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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San Elias MerlotSan Elias Merlot"Vina Siegel was started by Alberto Siegel who grew his first vines over 30 years ago. The family now has over 700 hectares planted from the Andean foothills to the coastal zone of the valley." Refreshing notes of plum allow this to pair well with a beef sandwich or mushroom soup.
Grape • Merlot
Place • Colchagua Valley, Chile
FYI • The valley is 70 miles across at its widest point. -
Indaba SBIndaba SBIf "Happy Feet" were a wine, this is it. An uncontrollable smile will takeover your face as the crowd pleasing flavors of pineapple, mango, and papaya swish from side to side. You, a glass, and a patio or pool are all you need to enjoy this!
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
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Dom. De La Chanteleuserie RoséDom. De La Chanteleuserie RoséCabernet Franc is the dominant red grape here, also knows as Breton. Sitting on an idyllic landscape overlooking Bourgueil, this small but respected producer makes his rosé using two production methods. The result is a beautiful salmon color with notes of peach and apricot. Pairs nicely with chèvre brûlée.
Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Loire, France
FYI • The domaine name means "place where the larks sing." -
Burgo Viejo TintoBurgo Viejo TintoStarting as a co-op in the 1950's, today this family owned winery sources grapes from their 500 acres to produce fun, memorable wines. This red has fresh aromas of red fruit, strawberry candy- on a very subtle background of sweet vanilla and cocoa. Pair with a pasta and tomato dish or hard cheeses.
Grape • Tempranillo, Garnacha
Place • Rioja, Spain
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AliasAlias"Deep garnet in color, this decadent merlot opens with notes of rasberry, violet, and pepper on the nose. Layered underneath are rich notes of earth and spice with a hint of mulberry, smoke and cedar. Enjoy this wine with your favorite hard cheese."
Grape • Merlot
Place • Central Coast, California
FYI • Merlot is the 4th most planted grape in California. -
Mas Le Chevaliere LarocheMas Le Chevaliere LarocheThe Mediterranean climate heavily influences the wines of this region. Organically farmed for decades this wine is known as "the knight's lady." Aged without oak treatment this is full of notes of black currants and herbs. Pair with charcuterie and cheeses.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Languedoc, France
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Siegel Uber CuveeSiegel Uber CuveeFounded in 1980 by Austrian immigrants the family-owned winery originally sold bulk wines transforming into today's highly regarded operation. A deep ruby red with complex aromas of black cherries and kitchen spice. Pairs well with grilled meats.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Colchagua Valley, Chile
FYI • The Colchagua Valley is a "transverse valley." -
Bernard Magrez L'Aurore Cotes de GascogneBernard Magrez L'Aurore Cotes de GascogneVines were first planted in Gascony during the Roman occupation, becoming an important local crop by the end of the middle ages. Today the region is known for the fresh whites that come from here such as this one with notes of citrus and exotic fruit. Very easy to drink
Grape • Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Gascony, France
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Tournon Mathilda WhiteTournon Mathilda WhitePurchased in 2007 by the famed Michel Chapoutier, he sought to make wines similar to what he had made in France due to the similar weather patterns and remarkable soil. Crisp and refreshing, this white has a long finish with notes of apricot. Pairs well with seafood and chicken dishes.
Grape • Viogner, Marsanne
Place • Victoria, Australia
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Dom Bousquet UOCDom Bousquet UOCWorking with estate fruit from a variety of areas in the Uco Valley, this unoaked chardonnay is delightfully full of white peach and granny smith notes. Perfect as an aperitif or paired with your favorite salad.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • 80% of Argentina's wine comes from Mendoza.
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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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Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti ClassicoBarone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti ClassicoIt is hard to think of Chianti and to NOT think about the Ricasoli family who are intrinsically tied to the region. An elegant texture with well-integrated tannins this is truly CLASSIC Chianti. Notes of plum, violets, and red fruits. Pair with your favorite red sauce.
Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • The estate owns over 3,000 acres north of Siena. -
Lamadrid Single Vineyard CFLamadrid Single Vineyard CFAn immigrant from Cuba, Guillermo has found great success making single varietal wines in his new homeland of Argentina. With notes of plum, chocolate, and blackberry and good structure provided by French oak this is a crowd pleaser. This wine pairs well with BBQ chicken.
Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Lamadrid is the maiden name of the winemaker's mom. -
Zardetto Z ProseccoZardetto Z ProseccoThe rolling hills of northeast Conegliano is where the grapes for this popular wine come from. Just outside of Venice, this famed style of wine has just enough bubbly flare to keep you smiling. Notes of lemon zest and honeysuckle abound making this perfect for any occassion.
Grape • Glera
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • Prosecco has 50% less carbonation than Champagne. -
Alain de la Treille Le RoseAlain de la Treille Le RoseAlain de la Treille was born in 1925 in Saint Georges sur Cher, located in the heart of the Touraine vineyards. A very aromatic dry rosé with tons of fresh strawberry and watermelon flavors. Le Rosé displays an elegant fruitiness. This wine is the perfect friend for barbecue, salads and of course aperitif.
Grape • Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • All three of these red grapes are "think skinned." -
Perlinas AlbarinoPerlinas AlbarinoAs 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. -
Ch. Saint RochCh. Saint RochJust outside the quaint town of Chimeres are the schist and clay laiden soils that make this wine so delicious. Helping highlight the dark fruit flavors with a hint of spice - courtesy of the syrah of course - this red is perfectly paired with the areas hearty dish Clapassade.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
Place • Roussillon, France
FYI • Region is home to the last sanctuary of the Cathars. -
De Logar De Costa DoelasDe Logar De Costa DoelasVirtually all wine from this region is white, and Albarino makes up 96% of that. This winery ranks among the very best in the region and since 1988 is owned by the famed Rioja estate La Rioja Alta. With tropical fruit aromatics and great acidity, this is great alongside fish as well as paella.
Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
FYI • Rias Baixas is a series of four estuarine inlets. -
Bodegas Arrocal RoseBodegas Arrocal RoseThis family-owned winery started in 1999 with a purchase of several vineyards, followed by the design and build of their winery facility four years later. Working with "the" red grape of the region they have produced this refreshing rose with notes of strawberry and cherry. Pair with empanadas or spicy chorizo.
Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Ribero del Duero, Spain
FYI • Named after Rosa, the owner’s wife. -
Dom. Lafage "Nicolas"Dom. Lafage "Nicolas"This is named after owners Jean-Marc and Elaine's son. Old vines grown on a difficult bed of schist soil in the shadows of the Pyrenees create the conditions for this complex red. Full-bodied with notes of ripe cherries, dried violets, and licorice. Pair with the regional lamb based dish Clapassade.
Grape • Grenache
Place • Roussillon, France
FYI • Vielle Vignes means old vines. -
Chakana NunaChakana NunaThis Demeter certified bio-dynamic wine comes from the Nuna vineyard at over 3000 ft. Meaning "soul" in Quecha, this is a deliciously well structured wine with blueberry flavors and touch of bacon on the finish. Will pair nicely with a t-bone off the grill.
Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Chakana is also known as the Inca Cross.
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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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Guicciardini Chianti RiservaGuicciardini Chianti RiservaThe Guicciardini family have farmed the lands here since the 1300's and have documents showing their earliest crops were olives. Today they are renowned for a collection of reds with this their most famous offering. Medium bodied with notes of plum and blackberry. Pair with a bistecca.
Grape • Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Tuscany, Italy
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Fritz Haag Trocken BraunbergFritz Haag Trocken BraunbergThe amount of history surrounding the vineyards that produce the grapes for this wine go back nearly 500 years. Today the Haag family continue to excel at making the very best their microclimate has to offer. This wine is all about dry - mineral - slate. A marriage of pork and fresh herbs will do best with this.
Grape • Riesling
Place • Mosel, Germany
FYI • Braunberg means "brown mountain". -
GaliaGaliaJerome Bougnaud has made it his personal mission to rescue 50 small parcels that stretch along an improbable amount of territory to manage. His success with these ancient vineyards gives us this full-bodied wine considered one of the great new wines of the region. Pairs well with rack of lamb.
Grape • Tempranillo, Grenache
Place • Castilla y Leon, Spain
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Keermont SyrahKeermont SyrahSeveral vineyard sites provide grapes for one Keermont's most important wines. Nearly two years in French oak barrels help provide considerable structure with hints of spice, black pepper, plum, and dried cherry shining through. Pairs well with beef kebobs or grilled portobello mushrooms.
Grape • Syrah
Place • Stellenbosch, South Africa
FYI • Stellenbosch is ZA's most famous appelation. -
Bonny Doon Le Cigare VolantBonny Doon Le Cigare VolantWe have gotten particularly adept in allowing for the expression of a wonderful savoriness in Cigare, and a pretty nice mastery of tannins. Recent vintages seem to show more structure than years past. Damson plums and cherry and chocolate. -RG Pairs well with mushrooms.
Grape • Mourvedre, Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
Place • Central Coast, California
FYI • This wine is an homage to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. -
Champagne Goutorbe Bouillot Reflets de RiviereChampagne Goutorbe Bouillot Reflets de Riviere"The Goutorbe-Bouillot house is a small grower Champagne estate located in the village of Damery. The eye is attracted by this delicate, pale golden color, displaying very alive thin bubbles. Fine and fresh, the nose shows delicate white fruit aromas (pear and peach). Fresh, vibrant on the palate. "
Grape • Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Place • Champagne, France
FYI • Pinot Meunier is the least cultivated grape in Champagne. -
Dom. Grosbois Clos du NoyerDom. Grosbois Clos du NoyerWith fragmented soil types spread out over his 2300 hectares, Nicolas Grosbois must be on top of his game. Expertly adapting to these conditions explains his elegant style full of notes of red fruits and violets. Pairs well with squab and partridge dishes.
Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • Specifically, the grape for this wine is known as Breton. -
Smith & Hook Proprietary Red BlendSmith & Hook Proprietary Red BlendThere are crowd pleasers and then there are CROWD PLEASERS. This is the latter. Fruit sourced from four vineyards and artfully blended and aged in french oak produces an opulent wine. Rich flavors of blueberry and vanilla will have you grinning from ear to ear on your first sip. Pair with a NY strip.
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, P. Sirah
Place • Central Coast, California
FYI • Smith and Hook were initially cattle ranches. -
Avennia Arnaut Boushy VineyardAvennia Arnaut Boushy Vineyard"When Marty Taucher asked Chris Peterson to review his draft winery business plan in 2009, it fortuitously coincided with Peterson’s desire to start a new chapter in his winemaking career. The rest is history. Notes of blueberry preserves, candied licorice, minerals, and seared bacon fat." Pair with big proteins.
Grape • Syrah
Place • Columbia Valley, Washington
FYI • Boushy refers to the shape of the vine. -
Umani Ronchi Conero Cumaro RiservaUmani Ronchi Conero Cumaro RiservaUmani is widely considered the best producer in Le Marche and is now owned by the Bernetti family who aspire to make their wines via this motto: Great Wines, Not Big Wines! Named after an ancient hill in the region this excellent wine has notes of black currant, morello cherry, and tobacco. Pair with Vincisgrassi.
Grape • Montepulciano
Place • Marche, Italy
FYI • Umani Ronchi was founded in 1957/
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