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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Fairvalley Chenin BlancFairvalley Chenin Blanc
This is the wine that started it all for Fairvalley. A huge hit in the UK, it has now found solid footing in the US and is always a crowd pleaser. The backbone of important socio-ecoomic programs in the region, this wine shows beautifully with notes of cantaloupe and melon. Pairs well with capresi salad.
Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Paarl, South Africa
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Alteo RossoAlteo Rosso
A combination of the winemaker's sons names, this is produced 100% sangiovese,with notes of black cherry it is intended to drink in the here and now. It pairs well with a variety of dishes and not surprisingly pasta and pizza.
Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
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Santa Luz ChardonnaySanta Luz Chardonnay
Chile is an important wine producer most often associated with it's red wines. This lightly oaked showing from Santa Luz has wonderful notes of tropical fruits that make it a perfect pairing with grilled Mahi Mahi and pineapple.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Central Valley, Chile
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¡buenas! Viura¡buenas! Viura
Wines from this windy plain, or "meseta" in Spanish, come from the important agricultural area Castilla-La Mancha. Light and lively this wine reflects capturing the sun in each bottle with notes of pear, wild flower and grapefruit. Serve as a sipper at social events or pair with tacos.
Grape • Viura
Place • Castilla-La Mancha
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Riebeek ViognierRiebeek Viognier
This unwooded style of Viognier offers an accessible wine with ample body. The color is a brilliant green-gold and the style is dry but fruity. Pair with chicken salad.
Grape • Viognier
Place • Swartland, South Africa
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Faisao RosadoFaisao Rosado
Vinho Verde can also come as a rose such as this delight. A blend of varietals from the famous DO of light and slight bubbly: Vinho Verde. Notes of strawberry. Great pool sipper.
Grape • Espadeiro, Borracal
Place • Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Rubus PNRubus PN
Handpicked by importer Fran Kysela, this northern Italian red boasts a classic cherry-cola profile. The cool evenings in the Veneto help promote the acid level so pairing this red with meats, cheeses, and pasta is as easy as it gets.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Veneto, Italy
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Vina Diezmo CrianzaVina Diezmo Crianza
Produced by Bodega Casa Primicia from the part of this region known as Alavese Rioja, The vines have it their stride at 35yo and deliver fruit that is perfect for making this red. With hints of caramel, blueberry compote and balsamic reduction, this is a perfect match-up with a cheeseburger.
Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Rioja, Spain
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Mont Gravet CNMont Gravet CN
The sandstone soils in SW France where this wine comes from play a huge role in the complexity of this wine. The old vine fruit is macerated in stainless steel tank before getting a kiss of French oak. With notes of blackberry and fig this pairs well with bbq.
Grape • Carignan
Place • Languedoc, France
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De Martino Cabernet SauvignonDe Martino Cabernet Sauvignon
Chile is cab country and the very best all come from the Maipo. Aluvial soils and the perfect climate help foster the eucalyptus element found in many cabs here including this one. This old school cab is full of ripe cassis and blueberries and plays off particularly well with grilled meats. Yum!
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Maipo Valley, Chile
FYI • Vineyards in this region were first planted in 1551.
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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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Stadt Krems GVStadt Krems GV
Founded in 1452 to provide revenue for the region's hospital, this is one of the oldest wineries in Austria. In 2003 an extensive renovation began to modernize the facility. The new facility now captures the freshness and excitement of this grape with notes of granny smith apple. Pair with asparagus.
Grape • Gruner Veltliner
Place • Kremstal, Austria
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Hazel & Axe CSHazel & Axe CS
Produced from top quality vineyards in Napa Valley, Sonoma County & Mendocino County. Aged 12 months in second use French oak. Notes of blackberry and classic crème de cassis, with a kiss of oak. Well-structured body with velvety tannins and a lingering finish. Pair with grilled fare.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • North Coast, California
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Matic Mea RoseMatic Mea Rose
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Grape • Blaufrankisch
Place • Štajerska, SL
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Ch. de la ChesnaieCh. de la Chesnaie
The winery consists of 49 acres of vines aged between 20 and 50 years. The plants grow on a sunny plateau of schist and mica schist soils, which allows the grapes to ripen earlier which is critical in the cool climate of Muscadet. Refreshing and light with notes of citrus and minerality. Delicious with lighter fare.
Grape • Melon de Bourgogne
Place • Loire Valley, France
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Senda Verde AlbarinoSenda Verde Albarino
From the luscious Espana Verde located on Spain's 43rd parallel comes this vibrant white made from the all important Galician grape Albarino. A noticeable salinity to this wine means it pairs very well with vinaigrettes, shellfish, and tomatoes.
Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
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Clos Marie Pic St. Loup "L'Olivette"Clos Marie Pic St. Loup "L'Olivette"
The steady hands of winemaker Christophe Peyrus have made this one of, if not the best, winery in the appelation. Hand-harvested, slow fermentation, and indigenous yeasts makes a big difference. This lively showing with layers of blackberry and herbs pairs well with lamb and rosemary.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Place • Languedoc, France
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Rocca Giovanni Langhe Rosso RucatRocca Giovanni Langhe Rosso Rucat
"Structured and long-lived wine with intense garnet red color and alive with slight violet hues. Intense nose with notes of plum, vanilla, and cherry jam, full-bodied, harmonious, with pleasant tannins and a lingering finish." Great with lasagna!
Grape • Barbera, Nebbiolo, Dolcetta
Place • Piedmont, Italy
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Ch. Haut-MonplaisirCh. Haut-Monplaisir
In 2012 this family estate became organic. They are rightfully proud of what they accomplished over the past 20 years on their terraced clay soil vineyard.There's a genuine freshness to this red with notes of cassis and kitchen spice. Pairs well with Cassoulet.
Grape • Malbec
Place • Cahors, France
FYI • Malbec is referred to as Auxerrois or Cot Noir in Cahors. -
Kobal BlaufrankischKobal Blaufrankisch
The steep-sloped hills of this region make hand-picking these grapes a hard task but the reward is well worth it. With notes of blueberry, and dark cherry this unfined, unfiltered wine pairs well with roast chicken.
Grape • Blaufrankisch
Place • Haloze Hills, Slovenia
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Lunae Bosoni Colli di LuniLunae Bosoni Colli di Luni
"Cantine Lunae Bosoni was established 1966 by Paolo Bosoni, who serves currently as both president and wine-maker. Family owned and operated, the company is based in Ortonovo. Notes of wild flowers and acacia blossom." Pairs well with fresh cheeses.
Grape • Vermentino
Place • Liguria, Italy
FYI • Liguria shares a border with Tuscany.
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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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Zuccardi Poligonos Tupungato AltoZuccardi Poligonos Tupungato Alto
From one of the highest vineyards in the America's comes this profoundly expressive wine. Incredibly low yields pays off in the intensity and ripeness of the fruit. With notes of rosemary, hibiscus, and cassis this pairs well with lamb tagine with prunes.
Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The Tupungato volcano last erupted in 1987. -
IllaheIllahe
This state-of-the-art operation includes everything from gravity-fed vinification to solar power to rainwater harvesting. Modern techniques and top notch south-facing slopes are behind this stellar wine. Full of rich, ripe berry fruit with a hint of tobacco leaf it is amazing with roast chicken.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Willamette Valley, Oregon
FYI • Willamette rhymes with Damn-It! (as they say) -
Patent Yountville SBPatent Yountville SB
This winery is the brainchild of Tom Rinaldi and Eric Risch. Rinaldi was the founding winemaker at Duckhorn and was there for over 20 years. Focused on making excellent wines within an AVA, this wine has notes of lemon, honeysuckle, vanilla, and tropical fruit. Pair with a goat cheese with lemon rind.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Napa Valley, California
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El EnemigoEl Enemigo
Adrianna Catena, a historian and the daughter of Nicolas Catena - the legendary owner of Bodega Catena Zapata - is behind this winery along with winemaker Alejandro Vigil. This spirited wine is deliciously full-bodied with flavors of black cherry and black pepper. Built to go with grilled food.
Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
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El Coto - 50th AnniversaryEl Coto - 50th Anniversary
In 1970 Rioja was the first region in Spain to receive the DOCa, Designation of Origin. It was also the year El Coto was founded. In celebration of the incredible 50 years that have passed they produced this elegantly long-finished red with hints of cocoa powder and herbs. Pair with roast suckling lamb.
Grape • Tempranillo, Graciano
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • El Coto is now the largest landowner in Rioja. -
Tiberio PecorinoTiberio Pecorino
Nearly extinct by the 1970's this low-yielding varietal is an out-and-out darling these days thanks to it's intense personality...notably the remarkable aromatics of rosemary and sage. This family run operation has among the oldest Pecorino vines in the region...and therefore the most coveted.
Grape • Pecorino
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
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L'Enclos de CarbonnieuxL'Enclos de Carbonnieux
Ch. Carbonnieux is one of the most ancient wine growing estates in Bordeaux and has made wine uninterrupted since the 13th Century and are among the top wines of Graves. A very complex wine with citrus and herbal flavors. It makes for a tight zesty wine with a chalky mineral texture. Pair with turbot.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • One of the leaders in all of Pessac-Leognan. -
Torii Mor PBTorii Mor PB
Fermented in stainless steel without malolactic fermentation, this is a racy expression of the varietal with a long finish and hints of granny smith and candied lime. Pairs well with Oysters Rockefeller.
Grape • Pinot Blanc
Place • Willamette Valley, OR
FYI • Estate named after Japanese symbolism of sacred passage. -
Paul Cluver SBPaul Cluver SB
The Paul Cluver estate is a 4th generation family business that has been farming in the Elgin Valley for more than 120 years. Complex notes of passion fruit, grapefruit, and gooseberr. yPair with sushi and shellfish.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Elgin, South Africa
FYI • Contains a small amount of Semillon for roundness. -
F Magnien Fixin Coeur De VioletteF Magnien Fixin Coeur De Violette
With soils heavier in limestone and clay, wines from this area are often described as "sauvage" for their intensity. However grapes for this wine sit higher up and are noted for their finesse and elegance. A beautifully balanced wine with notes of red fruit and minerailty. Pairs well with roasted game birds.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Fixin is about 30 minutes from the city center of Dijon.
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