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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Tino PaiTino PaiFrom the south of France where all fun things come from is this bright, personality filled white that has notes of citrus and gooseberry. It pairs well with a goat cheese salad and pesto.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Languedoc-Roussillon, France
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Santa Julia ChardonnaySanta Julia ChardonnayThe Organica line comes from certified organic vineyards and it expresses the Zuccardi family goal of emphasizing organic agriculture, peacefully coexisting with the environment. This wine has aromas of tropical fruits, green apple, pear, banana and pineapple. Pair with chicken and pineapple.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
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Cavit PGCavit PG"Cavit swept onto the radar of American wine lovers in the 1970s as a pioneer of a then little-known white wine called Pinot Grigio. Prized for its crisp, elegant character, fruit flavors and delicate floral aroma, Pinot Grigio is a demanding grape to cultivate, but has flourished in northern Italy for over a century."
Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
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Henry Fessy Gamay NoirHenry Fessy Gamay NoirThis is Beaujolais done right! Cheerful with lots of great cherry notes, this is a versatile wine that is easy to pair with a wide range of foods (think Thanksgiving.)! The owl that graces the label keeps the vineyard critter free!
Grape • Gamay
Place • Beaujolais, France
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San Marzano PrimitivoSan Marzano PrimitivoSan Marzano is a small village in the centre of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC region, a strip of land kissed by the two seas. With notes of plum and cherry, hints of Mediterranean herbs and slightly spicy. A full-bodied wine, soft and balanced, easy to drink. Pair with Canestrato Pugliese.
Grape • Primitivo
Place • Puglia, Italy
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Giarola Bianco di CustozaGiarola Bianco di CustozaThe climate here is moderated by nearby Garda Lake, the largest in Italy. In 1968 the family began to cultivate their vineyards and today produce a range of wines including this blend. With hints of melon and stone fruit this white pairs well with prosciutto and melon, fish, or even served as a brunch wine.
Grape • Garganega, Cortese, Trebbiano, Chardonnay
Place • Veneto, Italy
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Flor De CrastoFlor De CrastoA number of styles emerge from the Duoro each year and the climate is to thank. As the locals say, "nine months of winter and three months of hell." The style here is a smooth-bodied red offering notes of blackberry cobbler, dried cherries, and cocoa. Pairs well with good home cooking. (Pot Roast!)
Grape • Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
Place • Douro, Portugal
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Alain de la Treille TouraineAlain de la Treille TouraineAlain de la Treille was born in 1925 in Saint Georges sur Cher and was an enthusiastic promoter of the region. Wines are now made under the direction of Lionel Métaireau. With great minerality and a hint of citrus peel this wine pairs well with smoked fish or goat cheese.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
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La BuvetteLa BuvetteThis cheerful red from the south of France is as easy and smooth to drink as it's color suggests. With notes of cherry it behaves in many ways like Beaujolais a bit to it's north. Try it with a chill to have on your summer porch or used it for your holiday mulled wine. Point is, you can enjoy it 365!
Grape • Grenache, Carignan
Place • Languedoc, France
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Fabulous Ant PBFabulous Ant PBInspired when the winemaker watched a determined ant march off with a lime peel one day, he thought it amusing enough to use on his wine label. Light and well balanced with citrus notes, this is a perfect sipper for your next party.
Grape • Pinot Blanc
Place • Kunsag, Hungary
FYI • Hungary produces 1% of the world's wine.
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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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Donna Laura Ali IGTDonna Laura Ali IGTLia Tolaini makes this wine from grapes grown in the heart of Chianti Classico. Ali, which means "wings" in Italian is aptly named as this red is flying high with juicy flavors of plum and blackberry. While certainly fit to pair with a pasta and red sauce, this delicious delight is good all on its own.
Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • A blend of equal parts of Sangiovese clones: F9 & CH20. -
Ermengaud BlancErmengaud Blanc"The Baron Ermengaud cuvée is named after the lord Ermengaud de Fouzilhon who provided land in the 12th century for a monastic barn to be built. Located in Faugeres, this refreshing white is lively and crisp, with medium-bodied notes of melon, citrus blossom and flowers. Pairs well with seafood."
Grape • Rousanne, Marsanne, Vermentino, Grenache Blanc
Place • Languedoc Roussillon, France
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Desire Petit Cremant du Jura BlancDesire Petit Cremant du Jura BlancDesire Petit started this winery in 1932. The 3rd generation of the family continues to operate the winery and has since expanded into Gorzon. This wines highlights notes of spiced apple, toast, nutmeg, and oyster shells. Pair with fried chicken (yes, yummy!) or serve as an apperitif.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Jura, France
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Saint Cosme Cotes-Du-RhoneSaint Cosme Cotes-Du-RhoneThis famed estate converted to biodynamics in 2010. Grapes from vineyards in Vinsobres provide freshness and complexity while graped from Gard provide the color and power. Notes of violets and crushed black pepper. Pairs well with grilled meat and roasted mushrooms.
Grape • Syrah
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Owned by the Barruol family since 1570. -
Alain Jaume Tavel Le CretaceAlain Jaume Tavel Le CretaceThis family operation was established in 1826 and is today run by father Alain and his two sons Sebastien and Christophe. A quintessential French rose full of floral notes and flavors of strawberry and watermelon this pairs well with sushi, grilled fish, and even soba noodles.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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Coteaux BourguignonsCoteaux BourguignonsAn elegant French Pinot Noir & Gamay blend that is good to drink on its own as an aperitif or with a wide range of light fare. The nose is stone fruit with some meaty notes and dark fruits. It's smooth with a good amount of acid. A medium length and long finished also a great pairing with matured cheeses.
Grape • Pinot Noir, Gamay
Place • Burgundy, France
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The SupernaturalThe SupernaturalLocated on the north-facing hillside estate in Hawke's Bay, NZ, this winery achieved organic certification in 2015 and is now biodynamic. Minimal intervention is their focus. Notes of guava, ginger, honey drizzled pears and orange blossom. Pairs beautifully with red snapper.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
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MUS LiasMUS LiasThe estate vineyards, with parcels dating back more than 100 years, are divided into four blocks. The foundation of Mus Lias is the ‘La grullera’ and ‘Las Hazas’ vineyards. Complexity of mineral aromas, stone fruits and fresh grass. Pair with a Fruit de Mer.
Grape • Verdejo
Place • Rueda, Spain
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Charles Bove Sparkling N/VCharles Bove Sparkling N/VFounded in the 1800's the Bove cellar is the beautiful carved out remains of a rock quarry. Secondary fermentation over 18 months results in a playful wine that reveals a luscious stone fruit quality that is perfect all on it's own.
Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
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Dom. Le Roc Des Anges 'Segna de Cor'Dom. Le Roc Des Anges 'Segna de Cor'The "Rock of Angels" is a quartzite outcrop of mostly old-vines. It is a delicious offering from a young female wine maker who named this wine after the domaine - spelled backwards. Rich and luscious with notes of dried cherries, plum, cocoa and kitchen spice, this pairs well with lamb.
Grape • Carignan
Place • Rhone, France
FYI • Carignan is originally from Carinena, Spain.
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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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Benito Ferrara SequenzhaBenito Ferrara SequenzhaA richer more full bodied varietal from one of the absolute best white wine producers in southern Italy. A hint of almond, bees wax and white peach. It's velvety texture pairs well with soft cheeses and seafood salads.
Grape • Fiano
Place • Campania, Italy
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Roblin Sancerre 'Ammonites'Roblin Sancerre 'Ammonites'The Roblin brothers skyrocketed to the top when they secured the accolade that their 2003 release was the best white in the Loire. While they have upgraded their winery and experimented here and there, the wines are as true to their Kimmeridgian roots as ever. A superb wine best served with the finest fish.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
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Madman Red BlendMadman Red BlendThe seemingly "crazy" blend of this wine is the reason for its name. The zinfandel is aged in American oak while the remaining five grapes are aged in French oak. The result is a very Californian fruit-forward wine that shows personality and balance but isn't weighty. Enjoy with pork loin and cherry sauce.
Grape • Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauv, Malbec, Syrah, Merlot
Place • Sonoma County, California
FYI • There are in fact 7 grapes used, the last Cabernet Franc! -
Neyers Merlot Conn ValleyNeyers Merlot Conn ValleyInspired by Pomerol, this full-bodied red is from Napa favorites Bruce and Barbara Neyers. An exceptional harvest provided "epic" fruit for this vintage. With notes of black currant, black cherry and black olive this wine pairs very well with pepper encrusted steak and squash agnolotti.
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa, CA
FYI • Husband and wife winemaking duo married for 50 years. -
Vinum The ScrapperVinum The ScrapperThese grapes are from Ron Mansfield and this wine is a tribute to the underdog with this label a nod to one of the top 10 boxing matches of all time. Dry farmed, this expansive and extracted red has notes blackberry, dried cherry, and vanilla. Pairs well with a ribeye and can easily age for two decades.
Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • El Dorado County, California
FYI • Gene Tunney is the "underdog" on the label. -
Keermont MerlotKeermont MerlotNamed after the former farm, keerweder, which means "dead end in a valley." Today the Wraiths bring this full-bodied red to market in the shadow of Guardian Peak. Big black fruit that spends nearly two years aging in French oak. Pairs well with beef and lamb dishes.
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Place • Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Sara & René Viticultors Partida PedrerSara & René Viticultors Partida PedrerA joint project from René Barbier of Clos Mogador and his wife Pérez of Mas Martinet, that was started in 2001. This vineyard had been abandoned. Primarily Garnacha Peluda (a downy clone of Grenache adapted to the extreme climate of Priorat) with a smattering of Monastrell. Fermented in very old barrels.
Grape • Garnacha
Place • Catalunya, Spain
FYI • On this property the small old vine are called “coster” . -
Fattoria delCerro Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoFattoria delCerro Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoThe unique white clay soil in the vineyards is part of the secret to this delicious wines success. It's an elegant wine that asks permission to enter your palate and then completely takes over. Layers of concentrated dark fruit, this is an exceptional food wine. Pair with veal in red sauce.
Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • From one of the most famous sub regions for Chianti. -
Podere Sttoilnoce ValtiberiaPodere Sttoilnoce ValtiberiaThis fascinating project by Max Brondolo is made from grapes more commonly used for balsamic vinegar. From his scrappy hillside he makes incredible wines. This white has a hint of bubbles and is bright, inviting and invigorating, smells of yellow fruit and white flowers. Enjoy with a fresh goat cheese and honey.
Grape • Trebbiano Modenese, Trebbiano di Spagna
Place • Emilia Romagna, Italy
FYI • The winemaker prefers to use lesser known varietals. -
Dom. Jaeger Defaix Rully Rabource 1erDom. Jaeger Defaix Rully Rabource 1erHélène Jaeger took the reigns in 2005 and transitioned to organic farming just four years later. Her meticulous ways help bring out the best in her wines. With plenty of peppy acidity there is also a gracious mouthfeel of peach & apricot. Pair with fried river fish or a hard cheese such as Comté.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Rully wines are among the best "deals" in Burgundy.
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