Our Wines

"Our vineyards are located on the northern slope of Mount Etna, in two different districts: Cuba and Pontale Palino. This beautifully elegant wine has aromas of wildflower, fennel, volcanic rock and tangy forest berry. Try with bucatini with tuna."

Grape • Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • The winery owns pre-phylloxera vines.

This wine is made in honor of the pioneers who settled in this region decades ago and is named after the oldest continuously operating grocery store in California founded in 1881. Sourced from several sites, this luscious full-bodied red has notes of kitchen spice, vanilla, and blackberry preserves.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • The Victorian house (grocery store) was built in 1874.

Not far from Cape Town, Klein Constantia is considered one of the world's most beautiful vineyards. But what about the wine? Decomposed granite and cool ocean breezes lend a hand to this, the purist expression of the grape. Sourced from two perfect blocks - pair with Sole Meuniere.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Constantia, South Africa
FYI • The township was established by the Dutch in 1685.

This full-flavored white from the famed slopes of Mt. Etna on the eastern side of Sicily is heavily influenced by the volcanic soil. A big personality wine that is farmed organically, look for notes of lemon zest, dried apricot, and saltine crackers.

Grape • Carricante, Catarratto
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • Mt. Etna is an active volcano and erupted in 2021.

There are few Spanish producers as iconic as Protos. Before 1982 when they allowed others to use it, their name was literally that of the region - Ribera del Duero. Today their winery is at the cutting edge of all things wine related. This excellent offering is aromatic with black fruit notes. Pairs well with grilled meat.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Ribera del Duero, Spain
FYI • Protos is from the Greek word "first".

For those in the know, legendary importer Michael Skurnik knows how to pick a riesling. And this is one of his favorites. While the yield of these grapes is small the quality is exceptional. It has an iron core than can easily age another several years. Pair with fish in a light herbal cream sauce.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Mosel, Germany
FYI • Among the first post-WWII grapes planted.

Sometimes it takes a big personality to make a big wine. Maurizio Fiorano, who surprisingly showed up to one of the biggest wine shows in the world with only four bottles, is just such a person. Aromatic indeed, the lychee fruit shines through with this white. Pairs well with spicy food, especially Indian and Thai.

Grape • Gewurtztraminer
Place • Aosta Valley, Italy
FYI • Aosta Valley is home to the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.

The father and son team behind this winery are among the very best in Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. Their cru-level offering is from gneiss soil and is aged on lees for 33 months (not the minimum 24). If this wine, packed with incredibly acidity and minerality, doesn't put a smile on your face, then nothing will.

Grape • Melon de Bourgogne
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • The first crus in Muscadet S. et M. came in 2011.

The 6th generation of the Warnecke family is tending to these volcanic laden soils that are absolutely perfect for naturally balancing the right size fruit from cabernet. Garnet in color, with notes of black cherry, cassis, and espresso. Firm, muscled, and elegant. Pairs well with grilled t-bone steak.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Sonoma County, California
FYI • Wernecke Ranch was purchased by the family in 1911.

As is typical in the region, the winery owns a small amount of land and works closely managing several other farms for their contracted rights to the grapes. Notes of citrus, grapefruit, lemon, white fruits, pear water, tropical, lychee and stone fruit, peach. Pairs well with grilled swordfish.

Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
FYI • The vineyard is fertilized with clam and cockle shells.