Our Wines

Ferruccio Ricci and his sister Ida manage the estate, with all grapes for this wine are coming from Montalcino vineyards. A luscious, easy drinking wine with notes of blackberry and plum this is enjoyed with Tuscan fare like grilled meat and salami.

Grape • Sangiovese, Syrah
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Estate is Sant’Angelo a very old area of Brunello.

A blend of two grapes, principally montepulciano, which is one of the great workhorse reds. It provides the dominate structure with cesanese offering lighter notes. The volcanic soil these grapes are grown on is the other part of the story. With notes of violet and cherry this pairs well with pasta bolognese.

Grape • Montepulciano and Cesanese
Place • Lazio, Italy
FYI • Lazio is the department that includes Rome.

In 2012 this family estate became organic. They are rightfully proud of what they accomplished over the past 20 years on their terraced clay soil vineyard.There's a genuine freshness to this red with notes of cassis and kitchen spice. Pairs well with Cassoulet.

Grape • Malbec
Place • Cahors, France
FYI • Malbec is referred to as Auxerrois or Cot Noir in Cahors.

Ntsiki grew up in Zululand and was awarded a scholarship to study winemaking in 1999 at Stelenbosch University. She became the first African female winemaker in South Africa's history. In 2009 she was awarded winemaker of the year. Rounded with notes of baked apple, pair with roast chicken.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Elgin, South Africa
FYI • The winemaker named the winery after her grandmother.

There are ten crus that make up the best wine from Beaujolais and this one is named after Julius Caesar. A modest family that makes beautifully aromatic wines from one of the best sites in the appellation. Surprisingly bullish for Beaujolais look for notes of currants and licorice. Pairs well with grilled chicken.

Grape • Gamay
Place • Beaujolais, France
FYI • In this part of Burgundy gamay, not pinot noir, is king.

Grown in the dry, hot region, of Jumilla on 50 sprawling hectares that are organically farmed. This red is an incredible value with a big, bold, and complex personality. Look for notes of black plum, clove, toffee, and cedar. Pairs well with anything off the grill, especially chorizo or other flavorful sausages.

Grape • Monastrell
Place • Jumilla, Spain
FYI • 5 Meses means 5 months - time aged in oak.

As is traditional in Ri­as Baixas, these vineyards are all cultivated on traditional pergola that sit 5-6 feet across the ground, promoting air flow and keeping the grapes healthy in this cool and wet climate. Hints of citrus and minerality as well as salinity pair well with fish dishes.

Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
FYI • The pergulas are often made of granite in this region.

Mary Taylor's mission is to unlock the world of European “appellation” wines by working with individual growers at accessible prices. This fun white from Portugal has notes of pear, pineapple and citrus fruit, this wine pairs well with fried fish.

Grape • Encruzado, Malvasia Fina, Bical, Gouveio
Place • Dao, Portugal
FYI • Encruzado, aka Salgueirinho, is Dao's best white grape.

The maritime climate that influences the three growing areas of pinot that produce this wine come down to this: richness, floral, voluptuous. Smooth and silky with every sip, looks for notes of cherry cola and kitchen spice. Pairs well with roast chicken.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Central Coast, California
FYI • Calista means "most beautiful" in Greek.

From 1 hectare in 1990 to 90 hectare in 2018 the Heinrich's have steadily grown their outstanding operation. Biodyanamic and on the cutting edge of innovation their wines are simply tops. With plenty of ripe fruit this pairs well with everything from Middle Eastern eats to your fresh-from-the-lake catch.

Grape • Zweigelt, Blaufrankisch, St. Laurent
Place • Burgenland, Austria
FYI • Zweigelt is Austria's most planted red varietal.