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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Rubus Private Selection RuedaRubus Private Selection Rueda"Rubus Private Selection comes from the town of La Seca in the heart of the Rueda region in Northern Spain. Pale yellow color with green highlights, the wine offers clean and crisp aromas of citrus fruits, a refreshing and well-balanced palate of zesty flavors. Pair with fish, chicken and salads."
Grape • Verdejo
Place • Castilla y León, Spain
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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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Fabulous Ant PBFabulous Ant PBInspired when the winemaker watched a determined ant march off with a lime peel one day, he thought it amusing enough to use on his wine label. Light and well balanced with citrus notes, this is a perfect sipper for your next party.
Grape • Pinot Blanc
Place • Kunsag, Hungary
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Palladio RossoPalladio RossoGrapes are sourced from two districts, Montalbano and Siena. The complexity of the soils in these two areas provides the structure needed for winemaker Alberto Antonini to create this easy drinking red. With hints of cherry and raspberry it pairs well with a variety of pasta dishes as well as with pizza.
Grape • Sangiovese, Merlot
Place • Tuscany, Italy
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Mas Fi CavaMas Fi CavaMade in the same stye as champagne but at a fraction of the price. Hailing from northeastern Spain, this refreshing style of cava has loads of minerality. Ages in bottle 10 months before release. Try with tapas.
Grape • Xarallo, Macabeo, Paralleda
Place • Penedes, Spain
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Little Sheep ViognierLittle Sheep ViognierThe vineyard covers the Southern Ardeche, from the right bank of the Rhone River to the Cevennes Mountains.The flavor is punctuated with ripe white peach, exotic fruit like mango, very pleasant and full with light viscosity. Serve with a creamy chicken dish or even crayfish.
Grape • Viognier
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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Black's StationBlack's StationIn the 1800's the town of Zamora where this wine comes from was known as Black's Station, named after J.J. Black the "baron" of the town. A charming red with hints of blueberry and cocoa powder, this pairs well with a Sunday pot roast.
Grape • Malbec
Place • Yolo County, California
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San Gabriele Pinot GrigioSan Gabriele Pinot GrigioThe refreshing whites of northern Italy are always a hit and this is no exception! Clean and sharp with notes of tropical fruits and white acacia flowers this pairs well with a variety of lighter fare or even as a pool-side sipper.
Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
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Encostas Do Lima Vinho VerdeEncostas Do Lima Vinho VerdeKnown as "green wines" because of their youthful nature, they are best consumed early in their life-cycle, usually within 18 months of bottling. Your reward for drinking now is this crisp, spritzy style full of green apple that people the world over love. Will put a smile on your face as is.
Grape • Loureiro, Trajadura
Place • Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Indwe PinotageIndwe PinotageThis 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
FYI • Named after the blue crane, South Africa’s national bird.
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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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StudioStudioThe name of this wine is inspired by the estate's previous owner, Jacques Loussier, who had a music studio located there. Channeling the spirit of the French Riviera, this light, ethereal wine has notes of strawberry. Pair with a caprese salad.
Grape • Grenache, Cinsault, Tibouren
Place • Provence, France
FYI • Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie co-own this winery. -
Tenuta DeAngelis Rosso PicenoTenuta DeAngelis Rosso PicenoThis family operation since the 1950's has worked to produce wines from three varietals, two of them are featured here. A deceivingly full-bodied vino despite the fact it is aged for a mere 10 months before being released. With a bright ruby color and floral aromatics this is delicious all on its own.
Grape • Montepulciano, Sangiovese
Place • Piceno, Italy
FYI • This region is renowned for their flavorful fried olives. -
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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Carlos Serres BlancoCarlos Serres BlancoPioneering vintner Carlos Serres established his winery in 1896 Haro - one of the first to do so. Still family owned to this day their wines are incredibly popular in Spain. With notes of banana peep balanced with a vibrant acidity, this goes great with tuna casserole or salmon burger.
Grape • Viura, Tempranillo Blanco
Place • Rioja, Spain
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Rodica RefoskRodica RefoskMarinka Rodica, a former car mechanic turned superstar winemaker - has tirelessly worked at producing great wine from the indigenous grape Refosco. With layers of blueberry, plum, kitchen spice, and a hint of oak this pairs well with pulled pork.
Grape • Refosco
Place • Truske, Slovenia
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Senda Verde AlbarinoSenda Verde AlbarinoFrom the luscious Espana Verde located on Spain's 43rd parallel comes this vibrant white made from the all important Galician grape Albarino. A noticeable salinity to this wine means it pairs very well with vinaigrettes, shellfish, and tomatoes.
Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
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O'Dwyers CreekO'Dwyers Creek"A single estate-grown wine, from New Zealand's world-renowned Marlborough region that Expresses the iconic nature of this cool climate varietal with distinctive fruit flavors. Vibrant fruit notes of citrus and tropical fruits with a grassy edge lead to a long and refreshing finish." Pair with fish tacos.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • This wine is Mevushal Kosher. -
Bread & ButterBread & ButterBeautifully refreshing this is a rosé with one purpose, to make you smile. The fruit is sourced from several Napa vineyards - the secret to keeping it from being ridiculously expensive. With a classic salmon color and notes of raspberry and cherry, this pairs well with goat cheese, and, you guessed it, salmon!
Grape • Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Place • Napa Valley, California
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D.V. Catena HistoricoD.V. Catena HistoricoThis wine, DV Catena Tinto Historico Red Blend, is made in honor of Don Domingo Catena and his legendary abilities as a Master of the Assemblage. Dark fruit notes especially cooked plum and sour cherry with an herbal freshness. This pairs well with a grilled rib-eye or pot roast.
Grape • Malbec, Bonarda, Petit Verdot
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
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Ch. La Mothe du BarryCh. La Mothe du BarryJoel and Eric took over the operations of the estate from their father in 1998. While they were managed separately at first the wines are now produced under one roof at the original site called: les Arromans. With notes of plum and a hint of toast this pairs well with cold game pie.
Grape • Merlot
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Right bank wines of the Gironde River are mainly merlot.
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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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Fefinanes AlbarinoFefinanes AlbarinoPalacio de Fefinanes is housed inside the stunning baronial palace in the coastal city Cambados. This winery only owns a few acres and buys the rest of its grapes under long-term contracts. Without question, year in and year out, this is one of the best Albarino's anywhere. Pairs well with most seafood dishes.
Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
FYI • The first producer to bottle under the D.O. Rias Baixs. -
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. -
Zuccardi Poligonos Valle de Uco San PabloZuccardi Poligonos Valle de Uco San PabloFrom one of the highest vineyards in the America's comes this profoundly expressive wine. Incredibly low yields pays off in the intensity and ripeness of the fruit. With notes of rosemary, hibiscus, and cassis this pairs well with lamb tagine with prunes.
Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The Tupungato volcano last erupted in 1987. -
Brown Estate Chaos TheoryBrown Estate Chaos Theory"In 1980, the Brown family acquired land in the hills east of Rutherford and in 1995 began bottling under their own name. Their winemaking philosophy is to let Mother Nature guide the way. Ripe notes of dark cherry, plum, licorice, and tobacco. Pair with grilled meat or Harisa spiced roasted chicken."
Grape • Merlot, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zin
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • This is the only black-owned vineyard in Napa. -
St. Michael Eppan Sanct ValentinSt. Michael Eppan Sanct ValentinConsidered one of the finest producers in Italy, this white, even within their portfolio, is famous. Although we don't normally tout wines with awards, this one is worth mentioning having won more Tre Bicchieri than any other wine. Complex with great minerality and gooseberry. Can age 10 years.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Alto Adige, Italy
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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
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Dom. De La Begude RougeDom. De La Begude RougeThis region in southern France really packs a punch, from beautiful beaches to tremendous wines. La Begude is cellared in the 7th century chapel "Conil" seigneury. A strong red that needs a few hours to open before drinking. Loads of black fruit, wood, and kitchen spice it is best served with southern French cuisine.
Grape • Mourvedre, Grenache
Place • Provence, France
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Roblin Sancerre 'Ammonites'Roblin Sancerre 'Ammonites'The Roblin brothers skyrocketed to the top when they secured the accolade that their 2003 release was the best white in the Loire. While they have upgraded their winery and experimented here and there, the wines are as true to their Kimmeridgian roots as ever. A superb wine best served with the finest fish.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • Ammonites are shellfish fossils. -
Punta Crena VPunta Crena VThe tiny village of Varigotti is comprised of neatly terraced vineyards on the hillside that have been managed by the Ruffino family for over 500 years! This wine is impossibly charismatic reflecting its coastal terroir. Notes of pear, apricot, and herbs, this pairs well with fish or a mozzarella and peach salad.
Grape • Vermentino
Place • Liguria, Italy
FYI • Today the estate is run by four siblings. -
Prats & Symington Prazo de RorizPrats & Symington Prazo de RorizThe two families that came together years ago to make port are now one of, if not the, most famous producers in Portugal. This wine has the potential to age for several years but the intent is to enjoy it in the here and now. Approachable red fruit layered with black pepper. Pair with grilled steak.
Grape • Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tina Roriz
Place • Duoro, Portugal
FYI • The estate dates back - incredibly - to 1565.
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