the nose. Strawberry, raspberry. Little earthiness. Add in cantaloupe on the flavors. Really good acidity. Good minerality. Nice, fresh finish. Great wine just to sit and slurp! Or enjoy with crab cakes!!

 

Batard Langelier 2022 Muscadet • Loire Valley, France • Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19

Kind of minerally on the nose. Seashells. Stone fruit. Aged on the lees = Richer-style. Add in apple-pear-citrus on the palate. Absolutely great, prickly acidity. Long, pleasantly dry finish. Terrific Muscadet. Oysters. Crustaceans. Sip.

 

Fratelli Cozza 2022 Pinot Grigio Ramato • Puglia, Italy • Reg $13.99 | Mixed Case $11.19

Herbal notes on the nose. Then stone fruits. Palate = blood orange, nectarine, citrus. Long, spicy, dry finish. A steal for the money.

 

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.

 

Lunaria 2023 Pinot Grigio Ramoro • Abruzzo, Italy • Reg $20.99 | Mixed Case $16.79

30 hours on the dark grey Pinot Grigio skins creates this fun, orange wine. Flowers and ruby red grapefruit on the nose. Flavors of blood orange, grapefruit with a touch of bitterness on the finish. Allow some time to open to get all the flavors. Organic, natural wine. Enjoy!

 

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.


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. 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. Nose is amazing. Garrigue, brush, earth, dark raspberries, dark cherries. Fuller-bodied. Red plums, bing cherries, black raspberries. Note of licorice on the long finish. Great food wine.

 

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!


 
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