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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Front Porch CSFront Porch CSThis easy sipper is intended to reflect the lighter side of cabernet sauvignon. Fermented in stainless steel this wine has notes of dark fruit that pairs perfectly with pizza or a roast beef sandwich.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Central Valley, California
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Fossi BiancoFossi BiancoDuilio Fossi took over the family business in 1910 and slowly grew it before expanding into international markets, namely the US. Today this winery is still family owned and operated. "Fruity aromas with white flower notes. The palate is well-balanced, dry and delicately tart." Pair with a cheese crepe.
Grape • Garganega
Place • Veneto, Italy
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Quinta da Aveleda Praia Vinho VerdeQuinta da Aveleda Praia Vinho VerdeThere is vinho verde and then there is THIS vinho verde. A cut above the rest and it should come as no surprise since three centuries of the same family has made this wine. Lively flavors of, notably lime, beg for a hot summer day. Will keep you smiling all summer long...or until the bottle is empty.
Grape • Arinto, Loureiro, Trajadura, Azal
Place • Vinho Verde, Portugal
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San Gabriele Pinot GrigioSan Gabriele Pinot GrigioThe refreshing whites of northern Italy are always a hit and this is no exception! Clean and sharp with notes of tropical fruits and white acacia flowers this pairs well with a variety of lighter fare or even as a pool-side sipper.
Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
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Dal Maso Chardonnay FrizzanteDal Maso Chardonnay FrizzanteWhile this part of Italy is most famous for the sparkling wine Prosecco, this fun, lively offering from Dal Maso will certainly put a smile on your face. Family owned for over 130 years, this wine has aromatics of Granny Smith apple and melon. Pairs well with fried chicken.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Veneto, Italy
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Mont GravetMont GravetLocated just outside of Toulouse, the "Pink City," are the refreshing wines from Mont Gravet. Remarkable food, culture, and wine are seemingly all rolled up into this wine. Full of personality it's tasty notes of citrus go, not surprisingly, very well with seafood.
Grape • Colombard, Ugni Blanc
Place • Gascony, France
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El Gordo GarnachaEl Gordo GarnachaEasy drinking red from the plains of arid Aragon. This workhorse grape of Spain showcases a medium bodied palate with lots of bright red fruit upfront. A perfect pairing with sliders.
Grape • Garnacha
Place • Aragon, Spain
FYI • El Gordo references the large man on the label. -
Riebeek SBRiebeek SB"Riebeek Cellars is located in the picturesque Riebeek Valley, in the heart of the Swartland . Made in a definite herbaceous style, this wine also offers tropical undertones of gooseberries that add fruit to the palate. With zesty acidity this pairs well with goat cheese and beet salad."
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Swartland, South Africa
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Legado del Moncayo "Montana"Legado del Moncayo "Montana"Isaac Fernandez is famous for his wines and this generous red crafted from vines that are over 40 years old exemplifies his golden touch. The high elevation helps maintain the grapes freshness. Notes of black cherry and minerality. Pairs well with regional specialty blood pudding and garlic soup.
Grape • Garnacha
Place • Camp de Borja, Spain
FYI • Aurelio Cabestrero also collaborated on this wine. -
Mas Fi CavaMas Fi CavaMade in the same stye as champagne but at a fraction of the price. Hailing from northeastern Spain, this refreshing style of cava has loads of minerality. Ages in bottle 10 months before release. Try with tapas.
Grape • Xarallo, Macabeo, Paralleda
Place • Penedes, Spain
FYI • Cava means cave in Spanish.
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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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Col Dei Venti CorteseCol Dei Venti CorteseThe wines from Ornellia Cordara are critically acclaimed and have won her much attention. Here this fruit-driven white from Italy's north shows an intense bouquet of nectarine and jasmine. It is delicious on its own or paired with calamari or grilled octopus.
Grape • Cortese
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • This grape has grown here since the 17th century. -
4040 Malbec4040 Malbec"Lucas Pfister is Argentinean agronomist with European roots, he studied viticulture and enology in Montpellier, Bordeaux and Lisbon. "Fermented in stainless steel this is a refreshing style from Mendoza that behaves more like a European red. Pair with grilled chicken kabobs.
Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The winery was founded in 2013 and is biodynamic. -
Ch. Saint RochCh. Saint RochJust outside the quaint town of Chimeres are the schist and clay laiden soils that make this wine so delicious. Helping highlight the dark fruit flavors with a hint of spice - courtesy of the syrah of course - this red is perfectly paired with the areas hearty dish Clapassade.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
Place • Roussillon, France
FYI • Region is home to the last sanctuary of the Cathars. -
Chiarli Grasparosssa Amabile LambruscoChiarli Grasparosssa Amabile LambruscoThe pop sets the mood for this sparkling red that is from a family run business that is considered among the very best for this style. The range of Lambrusco's is wide but this sweeter version goes well with dessert but can also counter spicier foods - like a spicy Italian meatball.
Grape • Lambrusco
Place • Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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OMNE Cabernet Sauvignon Gran ReservaOMNE Cabernet Sauvignon Gran ReservaThe Mediterranean climate of the Maipo is ideal for Cabernet. The cooler weather keeps the fruit and alcohol level in check. Intense ruby in color with classic, forward aromas of cherry, violet, cassis and smoke. The influence of French oak gently reveals in hints of toast and sweet spice. Great with asado.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Maipo Valley, Chile
FYI • The subzone for this wine is Valle de Limari. -
De Wetshof Estate Bon VallonDe Wetshof Estate Bon VallonAs the first registered wine estate in the Robertson Wine Valley, De Wetshof is known for an outstanding range of chardonnays. "An old world vibe with the opulence of the new world." No malo and no wood barrels leaves plenty of room for an elegant wild flower component. Sublime with oysters.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Stellenbosch, South Africa
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AdoradaAdoradaInspired by the seasons of California, wine maker Margaret Leonardi wanted to capture summer in a bottle. With notes of watermelon and honeysuckle and a kiss of rose this is as close as you'll get. Drinks well on it's own or with Caprese salad.
Grape • Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
Place • Sonoma, California
FYI • Wax was used initially to guarantee authenticity. -
Red Domus Cotes du Rousillon VillagesRed Domus Cotes du Rousillon VillagesThis wine’s vineyard is made up of carefully selected old plots planted in Agly in the north of the Eastern Pyrenees. Deep garnet red with purple tints. A complex bouquet of jammy dark fruits, sweet spices, scrubland and licorice. Pair with game meat and roast potatoes or charcuterie.
Grape • Syrah, Grenache
Place • Languedoc-Rousillon, France
FYI • Four villages are within the CDR Villages zone. -
Matsu El RecioMatsu El Recio"El Recio" brings together the power of youth and the experience of age to express serenity, perseverance and strength, the inspiration of this behind the label. This is a corpulent wine also having a lot of finesse, with an intense nose having notes of chocolate, black fruit and vanilla. Pair with grilled meat."
Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Toro, Spain
FYI • Matsu means "to wait" in Japanese. -
BraaiBraaiSouth Africa has a rich history celebrating the barbecue, to the point it is celebrated every September 24th. These grapes are mostly from the coveted Stellenbosch region. With notes of bramble, cassis, chocolate, and smoke, it should come as no surprise this is great with items off the grill.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • In South Africa, an outdoor BBQ grill is called a Braai.
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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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Elderton ShirazElderton ShirazToday the second generation is running things at Elderton. Having recently celebrated it's 100th anniversary, it is one of the older vineyards in the Barossa Valley. This full bodied powerhouse has dark rich flavors of blackberry and chocolate. Pair with your favorite grilled steak.
Grape • Syrah
Place • Barossa Valley, Australia
FYI • Screw caps are widely used in the southern hemisphere. -
Escudo Rojo OrigineEscudo Rojo OrigineFrom Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Escudo Rojo Origine is vinified in the Bordeaux manner, favoring extraction of the fruit and a supple, well-balanced tannic structure. Refined and complex, with intense fruit notes of cassis, Morello cherry, mocha, vanila, and hazselnut. Try with a beef stir fry.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Maipo Valley, Chile
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Fritz Haag Trocken BraunbergFritz Haag Trocken BraunbergThe amount of history surrounding the vineyards that produce the grapes for this wine go back nearly 500 years. Today the Haag family continue to excel at making the very best their microclimate has to offer. This wine is all about dry - mineral - slate. A marriage of pork and fresh herbs will do best with this.
Grape • Riesling
Place • Mosel, Germany
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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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Dom. Grosbois Clos du NoyerDom. Grosbois Clos du NoyerWith fragmented soil types spread out over his 2300 hectares, Nicolas Grosbois must be on top of his game. Expertly adapting to these conditions explains his elegant style full of notes of red fruits and violets. Pairs well with squab and partridge dishes.
Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • Specifically, the grape for this wine is known as Breton. -
Umani Ronchi Conero Cumaro RiservaUmani Ronchi Conero Cumaro RiservaUmani is widely considered the best producer in Le Marche and is now owned by the Bernetti family who aspire to make their wines via this motto: Great Wines, Not Big Wines! Named after an ancient hill in the region this excellent wine has notes of black currant, morello cherry, and tobacco. Pair with Vincisgrassi.
Grape • Montepulciano
Place • Marche, Italy
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Bernard Defaix Saint BrisBernard Defaix Saint BrisFounded in 1959 Domaine Defaix is a family affair in northern Burgundy. Saint Bris is the only appelation in Burgundy to produce sauvignon blanc. The varietal is well known here for it's remarkable display of delicate aromas of citrus. One of the very best wines to pair with goat cheese.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Burgundy, France
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Barboursville Viognier ReserveBarboursville Viognier ReserveGianni Zonin is from Gambellara, Italy, who is a 7th-generation winegrower and owns Barboursville. It is Virginia’s first wine estate to be dedicated to growing European, vitis vinifera wine varietals. Notes of orange peel, pineapple, and peach. Pairs well with Sea scallop gratin in cream sauce.
Grape • Viognier
Place • Barboursville, Virginia
FYI • The vineyards were planted in 1976. -
J. Wilkes Santa Maria ChardonnayJ. Wilkes Santa Maria ChardonnayDespite the fact that this wine goes through 100% malolactic fermentation (fancy word for making the body of the wine seem richer) it is remarkably lean with a long finish. Excellent winemaking at it's finest. Will go beautifully well with oysters, scallops, or cod.
Grape • Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
Place • Santa Maria Valley, California
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Arnaldo Caprai GrecanteArnaldo Caprai GrecanteBy Italian standards this is a relatively young winery, founded in 1971. As a result, their winery is a very modern affair using the most state-of-the-art tools available. Notable for its highly perfumed nose, look for elements of pineapple, nectarine, and freesia. Lovely as an aperitif.
Grape • Greccheto
Place • Umbria, Italy
FYI • During the Renaissance this grape was simply: Greco.
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