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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Cholila RanchCholila RanchA fascinating part of the world, Patagonia has coasts on three oceans. Along with it's mountains, it has a dynamic geography but the wine region itself is very arid. With notes of plum, vanilla, and mulberry, this pairs well with grilled steak or pork tenderloin.
Grape • Malbec
Place • Patagonia, Argentina
FYI • Named for the ranch owned by Butch Cassidy and the SK. -
El GanadorEl GanadorFrom one of the new generation of winemakers in Argentina comes this delicious offering from Chakana - the Southern Cross constellation named by the indigenous people. Loaded with plenty of ripe berries and a hint of spice this pairs well with grilled meat and vegetables.
Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
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Vina Zorzal RosadoVina Zorzal RosadoTucked away behind the range of mountains that separates Spain and France sits this lovely region. Know in part for the other tradition here, "the running of the bulls" it is also delicious wine country. Cool nights promotes acidity and the result is a robust rose that is joyously paired with virtually any tapas.
Grape • Garnacha
Place • Navarra, Spain
FYI • Garnacha is to Spain, as Grenache is to France. -
Volver Paso a Paso BlancoVolver Paso a Paso BlancoFor a millenia wine has come from this region that is also home to Toledo, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bursting with crisp minerality and flavors that have a hint of peach, this delightfully refreshing white pairs well with sushi or tuna salad.
Grape • Verdejo, Macabeo
Place • Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
FYI • Castilla-La Mancha is a "meseta" or large windy plain. -
¡buenas! Viura¡buenas! ViuraWines 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
FYI • Buenas is a casual greeting used at social gatherings. -
TozaToza"Toza is a classic example of the Monastrell variety from the Mediterranean region. Clean, bright cherry red color. It is bold with intense fresh red fruits and varietal aromas on the nose. Aged in oak barrels, this Spanish red is rich, toasty, round and velvety. Pair with pasta and rice dishes."
Grape • Monastrell
Place • Jumilla, Spain
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D&N PugliaD&N PugliaThis cousin to zinfandel jumps out of the glass with the very first sip. Well structured wine with notes of plum, kitchen spice, and blackberry. This pairs well with short ribs or even a veggie lasagna.
Grape • Primitivo
Place • Puglia, Italy
FYI • Puglia is known as the "heel of the boot" in Italy. -
Indaba SBIndaba SBIf "Happy Feet" were a wine, this is it. An uncontrollable smile will takeover your face as the crowd pleasing flavors of pineapple, mango, and papaya swish from side to side. You, a glass, and a patio or pool are all you need to enjoy this!
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • Indaba means "come together." -
Vina Bujanda TintoVina Bujanda TintoVina Bujanda is owned by a brother and sister duo whose family has been in the wine business since the late 1800's. Today their modern operation is producing a refreshing style of wine such as this ruby-colored red with notes of red currant and cherry. Perfect with seafood paella.
Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Rioja, Spain
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Farina BiancoFarina BiancoThe wines of Remo Farina are highly regarded and frequent winners in blind tastings. This white sees extended contact with lees that allows for a more rounded wine. A hint of jasmine and exotic fruit, namely pineapple, help this match up with pad-thai or a caprese salad.
Grape • Garganega, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • The Veneto is also known as Venezia Euganea.
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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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Tua Rita Rosso Dei NotraTua Rita Rosso Dei NotraMade from the younger grapes in the vineyard, this extremely approachable red is an example of what this house is capable of. The wife and husband duo behind this 1984 founded winery are brilliant. Notes of cola, kitchen spice, plum, and licorice allow this to pair well with spice rubbed chicken or Bolognese.
Grape • Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Their wines enjoy cult like status. -
Castello La Leccia Vivaio Del CavaliereCastello La Leccia Vivaio Del CavaliereSituated on a perfect hillside in Chianti this was once owned by the Ricasoli knight known as Cavaliere Capinera. Today organic farming practices alongside marrying old vs new blends combine to produce delightful wines. This pairs exceptionally well with lamb and rosemary.
Grape • Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera
Place • Tuscany, Italy
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Saint Cosme Little James Basket PressSaint Cosme Little James Basket PressA lot of bang for the buck as the saying goes. The addition of wine from the wineries reserves dating back to 1999 explains the complexities found in each release. Super easy to drink with hints of strawberry, cherry and a hint of white pepper. Pairs very well with ratatouille.
Grape • Grenache
Place • Rhone, France
FYI • Known as the Wine of Freedom at Saint Cosme. -
Dom. Lafage Cuvee NicolasDom. Lafage Cuvee NicolasNamed after the son of the winery's owner, Cuvee Nicolas is grown on schist soil from old vines approaching 70 years old. it is loaded with ripe fruit flavors notably dark cherry. Pair with venison or oxtail.
Grape • Grenache
Place • Roussillon, France
FYI • Roussillon borders the NE corner of Spain. -
Sanssouci Le RougeSanssouci Le RougeInspired and produced in honor of the renowned German landscape architect Peter Joseph Lenne. This is a classic blend of the Languedoc's star varietals. Alluvial and limestone soils are the other players in this delicious wine with notes of bramble and plum. Pairs well with duck pâté.
Grape • Syrah, Grenache
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • Sans-Souci mean "without a care." -
Damilano Barbera d'AstiDamilano Barbera d'AstiThe soil of Asti is particularly well-suited for this varietal. The first vintage from Damilano was a very recent 2008. A lively red meant to enjoy young (so forget about the cellar) it has a gorgeous purple color and tastes of red currant, bing cherry, and vanilla. Try it with charcuterie.
Grape • Barbera
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • The area of Asti is also known for sparkling wine. -
La SordaLa SordaThis small plot situated deep within Rioja Alavesa is named after an aunt who was hard of hearing in her latter ears. Remarkable finesse for a Rioja, this elegant wine has delicate flavors of cherry, raspberry, kitchen spice and a touch of leather. Match this Burgundy-like wine with squab or monkfish.
Grape • Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • La Sorda means "the deaf woman." -
LamateoLamateoThe wines of this region are often aged in American oak to help mellow out the tanins. This vineyard however produces a more feminine style tempranillo. The resulting use of 2 year-old French barrels seals the deal with elegant notes of cassis that pair perfectly with slow roasted pork shoulder.
Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Rioja, Spain
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Colpetrone Rosso di MontefalcoColpetrone Rosso di MontefalcoAt the end of a chain of hills just east of the Sibillini Mountains is a place as special to Italy as Tuscany or Piedmont. Here, Montefalco is home to the robust grape sagrantino. By blending it with sangiovese, a "lighter" version is released with prominent notes of plum and spice. Pair with charcuterie.
Grape • Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Merlot
Place • Umbria, Italy
FYI • Sagrantino is one of Italy's oldest varietals. -
Annabella 5 Red BlendAnnabella 5 Red BlendMichael Pozzan and his wife started their winery in the early 90's. His interest in wine has roots in his family being in various forms of the business - including bootlegging at one point. Opulent, full-bodied and completely California, notes of black fruit make this great with short-ribs.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Place • North Coast, California
FYI • Named after the winemaker's grandmother.
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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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Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenhur KabinettSelbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenhur KabinettThe all blue Devonian slate of the Zeltinger Sonnenhur site is on a steep south facing slope and is one of the most famed parcels in all of Mosel. The minimalist approach of the Selbach family allows the fruit to truly express itself. Excellent finesse with expressive notes of tropical fruit.
Grape • Riesling
Place • Mosel, Germany
FYI • Considered Germany's most prestigious wine region. -
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. -
Ferraton Crozes-Hermitage La Matineiere BlancFerraton Crozes-Hermitage La Matineiere BlancSince the mid 1980's when Chapoutier, a good friend, came into the fold to provide know-how, Ferraton has sky rocketed to "top producer" status in Crozes-Hermitage. A medium bodied white with a profile of cooked peach and apricot. Pair with pan seared turbot fish and brown butter.
Grape • Marsanne
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Crozes-Hermitage is the largest appellation in N. Rhone. -
Keermont MerlotKeermont MerlotNamed after the former farm, keerweder, which means "dead end in a valley." Today the Wraiths bring this full-bodied red to market in the shadow of Guardian Peak. Big black fruit that spends nearly two years aging in French oak. Pairs well with beef and lamb dishes.
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Place • Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Dom. Michel Juillot Bourgogne BlancDom. Michel Juillot Bourgogne BlancThis fourth generation family estate is nestled upon clayey limestone in the village of Mercurey, That is part of the reason for it's delicious quality. The other reason of course is due to the attentive hands of father and son duo, Michel and Laurent. Rounded and supple, pairs well with white meat dishes.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Mercurey, the most important village in Cote Challonaise. -
Hiedler LoessHiedler LoessThis small family operation makes some of the most texturally compelling wines in Austria. This is certainly attributed to Ludwig's unique approach to winemaking: spontaneous fermentations, without temperature control, enzymes or even sulphur. Elegant minerality allows this to pair well with trout.
Grape • Gruner Veltliner
Place • Kamptal , Austria
FYI • Loess is a wind blown mineral deposit. -
A.A. Badenhorst Family WhiteA.A. Badenhorst Family WhiteThe dynamic personality of Adi Badenhorst shines through each and every on of his wines. This blend of ten varietals is an achievement in complexity. With notes of citrus, peach, honeysuckle, dried herbs and pistachio it will open up over the course of an hour and reveal its many layers. Pair with pork.
Grape • Chenin Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne
Place • Swartland, South Africa
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Carpineto Brunello di Montalcino DOCGCarpineto Brunello di Montalcino DOCGThere is a reason people love Tuscan reds and this is a gorgeous example why. Elegant with a complex bouquet of herbs, toasted nuts, spice, cherry, and raspberry. Aged in Slavonian oak barrels for three years and cellared in bottle for 6 months. Delicious with wild game or simply as a "reflective" wine.
Grape • Sangiovese Grosso
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Brunello refers to the color of grapes at harvest. -
The CounselorThe CounselorYou too would know seven acres of land intimately well if that's all you worked each and everyday for 15 years. We're lucky Nick Goldschmidt is so dedicated to that parcel. Powerful yet elegant, forceful yet reserved, this stunning wine is full of rich dark fruit and cocoa. A wine to ponder life over by a roaring fire.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Sonoma County, California
FYI • Nick is a New Zealand transplant. -
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.
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