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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Ch. Beaulieu RoseCh. Beaulieu RoseDrinking this will bring to mind toe-dipping along the beautiful Cote d'Azur while sipping on a delicate rose. A classic with notes of exotic fruits like guava and papaya, this versatile wine pairs well with... you guessed it, seafood!
Grape • Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault
Place • Provence, France
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Whale Route ShirazWhale Route ShirazNamed after, literally the route whales take around southern Australia, this fun, easy drinking red is a no-brainer for your next get together. Loads of red fruit pops through making this an easy pairing with burgers and pizza.
Grape • Syrah
Place • South Australia, Australia
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Praia RosePraia RoseThe flavor is as enticing as the color. The fermentation process on this rose produces a low-alcohol wine with a touch of spritz that has strawberry aromatics. It is perfect for serving as an aperitif or alongside light starters.
Grape • Vinho, Espadeiro Tinto, Borrasal
Place • Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Fairfax SBFairfax SBCentral Coast growing regions where warm weather allows for a long growing season for nice ripe grapes, tempered by the ocean breezes to keep the wine fresh. Flavors of grapefruit, white peach, and green grass. A great aperitif.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Lodi, California
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Guerra 1879 CentenariaGuerra 1879 Centenaria"Founded in 1879 by Don Antonio Guerra, Vinos Guerra is one of the most historic wineries in Spain and the oldest winery in the northwestern region of Bierzo. Ripe red and black fruit aromas with mineral and earthy accents." Try with roasted pork or a Reueben sandwich.
Grape • Mencia
Place • Bierzo, Spain
FYI • Bierzo is a mountainous area near the Portuguese border. -
Fuenteseca BlancoFuenteseca BlancoDelightful white with aromas of white flowers, tropical fruit, apricot peel and fennel. Excellent with all types of rice dishes or seafood, as well as with Asian food, such as sushi and sashimi. Also lovely as an aperitif.
Grape • Macabeo, Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Valencia, Spain
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Le Ballon RougeLe Ballon RougeFashioned for the "here and now" this refreshing red is immediately approachable with notes of blueberry, blackberry, and a hint of cocoa powder. A versatile red, pair with grilled salmon, hamburgers, or pasta.
Grape • Grenache, Cinsault and Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Pays d'Oc, France
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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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Combe D'Argent PNCombe D'Argent PNThe warm sun of the Mediterranean coast helps ripen this pinot noir. An easy drinking red with a concentration of fruit, namely dark cherry and hint of cherry cola on the finish. Pair with a cheeseboard or simply enjoy on its own.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Languedoc, France
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J Portugal Ramos Vila Santa LoiosJ Portugal Ramos Vila Santa LoiosJoão Portugal Ramos is Portugal’s most famous winemaker and is largely credited with modernizing his countries winemaking methods. This vibrant white is very approachable with notes of granny smith apple and lemon zest. It pairs well with garden salads and shrimp cocktail.
Grape • Rabo de Ovelha, Roupeiro
Place • Alentejo, Portugal
FYI • This wine is named after the Loios monks of the region.
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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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Ch. La Mothe du BarryCh. La Mothe du BarryJoel and Eric took over the operations of the estate from their father in 1998. While they were managed separately at first the wines are now produced under one roof at the original site called: les Arromans. With notes of plum and a hint of toast this pairs well with cold game pie.
Grape • Merlot
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Right bank wines of the Gironde River are mainly merlot. -
Colpetrone Rosso di MontefalcoColpetrone Rosso di MontefalcoAt the end of a chain of hills just east of the Sibillini Mountains is a place as special to Italy as Tuscany or Piedmont. Here, Montefalco is home to the robust grape sagrantino. By blending it with sangiovese, a "lighter" version is released with prominent notes of plum and spice. Pair with charcuterie.
Grape • Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Merlot
Place • Umbria, Italy
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Schug PNSchug PNFounded some 30 years ago by Walter Schug, this house makes wine in the European style. Pinot noir is a delicate grape that thrives in cooler climates. The microclimates in the western part of Carneros provide just that. Delightful notes of cherry that is an ideal accompaniment with grilled fish tacos.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Sonoma Coast, California
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Secateurs WhiteSecateurs WhiteHere is a white that is as intense and as full of life as it's wine maker Adi Badenhorst! Made from 70 year-old vines in the heart of South Africa's breadbasket this has notes of orange blossom and honey. Can pair with a host of foods from fish and chips to chicken and pasta to seafood.
Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Swartland, South Africa
FYI • Secateurs are shears used in the vineyard. -
Pala Chiaro di Stelle RoséPala Chiaro di Stelle RoséThe Pala family started their winery on Italy's second largest island in 1950. A quick 12 hours of skin contact is all that is needed to get the cherry-hued color of this delightful rosé. With light floral notes of red rose and raspberry this is a great companion with cheese like brie or chevre.
Grape • Monica, Carignano, Cannonau
Place • Sardinia, Italy
FYI • The ancient island history dates back 8.5 million years. -
Ministry of the VinteriorMinistry of the VinteriorThe wives of winemaker's Chris and Elijah were college roommates. So long before the "Ministry" became a winery, the two were decade-old friends who regularly drank wine over BBQ. Loaded with layers of blueberry, vanilla, and a hint of coffee. Try with skirt steak...or even chocolate!
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • North Coast, California
FYI • California accounts for 90% of US wine production. -
Vinum Red Dirt RedVinum Red Dirt RedThe exact blend of this Rhone-inspired red changes from vintage to vintage but always contains the same combination of varietals. A touch of "California-rustic" shines through this full-bodied wine with supple notes of dark fruit, vanilla, and caramel. Pairs well with lamb, cassoulet, or polenta and mushrooms.
Grape • Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache
Place • Paso Robles, California
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Domaine Fabrice Gasnier Les GravesDomaine Fabrice Gasnier Les GravesFrom the lower elevation portion of this vineyard, Les Graves, or Gravel, is a fantastic expression of this grape. Delicious blueberry and black currant notes with a hint of violet pairs nicely with roasted chicken or grilled salmon.
Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Chinon, France
FYI • Received biodynamic Demeter status in 2009. -
Franschhoek Cellar PinotageFranschhoek Cellar PinotageFranschhoek Cellar is a beautiful estate on the Franschhoek Valley wine route of South Africa, and is home to an exquisite range of wines. Notes of blackberry, clove, and raspberry jam. Recommended with roast lamb, gammon steaks or spicy sausage and sauerkraut.
Grape • Pinotage
Place • Franschhoek Valley, South Africa
FYI • This area is one hour from Cape Town. -
L'Enclos Saint JacquesL'Enclos Saint JacquesThis wine is bottled at Chateau Siran from a parcel of land just outside the world-famous Margaux AOC - helping keep the wine affordable but still made with outstanding fruit. A good-structured wine with notes of black fruit, this pairs well with grilled duck breast.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Ch. Siran turned down entry into the 1855 classification.
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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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Ridge GBRidge GBRidge is known for their red wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains but they also have an extensive white offering. Grapes sourced near the Pacific Ocean in Paso Robles reflect a true Rhone Valley approach. This blend reveals notes of pear, orange blossom, and lemon curd. Pair with crab and pasta in a light cream sauce.
Grape • Grenache Blanc, Rousanne, Picpoul
Place • Paso Robles
FYI • Osea Perrone founded Ridge Vineyards in 1885. -
BeeslaarBeeslaarIn the winemaker's own words "Beeslar Pinotage is one of the most profound interpretations of the often tricky Pinotage grape that you can imagine. It's the Grand Cru Burgundy of Pinotages: complex, elegant, ageworthy." Pairs well with most lamb dishes.
Grape • Pinotage
Place • Stellenbosch, South Africa
FYI • Winery was founded in 2011. -
Dom. Charvin Cotes-du-RhoneDom. Charvin Cotes-du-RhoneVines up to 90 years old on sandy soil is part of the magic behind what is essentially a declassified Chateaneuf. This Grenache heavy blend is aromatic an red with notes of black pepper and cassis. It is showing very well now and will pair well with lamb, sausage, and duck.
Grape • Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan, Syrah
Place • Chateaneuf-du-Pape, France
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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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Ch. de Rouanne VinsobresCh. de Rouanne VinsobresLocated in southern Rhone on a 12th century medieval site, the name comes from "Rugius" a Roman who first owned the vineyard. Indigenous yeast is used to ferment this single block with big notes of dried violets, anise and pepper. Pairs well with venison in tomato sauce.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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Fefinanes AlbarinoFefinanes AlbarinoPalacio de Fefinanes is housed inside the stunning baronial palace in the coastal city Cambados. This winery only owns a few acres and buys the rest of its grapes under long-term contracts. Without question, year in and year out, this is one of the best Albarino's anywhere. Pairs well with most seafood dishes.
Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
FYI • The first producer to bottle under the D.O. Rias Baixs. -
Keermont RiversideKeermont RiversideThis incredibly complex wine is not produced every year. The limited production is due to age of the vines which were planted in 1971 along the sandy soils of the Blaauwklippen River. Look for notes of peach and roasted almonds. Paris well with duck.
Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Stellenbosch, South Africa
FYI • Blaauwkippen means "blue rocks" in Dutch. -
Hiedler LoessHiedler LoessThis small family operation makes some of the most texturally compelling wines in Austria. This is certainly attributed to Ludwig's unique approach to winemaking: spontaneous fermentations, without temperature control, enzymes or even sulphur. Elegant minerality allows this to pair well with trout.
Grape • Gruner Veltliner
Place • Kamptal , Austria
FYI • Loess is a wind blown mineral deposit. -
Jean-Marc Brocard Saint Claire ChablisJean-Marc Brocard Saint Claire ChablisThis knock-out wine is the standard bearer for all things chardonnay. A finesse attributable in part to the famed Kimmeridgian, this wine has notes of lemon peel and a vibrant acidity thanks to its northern latitude. Drink now or cellar for 3-4 years. Pairs well with sushi.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Jean Marc owns 30 unique parcels in Burgundy. -
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
FYI • Vnyd is next to a river named "Serein" or "Serene"
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