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.
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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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Cavit PGCavit PG"Cavit swept onto the radar of American wine lovers in the 1970s as a pioneer of a then little-known white wine called Pinot Grigio. Prized for its crisp, elegant character, fruit flavors and delicate floral aroma, Pinot Grigio is a demanding grape to cultivate, but has flourished in northern Italy for over a century."
Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
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El Coto BlancoEl Coto BlancoStarted in the 1970's by a group of winemakers seeking to try something new. The vineyard's ferric clay, sand and limestone soil are instrumental in the minerality of their wines. A bright, refreshing wine, look for notes of minerality and citrus. Pairs well with shrimp toast or a fish soup.
Grape • Viura, Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Rioja, Spain
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Farina BiancoFarina BiancoThe wines of Remo Farina are highly regarded and frequent winners in blind tastings. This white sees extended contact with lees that allows for a more rounded wine. A hint of jasmine and exotic fruit, namely pineapple, help this match up with pad-thai or a caprese salad.
Grape • Garganega, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Veneto, Italy
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Giarola Bianco di CustozaGiarola Bianco di CustozaThe climate here is moderated by nearby Garda Lake, the largest in Italy. In 1968 the family began to cultivate their vineyards and today produce a range of wines including this blend. With hints of melon and stone fruit this white pairs well with prosciutto and melon, fish, or even served as a brunch wine.
Grape • Garganega, Cortese, Trebbiano, Chardonnay
Place • Veneto, Italy
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Monsieur Touton Bordeaux BlancMonsieur Touton Bordeaux Blanc" A perennial French favorite from Guillaume Touton's own vineyard in Bordeaux. Monsieur Touton Sauvignon Blanc possesses just the right amount of zesty Sauvignon Blanc flavors that let you know that it's distinctively French - think lemon peel. Pair with a goat cheese salad."
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Bordeaux, France
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Colonia las LiebresColonia las LiebresTwo decades ago the winemakers realized that there was great potential working with this grape (instead of only malbec). It was historically blended but in revealing that is holds it color and bright fruity flavor very well, it was allowed to shine on its own. Black currant and licorice flavors that pair well with pork.
Grape • Bonarda
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
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Riebeek Cellars PinotageRiebeek Cellars PinotageSouth Africa's very own grape: Pinotage! Once notoriously known for a flavor profile few outside that country enjoyed, today its international style is embraced everywhere. With dark fruit and smokey aromas, it pairs well with most items off the grill as well as cured meats like prosciutto.
Grape • Pinotage
Place • Swartland, South Africa
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Root 1 PNRoot 1 PNThe temperatures in this region are kept cool by the influence of the ocean. Keeping the region cool is key to growing the temperature sensitive pinot noir. This lively wine is full of bright cherry and violet flavors and pairs well with paella.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Casablanca Valley, Chile
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Palladio RossoPalladio RossoGrapes are sourced from two districts, Montalbano and Siena. The complexity of the soils in these two areas provides the structure needed for winemaker Alberto Antonini to create this easy drinking red. With hints of cherry and raspberry it pairs well with a variety of pasta dishes as well as with pizza.
Grape • Sangiovese, Merlot
Place • Tuscany, Italy
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Pictor SBPictor SB"Fresh and crisp wine with citrus notes mixed with floral touches. Pale bright yellow color. Blend of citrus notes, lime and grapefruit. Excellent as an aperitif and pairs well with salads and seafood dishes."
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Central Valley, Chile
FYI • Chile was settled by the Spanish in the 1500's.
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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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EnateEnateSomontano DO was created in 1984 and is located in the NE part of Spain, a region not known for these grapes. A balanced 50/50 blend this wine offers lots of dark fruit with a hint of smokiness. A "yummy" wine that pairs well with BBQ.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Aragon, Spain
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Podere Castorani CadettoPodere Castorani CadettoFarmed biodynamically in the famed Abruzzo region, Podere Castorani was founded in 1793. This supple wine is a crowd pleaser with easy notes of violet, chocolate, and plum. Versatile at the dinner table it pairs well with chicken, bolognese, and a variety of cheeses.
Grape • Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
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Cederberg ShirazCederberg ShirazSouth African wines are gaining in popularity all the time. It’s in no small part due to wines like this one from Cederberg. Notes of blackberry, vanilla and spice only scratch the surface. Pairs well with game, aged cheddars and gruyere cheeses as well as with dark chocolate.
Grape • Syrah
Place • Cederberg, South Africa
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Château Cabrières Vaucluse Le PetitChâteau Cabrières Vaucluse Le PetitThe Arnaud family has owned the Château Cabrières property for three generations. The property itself dates to 1344 and is located in the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in the Vaucluse department. With notes of plum and bramble this pairs well with charcuterie and cheeses.
Grape • Grenache, Cinsault
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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Red Tail Ridge Dry RieslingRed Tail Ridge Dry RieslingNancy Irelan is at the vanguard of awesome! From her impeccably made wines to the winery being New York's first LEED Gold certified - they are always pursuing perfection. Beautiful notes of orange blossom and citrus, this pairs well with sushi.
Grape • Riesling
Place • Finger Lakes, NY
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Urruzola TxakolinaUrruzola TxakolinaA family-owned estate since the 1300's this region is famous for this varietal that is found in few other places on the planet. Ocean breezes help temper the climate which can be hostile to grape growing. Look for notes of preserved lemon, lemon peel. Pairs well with seafood.
Grape • Hondarribi Zuri
Place • Alkiza, Spain
FYI • Nearly 90% of the Alkiza population speaks Basque. -
Sindicat La FigueraSindicat La FigueraIncredibly easy to drink, made entirely from nearly 60 year-old vines of grenache from Montsant, the area that includes the famed Priorat appellation. This formerly abandoned co-op has been brought back to life. Red fruits shine through due to the limestone soil. Pairs well with pulled pork or pulled jack fruit.
Grape • Garnacha
Place • Montsant, Spain
FYI • Schist is the more common soil found in this region. -
Hahn PNHahn PNThe heavy fog that rolls in each morning only to blow off around mid-day helps protect this fragile grape. The result is a silky red with flavors of cherry, raspberry, and a hint of oak. Will pair nicely with some mac and cheese or a ham dinner.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Monterey, California
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Dom. de l'HemoniereDom. de l'HemoniereTouraine is a large area in the Loire Valley that produces a range of wine styles. This sauvignon blanc is a great example of the lively, refreshing whites it can produce. With citrus notes and bright acidity this pairs well with shrimp scampi.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire, Valley, France
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Aia Vecchia LagoneAia Vecchia LagoneThe Pellegrini family founded this winery in 1996 and shook things up by hiring a Hungarian winemaker to work with French varietals in the heart of Tuscany. With delicious notes of plum, ripe cherries, and herbs, this pairs well with pasta dishes and hard cheese such as Parmigiano.
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Aia Vecchia is the name of an old building.
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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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Ch. de Rouanne VinsobresCh. de Rouanne VinsobresLocated in southern Rhone on a 12th century medieval site, the name comes from "Rugius" a Roman who first owned the vineyard. Indigenous yeast is used to ferment this single block with big notes of dried violets, anise and pepper. Pairs well with venison in tomato sauce.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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Dom. Couly-Dutheil Les ChanteauxDom. Couly-Dutheil Les ChanteauxPurchased by Baptiste Dutheil after the Great War, the entire vineyard needed replanting because of Phylloxera. As one of the premier producers in Chinon this wine owes its considerable depth to the fantastic vineyard soil. With notes of pear and mineral this pairs well with pork chops and apple.
Grape • Chinon Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
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Terra Costantino Contrada Blandano BiancoTerra Costantino Contrada Blandano BiancoThis full-flavored white from the famed slopes of Mt. Etna on the eastern side of Sicily is heavily influenced by the volcanic soil. A big personality wine that is farmed organically, look for notes of lemon zest, dried apricot, and saltine crackers.
Grape • Carricante, Catarratto
Place • Sicily, 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
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PiedlongPiedlongThe Brunier family is well known in Chateauneuf for their impeccable wines. The importer says it best with: "this wine really sneaks up on you, by seducing you with its upfront sweetness and approachability and then tackling the intellect with its class, complexity, and distinctive terroir stamp.
Grape • Grenache, Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • From the famed producers of Dom. Vieux Telegraphe. -
Dom. Bott CondrieuDom. Bott CondrieuExpressive and delicate with elegant floral notes and fresh yellow fruit aromas. Rich and full-bodied with incredible balance. The finish is long. Pair with rich, creamy dishes like vegetable risotto, poultry in a cream sauce and foie gras.
Grape • Viognier
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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Spumanti Cesarini SforzaSpumanti Cesarini SforzaMasterfully made by Giorgia Bugnara this sparkling wine from Italy's northern region it is an exemplary showing of spumanti. Aged for three years on lees before it's release it has delightful aromatics of toasted almond and brioche. Pair with vichyssoise.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Trento, Italy
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Rudi PichlerRudi PichlerRudi's credo is "I'm a wine caretaker not a winemaker" and he is unquestionably one of the great Austrian producers. This aged wine has come into it's own. The reductiveness will blow off in a few minutes to reveal notes of cooked apricots and toasted hazelnuts. Pair with stewed game and prunes.
Grape • Riesling
Place • Wachau, Austria
FYI • The Pichler's have worked vines since the early 1700's. -
Bernard Defaix Saint BrisBernard Defaix Saint BrisFounded in 1959 Domaine Defaix is a family affair in northern Burgundy. Saint Bris is the only appelation in Burgundy to produce sauvignon blanc. The varietal is well known here for it's remarkable display of delicate aromas of citrus. One of the very best wines to pair with goat cheese.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Burgundy, France
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Dom. de Deux Cles Reserve RougeDom. de Deux Cles Reserve RougeThis charming biodynamic estate was named by owners Florien and Gaelle. The terroir here is unique; the limestone and clay soils and specific microclimate result in wonderfully fresh wines. Structured with notes of blueberry, black cherry, garrigue, and peppery spice. Pair with shakshuka.
Grape • Carignan, Grenache
Place • Cahors, France
FYI • The domain name translates to The Two Keys.
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