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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Blandine Le BlancBlandine Le BlancThe name of the game is organic farming. Pascal and Jean-Marc Verhaeghe started in the early nineties by banning all herbicides from the vineyards and managed to get rid of all chemical spraying agents by 2002. Bright flavors with a hint of citrus this pairs well with goat cheese.
Grape • Colombard, Ugni Blanc
Place • Cotes de Gascogne, France
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J Ramos Vila Santa RoseJ Ramos Vila Santa RoseJoão Portugal Ramos is Portugal’s most famous winemaker and is largely credited with modernizing his countries winemaking methods. This luscious rose is full of ripe cherry notes that play off well with shellfish dishes as well spicy foods such as chicken curry.
Grape • Touriga Nacional
Place • Vinho Verde, Portugal
FYI • Portugal is the world's largest producer of natural cork. -
Palacio del Burgo TintoPalacio del Burgo TintoOver 15 families come together to produce the magic at Palacio del Burgo. The vineyards measure 200 hectares – 494 acres – spread throughout the municipality of Alfaro, La Rioja, Spain at the foothills of Yerga Mountain, on the banks of the fertile Ebro Valley. Notes of strawberry, vanilla, and cocoa. Pair with pasta!
Grape • Tempranillo, Garnacha
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • Burgo started as a cooperative in the 1950's. -
Falesco Est! Est!! Est!!!Falesco Est! Est!! Est!!!Legend has it that the scout of a wine-loving bishop was sent ahead to identify good wines in an area he was visiting with the word Est (it is). When the scout arrived in Montefiascone, he found the wine so good he marked it Est! Est!! Est!!! Crisp, light, and floral. Pair with chicken satay or oysters.
Grape • Trebbiano, Malvasia, Roscetto
Place • Lazio, Italy
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Ch. Freynelle BlancCh. Freynelle BlancFounded in 1789 and still family owned after 7 generations this estate is located in the middle of Entre-Deux-Mers, the famed white wine producing area. Lively on the palate, look for notes of citrus and a hint of peach. Delicious with shrimp or as an aperitif.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle
Place • Bordeaux, France
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Cavit PGCavit PG"Cavit swept onto the radar of American wine lovers in the 1970s as a pioneer of a then little-known white wine called Pinot Grigio. Prized for its crisp, elegant character, fruit flavors and delicate floral aroma, Pinot Grigio is a demanding grape to cultivate, but has flourished in northern Italy for over a century."
Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
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Cap CetteCap CetteThis very popular grape from southern sun-drenched France is always a crowd pleaser. The garrigue is peppered with low growing dwarfy bushes that influence the vineyards. Balanced with a delightful zestiness, this is great as an aperitif or paired with fish.
Grape • Picpoul
Place • Languedoc-Rousillon, France
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La Carraia OrvietoLa Carraia OrvietoThe winery was founded in 1976 by two families who are well respected in the region. This classic Italian white is known for it's freshness and ability to pair with foods that range from citrus to fish. Of course it also makes for a great aperitif wine.
Grape • Grechetto, Procanico, Malvasia
Place • Umbria, Italy
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Tilia Malbec SyrahTilia Malbec SyrahMalbec and Syrah from Argentina you ask? Indeed! The unlikely pairing has become a true favorite for many. A seductive color with notes of black currant from the Malbec and black pepper from the Syrah make this an ideal pairing with, surprise, Spicy Szechuan Beef!
Grape • Malbec, Syrah
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Tilia is the oft found tree in Argentina's wine country. -
Quinta MafaldaQuinta MafaldaNestled on the left bank of the Alto Douro, Quinta Mafalda grapes bask in the hot sunshine this region is known for. After fermentation this wine ages for 7 months in French oak giving it structure. Notes of blackberry, ripe black cherry, and spice. Pairs well with goat dishes.
Grape • Alicante Bouschet
Place • Douro, Portugal
FYI • The Alto Douro is an UNESCO World Heritage site.
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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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Thevenet Saint Véran ‘Clos de l’Ermitage VV’Thevenet Saint Véran ‘Clos de l’Ermitage VV’This wine is made from the oldest vines in the family’s stable of vineyards. A wine of this caliber is in a league of its own and can easily cellar for the next three years. Superb in every way with hints of buttered pear, honeysuckle, apricots and smoky limestone. Pair with chevre, chicken in cream sauce or fish.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
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Nicolas ChardonnayNicolas ChardonnayNestled into the hillside in southern France, enjoying the never-ending sunshine, is Maison Nicolas. Nicolas produces this delightful wine fermented in stainless steel but with extended time on lees for additional complexity. Notes of almond, vanilla, and citrus. Pair with sea bass.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Languedoc-Roussillon, France
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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. -
Carpineti TufaliccioCarpineti TufaliccioA blend of two grapes, principally montepulciano, which is one of the great workhorse reds. It provides the dominate structure with cesanese offering lighter notes. The volcanic soil these grapes are grown on is the other part of the story. With notes of violet and cherry this pairs well with pasta bolognese.
Grape • Montepulciano and Cesanese
Place • Lazio, Italy
FYI • Lazio is the department that includes Rome. -
Cune CrianzaCune CrianzaFounded in 1879 by two brothers the winery is still under family control to this day. This wine is what started it all and has been made every year since 1879. Produced from winery owned grapes (50%) from Rioja Alta, it is designed to enjoy now and requires no bottle aging. It pairs well with a variety of foods.
Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Rioja, Spain
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Sun Lips RoseSun Lips RoseFun and delicious from the first day of sumer to the last this easy sipping rose dances on the palate with notes of berry and peach. Serve with mozzarella and fresh tomatoes topped with basil drizzled with a good olive oil.
Grape • Cinsault
Place • Languedoc-Rousillon, France
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Dom. de FontsainteDom. de FontsainteThe Fontsainte vineyards surround the hamlet of Boutenac in the area known as “The Golden Crescent.” Using partial carbonic maceration helps keep the wine bright with notes of brambleberry and a hint of herbalness. Pairs well with lamb or even stuffed cabbage rolls.
Grape • Carignan, Grenache, Syrah
Place • Corbieres, France
FYI • The winery was founded in 1971. -
Acentor MaturanaAcentor MaturanaMaturana Tinta is a grape variety indigenous to Rioja, but it was almost lost when it fell out of fashion and has been brought back by conservationists. This impressively deep and nascently complex bouquet of black raspberries pairs well with pulled pork.
Grape • Maturana Tina
Place • Rioja, Spain
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Dom. des Homs CHDom. des Homs CHThe Crozals have worked the land here for three generations. Situated in the heart of the Minervois between Carcassonne and Narbonne this delightful white is what chardonnay is all about. Notes, of pear, apple and citrus blossom, it pairs well with tuna nicoise salad or a pesto chicken sandwich.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Pays d'Oc, France
FYI • This wine is organically produced. -
Copertino RiservaCopertino Riserva"This Riserva wine is made only in the best vintages and released at the winemaker's discretion after several years of bottle aging. Old world through and through look for notes of leather, dried tobacco leaves, and Mediterranean vegetation. Pairs well with pork ragu or pizza."
Grape • Negroamaro
Place • Puglia, Italy
FYI • The cooperative that makes this wine has 36 growers.
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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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Ferraton La MatiniereFerraton La MatiniereThe land in Crozes-Hermitage is of "terraced alluvial deposits with lots of round pebbles, stones, and gravel" - which has a huge impact on this wine. With a big following, this luscious red ages in oak for 12 months resulting in aromatics of cassis and cooked cherry. Pairs well with duck.
Grape • Syrah
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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MacRostie Russian RiverMacRostie Russian RiverRegarded as one of the defining wineries of Sonoma Coast, this winery is synonymous with excellence. Adopting stelvin screw caps early on, they have long eschewed corks. Full of black cherry and kitchen spice this pairs well with mushroom risotto.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Sonoma, California
FYI • The winery was founded in 1987. -
Double Canyon Horse Heaven HillsDouble Canyon Horse Heaven HillsLocated in one of the states warmest appellations, this windswept region is now synonymous with outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon. Named for two ravines that run through the property this is big-wine country. Powerful notes of tobacco, licorice, and kitchen spice pair nicely with beef ribs.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot
Place • Horse Heaven Hills, Washington
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Mas Amiel Vertigo BlancMas Amiel Vertigo BlancForgotten for nearly 100 years, Olivier Decelle discovered Mas Amiel in 1999 and brought it back to life. The domaines 226 hectares which were already planted with vines is now the toast of the town. Refreshing with layers of apple blossom, minerality, and white peach. Pairs beautifully with chicken dishes.
Grape • Grenache Blanc, Macabeo, Roussanne, Marsanne
Place • Languedoc-Rousillon, France
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Grattamacco Bolgheri RossoGrattamacco Bolgheri RossoGrattamacco was founded in 1977 as one of the first two wineries in Bolgheri. For years wines from this region were a "best kept secret." But now the secret is out! Beautifully integrated wine with damson plum and cassis. Heavenly when paired with an excellent ragu and freshly made pasta.
Grape • Cab. Sauvignon, Cab. Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
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Fefinanes 1583Fefinanes 1583"Founded in 1904, Palacio de Fefiñanes is housed inside a spectacular baronial palace built by the viscount in 1647. It's the first producer to bottle under the DO here. The palate weaves together smoky, lightly toasted vanilla oak with ripe pineapple and apricot notes. Excellent with shellfish or grilled fish."
Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
FYI • The Viscount of Fefinanes was born in 1583. -
Itsasmendi 7Itsasmendi 7Founded in 1994, the winery has made this wine since 2003. The grapes used for Itsasmendi 7 are taken from 7 different plots as the name suggests. Harvested at different time this fascinating white is a great bedfellow at the dinner table. Pairs excellently with a wide range of fish dishes.
Grape • Hondarrabi Zuri, Riesling
Place • Pais Vaso, Spain
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Sara & René Viticultors Partida PedrerSara & René Viticultors Partida PedrerA joint project from René Barbier of Clos Mogador and his wife Pérez of Mas Martinet, that was started in 2001. This vineyard had been abandoned. Primarily Garnacha Peluda (a downy clone of Grenache adapted to the extreme climate of Priorat) with a smattering of Monastrell. Fermented in very old barrels.
Grape • Garnacha
Place • Catalunya, Spain
FYI • On this property the small old vine are called “coster” . -
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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PiedlongPiedlongThe Brunier family is well known in Chateauneuf for their impeccable wines. The importer says it best with: "this wine really sneaks up on you, by seducing you with its upfront sweetness and approachability and then tackling the intellect with its class, complexity, and distinctive terroir stamp.
Grape • Grenache, Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • From the famed producers of Dom. Vieux Telegraphe.
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