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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Carro TintoCarro TintoSeñorio de Barahonda was founded in 1925 and has some of the oldest monastrell vineyards in Spain. The chalk and limestone soil help push the full-bodied nature of the grape and so this red really delivers. Look for notes of blackberry, plum, and anise. Pairs well with items off the grill.
Grape • Monastrell, Syrah
Place • Yecla, Spain
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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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Encostas Do Lima Vinho VerdeEncostas Do Lima Vinho VerdeKnown as "green wines" because of their youthful nature, they are best consumed early in their life-cycle, usually within 18 months of bottling. Your reward for drinking now is this crisp, spritzy style full of green apple that people the world over love. Will put a smile on your face as is.
Grape • Loureiro, Trajadura
Place • Vinho Verde, Portugal
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La Fleur Du RoiLa Fleur Du RoiThis is what easy drinking Bordeaux is all about. A blend of the two most important varietals of the region, mostly Merlot, offers up an appealing red with hints of chocolate and cassis. Try with grilled hangar steak and potato puree.
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The name of this wine means "The King's Flower." -
Les Freres BastardsLes Freres BastardsThis is pure happiness in a bottle. Sourced from multiple vineyards in southern France it is a blend of grapes that were meant to be together. Refreshing with notes of red currant it is incredibly versatile pairing well with salads, seafood, grilled veggies, and pasta dishes.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Merlot
Place • Languedoc, France
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La Marina Cuvee OceaneLa Marina Cuvee OceaneThe wine is named after the famous marine geological site that is found at the winery where fossils are still found to this day. The flagship wine from Domaine de Ménard, this has notes of tropical fruit and a hint of citrus. Paris well with a tuna sandwich.
Grape • Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc, Ugni Blanc
Place • Gsacony, France
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Santa Tresa Purato Nero d’AvolaSanta Tresa Purato Nero d’AvolaExtraordinarily rounded, this plump example from Sicily will leave you a believer in this thickly skinned grape. Stylistically this varietal can produce massive, hugely tannic wines or, in this case, something easily quaffable. Enjoy with tomato based sauces, steak or pork.
Grape • Nero d’Avola
Place • Sicily Italy
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Simonet Blanc de Blancs BrutSimonet Blanc de Blancs BrutFounded in the early 70's this relatively new winery is famous for sparkling wine made out of a grape often found in SW France. Nestled along the border with Germany comes this "happy" wine with lively notes of pear and apple. Makes for a great aperitif or for Sunday brunch.
Grape • Ugni Blanc
Place • Wissembourg, France
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Santa Julia ViognierSanta Julia ViognierOriginally from the Rhone Valley, Viognier has taken to the soils of Argentina nicely and now is one of the most popular white varietals in the country. With aromas of orange blossom and a medium body it is well positioned to pair with the many flavors at an asado.
Grape • Viognier
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
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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
FYI • Ugni Blanc is also used to make cognac.
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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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Chiarli Grasparosssa Amabile LambruscoChiarli Grasparosssa Amabile LambruscoThe pop sets the mood for this sparkling red that is from a family run business that is considered among the very best for this style. The range of Lambrusco's is wide but this sweeter version goes well with dessert but can also counter spicier foods - like a spicy Italian meatball.
Grape • Lambrusco
Place • Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Buitenverwachting BeyondBuitenverwachting BeyondLocated just a mere 20 minutes outside of Cape Town is the granite soil based winery Buitenverwachting. The cool evenings allow sauvignon blanc to flourish here and an undeniable hint of salinity along with melon and tropical fruit shine through with every sip. Outstanding wine as an aperitif.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Constantia, South Africa
FYI • The name of the winery means "Beyond Expectation." -
La Valentina SpeltLa Valentina SpeltAlthough this area appears centrally located within Italy, from a cultural and historical standpoint it is considered southern. Some time in Slovenian oak helps bring out notes of truffles, plump, and kitchen spice. This wine is paired nicely with the regional sheep dish known as arrosticini.
Grape • Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
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F.X. Barc Complices de Loire Pointe d'AgrumesF.X. Barc Complices de Loire Pointe d'AgrumesFrancois-Xavier Barc served as the winemaker for the famed estate Charles Joguet for many years. In 2010 he decided to go it alone by making his own wine. This wildly popular white is refreshing with hints of citrus and minerality. Drink on its own or pair with seafood.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Touraine, France
FYI • Touraine takes its name from the Celtic tribe Turones. -
Elizabeth Spencer RoseElizabeth Spencer RoseMost rose wines are often consumed the year they are released. Some have the structure and ability to age one or two years, such as this refreshing delight from the husband and wife duo Elizabeth Spencer. With notes of peach, orange peel, and a hint of red currant, this pairs well with a goat cheese salad.
Grape • Grenache
Place • Mendocino, California
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Salvatore Martusciello SerrevulcaniSalvatore Martusciello SerrevulcaniThe stunning cliffs in this region are draw dropping. Equally stunning is this full flavored, textured white. There is a true salinity to it courtesy of the Tyrrhenian Sea's influence. Also notes of lemon peel and fennel. Pairs well with linguine and calamari.
Grape • Falanghina
Place • Campania, Italy
FYI • This region, west of Naples, is a large supervolcano. -
Cavalchina Bianco CustozaCavalchina Bianco CustozaCavalchina "created" this wine in 1962 by marketing these three blended grapes under the name Custoza. It helped it stand out and became a huge hit in the cities of Rome and Milan. A hint of orange and Bosc pear, this cheerful wine pairs well with crab dip.
Grape • Fernanda, Trebbiano, Garganega
Place • Veneto, Italy
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Catena San CarlosCatena San CarlosWithin the sub-appellation of San Carlos is the vineyard El Cepillo. It is noted for producing grapes that make robust red wines. Also unique is that this is entirely Cabernet Franc, not the usual Malbec. A full-bodied wine with hints of herbs, cocoa and dark cherry. Pair with rosemary encrusted rack of lamb.
Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
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Vajra Luigi Baudana DragonVajra Luigi Baudana DragonA beautiful story of several storied families uniting to make an equally beautiful wine. A unique style for Piedmont, this field blend involves a number of varietals being harvested and fermented together. The captivating floral aromatics and minerality make this a perfect aperitif wine.
Grape • Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Nascetta, Riesling
Place • Piedmont, Italy
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Farina ValpolicellaFarina Valpolicella"The Farina family has roots in agriculture and winemaking tracing back to the beginning of the 16th century. Remo Farina combined the most modern concepts in winemaking technology with ancient, time-tested methods. Notes of Morello cherry and almond. Pair with cheese and charcuterie.
Grape • Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Corvinone
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • This is the same area Amarone comes from.
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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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Dom. Juillot Mercurey 1er Cru "En Sazenay"Dom. Juillot Mercurey 1er Cru "En Sazenay"There's a reason Burgundy is pricey. Exceptional quality, and not much to go around. Tucked away in the famed Cote Chalonnaise on a 4th generation estate with the best exposure. Grapes are hand-harvested, selective picking on sorting table. Tight energy with solid minerality. Can age 2-4 years.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
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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
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Dom. de La Croix Senaillet Pouilly-FuisseDom. de La Croix Senaillet Pouilly-FuisseThe Martin brothers have made meticulously crafted wines at this estate since 1992. Located in the heart of the Maconnais they used a judicious amount of oak when making this white. With harmonious notes of vanilla and toast it pairs well with chicken dishes.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Named after a cross given to the village in 1793. -
Casa Agricola Pepe Mendoza PurezaCasa Agricola Pepe Mendoza Pureza"Pureza is: purity, passion, little production" and produced in small amphoras. "It is a white wine with red wine soul" It is unfiltered and unclarified. As such this is a very complex wine to ponder life over. Pair with full flavored seafood.
Grape • Moscatel
Place • Valencia, Spain
FYI • Valencia oranges are not from this area but from the US. -
Inama Soave FoscarinoInama Soave FoscarinoMade as an homage to ancient times, Garganega is a historic varietal linked to the Romans 2,000 years ago. Balsaltic-volcanic soil is a huge reason for the wine's complexity. Honeysuckle, wildflowers, acacia with a touch of lemon zest shine through. Great with baccala or clams with lemon and capers.
Grape • Garganega
Place • Veneto, Italy
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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. -
Badenhorst Family RedBadenhorst Family RedThe cellar on the farm was last used in the 1930's until Adi and his cousin Hein rebooted the operation in 2007. Old bush-vines dot the granite outcrop to produce grapes that go into one of South Africa's very best reds. Aromatically intoxicating full of black pepper, anise, and black cherry. Pair with grilled t-bone.
Grape • Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca
Place • Swartland, South Africa
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Jack TarJack Tar"Jack Tar is a journey of time and place told through the tale of the bottle. An homage to Samuel Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." With luscious, velvety notes of blackberry, plum, vanilla, and kitchen spice this pairs well with a Sunday rib roast.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Paso Robles, California
FYI • Paso is halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. -
J. Wilkes Santa Maria ChardonnayJ. Wilkes Santa Maria ChardonnayDespite the fact that this wine goes through 100% malolactic fermentation (fancy word for making the body of the wine seem richer) it is remarkably lean with a long finish. Excellent winemaking at it's finest. Will go beautifully well with oysters, scallops, or cod.
Grape • Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
Place • Santa Maria Valley, California
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Sean Minor Cabernet SauvignonSean Minor Cabernet SauvignonA soothsayer of West coast wine making, Sean Minor has a remarkable, uncanny ability to craft exceptional wine from the Pacific Northwest down to Paso Robles. The silky texture of this Napa Cab is immediately approachable. With notes of blackberry and blackcurrant this pairs well with steak with blueberry sauce.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Sean Minor started his namesake winery in 2011.
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