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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Twin VinesTwin VinesThis wine is synonymous from the region it comes from and is know world over for the fun white that it is. Easy drinking white with notes of tropical fruit and citrus. Paris well with seafood or as an aperitif.
Grape • Loureiro, Trajadura, Pedernã, Alvarinho
Place • Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Quinta MafaldaQuinta MafaldaNestled on the left bank of the Alto Douro, Quinta Mafalda grapes bask in the hot sunshine this region is known for. After fermentation this wine ages for 7 months in French oak giving it structure. Notes of blackberry, ripe black cherry, and spice. Pairs well with goat dishes.
Grape • Alicante Bouschet
Place • Douro, Portugal
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Mas Le Chevaliere LarocheMas Le Chevaliere LarocheThe Mediterranean climate heavily influences the wines of this region. Organically farmed for decades this wine is known as "the knight's lady." Aged without oak treatment this is full of notes of black currants and herbs. Pair with charcuterie and cheeses.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Languedoc, France
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The Butcher's Daughter CSThe Butcher's Daughter CS"Enjoy this fine medium bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from the Pays D'OC growing region in France. The wine has a deep ruby red color, and red fruit aromas. The mouth is filled with dark fruit like black cherry and plum, and a hint of spice on the finish. The tannins are well balanced." Pair with a black bean burger.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Pays d'Oc, France
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Salinas MoSalinas MoIn the hot, arid conditions of southern Spain, Sierra Salinas has set-out to dry-farm their land organically. Using gravity fed facilities to minimize impact on the fruit, they maintain a light fruity style red that pairs well with your next chili night!
Grape • Monastrell
Place • Alicante, Spain
FYI • Minano and Gomez families bought this winery in 2013. -
Painted WolfPainted WolfThrough a use of different kinds of yeast the winemaker achieves a texture to the wine that is immediately rewarding on the palate. A touch of barrel fermentation gives extra depth to layers of exotic fruit. Pair with chevre salad or fish tacos.
Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Swartland, South Africa
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Los Dos RoséLos Dos RoséNamed Los Dos because it is always made from two varietals. This rosé has youthful characteristics of raspberry and white flowers. While there are many rich foods in Campo de Borja including lamb, blood pudding, and garlic soup, this wine is better suited with lighter fare such as grilled chicken or fish tacos.
Grape • Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Campo de Borja, Spain
FYI • Some towns here didn't see cars until the late 20th cent. -
Alvarez de ToledoAlvarez de ToledoThis delicious wine is from a varietal many associate as thin skinned, a bit like gamay or pinot noir. But in this northwestern part of Spain it can also come across as it does her as a more full-boded style full of dark cherry and blueberry notes. Pairs well with chorizo.
Grape • Mencia
Place • Castilla y Leon, Spain
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Antica Hirpinia IrpiniaAntica Hirpinia IrpiniaA young winery by Italian standards, Hirpinia was founded in the 1970's and released it's first Taurasi DOCG in 1992. By aging the wine in stainless steal tanks it provides for a medium bodied red with lots of dark cherry notes. Pair with items off the grill.
Grape • Aglianico
Place • Taurasi, Italy
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Santa Julia ViognierSanta Julia ViognierOriginally from the Rhone Valley, Viognier has taken to the soils of Argentina nicely and now is one of the most popular white varietals in the country. With aromas of orange blossom and a medium body it is well positioned to pair with the many flavors at an asado.
Grape • Viognier
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • This is the only white grape allowed in the N. Rhone.
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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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Arboleda CSArboleda CSFounded in 1999 by Eduardo Chadwick, Arboleda seeks to make wines sourced from single-vineyards that have a true reflection of where they come from. With hints of black cherry, tea leaf, tobacco, and kitchen spice, this pairs very well with roasted lamb and rosemary.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Valle de Aconcagua, Chile
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Valtravieso CrianzaValtravieso Crianza"The highest winery on Ribera del Duero’s ancient Castilian plateau, The advantages of these high vineyards are considerable. The wines express flavor freshness and elegance and deliver bright acidity and aromatics in spades. Notes of dark fruit and cherry compote. Pairs well with most items off the grill."
Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Ribera del Duero, Spain
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Pierre Chermette BeaujolaisPierre Chermette BeaujolaisThis is exactly how nouveau should taste. Not the insufferable bulk wine released in late November each year but this tantalizing offering from the Chermette family. Balanced acidity that is driven forward with bright cherry flavors and a hint of kitchen spice. Pairs with virtually any food.
Grape • Gamay
Place • Beaujolais, France
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Dom. de la Mordoree Cotes du Rhone RoseDom. de la Mordoree Cotes du Rhone Rose"In 1986, brothers Christophe and Fabrice Delorme, along with their father Francis bought land in Tavel. Ideally located at the crossroads of Provence and Languedoc, Mordorée produces some of the finest wines in the Rhone Valley." Notes of red berry this pairs well with Asian dishes, pizza, and fish.
Grape • Grenache
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Mordoree is a nickname used locally for woodcock. -
L'Ecole SemillonL'Ecole SemillonThis grape is best known for producing the ever-so-pricey Ch. d'Yquem from Bordeaux. But the cool nights and arid environment in Washington state is perfect for delivering this apple blossom bombshell that is perfectly paired with crab cakes or a Cobb salad.
Grape • Semillon
Place • Columbia Valley, Washington
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Le Paradou RougeLe Paradou RougeLe Paradou is a project created by Alexandre and Frédéric Chaudière whose family produce some of the most respected wines in the Ventoux at Château Pesquié. Dark fruits with a hint of earth and cocoa this pairs well with stews.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Paradou refers to windmills that dot the landscape. -
Wölffer Estate Cabernet FrancWölffer Estate Cabernet FrancOn the site of a former potato field, this estate is producing some of New York's finest wines. By using roughly 25% of two other varietals, the overall structure and depth of the wine are increased. Lively on the palate look for notes of prune and blackberry jam. Pairs well with arctic chaar.
Grape • Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Place • Long Island, NY
FYI • This estate is only 2.5 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. -
Senda Verde AlbarinoSenda Verde AlbarinoFrom the luscious Espana Verde located on Spain's 43rd parallel comes this vibrant white made from the all important Galician grape Albarino. A noticeable salinity to this wine means it pairs very well with vinaigrettes, shellfish, and tomatoes.
Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
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Salvatore Martusciello SerrevulcaniSalvatore Martusciello SerrevulcaniThe stunning cliffs in this region are draw dropping. Equally stunning is this full flavored, textured white. There is a true salinity to it courtesy of the Tyrrhenian Sea's influence. Also notes of lemon peel and fennel. Pairs well with linguine and calamari.
Grape • Falanghina
Place • Campania, Italy
FYI • This region, west of Naples, is a large supervolcano. -
Essay SyrahEssay Syrah"Essay Wines consists of two blended wines produced in a Mediterranean style representing the best from the Agter-Paarl area. The vineyards are unirrigated and planted on old Malmesbury shale soils. Notes of plum and spice, pairs well with hamburgers and bbq chicken."
Grape • Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Grenache
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • Essay refers to the abbreviation for South Africa: SA.
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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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Graham's 30 Year Tawny PortGraham's 30 Year Tawny PortGraham's top tawny port.
Grape • Touriga Nacional
Place • Porto, Portugal
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Catena Cabernet Sauvignon San CarlosCatena Cabernet Sauvignon San CarlosThe four high-elevation vineyards that are used to make this wine each provide their own unique marker. From black currant to black pepper to the aromatics and minerality, this is a well structured red with a long finish. Pair with steak or lamb.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Nicola Catena founded the winery in 1902. -
Sonoma Bench PNSonoma Bench PNTom Hinde is the master behind Sonoma Bench Pinot Noir with grapes coming entirely from the heart of the Russian River Valley, and Green Valley AVA situated on Burnside Rd. The aromas are fresh with raspberry, red fruits, a soft earthy tone, and vanilla notes from French oak. Pair with seared duck.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Sonoma Valley, California
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Marco Capra NascettaMarco Capra NascettaTommaso Capra founded the winery in 1945. Today his grandson, Luciano, runs the family operation. The constant stirring of the lees helps coax the interesting aromas of this wine, namely perfume of grapefruit, apple and aromatic herbs. Pair with fish dishes like Sole Normande.
Grape • Nascetta
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Tommaso Capra's nickname was Tumain. -
Two Shepherds Pastoral BlancTwo Shepherds Pastoral BlancA product of love from the "two shepherds" who operate this small family operation in California inspired by the great white grapes of the Rhone Valley. This is their flagship wine with a rich oily complexity that pairs well with shellfish and chicken.
Grape • Rousanne, Marsanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc
Place • Sonoma County, California
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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
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Faury Saint JosephFaury Saint JosephThis classic, aromatic and beautiful red comes from Lionel Faury who has helped put this region on the map in recent years. Consistently beautiful year in and out this wine has notes of tobacco, black olives, and black currant. Pairs well with rosemary lamb chops or duck breast.
Grape • Syrah
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Old vines planted between 1937 and 1976. -
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. -
Hourglass HG IIIHourglass HG III"HG III is Tony Biagi’s riff on the Napa Valley red blend. Created with select lots from their Blueline Estate which was purchased in 2006. Aged 15 months in French oak, this is Incredibly layered with notes of blueberry, cola, cocoa powder, plum, and cedar." Pair with aged cheese or grilled venison.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Place • Napa Valley, California
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BonAnnoBonAnnoThis classic California cab is from third generation winemaker Matthew Bonanno. While fruit forward in nature it is not an over-the-top style and is as fun to drink as it is to share. Look for notes of blackberry, cedar, leather, and kitchen spice. Pair with a filet served with blackberry sauce.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • BonAnno means "good year" in Italian.
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