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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Terracos Do TejoTerracos Do TejoFor three generations Casal da Coelheira has produced this food friendly, smile making wine. Balanced with notes of plum, black pepper, and sage it is a great wine to pair with your next pizza.
Grape • Aragonez, Syrah, Castelao
Place • Tejo, Portugal
FYI • Tejo is known as the land of vineyards. -
Indaba MerlotIndaba MerlotAs they say at the winery "happy wines start with happy vines." Complex soils, older vines, and a touch of aging in French oak adds to the succulent layers of plum, boysenberry, and anise. Easy to drink and easy to pair with...like a pulled pork sandwich.
Grape • Merlot
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
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CantarranasCantarranasSince the foundation of the winery in 1935, this wine project has teamwork as a base, a special bond between winegrowers, who take care of the grapes, and winemakers, who make the wine. A powerful and fresh nose, with hints of banana and peach, as well as fresh hay. Pairs well with goat cheese.
Grape • Verdejo
Place • Rueda, Spain
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Lan BlancoLan BlancoComing from 30 years old vines located at Viña Lanciano state thie grapes are entirely hand harvested. Exhibits herbal aromas characteristic of the Viura grape variety, with hints of fresh fruit, namely apple, pear. Pairs well with shrimp or mussels.
Grape • Viura
Place • Riojja, Spain
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Boet Le Roux BlancBoet Le Roux BlancA "fun" wine made by the farmer with a big personality - Boet Le Roux. He is still a champion of this old vine Colombard and tirelessly works with it in the intensely hot conditions of South Africa. Look for hints of apple blossom flowers. Pairs well with fresh salads - or on its own!
Grape • Colombard
Place • Swartland, South Africa
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La Belle Etoile RoseLa Belle Etoile RoseIn the words of the winery: Given the name "beautiful star" by the Manissy Brotherhood's missionary preist, the grapes originate from organically certified vineyards owned by wine-maker Florian Andre's mother. Light notes of cherry dance on the palate. Pairs well with shrimp cocktail.
Grape • Cinsault, Grenache
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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Sabeo MontastrellSabeo MontastrellCopious amounts of sun help along this full-bodied red in the heart of Spain's main agricultural corridor. With layers of cassis, raisin, and a hint of smoke it matches up nicely with grilled meats. Consider marinating a flank stank with this wine in advance.
Grape • Monastrell
Place • Jumilla, Spain
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John's Bay SBJohn's Bay SBThis refreshing white behaves more like a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. "Bursting with delicious tropical fruit aromas and delicate floral notes. The palate is clean, zesty and refreshing, full of ripe citrus flavors and crispy acidity." Pair with your favorite seafood dish.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Central Valley, Chile
FYI • At 250 miles long it is among SA's largest wine regions. -
Las Flechas de San Martin BlancaLas Flechas de San Martin BlancaMany of the vines here are planted on gentle hillside slopes– a unique characteristic of the Navarra landscape. Garnacha Blanca is thought to be a mutation of the dark-skinned Grenache Noir grape. Refreshing and zippy with citrus notes. Pair with tuna salad or other light fare.
Grape • Garnacha Blanca
Place • Navarra, Spain
FYI • The vines are not irrigated. -
The Originals RedThe Originals RedKnown as “The Originals” because the grapes are grown in the same soil and latitude as their original ancestry. If you could bottle the fun and irreverent attitude of the west coast, this would be the result. A touch of pepper, raspberry and eucalyptus, this wine pairs well with most foods.
Grape • Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Columbia Valley, Washington
FYI • The Columbia Valley grows 99% of the grapes in WA state.
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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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Damilano Barbera d'AstiDamilano Barbera d'AstiThe soil of Asti is particularly well-suited for this varietal. The first vintage from Damilano was a very recent 2008. A lively red meant to enjoy young (so forget about the cellar) it has a gorgeous purple color and tastes of red currant, bing cherry, and vanilla. Try it with charcuterie.
Grape • Barbera
Place • Piedmont, Italy
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Mary Taylor ManchuelaMary Taylor ManchuelaManchuela became a DO in 2004 and is one of Spain's newest. Rus Jimenez makes the wine on land located between two rivers. The micro-climate is challenging but one wouldn't know it with this delicious red. A grippy wine with sizeable tanins and notes of dark fruit. Pair with boar.
Grape • Moravia
Place • Manchuela, Spain
FYI • El Solano is the name for the wind that blows here. -
Mary Taylor Anjou BlancMary Taylor Anjou BlancSourced from vineyards that fall exactly along the border of the two sub-regions of Anjou, this gorgeously subtle white from fourth-generation winemaker Pascal Biotteau comes from the village of Saint-Jean-de-Mauvrets. Notes of honeysuckle and pear. Pairs well with a cheese board.
Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • Chenin Blanc is THE white grape in Anjou. -
Pedroncelli SBPedroncelli SBJohn Pedroncelli, Sr. purchased this land in 1927 and did it all from selling grapes to home winemakers during prohibition in order to keep the vineyards going, to growing a small base of business during the 1930s and 1940s. Today this popular wine is known for refreshing citrus notes. Great sipper!
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Sonoma, California
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La Caprranera FianoLa Caprranera FianoThis is a sustainable producer and is among the most loved in the region. Aged for eight months in tank before bottling. Crisp, green apple and crushed stone notes on the nose. Orchard fruits on the palate with a saline minerality on the finish. Delicious with caprese salads and grilled poultry.
Grape • Fiano
Place • Campania, Italy
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Cava Llopart Reserva BrutCava Llopart Reserva BrutStunning vistas of the valley with Montserrat as a backdrop will great you at this historic, yet very modern house. Four siblings currently operate Llopart turning out refreshingly delicious cavas. A classic aperitif wine with bright acidity and a hint of lemon zest.
Grape • Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada
Place • Penedes, Spain
FYI • Remarkably, this house is run by the 25th generation. -
Dom. Diochon Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles VignesDom. Diochon Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles VignesAt the foot of the rolling vineyards of Moulin-à-Vent, just across the road from its famous namesake windmill, Domaine Diochon has been making Beaujolais the old-fashioned way since 1935. A lush, easy texture with notes of cassis, this pairs well with chicken dishes like Coq au Vin.
Grape • Gamay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Moulin-à-Vent is the most full-bodied Beaujolias style. -
Saint Cosme Little James Basket PressSaint Cosme Little James Basket PressA lot of bang for the buck as the saying goes. The addition of wine from the wineries reserves dating back to 1999 explains the complexities found in each release. Super easy to drink with hints of strawberry, cherry and a hint of white pepper. Pairs very well with ratatouille.
Grape • Grenache
Place • Rhone, France
FYI • Known as the Wine of Freedom at Saint Cosme. -
Lagar de Costa DoelasLagar de Costa DoelasFor many years the Lagar de Costa family sold their grapes to other producers. In 2001 they stopped that practice and put forth their namesake label. Complex grapes from 50 year-old vines provide the backbone with notes of exotic fruit. Try with burrata or salsa verde!
Grape • Albarino
Place • Riax Baixas, Spain
FYI • This grape arrived here by Cluny monks in the 1100's. -
Dom. de l'HemoniereDom. de l'HemoniereTouraine is a large area in the Loire Valley that produces a range of wine styles. This sauvignon blanc is a great example of the lively, refreshing whites it can produce. With citrus notes and bright acidity this pairs well with shrimp scampi.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire, Valley, France
FYI • Tours is the capital of Touraine
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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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Maximin Grunhauss Herrenberg GGMaximin Grunhauss Herrenberg GGThe historic Maximin Grünhaus estate, dating back to 966 A.D., lies at the foot of a long, steep south-facing slope. In 1882, it was purchased by an ancestor of Carl von Schubert and still with the family today. Wines from this site show fruit and body early in their lives, but also possess extraordinary ageing potential.
Grape • Riesling
Place • Mosel, Germany
FYI • The winery was once called “Villa ad Valles." -
Francois Villard Sain Joseph "Reflet"Francois Villard Sain Joseph "Reflet"This is the most important wine produced by the winery. The vines are grown on a soil of quartz that helps promote notes of an international style. Well integrated oak with flavors of bramble, vanilla, and smoke. Pairs well with sautéed rabbit, deer, and cheeses.
Grape • Syrah
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Reflet means reflections in English. -
Isole Olena ChiantiIsole Olena ChiantiFrom the heart of Tuscany is this complex and immediately enjoyable chianti. The years it spends in Slovenian oak helps coax these classic elements of crushed rose petal, sage, and clove. Pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta dish or even bisteca.
Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • The famed straw bottle from chianti is called a fiasco. -
Fefinanes 1583Fefinanes 1583"Founded in 1904, Palacio de Fefiñanes is housed inside a spectacular baronial palace built by the viscount in 1647. It's the first producer to bottle under the DO here. The palate weaves together smoky, lightly toasted vanilla oak with ripe pineapple and apricot notes. Excellent with shellfish or grilled fish."
Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
FYI • The Viscount of Fefinanes was born in 1583. -
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona "Fabius"Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona "Fabius"A remarkable wine from a remarkable producer comes a 100% Syrah from the superb "Del Conte" vineyard with it's ideal micro-climate. With complex notes of prune, dark cherry, and tobacco this persistent red pairs well with roasted lamb shank.
Grape • Syrah
Place • Tuscany, Italy
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FX Pichler Loibner FederspeilFX Pichler Loibner FederspeilOne of the finest produces of Austria's darling grape, Pichler is sought after for the finesse and inescapable depth of their wines. A stones throw from the Danube this benefits from a touch of CO2 to compensate for the low acidity. Green apple dominates. Pair with fish.
Grape • Grunver Veltliner
Place • Wachau, Austria
FYI • Wachau is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. -
Protos Cosecha '27Protos Cosecha '27Protos ’27 in a homage to those 11 visionaries that founded Protos in 1927. It is a wine where the years of better vineyard techniques and winery research blend together to form a beautiful orchestra of wood and fruit notes. Rich and luscious, this pairs well with a grilled t-bone steak.
Grape • Tinto Fino
Place • Ribera del Duero, Spain
FYI • The region for this appelation is Castilla y Leon. -
Altocedro ReservaAltocedro ReservaFounded in 1999 by visionary Karim Mussi, a third-generation Lebanese immigrant. Karim and his family pioneered La Consulta in the Uco Valley as a special place to make “born and raised” wines. This former top 100 Wine Spectator wine has notes of mocha, blackberry, bramble and pairs well with a grilled t-bone.
Grape • Malbec
Place • Uco Valley, Argentina
FYI • Altocedro means high Cedar. -
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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Ch. de Chasseloir Chereau Carre MSM Sur LieCh. de Chasseloir Chereau Carre MSM Sur LieChateau de Chasseloir owns the oldest vines in Muscadet at over 100 years old. Vines as old as this don't produce many grapes but what they do produce is of exceptional quality. Notes of chamomile, apricot, grapefruit, and minerality. Delicious on its own or pair with fish.
Grape • Melon de Bourgigne
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • The family owns property dating to the 1600's.
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