a few faves from our vast selection
We’ve tasted and tested wines from around the globe and shared the best with friends and clients.
Now we want to share it with you.
Our selections change every month, are always seasonally appropriate and you’ll never get the same bottle twice.
GOOD
Remarkable bang for the buck. Wine for everyday moments that will leave you smiling (and your friends very impressed).
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Los Dos RedLos Dos Red
Blended from two complementary varietals in the hot continental region of Campo de Borja in Spain's NE. The "cierzo" wind cools the vineyard at night allowing the grapes to retain their brightness. An easy drinking red that pairs well with casual eats.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah
Place • Campo de Borja
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Mocali I PiaggioniMocali I Piaggioni
Purchased by Ciacci Dino in the 1950's this winery, situated about a few dozen kilometers from the town center of Siena, produces a range of outstanding wines based entirely on Sangiovese. Here a brighter, expressive version of the grape that pairs beautifully with a fresh tomato sauce and pasta.
Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
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Colimoro Montepulciano D'AbruzzoColimoro Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
While this region is centrally located in Italy, it identifies with southern Italian cuisine and culture. This well structured red has layers of dried cherry and cedar. It pairs well with salami and other cured meats and will put a smile on your face.
Grape • Montepulciano
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
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Grace Town Red BlenGrace Town Red Blen
Grace Town Red Blend is a harmonious fusion of three grape types: Zinfandel, Merlot & Petite Sirah. Hints of clove and vanilla on the nose combine with a background hint of cinnamon, and the fruity flavors remind you of Christmas. Smooth and fruit-forward.
Grape • Zinfandel, Merlot, Petit Sirah
Place • Lodi, California
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La Bastarda WhiteLa Bastarda White
The well know Masi Renzo family (their Chianti is very popular) is behind this cheeky wine by blending Trebbiano and a Sicilian white obtained from Moscato. A fruit forward style with notes of pineapple and mango. Pairs well with a cheese omelette.
Grape • Trebbiano, Moscato
Place • Tuscany, France
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Château Puech-Haut "Prestige"Château Puech-Haut "Prestige"
As one of the top estates in the Languedoc (if not southern France) the owner, Gerard Bru, spares no expense. He transplanted a classical villa from Montpellier to the Languedoc stone by stone to create the perfect look on his estate. Elegant with aromas of blackberry and licorice this is great with duck.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah
Place • Coteaux du Languedoc, France
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Campos de RiscaCampos de Risca
It is a wonder anything can grow in the arid, rugged and rocky terrain of south-east Spain. However that is exactly where you will find the drought resistant grape Monastrell that makes up the majority of this wine. Pleasing aromas of blackberries and black pepper make this a must with your next goat cheese.
Grape • Monastrell, Syrah
Place • Murcia, Spain
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Bernard Magrez L'Aurore Cotes de GascogneBernard Magrez L'Aurore Cotes de Gascogne
Vines were first planted in Gascony during the Roman occupation, becoming an important local crop by the end of the middle ages. Today the region is known for the fresh whites that come from here such as this one with notes of citrus and exotic fruit. Very easy to drink
Grape • Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Gascony, France
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Las Flechas de San Martin RojaLas Flechas de San Martin Roja
The Las Flechas de San Martin wines are sourced from some of the finest Garnacha vines in the area. This wine displays all the character of the Garnachagrape variety with intense fruity flavors and aromassuch as sweet strawberry, raspberry and cherries and hints of balsamic. Pair with burgers or pizza.
Grape • Garnacha
Place • Navarra, Spain
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Maipe TorrontesMaipe Torrontes
"This white offers a spring-like nose of fresh white peaches, pears, green apple, green melon and hints of jasmine and rose petals. Well-balanced, it displays a pleasant freshness with citrus notes and a long finish. Pairs well with seafood or spicy cuisine."
Grape • Torrontes
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Maipe means "Lord of the Wind" in Quechua.
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Gooder®
Kick things up a notch with wines that have a touch of pedigree. Better vineyard sites equals better vino. A “making dinner for a second date” kind of wine.
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Cune Monopole Rioja BlancoCune Monopole Rioja Blanco
This important contemporary winery is still owned and operated by the Real de Asua family. While this region is known around the world for their red wines, a number of delicious whites are available including this one with notes of pear and apple blossom. Pairs well with pasta and seafood dishes.
Grape • Viura
Place • Rioja, Spain
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De Logar De Costa DoelasDe Logar De Costa Doelas
Virtually all wine from this region is white, and Albarino makes up 96% of that. This winery ranks among the very best in the region and since 1988 is owned by the famed Rioja estate La Rioja Alta. With tropical fruit aromatics and great acidity, this is great alongside fish as well as paella.
Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
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CapostranoCapostrano
Once ignored, this now hard working varietal is finding great success under the hands of owner Angelo Sansone. Named after the small village this winery sits in it is nearby the Gran Sasso mountains. Full of minerality and crisp Bosc pear notes this is easy all on it's own.
Grape • Passerina
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
FYI • Abruzzo is the "heel" of Italy. -
Cune CrianzaCune Crianza
Founded in 1879 by two brothers the winery is still under family control to this day. This wine is what started it all and has been made every year since 1879. Produced from winery owned grapes (50%) from Rioja Alta, it is designed to enjoy now and requires no bottle aging. It pairs well with a variety of foods.
Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Rioja, Spain
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Ch. MondesirCh. Mondesir
Laurence & Marc Pasquet were so enamored with this land they immediately bought it in 1990. They have progressively improved their wines which are now certified organic. A supple wine with layers of black fruit this pairs well with grilled meats.
Grape • Merlot
Place • Bordeaux, France
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Di Lenardo Toh!Di Lenardo Toh!
Just north of Venice is one of the most stunning places to find vineyards. Bordering Austria with the Dolomite Mountains and Adriatic Sea nearby, the wines here are equally mesmerizing. Toh! is an expression of surprise and this wine delivers with classic apricot and honeysuckle notes. Pair with Parmigiano-Regiano.
Grape • Friulano
Place • Friuli, Italy
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Tellus MerlotTellus Merlot
The winery was founded in 1979 by two brothers, Ricardo and Renzo Cotarella. Their noted style balances a nod to the traditional ways with an eye toward modern winemaking methods. Notes of damson plum, dark cherry, and cocoa powder. Pairs well with charcuterie.
Grape • Merlot
Place • Umbria, Italy
FYI • Nearly half of Italy's black truffles come from Umbria. -
Montecappone Verdicchio dei Castelli di JesiMontecappone Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
"Montecappone is the first company in the Verdicchio area to vinify without the presence of oxygen in order to retain a high level of fruit aromatics in the finished wine. Notes of white peach, hawthorn and thyme. Great as an aperitif or with shellfish."
Grape • Verdicchio
Place • Marche, Italy
FYI • Considered by many as Italy's greatest white varietal. -
Zolo MalbecZolo Malbec
Zolo was created in 2003 by of one of Argentina’s leading women in wine, Patricia Ortiz, when she established one of Argentina’s most forward-thinking wineries. Notes of dark fruit with some anise. A crowd pleaser to serve as is or with items off the bbq.
Grape • Malbecc
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
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ArboledaArboleda
While the grape is originally from the Bordeaux region of France, carmenere has now become the darling red grape of Chile. With notes of black pepper, chocolate, and cassis this is a delight with most meats off the grill.
Grape • Carmenere
Place • Valle de Aconcagua, Chile
FYI • Carmenere is from the French word "crimson."
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Goodest®
These wines are about as good as it gets. Pampered grapes, outstanding vineyards, impeccable winemaking. A level of wine that can cellar for several years.
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Guicciardini Chianti RiservaGuicciardini Chianti Riserva
The Guicciardini family have farmed the lands here since the 1300's and have documents showing their earliest crops were olives. Today they are renowned for a collection of reds with this their most famous offering. Medium bodied with notes of plum and blackberry. Pair with a bistecca.
Grape • Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Tuscany, Italy
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Le Rois Des Pierres Sancerre RoseLe Rois Des Pierres Sancerre Rose
Located near Monts Damnes, the most iconic vineyard in Sancerre, the grapes for this wine are grown mostly on chalk, one of the three key soil types in the Loire. Lots of personality with various fruity notes competing for attention: "blood orange, peach, pear, and banana." Pairs well with fish.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Loire, France
FYI • Le Roi des Pierres means "the king of stones." -
Chartron et Trebuchet ChablisChartron et Trebuchet Chablis
"Chartron et Trébuchet was founded in 1984 and is now under the care of Francois Martenot. Located in northern Burgundy near Auxerre, the Chablis vineyards are on the famed Kimmeridgian soil. Notes of pear, green tea, and minerality. Pairs well with sushi, goat cheese, and poultry."
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
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IllaheIllahe
This state-of-the-art operation includes everything from gravity-fed vinification to solar power to rainwater harvesting. Modern techniques and top notch south-facing slopes are behind this stellar wine. Full of rich, ripe berry fruit with a hint of tobacco leaf it is amazing with roast chicken.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Willamette Valley, Oregon
FYI • Willamette rhymes with Damn-It! (as they say) -
Carpineto Brunello di Montalcino DOCGCarpineto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
There is a reason people love Tuscan reds and this is a gorgeous example why. Elegant with a complex bouquet of herbs, toasted nuts, spice, cherry, and raspberry. Aged in Slavonian oak barrels for three years and cellared in bottle for 6 months. Delicious with wild game or simply as a "reflective" wine.
Grape • Sangiovese Grosso
Place • Tuscany, Italy
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Wolfberger Pinot BlancWolfberger Pinot Blanc
The winery was founded in 1902 when a group of wine-growers in Eguisheim decided to join forces to create one of the first cooperatives in Alsace. The cave counts 450 members today. This clean and crisp style of wine displays delicate peach aromas with a hint of almonds. Pair with sauerkraut and sausage.
Grape • Pinot Blanc
Place • Alsace, France
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Stolpman Ballard CanyonStolpman Ballard Canyon
This wine comes from the only American Viticulture Area dedicated exclusively to syrah and Stolpman is a syrah specialist. With lots of finesse and structure this wine can easily age for the next five years but it's rich plum flavors underpinned with hints of chocolate will win you over now. Pair with roasted pork loin.
Grape • Syrah
Place • Santa Ynez, California
FYI • The Ballard AVA was officially recognized in 2013. -
Ken Wright Canary Hill VineyardKen Wright Canary Hill Vineyard
The original owners of this vineyard thought the thousands of little yellow birds on the property were canaries. It turns out they were Western Goldfinches. Too late, the name had already stuck! This supple wine has layers of cherry, blueberry and spice. Pair with pork loin and caramelized onions or grilled salmon.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Willamette Valley, OR
FYI • How to pronounce Willamette? Rhymes with pan it. -
Chartron et Trébuchet Montagny BlancChartron et Trébuchet Montagny Blanc
"It all began in 1986 when Louis Trébuchet met Jean-René Chartron and discover their mutual passion for Burgundy wines. The south facing vineyards of these villages are known for their pebbled limestone soil. With flavors of white peach and pear. Pair with shellfish or poached haddock."
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • The vineyard is now owned by Vincent Sauvestre. -
Dom. Weinbach PBDom. Weinbach PB
Named after a stream that runs through the property, Weinbach is world renown for it's excellent lineup. In this offering, hand-picked grapes from the biodynamic monopole Clos des Capucins help to produce a wine with delicate notes of apple blossom and bosc pear. Pair with quiche, grilled chicken, and crudite.
Grape • Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc
Place • Alsace, France
FYI • Alsace is a blend of French and German cultures.
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