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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Vinos GuerraVinos GuerraOne of the oldest and most historic wineries in Spain, Guerra was founded in 1879. While the winery was a pioneer in a number of areas, its claim to fame is this elegant wine made from a grape found almost exclusively on the Iberian Peninsula. Aromas of blackberry and a hint of smoke. Pair with goat tacos.
Grape • Mencia
Place • Bierzo, Spain
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Pictor CSPictor CS"Smooth, rich and well proportioned with complex currants, black and red fruit flavors. Chocolate and vanilla with ripe black fruit and spice aromas. It pairs very well with mature cheese, grilled meats and flavorful dishes."
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Central Valley, Chile
FYI • Chile has nearly 4,000 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline. -
Oxford Landing ShirazOxford Landing ShirazOwned by the Hill-Smith Family, the 650 acres they have under vine is an impressive undertaking. The sandy soils help provide the right conditions to showcase the plum and blueberry notes. Incredibly easy to drink. Pairs well with hamburgers.
Grape • Shiraz
Place • South Australia, Australia
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Farina RossoFarina RossoWith loads of black cherry, raisins and anise, this red delivers on multiple fronts. Full of fruit and built with a solid mid-tannic structure it is able to pair easily with everything from summer tomatoes to peaches wrapped in prosciutto to Sunday's spaghetti supper.
Grape • Corvina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Veneto, Italy
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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
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CollegiataCollegiataWhile many wines in Sicily come from the volcanic soil of Mt. Etna, this wine is produced in the Valle del Belice about 300 meters above sea level. Still heavily influenced by the Mediterranean climate, look for notes of green apple and lemon zest. Serve with green olives and Parmesan.
Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Sicily, Italy
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Perrin Cotes du RhonePerrin Cotes du RhoneProbably no other family is as synonymous with the great wines of the Rhone Valley than Perrin. A blend from several vineyards produces this faithful workhorse wine with notes of plum, dark cherry, and anise. Pair with rosemary chicken.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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Citra Montepulciano D'AbruzzoCitra Montepulciano D'AbruzzoA group of small family-owned wineries combined their efforts in the early 70's to create this winery with a focus on quality. This is a classic style of Montepulciano that is bright on the palate with notes of blueberry, rosemary, and peppercorn. Pairs well with eggplant and marinara.
Grape • Montepulciano
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
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Royal Chenin BlancRoyal Chenin BlancUncomplicatedly delicious. This textbook chenin blanc provides immense pleasure with nectarine, melon and honeysuckle notes. A pure pleasure to drink on its own or pair it with salads, anti-pasta and seafood.
Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Swartland, South Africa
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Sulin Terre D'AleramoSulin Terre D'AleramoThis wine is named after Aleramo the first Marquis of the Monferrato area located in Northwest Italy. The label depicts Aleramo's horse ride which is now considered a legend from medieval times. A crowd-pleaser with bright fruit notes of cranberry and tart cherry. Marry with tomato based dishes.
Grape • Barbera
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Monferrato translates to "brick horseshoe."
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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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Di Majo Norante RamitelloDi Majo Norante RamitelloThe two dominant red varietals of this region come together to form this exceptionally food friendly wine. Enough tanic structure exists on their own that fermentation and aging occurs in stainless steel. The result is a wine full in body with notes of licorice and dark chocolate. Pair with smoked meats and veg.
Grape • Montepulciano, Aglianico
Place • Molise, Italy
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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. -
Fabrice Gasnier RoséFabrice Gasnier RoséThis small family operation dates back to 1935 and really came into its own after World War II. Grown from younger vines on gravely soil in Chinon, this crowd pleasing rosé is full of bing cherry and a touch of fresh herb. Makes a wonderful companion with cheese, salads or grilled chicken.
Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Loire, France
FYI • Certified biodynamic vineyards since 2008. -
Lagar De CerveraLagar De CerveraVirtually all wine from this region is white, and Albarino makes up 96% of that. This winery ranks among the very best in the region and since 1988 is owned by the famed Rioja estate La Rioja Alta. With tropical fruit aromatics and great acidity, this is great alongside fish as well as paella.
Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
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Pierre Chermette BeaujolaisPierre Chermette BeaujolaisThis 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. -
Villamedoro Rosso Del DucaVillamedoro Rosso Del DucaRecognizing they had something truly special the estate stopped selling it's fruit to other producers in the 1990s. Using a modern approach with indigenous varietals has truly put this house on the map. Balanced tanins with pronounced blackberry, coffee, and black olive notes. Pairs nicely with rosemary and lamb.
Grape • Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
FYI • The house motto is: Villa Medoro is the soul of wine. -
Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet SauvignonTarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet SauvignonThis comes from Chile's most important wine growing region. The founder was so inspired by his 1874 trip to Bordeaux that he wanted to make wines in the same style when he returned. With dense, rich flavors of cassis, licorice and subtle oak, this makes a fitting combination with roast lamb.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Maipo Valley, Chile
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Marco Felluga MerlotMarco Felluga MerlotIn a region famous for its whites there are also, in fact, a few standout reds. Marco Felluga produces this aromatically expressive merlot from two villages near the sea. In its unoaked state this wine shows off the beautifully fragrant qualities of plum, cherry and tobacco.
Grape • Merlot
Place • Friuli, Italy
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Dom. Chignard FleurieDom. Chignard FleurieThere are ten crus that make up the best wine from Beaujolais and this one is named after Julius Caesar. A modest family that makes beautifully aromatic wines from one of the best sites in the appellation. Surprisingly bullish for Beaujolais look for notes of currants and licorice. Pairs well with grilled chicken.
Grape • Gamay
Place • Beaujolais, France
FYI • In this part of Burgundy gamay, not pinot noir, is king. -
Pecchenino San Luigi DoglianiPecchenino San Luigi DoglianiAn elegant introduction into the Pecchenino line of dolcettos. This sometimes-finicky grape gets just the right soil type and exposure to promote the plum, currant and blackberry notes of the wine. This is a very food friendly red. Consider pairing it with charcuterie, pastas or pork dishes.
Grape • Dolcetto
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Piedmont is also known for hazelnuts.
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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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Paride Iaretti Gattinara RiservaParide Iaretti Gattinara RiservaThis winery is nestled in the ancient, historic town square of Gattinara. The cooler climate in this northeastern part of Italy is particularly good for growing Nebbiolo. A very approachable wine, look for notes of plum and violet. Considering sipping on its own or pairing with aged cheese.
Grape • Nebbiolo
Place • Piedmont, Italy
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Dom. Jaeger Defaix Rully Rabource 1erDom. Jaeger Defaix Rully Rabource 1erHélène Jaeger took the reigns in 2005 and transitioned to organic farming just four years later. Her meticulous ways help bring out the best in her wines. With plenty of peppy acidity there is also a gracious mouthfeel of peach & apricot. Pair with fried river fish or a hard cheese such as Comté.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Rully wines are among the best "deals" in Burgundy. -
Fattoria delCerro Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoFattoria delCerro Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoThe unique white clay soil in the vineyards is part of the secret to this delicious wines success. It's an elegant wine that asks permission to enter your palate and then completely takes over. Layers of concentrated dark fruit, this is an exceptional food wine. Pair with veal in red sauce.
Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
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Dom. Guillemot-Michel Vire-ClesseDom. Guillemot-Michel Vire-ClesseUnquestionably one of the top talents in the Maconnais, Marc Guillemot is responsible for this stunning wine. Meticulous wine making methods results in a complex white that exudes a perfect balance of sweet and salty elements unmatched in this region. Pair with turbot and brown butter.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
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Branger Monnieres - Saint FiacreBranger Monnieres - Saint FiacreThe father and son team behind this winery are among the very best in Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. Their cru-level offering is from gneiss soil and is aged on lees for 33 months (not the minimum 24). If this wine, packed with incredibly acidity and minerality, doesn't put a smile on your face, then nothing will.
Grape • Melon de Bourgogne
Place • Loire Valley, France
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Jeff Runquist PVJeff Runquist PVJeff Runquist loves to champion unique varietals that are usually found in blends but have their own inherent complexity. Grown on an exceptional parcel of land in northern California, this wine exudes jammy notes of blackberry with a bit of dill and black pepper. Pair with a Sunday pot roast.
Grape • Petit Verdot
Place • Amador County, California
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El Coto - 50th AnniversaryEl Coto - 50th AnniversaryIn 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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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