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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FatumFatum
After working for 10 years with his father at the eponymous estate in La Mancha, Manuel Manzaneque Suarez has started both consulting for other wineries and his own project, ¡Ea! This blend of several varieties air with manchego or sauteed shrimp with garlic and butter.
Grape • Airen, Macabeo, Sauvignon Blanc
Place • La Mancha, Spain
FYI • Fatum means "destiny" or "fate." -
Indaba MosaicIndaba Mosaic
This wine celebrates the democratization of South Africa and was established in 1996. A portion of the brand's sales support early childhood education for vineyard worker's children. This Bordeaux-inspired blend has notes of dark fruit and chocolate and is perfectly paired with beef stew.
Grape • Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • Indaba is Zulu word for meeting of the minds. -
PalazzonePalazzone
"This wine is of an intense straw color. It has an elegant nose that gradually releases a vivid and definite perfume of the white fruit from which it is made. In the mouth, the impact is dense and dry. These two sensations balance each other so that the perfume is matched by a somewhat dry finish. Pair with fish."
Grape • Procanico, Grechetto, Verdello
Place • Umbria, Italy
FYI • Named after a medieval map noted as "vine lands." -
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
FYI • The average vine age for these grapes is 35 years old. -
Villa Vialade BlancVilla Vialade Blanc
This classic Rhone blend from Claude Viallade takes a twist with the addition of sauvignon blanc. This winery is nestled near the Mediterranean and the climate helps produce a wine that is medium bodied. Great by itself or paired with grilled tuna.
Grape • Marsanne, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Languedoc, France
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Dante PNDante PN
Monterey Bay is a special place and without a doubt one of it's many gifts are the pinot noirs that grow there. The unmistakable influence of the seawater fog helps protect the fruit until mid-day. Light, delicate, delightful. What more could you want? Pairs well with roast chicken or a medley of mushrooms.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Monterey, California
FYI • The canyon in Monterey Bay is one of the world's largest. -
Donna Laura Ali IGTDonna Laura Ali IGT
Lia 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
FYI • A blend of equal parts of Sangiovese clones: F9 & CH20. -
Boekenhoutskloof The WolftrapBoekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap
This wine is named for one of the wild animals that used to roam through the valley when the winery was first established in 1776 (the same year other great things happened!). A blend of three varietals this wine has layers of smoke, licorice, and dark fruit. Pairs well with items off the grill.
Grape • Syrah, Mourvedre, Viogner
Place • Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
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Headsnapper SBHeadsnapper SB
"The long, cool climate of Marlborough allows the grapes to mature more slowly, bringing complexity and avibrant zing. Racy and refreshing, our Sauvignon Blanc greets the nose with delicious aromas of gooseberry, kiwi-lime and tart green apples."
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • France produces the most SB. -
Sagelands CSSagelands CS
The varied microclimates in this part of Washington state help foster great cabernet and the result is this standout red with notes of leather, chocolate, and sweet vanilla. Pairs well with burgers, pizza, or blackened chicken.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Columbia Valley, Washington
FYI • The winery was established in 1984.
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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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TellusTellus
The crumbly soils of the five hectares in Umbria for this wine are difficult to work but well worth it. A special project to owner Riccardo Cotarella, a glassful of this is like walking through an orchard of apples and citrus. Pairs nicely with a bowl of salmon and quinoa.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Umbria, Italy
FYI • Tellus is Latin for Earth. -
Bernard MagrezBernard Magrez
Among the many holdings of Bernard Magrez - at last count he had 42 vineyards around the world - is this delight with a beautiful aroma and solid structure. Notes of blackberry and anise pair well with grilled duck breast.
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvigon
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Bernard is considered a "power player" in the wine world. -
De Wetshof Estate Bon VallonDe Wetshof Estate Bon Vallon
As the first registered wine estate in the Robertson Wine Valley, De Wetshof is known for an outstanding range of chardonnays. "An old world vibe with the opulence of the new world." No malo and no wood barrels leaves plenty of room for an elegant wild flower component. Sublime with oysters.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Stellenbosch, South Africa
FYI • De Wetshof means "The Law Manor." -
Mary Taylor ManchuelaMary Taylor Manchuela
Manchuela became a DO in 2004 and is one of Spain's newest. Rus Jimenez makes the wine on land located between two rivers. The micro-climate is challenging but one wouldn't know it with this delicious red. A grippy wine with sizeable tanins and notes of dark fruit. Pair with boar.
Grape • Moravia
Place • Manchuela, Spain
FYI • El Solano is the name for the wind that blows here. -
Berthier Le P'tit BerthierBerthier Le P'tit Berthier
The two brothers behind this dynamic estate make some delicious wines. You'll notice how beautifully aromatic this wine is immediately with floral qualities like lily of the valley and honeysuckle. Makes for a perfect aperitif or pairing with ceviche or the always satisfying fruit de mer.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • The Loire River is the longest river in France. -
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
FYI • Sèvre and Maine are two local rivers. -
Aia Vecchia LagoneAia Vecchia Lagone
The 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. -
Coquard RoseCoquard Rose
Jean-Francois Coquard's family has lived in Var, located in southern France, for over one hundred years. This classic style rose is like drinking the sunshine of the Mediterranean. With notes of strawberry this pairs well with goat cheese or a Greek salad.
Grape • Grenache, Cinsault
Place • Provence, France
FYI • Var, named after the river, was created in 1790. -
Pierre Chermette BeaujolaisPierre Chermette Beaujolais
This is exactly how nouveau should taste. Not the insufferable bulk wine released in late November each year but this tantalizing offering from the Chermette family. Balanced acidity that is driven forward with bright cherry flavors and a hint of kitchen spice. Pairs with virtually any food.
Grape • Gamay
Place • Beaujolais, France
FYI • Only 1% of wine from this region is white. -
La CatturaLa Cattura
The grape Teroldego is most often found well north of Venice in the Dolomites. It has gained in popularity in the warmer Tuscan region mainly because of its beautiful aromatics. Notes of plum and cocoa. Pairs well with eggplant parmagiana.
Grape • Teroldego, Syrah
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • La Cattura means "rabbit" in Italian.
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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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Dom. Tollot Beaut Chorey-Les-Beaune 2012Dom. Tollot Beaut Chorey-Les-Beaune 2012
Tollot was among the pioneering domaines in Burgundy to bottle their own wine in the early 20th century. Their well-known attention to detail in the vineyard pays off. Full of personality, this red is intensely perfumed with loads of dark cherry and kitchen spice making it an ideal wine for the dinner table.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • No Grand or Premier Cru vineyards exist in C-L-B. -
Szigeti BrutSzigeti Brut
Located in the tiny area of Osterreich this "sparkling only" house is run by brothers Norbert and Peter. Using methode traditionnelle to make their wines they have turned out a number of outstanding bubbly since 1990. Think white pepper as you pair this with oysters.
Grape • Gruner Veltliner
Place • Burgenland, Austria
FYI • Osterreich means "eastern kingdom." -
Screen Door Cellars PNScreen Door Cellars PN
The Russian River Valley is California's "secret weapon" when people say the state is too hot for pinot noir. The cooling effects of the fog that rolls in every morning help pamper this delicate grape. With notes of cherry and violet this elegant red pairs well with salmon, tuna, or your favorite cheese board.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Sonoma County, California
FYI • The Sonoma coast is a dramatic 55 miles long. -
Arnot-Roberts Sonoma Coast SyrahArnot-Roberts Sonoma Coast Syrah
These 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. -
Blanck BlancBlanck Blanc
This important grape in the northeast corner of France is directly related to Chardonnay. While it is sometimes blended with other whites, this is a flawless example of the grape all by itself. With a long finish of spicy pear, lemon, and apricot this pairs well with traditional Alsatian fare as well as Asian cuisine.
Grape • Auxerrois
Place • Alsace, France
FYI • Alsace was formerly part of Germany. -
Monte Dall'Ora Valpolicella CamporenzoMonte Dall'Ora Valpolicella Camporenzo
We should all be so lucky as to have our backyard as a vineyard - exactly what the three hectares behind the family home is! The biodynamically farmed hills produce excellent grapes for this great dinner wine. Notes of mushroom, black tea, and blackberry. Pair with your favorite ragu.
Grape • Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • A linen bag is used to remove impurities. -
Az. Agr. Villa Monteleone Etna RossoAz. Agr. Villa Monteleone Etna Rosso
"Our vineyards are located on the northern slope of Mount Etna, in two different districts: Cuba and Pontale Palino. This beautifully elegant wine has aromas of wildflower, fennel, volcanic rock and tangy forest berry. Try with bucatini with tuna."
Grape • Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • The winery owns pre-phylloxera vines. -
Donatella Cinelli Rosso di MontalcinoDonatella Cinelli Rosso di Montalcino
This enthusiastic red from a perfect vintage will put a smile on your face. It's from talented female wine maker Donatella. Versatile at the dinner table, where we encourage you to serve it, it pairs well with everything from soups to meat dishes. Will easily age 5-10 years.
Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Rosso vs Brunello de Montalcino is meant to drink young. -
Ch. Rahoul Graves BlancCh. Rahoul Graves Blanc
The backbone of this wine is semillon, a grape that can produce a variety of styles of wine - but always performs best when planted on gravelly soil. This esteemed state is best known for this white that has layers of mango, papaya, and banana. Pairs very well with a host of Asian dishes.
Grape • Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Graves means "gravelly land" in French. -
Dom. Jean-Marc Bouley 1er "Les Rugiens"Dom. Jean-Marc Bouley 1er "Les Rugiens"
Thomas Bouley now runs this esteemed property after his father retired in 2012. Including a larger percentage of whole clusters for this wine, the result is a dense, ripe, generous pinot that has great aging potential. Pair with duck breast served with a cherry five-spice sauce.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Thomas' wine internship was in Willamette Valley, USA.
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