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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Fairvalley Chenin BlancFairvalley Chenin Blanc
This is the wine that started it all for Fairvalley. A huge hit in the UK, it has now found solid footing in the US and is always a crowd pleaser. The backbone of important socio-ecoomic programs in the region, this wine shows beautifully with notes of cantaloupe and melon. Pairs well with capresi salad.
Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Paarl, South Africa
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Bousquet MalbecBousquet Malbec
With a perfect climate nestled in the foothills of the Andes as well as the family's French winemaking know-how, this producer has all the right ingredients for making a delicious wine. Aromas of blackberry and a hint of black pepper present beautifully. Pair with lamb kebabs.
Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
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SagelandsSagelands
Sourced from three vineyard sites on the arid side of Washington state. This crowd pleaser is full of rich, ripe fruit, notably raspberries, cherries, and a touch of vanilla. Its silky finish helps it pair nicely with most things off the BBQ.
Grape • Merlot
Place • Columbia Valley, Washington
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Chateau Suau RoséChateau Suau Rosé
This wine switches between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot each vintage depending on which provides the greatest ability to provide the bright, refreshing strawberry-like quality it is known for. Bright acidity, a light salmon color and aromas of raspberry and strawberry make this a quafable winner year after year.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Bordeaux, France
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Dom. Bousquet Sauvignon BlancDom. Bousquet Sauvignon Blanc
The Bousquet family, orginally from Carcassonne, France, set out to make a wine with European elegance. Since 1990 they have produced wines such as this refreshing sauvignon blanc that is full of lime citrus and bright acidity. Makes for a great aperitif.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
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Cousino Macul MerlotCousino Macul Merlot
Founded in 1856 and still family owned. The encroachment of the capital Santiago forced the family to find vineyards further south in the Maipo Valley. All of their wines com from two estates there. While distinctly Chilean there is a heavy influence from Bordeaux oenology. Bright berries and plum, pair with brie.
Grape • Merlot
Place • Maipo Valley, Chile
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J Ramos Vila Santa RoseJ Ramos Vila Santa Rose
João 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
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Venta MoralesVenta Morales
Produced from 30 year-old tempranillo on land in the parched soil (no irrigation here!) of southern Spain. The warmth of this vintage promoted the intense ripe fruit of this bold wine. Pairs well with charcuterie and grilled pork.
Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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Mas Le Chevaliere LarocheMas Le Chevaliere Laroche
The Mediterranean climate heavily influences the wines of this region. Organically farmed for decades this wine is known as "the knight's lady." Aged without oak treatment this is full of notes of black currants and herbs. Pair with charcuterie and cheeses.
Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Languedoc, France
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Castle Rock MerlotCastle Rock Merlot
The Central Coast AVA extends about 250 miles along the state's coastline. Some of the best value in California comes from this region. With a velvety texture this red has pleasing notes of herbs, cherries, and plums. Great with pasta carbonara or chunks of parmesan cheese.
Grape • Merlot
Place • Central Coast, California
FYI • Castle Rock is a fictional fort in "Lord of the Flies."
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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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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
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Ferzo Passerina Terre di ChietiFerzo Passerina Terre di Chieti
The dramatic landscape sandwiched between the coastline and Appenine Mountains has an immense impact on this wine. The unique salinity of the wine along with it's minerality are hallmarks of this white. It's versatile at the table but pairs well with a variety of seafood dishes.
Grape • Passerina
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
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Dom. de la Janasse CDRDom. de la Janasse CDR
Founded in 1976, this estate is now run by siblings Christophe and Isabelle. Their approach is both traditional and modern with a heavy hand on the Grenache front representing 70% of their vines. Complex and balanced look for notes of blackberry and licorice. Pairs well with ratatouille, beef stew, and shepherds pie.
Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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Nals MargreidNals Margreid
This winery is a cooperative of 100 growers founded in 1985. Co-ops in this mountainous region are typical where parcels are small. The alluvial soils and cooler temps help promote the refreshing style of this wine that has a full bouquet of peach and apricot. Pairs well with pasta and seafood or summer salad.
Grape • Kerner
Place • Alto Adige, Italy
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Famiglie Valpolicella RipassoFamiglie Valpolicella Ripasso
At the southern end of the Dolomites in Northern Italy are the rolling hills of the Veneto. The region is famed for several styles of wine but this is among the most famous. Wine that is passed over dried grapes gives it's distinctive and delicious flavor. Try with a homemade meat sauce or mushroom risotto.
Grape • Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Place • Veneto, Italy
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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
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Chat. La Croix BlancheChat. La Croix Blanche
Located on the right bank of the Dordogne, this merlot heavy wine comes from an estate that covers nearly 140 hectares. Packing a lot of punch from this trendy appellation, look for notes of blackberry and licorice. Pairs well with steak frites!
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
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Cantine ColosiCantine Colosi
This is a family run estate. Pietro Colosi creates a refreshing, direct white with rounded flavors of honeysuckle, gooseberry, and apple blossom with a mesmerizing straw color. As you might imagine coming from an island vineyard, this pairs nicely with seafood.
Grape • Grillo
Place • Sicily, Italy
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Di Lenardo RefoscoDi Lenardo Refosco
Word has it this grape was favored by Livia, Augustus Caesar's second wife. Philip Dallas put it best, "Refosco is a wine that compels one to action - either combative or amorous." Notes of bramble and wild blackberry shine in the glass. This pairs well with gamey flavors like venison or wild fowl.
Grape • Refosco
Place • Friuli, Italy
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Wölffer Estate Cabernet FrancWölffer Estate Cabernet Franc
On the site of a former potato field, this estate is producing some of New York's finest wines. By using roughly 25% of two other varietals, the overall structure and depth of the wine are increased. Lively on the palate look for notes of prune and blackberry jam. Pairs well with arctic chaar.
Grape • Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Place • Long Island, NY
FYI • This estate is only 2.5 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.
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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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Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco MartinengaMarchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Martinenga
The vineyard Martinenga is one of the most treasured sites in Piedmont. It sits in the heart of Barbaresco and has idyllic soil and sun exposure conditions. Elegant, graceful, memorable. This "Lady In Red" is full of plums, violets, licorice, and a hint of earth. Pairs extremely well with game birds.
Grape • Nebbiolo
Place • Piedmont, Italy
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Stewart Napa Valley MerlotStewart Napa Valley Merlot
Founded in 2000, this family operation has excellence in mind at all times. In their words: respect the terroir, source the best fruit, strive for perfection, and embrace the elegance of the human touch. That pretty much sums it up. Look for plum, kitchen spice, and cedar. Pairs well with ribeye.
Grape • Merlot
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • The son, James, left the world of TV to get into wine. -
Romain Papilloud AmandoleyreRomain Papilloud Amandoleyre
The Swiss make wonderful wine but not much of it makes it out of the country. Located in the spectacular Grand Cru village of Vetroz. Named for the almond trees here look for a delicate nuttiness balanced with acidity. Excellent pairing for cheese courses.
Grape • Fendant
Place • Valais, Switzerland
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Scloss Gobelsburg SteinsetsScloss Gobelsburg Steinsets
In the words of the winery: It grows ever more gracious and complex as the vineyard ages; the old radishy-minty briskness is still present but now aligned to a new juiciness and starchy jasmine-rice flavors. Clear, intense, precise, aromatic. Pairs well with pan-seared trout.
Grape • Gruner Veltliner
Place • Kamptal, Austria
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Arnaldo Caprai GrecanteArnaldo Caprai Grecante
By Italian standards this is a relatively young winery, founded in 1971. As a result, their winery is a very modern affair using the most state-of-the-art tools available. Notable for its highly perfumed nose, look for elements of pineapple, nectarine, and freesia. Lovely as an aperitif.
Grape • Greccheto
Place • Umbria, Italy
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Moreux Sancerre "Bouffants"Moreux Sancerre "Bouffants"
This wine comes from a small parcel next to 'Les Damnes' the Grand Cru of Chavignol. Already being called a legendary vintage by many, this exudes brilliant aromatics and quintessential minerality. Outstanding wine with many fish dishes.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • Outcrop of chalk in Sancerre is the same as in Dover, UK. -
Fattoria delCerro Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoFattoria delCerro Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
The 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. Delaporte SancerreDom. Delaporte Sancerre
A family run business since the 1600's, today Matthieu Delaporte is running the winery with a focus on precisions, balance, and complexity. Expressive with intensity marked by notes of rhubarb, kiwi, and marigold. Superb alongside goat cheese.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire Vallley, France
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Merlin Cherrier Sancerre Chene MarchandMerlin Cherrier Sancerre Chene Marchand
From the importer: "Chene Marchand is one of the crown jewels of Sancerre and would be a certain candidate for grand crus status if Sancerre classified its vineyards. It's an immensely elegant, long, and mineral Sancerre." Pair with fresh water or salt water fish.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • The town of Sancerre is a former Protestant stronghold. -
Spy Valley EnvoySpy Valley Envoy
This top-of-the-line offering from the Johnson Family comes from their single vineyard in the Waihopai Valley. Spy Valley is so named because of the famous U.S. listening post nearby. This wine exudes depth of character with layers of exotic fruit and fresh herbs. Pair with grilled swordfish.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • Virtually all S. Hemisphere wines use Stelvin screw caps.
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