Our Wines

The structure of cabernet sauvignon and the floral notes of sangiovese come together in this, the flagship wine from Avignonesi. Produced only in the best vintages this full-bodied red has notes of plum, black cherry, and dark chocolate. Pairs well with pappardelle al cinghiale.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Grifi means griffon in Italian.

Now operated by the 7th generation, the winery was established in the stunning mountains of northern Italy in 1880. Italian is spoke in the southern region, German in the north where this pale yellow wine is made. Bouquet of stone fruit and elderflowers. Pair with tuna tartare.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Alto Adige, Italy
FYI • Labels are designed by famed artist Riccardo Schweizer.

Jean-Claude & Nicolas Fayolle started this winery, located in the village of Gervans, 5km from Tain-l'Hermitage. Their son Nicolas now runs the estate and represents the 3rd generation. Black fruit with notes of robust candied violet. Rich mouthfeel. Delicious with grilled red meat and most cheeses.

Grape • Syrah.
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • The estate once grew only apricots.

The Swiss make wonderful wine but not much of it makes it out of the country. Located in the spectacular Grand Cru village of Vetroz. Named for the almond trees here look for a delicate nuttiness balanced with acidity. Excellent pairing for cheese courses.

Grape • Fendant
Place • Valais, Switzerland
FYI • Vineyards are all terraced because of steep conditions.

"This cuvée is produced from predominantly old vines, grown in Puligny. Pale, An exotic, rich bouquet with notes of mango and passion fruit. Great vibrance on the fleshy, compact palate, with notes of citrus, pear, good minerality and acidity. A dry finish with admirable length. Excellent as an aperitif."

Grape • Aligote
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Until 1879 Puligny-Montrachet was known only as Puligny.

Weingut Ingrid Groiss operates 50 acres as a true small family business with Ingrid at the helm, her father helping with tractor work, and her mother assisting in the vineyards. A very inviting wine with notes of white pepper, crushed sage, and a touch of citrus promise savoriness. Pair with asparagus.

Grape • Gruner Veltliner
Place • Weinviertel, Austria
FYI • Weinvertel was Austria's first designation of origin.

Louis Barroul, whose family has owned this property for fourteen generations, seems up to the task of carrying on great things. His boundless energy comes through in his wines. Phenomenal depth with notes of blackberry, black pepper, and gingerbread, don’t be afraid to try this with poultry. For real!

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
Place • Rhone, France
FYI • A vineyard has existed on this property since 1416…wow.

Sean Capiaux founded his winery with the idea of pursuing the "Holy Grail" of pinot noir. Inspired by the European approach that his wines reflect a sense of place, this vintage is full of ripe red cherry, with a hint of mint and rose water. Pair with a grilled pork loin or enjoy on its own.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Monterey, California
FYI • The winery was founded in 1994.

Considered the "Rolls-Royce" of Corsican wine, Yves' wines are regarded to be among the very best in France as a whole. The terroir, “E Croce,” sits on a thin chalk soil above pure schist. Yves has never used oak barrels and this lively wine has notes of flowers, citrus and honey. Pair with your favorite fish dish.

Grape • Vermentino
Place • Corsica, France
FYI • Yves also founded a polyphonic singing group.

The vineyard Martinenga is one of the most treasured sites in Piedmont. It sits in the heart of Barbaresco and has idyllic soil and sun exposure conditions. Elegant, graceful, memorable. This "Lady In Red" is full of plums, violets, licorice, and a hint of earth. Pairs extremely well with game birds.

Grape • Nebbiolo
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Piedmont means "at the foot of the mountains."