Red Wine
Guiberteau Saumur Rouge Les Moulins 2019 750ml
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FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY : SAUMUR
Cabernet Franc
MED-BODIED, BLACKBERRY, PLUM, EARTH, BELL PEPPER, VIOLET, NO OAK
Although Saumur is best known for its racy, powerful Chenin Blanc, wine nerds know that the red wines from this small but mighty appellation are not to be missed ...
Savory and complex 'Les Moulins' is a dreamy and soft, yet concentrated, balance of ripe berry fruit, earth, herbs, and spice.
WINEMAKING : Minimal intervention
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Chicken à la Diable
Guillermo de Mendoza Malbec 2022 750mL
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Malbec
Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvée Red Sonoma County 2019
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Halkia Corinthia Agiorgitiko Dry Red 2021 750mL
$23
GREECE : PELOPONNESE : CORINTHIA
Agiorgitiko
MED-BODIED, RED CHERRY, STRAWBERRY, PLUM, BLACK PEPPER, UMAMI, EARTH, NO OAK
Anna Halkia began producing wines in the early 2000s in a bare-bones facility at the back of her house near her family’s vineyards. Sans funding or resources, she was forced to rely on basic technology and embrace low-intervention winemaking techniques. Today, her wines are certified organic and highly regarded for their modern stylings and pure, natural expressions of fruit. 100% Agiorgitiko, this bottling is fresh and fruit-forward, with bright acidity and fine tannins — an easy-drinking departure from the heavier reds Greece is known for.
ECOLOGY : Certified Organic
PAIRING : Grilled Leg of Lamb
*No added SO2
Hanging Vine Pinot Noir 2021 750ml
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California
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM BODIED, RASPBERRY, BAKING SPICES, MILD TANNIN, FRESH, HERBAL, SOFT OAK
Herdade do Cebolal Vale Das Eguas Peninsula de Setubal Tinto 2021 750mL
$16
PORTUGAL : PENÍNSULA DE SETÚBAL
Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet, Syrah
MED-BODIED, BLACK FRUIT, DRIED FRUIT, CRANBERRY, PEPPER, BAKING SPICE, LEATHER, NO OAK
FARMING : Organic
Herve Souhaut 'La Souteronne' 2022 750mL
$37
France : N. Rhone : Saint-Joseph
Gamay
MEDIUM BODIED, BLUE/BLACK FRUIT, SPICE, FLORAL, NO OAK
It crackles with anise, blueberry, and pomegranate fruit, laced with a high-pitched violet hint and finish with a high-toned acidity and brisk mineral edge. It is a touch lean with a twinge of elegant stemminess holding the finish
Biodynamic
Hess Collection Lion Tamer Napa Valley Red Blend 2021 750mL
$54
CALIFORNIA : NAPA VALLEY
Malbec, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
FULL-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, BLUEBERRY, EARTH, MOCHA, OAK
This lush, robust blend from the Hess Luxury Collection was named 'Lion Tamer' in homage to the versatility of Malbec, which winemaker Dave Guffy refers to as his "tannin tamer." Be sure to decant this one.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Steak
Hobo Wine Co Camp Merlot 2022 750mL
$21
CALIFORNIA : SONOMA COUNTY : ALEXANDER VALLEY
Merlot
MEDIUM BODIED, DARK FRUIT, EASY, SUPPLE, NEUTRAL OAK
California Merlot at its best. Lovely and ripe notes of blackberry and black cherry on the palate with nuanced expression of spice box on the finish. Super supple, easy, soft, and plushy.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Bad Day Chaser
Holden Manz "Vernissage" Red Blend 2020 750mL
$17
SOUTH AFRICA : WESTERN CAPE : FRANSCHHOEK
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc
MED-BODIED, BLACKBERRY, RASPBERRY, BLACK PEPPER, LEATHER, NEUTRAL OAK
WINEAMAKING : Minimal intervention winemaking; aged 18 months used French oak barrels
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Ribeye
Holger Koch Pinot Noir Herrenstück 'Sulfur-Free' 2021 750mL
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Ignios Origenes Ycoden-Daute-Isora Listán Negro Selección 2019 750mL
$48
SPAIN : YCODEN-DAUTE-ISORAListan Negro
Isabelle et Denis Pommier Bourgogne Grain de Survie 2020
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FRANCE : BURGUNDY
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, STRAWBERRY, RASPBERRY, BLACK PEPPER, MINERAL, NEUTRAL OAK
We were somewhat surprised to learn that Isabelle and Denis Pommier’s organically farmed 16 hectare estate in Chablis (est. 1990) near the village of Poinchy is one of the very few in the region to hand-harvest a significant portion of their production! Although most known for their distinctly mineral and terroir-driven Chablis, they also make a small amount of Bourgogne Rouge, such as the beautiful and energetic “Grain de Survie,’ which is equal parts fruit, floral, and earth.
ECOLOGY : Organic
PAIR WITH : Roast Goose with Crispy Skin
Jerome Chezeaux Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru 'Les Pruliers' 2020 750mL
$98
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : NUITS-ST-GEORGES
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, RIPE PLUM, RED CURRANT, VIOLET, EARTH, SILKY TANNINS, NEW OAK
'Les Pruliers' is a masterpiece – a profound expression of Nuits-Saint-Georges that captures the essence of Burgundian elegance. This is the smallest-production premier cru in Chezeaux’s cellar: one-tenth of a hectare of extremely old vines that produce a wine of warmth and generosity.
Farming : Sustainable
Pairing : Duck Breast
Jerome Chezeaux Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru 'Les Vaucrains' 2020 750mL
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Julien Courtois Ancestral 2019 750mL
$54
FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY
Malbec (Côt), Gamay, Gascón
MED-BODIED, DARK FRUIT, VIOLET, BAKING SPICE, EARTH, SMOKE, USED OAK
Julien Courtois and his partner have Heidi Kuka have worked tirelessly to restore a neglected 4.5 hectare estate of 40 year old vines in Sologne, where they recognized the land’s potential despite the condition of its long-damaged soils. Courtois has since succeeded in producing a slew compelling, terroir-driven natural wines from this small but mighty estate; the elegant and concentrated ‘Ancestral’ is a fine example of his best work. Give it ~30 mins to open & reveal its magic.
PAIR WITH: Pot-au-feu (French Beef Stew)
ECOLOGY: Biodynamic
*Low Sulfur
Karas Estate Bottled Red Blend 2020 750mL
$16
ARMENIAN : ARARAT VALLEY
Syrah, Tannat, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Khndoghni, Montepulciano
MED-BODIED, BLACKBERRY, RASPBERRY, SWEET SPICE CHOCOLATE, NO OAK
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Lamb Shawarma
Karas Reserve Winemaker's Selection 2016 750mL
$35
ARMENIA : ARARAT VALLEY
Syrah, Montepulciano, Tannat, Malbec, Petit Verdot
FULL-BODIED, RED FRUIT, BLUEBERRY, , VANILLA, CHOCOLATE, EARTH, HERBAL, OAK
Famed (or infamous, depending on your view) French wine consultant Michel Rolland consulted on this international blend harvested from vineyards at the foot of Mount Ararat and aged in Armenian, French, and American oak.
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Roasted Leg of Lamb
Khayelitsha's Finest Wines Red Blend 2021 750mL
$20
South Africa : Stellenbosch : Polkadraai Hills
Syrah, Pinotage, Malbec
MED-FULL-BODIED, RASPBERRY, RED PLUM, EARTH, GAME, SMOKE, USED OAK
KFW is proud to produce Khayelitsha’s first ever fine wines, sowing the seeds of drinking awesome wine in historically underrepresented neighbourhoods. Bold and structured, with polished tannin and a nice line of acidity, their red blend is a barrel selection of 60% Syrah, 20% Malbec, and 20% semi-carbonic Pinotage, which adds a nice pop of brightness and fruit to the mix.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
PAIRING: Beef Bobotie (spiced minced meat with an egg-based topping)
Koerner Mammolo Sciaccarello Vivian Vineyard Clare Valley 2022 750mL
$40
AUSTRALIA : MOUNT LOFTY RANGES : CLARE VALLEY
Sciacarello (Mammolo)
LIGHT-BODIED, STRAWBERRY, POMEGRANATE CHERRY, ROSE, HERBAL, SPICE, EARTH, OAK
Light and fresh, with perfumed aromas and distinct herbaceous and spicy notes — this unique red from the esteemed Clare Valley appellation in Southern Australia is made from the Corsican varietal Sciaccarello (Shak-ar-ellom, or “Mammolo” as it is known in Tuscany), indicative of a wider trend in Aussie winemaking for the production of elegant, light-bodied reds using traditionally Mediterranean varietals (which have done well in the face of an increasingly warm climate). Aged in a Slovenian oak 2000L foudre for 6 mos & racked to steel for 3 mos. Unfined/unfiltered.
ECOLOGY : Organic, Sustainable
PAIRING : Crispy Spiced Lamb Lettuce Wraps
Kozlovic Teran 2021 750mL
$22
CROATIA : WESTERN ISTRIA
Teran
MEDIUM BODIED, RED/BLACK FRUIT, EARTH, COCOA, OAK PRESENT
Aromas of black cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, bramble, and a slight touch of eucalyptus abound on the nose. It is fruit forward and juicy yet shows a refined tannic structure.
ECOLOGY: Organic
FOOD PAIRING: Barbeque
Kumeu River Village Pinot Noir 2018
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NEW ZEALAND : AUCKLAND
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-LIGHT-BODIED, RASPBERRY, STRAWBERRY, FLORAL, SPICE, OAK
A very light and refreshing style of pinot from winemaker Michael Brajkovich, who was New Zealand’s first Master of Wine (MW). Fresh, light, and dry, with a vibrant edge and nice hint of chalky tannins — the palate is lightweight yet fruity with a lick of oak spice and angular acidity.
*Sustainable
L'Ecole No 41 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2020 750ml
$35
WASHINGTON : COLUMBIA VALLEY
Cabernet Sauvignon
FULL-BODIED, DARK FRUIT, HERBAL, ESPRESSO, CASSIS, VIOLET, OAK
Classically Cabernet! Layers of bittersweet chocolate, espresso, barrel spice, and bright cherry are well-balanced by significant dusty tannins and a persistent finish in this precise and focused wine from Washington State.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Dry Rubbed Grilled Ribeye Steak
LaOsa Bierzo Mencía El Mismo 2021 750mL
$20
Spain : Castilla y Leon : Bierzo
Mencía
MEDIUM-BODIED, FRESH, RED/BLUE FRUITS, MINERAL, NEUTRAL OAK
Bright, intense, and silky expression in the style of classic Spanish mencía. The nose gives crushed berry fruit, and mineral. On the palate the wine is lively with blueberry and raspberry notes, and soft lush tannins. Winemaker’s random obsession with bears lends itself to the theme of the labels.
Las Jaras Wines 'Slipper Sippers' Nouveau Old Vines Mendocino County 2023 750mL
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Las Jaras Wines 'Sweet Berry Wine' 2019 750mL
$35
CALIFORNIA : MENDOCINO COUNTRY
Carignan, Zinfandel
MEDIUM-BODIED, RED FRUIT, SPICE, BLOOD ORANGE, FLOWER PETALS
An insanely juicy fruit bomb not without complexity; see notes of white pepper, cedar, flower petals, and fennel. Scary-easy to drink but also food-friendly — pairs well with just about anything!
*Organic
Laurent Parize Givry Vieilles Vignes 2021 750mL
$33
France: Burgundy: Givry : Côte Chalonnaise
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, RUSTIC, STRAWBERRY, SOUR CHERRY, BLACKBERRY, EARTH, NO OAK
Delicious Burgundian Pinot Noir made in a traditional, rustic style by the Parize family, who have been making wine in Givry for six generations with a focus on quality (grapes are hand-selected/harvested and hand-sorted first in the vineyard and then winery) and lutte raisoneé farming methods (a form of organic viticulture that does not use agrochemicals unless absolutely necessary).
Drink now - 2032; decant for 30 min.
ECOLOGY : Organic (Lutte Raisonneé)
PAIRING : Beef Bourguignon Pie
*Low Sulfite
*Age-worthy
Le Clos des Jarres Coteaux De Peyriac Trairi Rouge 2021 BiB 3L
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Le Sot de l'Ange 'Malolactix' Rouge 2020 750mL
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France : Loire : Touraine : Azay-le-Rideau
Gamay, Old Vine Grolleau, Cab Franc, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc
LIGHT-MEDIUM BODIED, GLOU-GLOU, RED CURRANT, BRIGHT, JUICY, NO OAK
Fresh, fruity, and fragrant. Made in the ‘glou-glou’ style (French for ‘glug glug’), this easy drinking quaffer delivers on many levels. Carbonic maceration gives it a slight Coca-Cola funkiness, a calling-card for natural reds. Dark red and blue fruits shine with underlying acidity. Chill it and enjoy!
*Biodynamic
Lemelson Vineyards Thea's Selection Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2019
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