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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Valle Reale Montepulciano D'AbruzzoValle Reale Montepulciano D'AbruzzoThe Pizzolo family vineyards are uniquely located within one of Italy's most stunning national parks. The climate here is completely different from the rest of the region. This wine is rich, fragrant, explosive - lots of blackberry and black licorice. Great with red sauce and grilled eggplant or meatballs.
Grape • Montepulciano
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
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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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Avatar CSAvatar CS"Presents a vibrant red color with glints of bordeaux. Great aromatic intensity. The spiciness of the nose is echoed on the palate and combines well with juicy red fruit flavors. It expresses in a very fresh way, with red fruits, sweet tannins and balanced acidity." Pair with pizza or pulled pork sandwich.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Mendoza is known for its tree-lined streets. -
La Belle Etoile RoseLa Belle Etoile RoseIn the words of the winery: Given the name "beautiful star" by the Manissy Brotherhood's missionary preist, the grapes originate from organically certified vineyards owned by wine-maker Florian Andre's mother. Light notes of cherry dance on the palate. Pairs well with shrimp cocktail.
Grape • Cinsault, Grenache
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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Santa Julia TorrontesSanta Julia TorrontesThis grape, native to Argentina, is a powerhouse of aromatics. A friendly white with unmistakable notes of tropical fruit like lychee as well as orange peel and apple blossom. Made with 100% sustainably produced fruit, this pairs well with shrimp pad thai.
Grape • Torrontes
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
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Nicola SBNicola SBThis wine comes from beautiful southern France and is a perfect example of this grape with cheerful notes of lemon and grapefruit. With its bright acidity it is great as a party white or pairing with shrimp cocktail.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Languedoc-Roussillon, France
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Vinos GuerraVinos GuerraOne of the oldest and most historic wineries in Spain, Guerra was founded in 1879. While the winery was a pioneer in a number of areas, its claim to fame is this elegant wine made from a grape found almost exclusively on the Iberian Peninsula. Aromas of blackberry and a hint of smoke. Pair with goat tacos.
Grape • Mencia
Place • Bierzo, Spain
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Ch. Haut PeyruguetCh. Haut PeyruguetThe Jolivet family have worked this estate for four generations. They are always on the cutting edge and looking to modernize their approach to winemaking. Easy drinking with notes of cherry and minerality, this pairs well with roast chicken.
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • One of the first estates in BDX to introduce screw caps. -
Donna Laura Ali IGTDonna Laura Ali IGTLia Tolaini makes this wine from grapes grown in the heart of Chianti Classico. Ali, which means "wings" in Italian is aptly named as this red is flying high with juicy flavors of plum and blackberry. While certainly fit to pair with a pasta and red sauce, this delicious delight is good all on its own.
Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
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Le Terre GuicciardiniLe Terre GuicciardiniWhen one thinks of an Italian red wine, Chianti is always front and center, and with good reason. The Guicciadrini family have nearly 1,000 years producing wine in Tuscany so they know a thing or two. This easy drinking red with notes of strawberry and plum goes well with a charcuterie board.
Grape • Sangiovese, Canaiolo
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Le Terre means "the lands" in Italian.
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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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Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet SauvignonTarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet SauvignonThis comes from Chile's most important wine growing region. The founder was so inspired by his 1874 trip to Bordeaux that he wanted to make wines in the same style when he returned. With dense, rich flavors of cassis, licorice and subtle oak, this makes a fitting combination with roast lamb.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Maipo Valley, Chile
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Monchiero Carbone PelisaMonchiero Carbone PelisaWhile this is a young winery by Italian standards, founded in 1990, the two families that united to bring it to life have a winemaking tradition dating back to the early 1900's. This youthful red has a fragrant nose of black cherry and freshly tilled soil. Smooth and very easy to drink, it pairs nicely with sausage.
Grape • Barbera D'Alba
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Barbera is the most widely planted grape in Piedmont. -
Tapiz AltaTapiz AltaThe sustainably-farmed high-altitude vineyards managed by the talented duo Fabian Valenzuela and Jean Claude produce a deep rich red with herbal and spicy aromas the are balanced out in French oak barrels. Pairs well with an Argentinian asado!
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
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Luna Beberide BierzoLuna Beberide Bierzo"Alejandro Luna's philosophy of his winery is to produce wines based on quality of and respect for the land, primarily from native grapes of which Menica vines are about 60 years old. A firm mineral spine supports juicy blackberry and cherry flavors, with dusty tannins. Pair with stew or empanadas."
Grape • Mencia
Place • Castilla y León, Spain
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Tamjanika BudimirTamjanika BudimirAbout 10% of Serbian wines are exported - which isn't much. Fortunately this white from Vino Budimir has and it is great example of what is being produced there today. Tamjan is a Slavic word that means frankincese. Look for an aromatic nose of tropical fruit. Pairs well with shellfish.
Grape • Tamjanika
Place • Aleksandrovac, Serbia
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Mazzolino CamaraMazzolino CamaraIn many ways this area is a "mini-Burgundy" - excelling in the planting of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir unlike other parts of Italy. Mouth-wateringly delicious on many fronts. Elegant notes of stone fruit, geranium, and pineapple. Pair with your favorite chicken dish.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Pavia, Italy
FYI • Mazzolino means "meeting point, layover." -
Mary Taylor Sicilia BiancoMary Taylor Sicilia Bianco"Grown on a single hectare in the Gorghi Tondi and Preola Lake Nature Reserve in Western Sicily, slightly south of Marsala in the commune of Mazara del Vallo. With a rich saline / citrus Mediterranean brightness, this wine is infinitely drinkable. Pair with all kinds of light healthy seafood."
Grape • Grillo
Place • Sicily, Italy
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Di Lenardo RefoscoDi Lenardo RefoscoWord has it this grape was favored by Livia, Augustus Caesar's second wife. Philip Dallas put it best, "Refosco is a wine that compels one to action - either combative or amorous." Notes of bramble and wild blackberry shine in the glass. This pairs well with gamey flavors like venison or wild fowl.
Grape • Refosco
Place • Friuli, Italy
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PikasiPikasiThe steep hills that are common in northern Italy are also common here, after all they are neighbors and the two countries have a similar wine history in this region. A very expressive wine with bright fruity aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and cassis. Pairs well with kebabs.
Grape • Barbera
Place • Brje, Slovenia
FYI • Only 2,400 bottles of this wine are made. -
Zuccardi Q CSZuccardi Q CSAlberto Zuccardi planted his first vines in the first half of the 20th century. Still family owned, this winery produces many of the best wines in Argentina. This parcel in the Valle de Uco has multiple soils ideal for Cab. Notes of blackberry and cooked plum. Pair with grilled steak.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The Valle de Uco has over 250 sunny days a year.
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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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Gusbourne Blanc de BlancsGusbourne Blanc de BlancsClimate change is allowing this part of England to produce top-notch grapes. Add in the same chalk soil found in Champagne, France and the result is this outstanding sparkling wine. This is Gusbourne's flagship offering with complex notes of brioche and toasted almonds. Pop the cork and enjoy it as is.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Kent, England
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Robert Sinskey POVRobert Sinskey POV"Rob Sinskey is an atypical vintner. He is a native Californian and a wine guy who did not attend wine school." This biodynamic wine is a nod to Bordeaux "Right Bank'" being comprised mostly of merlot. With notes of fennel, plum, cassis, and oak this pairs well with grilled meats.
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa Valley, California
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Dom. Grand Veneur "Les Champauvins"Dom. Grand Veneur "Les Champauvins"Literally a "stones throw away" this lieux dits is less than 10ft from the 1936 established boundary that begins Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The three varietals are blended after aging on their own first. Arromatic with notes of cassis, violets, and black pepper. Pairs well with grilled meats and smoked Gouda.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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Neyers Merlot Conn ValleyNeyers Merlot Conn ValleyInspired by Pomerol, this full-bodied red is from Napa favorites Bruce and Barbara Neyers. An exceptional harvest provided "epic" fruit for this vintage. With notes of black currant, black cherry and black olive this wine pairs very well with pepper encrusted steak and squash agnolotti.
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa, CA
FYI • Husband and wife winemaking duo married for 50 years. -
Graham's 30 Year Tawny PortGraham's 30 Year Tawny PortGraham's top tawny port.
Grape • Touriga Nacional
Place • Porto, Portugal
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Santo SantoriniSanto Santorini"Founded in 1947, this cooperative has some 1,200 grower-members, giving winemaker Nikos Varvarigos access to a wide variety of terroirs. For this cuvee, he prioritized fruit from Pirgos and Imerovigli, two of the highest points on the island, where the grapes ripen more slowly." Pairs well with meaty fish.
Grape • Assyrtiko
Place • Santorini, Greece
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Sailor's GraveSailor's GraveNamed after a Merchant Marine from Wisconsin who served during WWII, this full throttle Napa Cab is a complex wine with notes of vanilla, cocoa powder, kitchen spice and licorice. Pair with a grilled t-bone steak.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • The Sailor's Grave was a common tattoo among sailors. -
Jose ZuccardiJose ZuccardiSebastian Zuccardi created this wine, first released in 2013, in honor of his father Jose Alberto. This expressive wine is made from grapes that grow at approximately 4,000 feet above sea level. With aromas of blackberries and herbs this wine pairs well with steak and chimichurri.
Grape • Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Uco Valley, Argentina
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Cocodrilo CorteCocodrilo Corte"Viña Cobos is the inspired vision of Paul Hobbs, a pioneer who began exploring vineyard sites in Mendoza 30 years Notes of blueberries, fresh plums, dark chocolate, and sweet spices." Pairs well with steak.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Paul Hobbs is a famous Napa Valley producer. -
Arnot-Roberts Sonoma Coast SyrahArnot-Roberts Sonoma Coast SyrahThese childhood friends started their wine venture in 2001. Over the past decade they successfully created the perfect "California meets Northern Rhone" syrah. Made from nine different vineyards, the result is a complex wine that gives of black currant, black cherry and peppercorn. Delightful with game bird.
Grape • Syrah
Place • Sonoma Coast, California
FYI • When they first started out they made their own barrels.
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