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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Maison Castel PNMaison Castel PNThis comes from the Pays d'Oc PGI and chosen from some of the very best parcels. As a thin-skinned grape, it makes for a lightly-coloured wine with silky tannins. The Mediterranean climate allows this variety to ripen well and reveal delicate cherry aromas. Pair with oven-baked andouillettes with mustard.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Pays d'Oc, France
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Las Perdices Chac Chac MalbecLas Perdices Chac Chac MalbecThe dynamic layers of soil - loam and gravel - help promote the strawberry and plum notes of this wine. There is just enough toast on the French and American oak barrels to give this wine structure which ultimately makes for a great pizza wine.
Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Chac Chas is the sound the partridge makes. -
Villa Vialade BlancVilla Vialade BlancThis classic Rhone blend from Claude Viallade takes a twist with the addition of sauvignon blanc. This winery is nestled near the Mediterranean and the climate helps produce a wine that is medium bodied. Great by itself or paired with grilled tuna.
Grape • Marsanne, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Languedoc, France
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Hugl Gemischter SatzHugl Gemischter SatzThis is the traditional Viennese style of wine making that involves planting different grapes together and then fermenting them all at once. A popular wine in Vienna's Heurigan (wine tavern) look for a fragrant bouquet that goes well with, you guessed it: Wiener Schnitzel!
Grape • Gruner Veltliner, Gelber Muskateller, Riesling
Place • Vienna, Austria
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TomaioloTomaioloFrom selected hilly vineyards of the Venezie region. Soft-crushed grapes and free-run must are processed at low temperatures. The clean product is filtered and fermented at 16-18 Celsius. Notes of apple and peach. Ideal with grilled chicken, a light fish course or salads.
Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
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Mont Gravet GSMMont Gravet GSMThis equal blend of all three grapes come from the hillsides of Gascony near Toulouse. Deep ruby in color with complex aromas of black fruits and notes of black pepper and clove. This pairs well with ratatouille or a lamb tagine.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Place • Langeudoic-Rousillon, France
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CruceroCruceroThis workhorse varietal has so much natural tannin it will leave your head spinning. This is a great expression of Carmenere with notes of tobacco, black pepper and blackberry. Well balanced this wine can easily age for another year or two. It paris well with duck and cassoulet.
Grape • Carmenere
Place • Colchagua Valley, Chile
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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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Cousino Macul ChardonnayCousino Macul ChardonnayFounded in 1856 this winery, with the Andes acting as a stunning backdrop to the property, is still family owned and operated. The elegant use of oak on this charddonay elevates it's notes of pear, pineapple, and vanilla. Pairs very well with tuna tartare, smoked salmon, and other fish dishes.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Maipo Valley, Chile
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Legado del Moncayo "Montana"Legado del Moncayo "Montana"Isaac Fernandez is famous for his wines and this generous red crafted from vines that are over 40 years old exemplifies his golden touch. The high elevation helps maintain the grapes freshness. Notes of black cherry and minerality. Pairs well with regional specialty blood pudding and garlic soup.
Grape • Garnacha
Place • Camp de Borja, Spain
FYI • Aurelio Cabestrero also collaborated on this wine.
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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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Claude Vialade Vielles VignesClaude Vialade Vielles VignesNestled in one of the most important spots in southern France, this Cotes Catalanes red is a superb example of a 100% carignan wine. Produced using grapes from 50 year-old vines this is full of blackberry, crushed dried violets, and licorice. Pair with your favorite duck dish.
Grape • Carignan
Place • Languedoc-Rousillon, France
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OMNE Single Vineyard ChardonnayOMNE Single Vineyard ChardonnayThe approach to making this wine is singularly Burgundian with no expense spared in the use of French varietal clones, French yeast, and French barrels. Opulent citrus and exotic fruit notes that will pair well with a mango salsa.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Limari, Chile
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Closerie Des Lys RoseCloserie Des Lys RoseOwned by two childhood friends from Burgundy, they set out to make wine in an environment where land is less expensive. They found it in Limoux. They have crafted a host of wines since 1997. This rose is a powerhouse and hits well outside of it's class. Pair with pan-seared scallops or with goat cheese.
Grape • Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache
Place • Languedoc, France
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Andeluna Raices CSAndeluna Raices CSAndeulna is a family-owned winery located in the rocky region of Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza in the foothills of the Andes mountains. Red violet tones. Aromas of ripe red peppers, black pepper and red fruits. Balanced, with great structure and integrated, rounded tannins. Delicious with grilled meat.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Cabernet is Argentina's #2 grape, after Malbec. -
Schloss Gobelsburg GVSchloss Gobelsburg GVThis delicious delight will disappear before your very eyes. This well-balanced wine goes down nice and easy and it's no surprise as this is from one of Austria's top producers. With minerality and a hint of white pepper this goes well with asparagus and hollandaise sauce.
Grape • Gruner Veltliner
Place • Kamptal, Austria
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The Pinot Project PNThe Pinot Project PNThe Pinot Project started in 2009 with a mission to make varietally perfect wines and this is the one that started it all. With notes of black cherry, chocolate, and blackberry this pairs well with roast chicken or even salmon.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Central Coasst, California
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Kermit Lynch VaucluseKermit Lynch VaucluseVaucluse is in southern France and is remarkably picturesque with rolling hills of lavender that stretches on for days. This is a classic style red from the region based mainly on grenache. Notes of black fruit, namely plum. Try with flank steak and chimichurri.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Merlot, Marselan
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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Gran Passione PGGran Passione PGThe chain of the Alps closest to the vineyard in Friuli Grave, acts as a barrier and prevents the fierce winds from the north barreling through the region. Fermented in stainless still this bright, refreshing wine has notes of green apple, quince, and minerality. Pairs well with mountain cheeses.
Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Friuli, Italy
FYI • Friuli Grave DOC is named for the gravely soils. -
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. -
The SupernaturalThe SupernaturalLocated on the north-facing hillside estate in Hawke's Bay, NZ, this winery achieved organic certification in 2015 and is now biodynamic. Minimal intervention is their focus. Notes of guava, ginger, honey drizzled pears and orange blossom. Pairs beautifully with red snapper.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
FYI • Located on New Zealand's north island.
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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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Ca'Viola Dolcetto BarturotCa'Viola Dolcetto BarturotGiuseppe Caviola, know as Beppe to friends, owns a 33-acre estate in Langa, the best place to grow Dolcetto. The Barturot was among the first wines he produced and is near and dear to his heart. Old vines produce little fruit but certainly deliver on flavor with ripe berry in abundance this is delicious as is.
Grape • Dolcetto
Place • Piedmont, Italy
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Ch. de Segries TavelCh. de Segries TavelCh. Segries, which in provencal means "water spring," is a favorite of critics and wine aficionados alike. As you can imagine there is lots of history here. What to take away from this wine is it's overwhelming deliciousness. Layers of cherry, strawberry, and fresh flowers pair beautifully with spicy cuisine.
Grape • Grenache, Cinsault, Clairette, Syrah
Place • Rhone, France
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Dom du Colombier Chablis 1er Cru FourchaumeDom du Colombier Chablis 1er Cru FourchaumeThis has been a family property since 1887, handed down over several generations. In 1957 Guy Mothe started to specialize in Chablis. Today his three sons work the 55 hectares. With rounded lemony, white peach, and grapefruit flavors, this pairs well with your favorite chicken dish.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
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San Giorgio Ugolforte Brunello di MontalcinoSan Giorgio Ugolforte Brunello di MontalcinoLocated on a small plot of land on top of a ridge, this vineyard is surrounded by olive trees in what is a truly spectacular view. Clay soils and sangiovese are a match made in heaven as noted here with notes of black plumb, almond cake, cedar, and rose. Pair with braised game dishes like a wild boar ragu.
Grape • Sangiove
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Ugolforte is the name of a well-known bandit. -
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
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Pine Ridge Napa Valley Cabernet SauvignonPine Ridge Napa Valley Cabernet SauvignonFounded in 1995 by Gary Anderson it is located in the famed Stags Leap District. Over the past decade the winery has moved to organic and sustainable practices. A powerful red with notes of "pencil shavings, cola, cherry, sweet vanilla, and toasted nuts." Pair with a grilled steak.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • As the name suggests, the winery sits below a pine ridge. -
Dom. Frederic Lambert Cotes du JuraDom. Frederic Lambert Cotes du Jura"Coming from several small plots on the Lambert properties, this cuvée offers a combination of finesse and typicality from blending the Jura’s most distinctive white varietals, Chardonnay and Savagnin. Living up to its name, this wine is keenly representative of the Côtes du Jura." Pair with comte or gruyere.
Grape • Chardonnay, Savagnin
Place • Jura, France
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Maison du MidiMaison du MidiDesigned as an immediately approachable style from this region known for full-throttle wines, the structure is balanced with notes of blueberry and kitchen spice. Pairs well with grilled meats as well as chocolate.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Chateauneuf-du-Pape means "The Pope's new castle." -
Colpetrone Montefalco SagrantinoColpetrone Montefalco SagrantinoThis sometimes overlooked region is home to one of Italy's most powerful varietals, Sagrantino. It often takes years to come into it's own and this offering from Colpetrone is their current release at nearly a decade old! Incredibly well structured with brambleberries, leather and spice it pairs well with goat dishes.
Grape • Sagrantino
Place • Montefalco, Italy
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Jean Foillard Beaujolais-VillagesJean Foillard Beaujolais-VillagesThe biggest part of their vineyards are planted on the Côte du Py, the famed slope outside the town of Villié-Morgon and the pride of Morgon. Deep, structured, and complex, with a velvety lushness that makes this wine irresistible when young - and a steal compared to other Burgundies. Pair with game bird.
Grape • Gamay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Jean Foillard took over from his dad in 1980.
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