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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Blandine Le BlancBlandine Le BlancThe name of the game is organic farming. Pascal and Jean-Marc Verhaeghe started in the early nineties by banning all herbicides from the vineyards and managed to get rid of all chemical spraying agents by 2002. Bright flavors with a hint of citrus this pairs well with goat cheese.
Grape • Colombard, Ugni Blanc
Place • Cotes de Gascogne, France
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Excelsior Cabernet SauvignonExcelsior Cabernet SauvignonNestled along the Breede River at the tip of South Africa comes this immediately approachable cab with notes of blueberry and plum. Super versatile along a campfire roasting sausages or at weekend barbecue with hamburgers on the grill.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
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Villages de France BlancVillages de France BlancThe used of the ancient grape Terret Noir in this refreshing white is a surprise as it is practically only seen as a red wine. Here it is blended with another ancient grape. Very aromatic with notes of lime this zippy white pairs well with lightly battered fried fish.
Grape • Piquepoul, Terret Noit
Place • Languedoc, France
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Ch. PerruchonCh. PerruchonThis is what is known as perfect bistro wine. With easy notes of red fruit and a balanced mouth feel, it goes with, well, pretty much anything you would order at a bistro, from steak and frites to grilled chicken to French onion soup! Bon Appetit!
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
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Farina RossoFarina RossoWith loads of black cherry, raisins and anise, this red delivers on multiple fronts. Full of fruit and built with a solid mid-tannic structure it is able to pair easily with everything from summer tomatoes to peaches wrapped in prosciutto to Sunday's spaghetti supper.
Grape • Corvina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Veneto, Italy
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Vina Zorzal RosadoVina Zorzal RosadoTucked away behind the range of mountains that separates Spain and France sits this lovely region. Know in part for the other tradition here, "the running of the bulls" it is also delicious wine country. Cool nights promotes acidity and the result is a robust rose that is joyously paired with virtually any tapas.
Grape • Garnacha
Place • Navarra, Spain
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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
FYI • Aix-en-Provence is the birthplace of painter Cezanne. -
Bonpas Luberon BlancBonpas Luberon BlancPicturesque hilltop villages dot Luberon, the most southern portion of the Rhone Valley, Its idyllic landscape has long lured artists such as Picasso. This wine features aromatics of Bosc pear and goes nicely with a salad Nicoise.
Grape • Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Vermentino
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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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
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Vinos GuerraVinos GuerraOne of the oldest and most historic wineries in Spain, Guerra was founded in 1879. While the winery was a pioneer in a number of areas, its claim to fame is this elegant wine made from a grape found almost exclusively on the Iberian Peninsula. Aromas of blackberry and a hint of smoke. Pair with goat tacos.
Grape • Mencia
Place • Bierzo, Spain
FYI • Mencia makes up 75% of all wine production in Bierzo.
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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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Buil & Giné GinéGiné PrioratBuil & Giné GinéGiné PrioratXavier Buil created this wine as a delicate and elegant introduction to Priorat. Stylistically these wines can be massive in body and in price. In this un-oaked example, it lightly dances on the palate with notes of blackberry, black cherry, and black peppercorn. Pair with a nice piece of grilled beef.
Grape • Garnacha, Cariñena
Place • Priorat, Spain
FYI • It is extremely difficult to grow vines in this region. -
WildsongWildsong"This highly enjoyable Sauvignon Blanc is filled with nectarine, grapefruit and rock melon characters with an elegant lime zest lift. The palate is generous and flavorsome with excellent fruit intensity, beautifully structured by juicy acidity. It is long and attractive on the finish." Pair with salad niçoise.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
FYI • Hawke's Bay is on the north island of New Zealand. -
KohaKohaThe hills of New Zealand are alive with this Sauvignon Blanc!Yes, there are notes of that quintessential grapefruit but also that of passion fruit and a good deal of minerality. This is TRULY a seafood pairing kind of wine.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • Marlborough is at the north point of the south island. -
Hahn PNHahn PNThe heavy fog that rolls in each morning only to blow off around mid-day helps protect this fragile grape. The result is a silky red with flavors of cherry, raspberry, and a hint of oak. Will pair nicely with some mac and cheese or a ham dinner.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Monterey, California
FYI • This area lies within the Santa Lucia mountain range. -
Cava Maisia de la LuzCava Maisia de la LuzLocated in the heart of Penedes (Cava country!) and founded in 1992, this winery has roared to acclaim in the few years it has produced wine. Notes of green apple and honey as well as refreshing acidity. Perfect as an aperitif and with any seafood-inspired recipe.
Grape • Macabeo, Xarello
Place • Penedes, Spain
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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. -
Matic Mea RoseMatic Mea RoseDescription Coming Soon
Grape • Blaufrankisch
Place • Štajerska, SL
FYI • This grape is known as Lemberger in the United States. -
Capezzana Barco Reale di CarmignanoCapezzana Barco Reale di CarmignanoWith a history dating back over 1,000 years this small pocket in Tuscany has had plenty of time to become well known but remains a relative secret. This region requires at least 10% of Cab Sauv go into their reds. With earthy aromas and a hint of cherry reduction this pairs well with grilled chicken.
Grape • Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo
Place • Tuscany, Italy
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La ZerbaLa ZerbaGrown in the renowned appellation of Gavi in Italy's NW corner. While weather can verge on brutal at times, the pocket La Zerba sits on is moderated by ocean breezes. Delicate, aromatic, and elegant with floral and melon bouquet. Pairs very well with pasta and cream sauce.
Grape • Cortese
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Vines are trained using the Espalier system. -
Kermit Lynch CDR Villages Cuvee Kermit LynchKermit Lynch CDR Villages Cuvee Kermit Lynch"Galet-strewn terroir, which reflects the southern sun into the forty-year-old vines and yields an expressive rouge full of beautiful aromas and flavors of black cherries, stones, and a hint of black olive. Year in and year out, we are amazed to find this much southern French character. Pair with a cheese board."
Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsault
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Kermit founded his, then tiny, wine shop in 1972
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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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Band of VintnersBand of Vintners"Band of Vintners was born from a monthly tasting group of seven Napa Valley tastemakers. Together, they pooled their resources, talents and relationships to access some of Napa Valley’s best, sustainably-farmed fruit. Notes of sandalwood, oak, dark fruit. Pair with a grilled steak."
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Of the seven members, four are winemakers. -
Santo SantoriniSanto Santorini"Founded in 1947, this cooperative has some 1,200 grower-members, giving winemaker Nikos Varvarigos access to a wide variety of terroirs. For this cuvee, he prioritized fruit from Pirgos and Imerovigli, two of the highest points on the island, where the grapes ripen more slowly." Pairs well with meaty fish.
Grape • Assyrtiko
Place • Santorini, Greece
FYI • The beaches of Santorini are made of black sand. -
Matthews ClaretMatthews ClaretThis red comes from several small vineyard parcels within Columbia Valley, namely key sites on prestigious Red Mountain, Horse Heaven Hills, and the Royal Slope. Look for notes of dark berries, bramble, cola, and sandalwood. Pair with a filet mignon.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Place • Columbia Valley, Washington
FYI • This area is on the same latitude as Bordeaux. -
Dom. Nico Histoire D'A Pinot NoirDom. Nico Histoire D'A Pinot NoirProduced from grapes grown at altitude, this is considered the world's first extreme high-altitude parcel of Pinot Noir. Made with an unmistakable nod to France, this elegant red has notes of thyme and kitchen spice. The minerality allows it to pair with a number of dishes such as duck or pheasant.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Named after Nicola, the winemakers daughter. -
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. -
Sierra Cantabria UnicaSierra Cantabria UnicaThe Eguren family are the pioneers in the production of parcel specific single cru wines from Rioja in the Burgundy model. Produced from a single contiguous vineyard in Labastida, called La Llana. Expressive aromas of redcurrant, cherry, licorice. Try with lamb cutlets grilled over vine clippings
Grape • Tempranillo, Graciano
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • From a spectacular vineyard on the banks of the Ebro. -
Weingut Stadt Krems GrillenparzWeingut Stadt Krems GrillenparzOriginally started as winery to fund a nearby hospital, today it is privately owned by a couple who purchased this 550 year-old site in 2003. The coveted First Growth grapes help produce a wine with tremendous minerality that is long-lived. Pair with cuisines such as Indian, Chinese, or Thai.
Grape • Riesling
Place • Kremstal, Austria
FYI • Grillenparz translates to "cricket hill." -
Grattamacco Bolgheri RossoGrattamacco Bolgheri RossoGrattamacco was founded in 1977 as one of the first two wineries in Bolgheri. For years wines from this region were a "best kept secret." But now the secret is out! Beautifully integrated wine with damson plum and cassis. Heavenly when paired with an excellent ragu and freshly made pasta.
Grape • Cab. Sauvignon, Cab. Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Bulgari takes it's name from Pope Gregory VII in 1075. -
Dom. des Berthiers Pouilly-FumeDom. des Berthiers Pouilly-FumeIf ever there was an argument to make about terroirs influence on grapes, then this is it. Grown exclusively on rare flint soil, this demonstrative wine echos the land with smokiness and notable citrus flavors of tangerine. Pairs well with sole, pike, and salmon.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • Land originally belonged to Jean Claude Dagueneau. -
Champagne Henri Dubois RoseChampagne Henri Dubois RoseWith grapes harvested from three regions in Champagne, this bubbly is sourcing fruit from ideal locations for each of the three varietals. Vibrant notes of cherry and red currant. An ideal Champagne as an aperitif or with a meal.
Grape • Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Place • Champagne, France
FYI • Pinot Meunier from the Marne Valley.
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