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 Nicole PGMaison Nicole PGFrom the Mediterranean coastline of Puglia, Italy's "heel of the boot" comes this refreshing white that benefits from the long days of sunshine and cooling breezes from the sea. Notes of lemon zest, this pairs well with a pasta and cream sauce.
Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Puglia, Italy
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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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Catedral Dao ReservaCatedral Dao ReservaNamed for the historic (and ancient) church in town this is a dark and densely textured red , this wine hails from central Portugal where lots of sunshine helps ripen these thick skinned grapes. Notes of blackberry and vanilla, this pairs well with lamb.
Grape • Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, Touriga Nacional
Place • Dao, Portugal
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Castle Rock Sauvignon BlancCastle Rock Sauvignon BlancPunctuated with lively acidity and a hint of tropical fruit this white comes from one of California's most northern wine growing regions. A crowd-pleaser by any measure this wine is a great companion with fish tacos.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Mendocino County, California
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Sean Minor Four Bears Sauvignon BlancSean Minor Four Bears Sauvignon BlancSourced from multiple vineyards just north of Santa Barbara, this white is made by friend of the family Will Bucklin. Notes of refreshing melon with a hint of red delicious apple come through with every sip making this is a crowd pleaser. Pairs well sitting poolside and soaking in the rays.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Central Coast, California
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NovellumNovellumConsidered one of the best value chardonnay based wines in the U.S. Made by Jean-Marc & Eliane Lafage in the south of France it is fermented mainly in stainless steel. This keeps this wine food friendly and one reason restaurants like to pour it by-the-glass. Pairs well with chicken.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Roussillon, France
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Nekas Cepa por CepaNekas Cepa por CepaThese goblet trained vineyards from Nekea are holistically farmed to produce a light, fun, energetic red that is a counterpart to it's famous but much bigger sister-wine El Chaparral. Loads of red fruit on the nose and palate make this a perfect pairing with cured meats.
Grape • Garnacha
Place • Navarra, Spain
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False BayFalse BayTHE grape of South Africa, this is from an arid part of the western cape. The crossing of pinot noir and cinsault resulted in this dramatic varietal that's full of smokey notes up front and blackberry on the finish. Great with anything off the grill.
Grape • Pinotage
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
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Alverdi RosatoAlverdi RosatoDespite the grape being associated with white wine production, the skin does have enough pigment to produce a rose. With a floral aroma and flavors of red currant and raspberry on the palate, this wine is great as an aperitif or paired with grilled fish.
Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Sicily, Italy
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Cap CetteCap CetteThis very popular grape from southern sun-drenched France is always a crowd pleaser. The garrigue is peppered with low growing dwarfy bushes that influence the vineyards. Balanced with a delightful zestiness, this is great as an aperitif or paired with fish.
Grape • Picpoul
Place • Languedoc-Rousillon, France
FYI • L-R is one of the world's largest wine producing regions.
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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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Botromagno Nero Di TroiaBotromagno Nero Di TroiaA second life breathed into an ancient grape that was historically known only for producing bulk wines. The TLC now given to this grape by the D'Agostinos produces a delightful red with notes of cherry, sage and tobacco. This magically pairs with lamb, charcuterie, and parmesan.
Grape • Uva di Troia
Place • Puglia, Italy
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Carlos Serres ReservaCarlos Serres ReservaThe pioneering spirit of Carlos Serres is legendary in Rioja. Today, it is one of the few producers in the D.O.C. that is over 100 years old. Spending 24 months in oak, this toothsome wine delivers big with notes of anise, plum preserves, and tobacco. Pairs well with a grilled t-bone steak or grilled chorizzo.
Grape • Tempranillo, Graciano
Place • Rioja, Spain
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Bodegas Weinert CarrascalBodegas Weinert CarrascalThis new-world winery is only 40 but their soul and winemaking is rooted in the traditionally old-world ways of Europe. This quintessential Bordeaux-blend yields plenty of dark cherry flavors. Don't let its "old school" ways fool you - this is very much an Argentine original. Great with grilled pork chops.
Grape • Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
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Mas Martinet MenutMas Martinet MenutLong known for it's difficult schist soil to work with, the patient are rewarded in this small outpost region in northern Spain. A powerful red with aromas of black pepper and tobacco this concentrated wine pairs well with steak.
Grape • Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, Merlot
Place • Priorat, Spain
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Miau 4 Gatos LocosMiau 4 Gatos LocosRunning with the cat theme as the winery states: " Made by four mad cats - Mariana, Facundo, Gabriel and Juan - from their vineyard high in Alto Gualtallary, where the sun, slopes and limestone create the best wines in Valle de Uco." With red fruit notes, this pairs well with grilled meat.
Grape • Malbec
Place • Valle de Uco, Argentina
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Dom. Berthet-Rayne, Côtes du Rhone RougeDom. Berthet-Rayne, Côtes du Rhone RougeThis property was founded in 1978 and built on land previously used as a cherry orchard. Today they family farms biodynamically. With a bouquet of black fruit, prune jam, black olive, wild flowers, and licorice, this pairs well with braised lamb shank or a pork ribs.
Grape • Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Two brothers who once owned this fell out years ago. -
ViladellopsViladellopsThis mountainous region just outside of Barcelona is famous for grapes that go into the production of refreshing, light bodied wines. Organically grown, this lip smacking red is fresh and fruity and pairs well with cured meats and pan con tomate.
Grape • Garnacha
Place • Penedes, Spain
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La Vinyeta Heus BlancoLa Vinyeta Heus BlancoWhen La Vinyeta set out to produce this wine on their sustainably managed vineyards, they wanted to create a wine that captured the "young, environment-friendly spririt" here. The result is this sensational white with pronounced citrus notes, making this a great pairing with seafood or goat cheese.
Grape • Garnacha Blanco, Xarel-lo, Macabeo
Place • Emporda, Spain
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Bernard MagrezBernard MagrezAmong the many holdings of Bernard Magrez - at last count he had 42 vineyards around the world - is this delight with a beautiful aroma and solid structure. Notes of blackberry and anise pair well with grilled duck breast.
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvigon
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Bernard is considered a "power player" in the wine world. -
di Lenardo Chardonnaydi Lenardo ChardonnayThe di Lenardo's are the only producers in Friuli to use the "Musque" clone. It is also the only wine from this clone to win the coveted Tre Bicchieri. All of that is to say this is NOT your typical chardonnay. Complex aromas of flowers, fruit, and sambuco shine through. Pairs well with halibut, trout, and soft cheeses.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Friuli, Italy
FYI • The first vintage of this wine: 1993.
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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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Mark Ryan Dead HorseMark Ryan Dead HorseStarting in 1999 with some grapes in a friend's garage, Mark Ryan has risen to exceptional heights and is regarded as one of the very best producers in WA. With notes of boysenberry, anise, eucalyptus, and black pepper, this layered wine goes well with grilled t-bone.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Place • Red Mountain, Washington
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Ferraton La MatiniereFerraton La MatiniereThe land in Crozes-Hermitage is of "terraced alluvial deposits with lots of round pebbles, stones, and gravel" - which has a huge impact on this wine. With a big following, this luscious red ages in oak for 12 months resulting in aromatics of cassis and cooked cherry. Pairs well with duck.
Grape • Syrah
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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Franz Hirtzberger Rotes TorFranz Hirtzberger Rotes TorHands down considered one (out of two) of the greatest white wine producers in Austria. Meticulous work in the vineyard is exhibited in 4 to 5 passes of each vine to pick grapes only at their individual peak ripeness. Prolonged minerality on the palate and a hint of gooseberry. Excellent with delicate fish dishes.
Grape • Gruner Veltliner
Place • Wachau, Austria
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Chateau Coup Roses 'Orience'Chateau Coup Roses 'Orience'There is a rugged beauty to the land worked on by the Le Calvez family. Situated at the highest point in the Minervois appelation, this wine represents the best the family has to offer. Does wine have a soul? Herein lies your answer. Deep flavors of black fruit along with kitchen spice - and a cunning earthiness - await.
Grape • Syrah, Grenache
Place • Languedoc, France
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Barboursville FianoBarboursville FianoGianni Zonin founded this winery in 1976 amidst pressure to use the land for tobacco production. He didn't listen and is today one of the state's most celebrated wineries. Planted for the first time in 2015 this grape, native to central Italy, is full of honeysuckle and dried lemon peel notes. Pair with gazpacho.
Grape • Fiano
Place • Barboursville, Virginia
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Dom. Guillemot-Michel Vire-ClesseDom. Guillemot-Michel Vire-ClesseUnquestionably one of the top talents in the Maconnais, Marc Guillemot is responsible for this stunning wine. Meticulous wine making methods results in a complex white that exudes a perfect balance of sweet and salty elements unmatched in this region. Pair with turbot and brown butter.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Macconais is in the southern most point of Burgundy. -
Tenuta di Collosorbo Due GemmeTenuta di Collosorbo Due Gemme"Two women run these 30 hectares that are located in the southern area of Montalcino, between Sant ‘Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell’ Abate." Aged in large oak casks this wine has dark fruit with hints of green bell pepper. Pair with pork chops and stewed tomatoes.
Grape • Sangiovese, Merlot
Place • Tuscany, Italy
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Villa Russiz Collio FriulanoVilla Russiz Collio FriulanoFounded in 1869 by Count Theodor de La Tour, this is long considered one of the finest wineries in the region. The harsh setting for growing grapes in NE Italy and a marl-based soil make the effort well worth it. With notes of almonds and chamomile this pairs well with a range of seafood dishes.
Grape • Friulano
Place • Friuli, Italy
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La Historia Castello di PoppianoLa Historia Castello di PoppianoThe Guicciardini family's time at the Castello di Poppiano dates to 1150. Among the ancestors is Francesco Guicciadrini whose pioneering work "La Historia" is one of the great works of the Renaissance. This powerful wine has notes of black cherry and tobacco. Can cellar for several years. Pair with beef or lamb.
Grape • Merlot, Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • A "supertuscan" uses mainly non-indigenous grapes. -
Hendry AlbarinoHendry AlbarinoGeorge Hendry started his career developing medical equipment for imaging but was unable to avoid the siren of winemaking on his family's property. This stunning wine made from the famed Galician grape is full of racy acidity that pairs well with shellfish.
Grape • Albarino
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Hendry's property is famously "blocked" into parcels.
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