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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Henry Fessy Gamay NoirHenry Fessy Gamay Noir
This is Beaujolais done right! Cheerful with lots of great cherry notes, this is a versatile wine that is easy to pair with a wide range of foods (think Thanksgiving.)! The owl that graces the label keeps the vineyard critter free!
Grape • Gamay
Place • Beaujolais, France
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The Little Gazelle SBThe Little Gazelle SB
A classic expression of Sauvignon Blanc specific to the strongly maritime climate and soils of South Africa. It shows a refined bouquet of lime and orange with delicate melon, fig and peach fruit notes. Aromatic, refreshing and perfectly balanced. Ideal as an aperitif or with salads and light fare.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
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Tortoise Creek "Jams Blend"Tortoise Creek "Jams Blend"
Jam's Blend refers to the creators of Tortoise Creek, Janie and Mel Master. The touch of Viogner added to the wine helps round out it's white floral notes while the rest of the heavy lifting is left to Chardonnay. The creamy, refreshing nature of this white screams "pair me with cream-based pastas please!"
Grape • Chardonnay, Viogner
Place • Lodi, California
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Cousino Macul ChardonnayCousino Macul Chardonnay
Founded in 1856 this winery, with the Andes acting as a stunning backdrop to the property, is still family owned and operated. The elegant use of oak on this charddonay elevates it's notes of pear, pineapple, and vanilla. Pairs very well with tuna tartare, smoked salmon, and other fish dishes.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Maipo Valley, Chile
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Las Flechas de San Martin RojaLas Flechas de San Martin Roja
The Las Flechas de San Martin wines are sourced from some of the finest Garnacha vines in the area. This wine displays all the character of the Garnachagrape variety with intense fruity flavors and aromassuch as sweet strawberry, raspberry and cherries and hints of balsamic. Pair with burgers or pizza.
Grape • Garnacha
Place • Navarra, Spain
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SagelandsSagelands
Sourced from three vineyard sites on the arid side of Washington state. This crowd pleaser is full of rich, ripe fruit, notably raspberries, cherries, and a touch of vanilla. Its silky finish helps it pair nicely with most things off the BBQ.
Grape • Merlot
Place • Columbia Valley, Washington
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¡buenas! Tempranillo¡buenas! Tempranillo
The lively spirit of Spain is captured in every bottle of ¡buenas! Tempranillo. Made by the highly acclaimed, family-owned Viña Bujunda winery, this enjoyable red has notes of black cherry, plum, and a hint of vanilla. It pairs perfectly with casual fare such as tacos.
Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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Rocca BellaRocca Bella
Puglia is known as the "heel of the boot" when looking at Italy and that is where this cheerful red comes from. Long known for making a rustic style that goes beautifully with food, this wine has notes of licorice and plum. Pair with black olive tapenade.
Grape • Negramaro
Place • Puglia, Italy
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Indwe PinotageIndwe Pinotage
This isn’t your uncle’s pinotage (a grape unique to South Africa) and it’s easy to convince you with this one. Subtle notes of cherry, spice, and a touch of smoke offer up a seductive drinking experience that will put a smile on your face. Give it a try with marinated lamb or an Indian curry.
Grape • Pinotage
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
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Hugl Classic ZweigeltHugl Classic Zweigelt
A blend between Blaufrankisch and St. Laurent this is the "go-to" red varietal for Austria. Wonderful aromatics of blueberry that are bottled in a 1L format, this is perfect for your next picnic. Goes with any picnic fare!
Grape • Zweigelt
Place • Niederösterreich, Austria
FYI • This comes from an area next the Czech border.
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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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Montenigo ValpolicellaMontenigo Valpolicella
This is the counterpoint to the massive Amarone that this region is so famous for. With light refreshing notes of Morello cherry and persistent minerality, this is more reminiscent of a Cru Beaujolais. Pair with your favorite chicken dish.
Grape • Corvina, Rondinella
Place • Veneto, Italy
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Fontaleoni Vernaccia di San GimignanoFontaleoni Vernaccia di San Gimignano
The organic grapes harvested by Simone Santini are the secret behind this refreshing white made entirely from Vernaccia from the medieval town of San Gimignano. With notes of pear and apricot this goes well with Salad Nicoise.
Grape • Vernaccia
Place • Tuscany, Italy
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Mastroberardino Lacryma Christi del VesuvioMastroberardino Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio
According to legend, "God cried when he found a corner of Heaven stolen by Lucifer and where his tears fell, there grew the grapes that make Lacryma Christi." Grown on 100% volcanic soil this is a very food-friendly wine that pairs well with shrimp cocktail and seafood risotto.
Grape • Coda di Volpe
Place • Campania, Italy
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Branger Le Fils des Gras MoutonsBranger Le Fils des Gras Moutons
The Branger's have a BIG problem. Every one of their wines is phenomenal. How does one choose in such a case? Naturally you must try them all! This "entry" level at Branger is best in class at many others. Delightfully refreshing, it has an undeniable minerality to it that is best matched with Fruit de Mer.
Grape • Melon de Bourgogne
Place • Loire Valley, France
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Desire Petit Cremant du Jura BlancDesire Petit Cremant du Jura Blanc
Desire Petit started this winery in 1932. The 3rd generation of the family continues to operate the winery and has since expanded into Gorzon. This wines highlights notes of spiced apple, toast, nutmeg, and oyster shells. Pair with fried chicken (yes, yummy!) or serve as an apperitif.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Jura, France
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Masseria Liveli FianoMasseria Liveli Fiano
With a storied history, the masseria was restored once in 1895 before falling into disrepair until the Falvo family breathed new life into it again in 1999. This grape has taken well to this part of Italy coming from Campania originally. Mouth watering flavors of meyer lemon, melon, and acacia flowers. Pairs with trout.
Grape • Fiano
Place • Puglia, Italy
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Monchiero Carbone PelisaMonchiero Carbone Pelisa
While 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
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Lanzur ChardonnayLanzur Chardonnay
Lanzur Chardonnay is abundant with the soft, round flavors the variety is renowned for. From the rich Chilean fertile soils this Chardonnay exhibits superb Mediterranean characteristics. Notes of pear, vanilla, and oak. Pair with butternut squash soup.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Lontue Valley, Chile
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Ch. Coupe Roses BastideCh. Coupe Roses Bastide
Most of the vineyards that belong to the husband and wife duo are in an arid, windswept place in the highlands of the Mediterranean. An unquestionable delight year after year, this wine is full blueberry with the tarry black notes courtesy of the Carignan. Terrific with cured meats or sauteed mushrooms.
Grape • Carignan, Grenache, Syrah
Place • Minervois, France
FYI • The "chateau" is an old auto service station. -
Col Dei Venti CorteseCol Dei Venti Cortese
The wines from Ornellia Cordara are critically acclaimed and have won her much attention. Here this fruit-driven white from Italy's north shows an intense bouquet of nectarine and jasmine. It is delicious on its own or paired with calamari or grilled octopus.
Grape • Cortese
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • This grape has grown here since the 17th century.
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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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Sean Minor Nicole MarieSean Minor Nicole Marie
"Born in Kansas, Sean Minor studied accounting in Arizona before moving to California and falling in love with wine. This unique blend of Merlot, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah offers high impact and succulent flavors of ripe red fruit and licorice with a hint of blackberry, inviting a pairing of grilled lamb chops."
Grape • Merlot, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah
Place • Napa Valley, California
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Gusbourne Blanc de BlancsGusbourne Blanc de Blancs
Climate 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
FYI • The first wines from this house were released in 2010. -
Ch. FalfasCh. Falfas
Owned by Véronique Cochran, the Château was one of the very first in Bordeaux to practice organic and biodynamic growing. Known for making a generous style, this wine has notes of plum, leather, and an obvious earthiness that pairs well with hangar steak and pommes frites.
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The Château's heritage dates to the 14th century. -
Zaha Toko VineyardZaha Toko Vineyard
The varied soils in this high elevation (4,000ft) vineyard are behind this Wine Spectator 100 red. Considered one of the absolute best wines from Argentina, it's not even a Malbec!. Notes of chocolate, herb, black olive shine through. Try with the shredded beef dish Pabellon Criollo.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
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Chateau Musar RougeChateau Musar Rouge
The wine to beat. More to write about this magical property than we can do justice in this small space. Inspired by Bordeaux blends but uniquely it's own this red is beloved the world over. Founded in 1930 and "discovered" in 1979, Musar put Lebanon on the map. Persistent fruit flavors pair great with lamb and game.
Grape • Cinsault, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
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Madman Red BlendMadman Red Blend
The seemingly "crazy" blend of this wine is the reason for its name. The zinfandel is aged in American oak while the remaining five grapes are aged in French oak. The result is a very Californian fruit-forward wine that shows personality and balance but isn't weighty. Enjoy with pork loin and cherry sauce.
Grape • Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauv, Malbec, Syrah, Merlot
Place • Sonoma County, California
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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
FYI • The beaches of Santorini are made of black sand. -
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
FYI • The grapes are grown on Miller Ranch in Yountville. -
Fiorentino ZirpoliFiorentino Zirpoli
The Coda di Volpe grapes, harvested by hand in mid-October and aged for 5 months on lees and then again in bottle for a year before being released. Notes of pear, apple, and pineapple this pairs well with grilled tuna and a mango salsa.
Grape • Coda di Volpi
Place • Campania, Italy
FYI • The name of the grape means "tale of the fox." -
Bernard Defaix Saint BrisBernard Defaix Saint Bris
Founded 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
FYI • This area is very close to Chablis.
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