$19
FRANCE : CÔTES CATALNES
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
MEDIUM-BODIED, BLUEBERRY, BLACK CHERRY, CITRUS, HERBAL, NO OAK
FARMING : Biodynamic
WINEMAKING : Natural / no sulfur added
PAIRING : Ash-fired vegetables
$15
OREGON : WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Pinot Noir
LIGHT-BODIED, FRESH, BREEZY, BRIGHT, RASPBERRY, CHERRY, BLACK PLUM, VANILLA, FRENCH OAK
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Chicken Kabobs
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NEW YORK : FINGER LAKES
DeChaunac (French-American hybrid)
LIGHT-BODIED, CHILLABLE, BLUEBERRY, RASPBERRY, RED CHERRY, BLOOD ORANGE, EARTH, NO OAK
WINEMAKING : Red Dechaunac grapes are pressed and left to ferment naturally on Chardonnay skins. Aged in tank with natural malolactic fermentation; racked before bottling; unfiltered. 253 cases produced.
FARMING : Sustainable
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NEW YORK : FINGER LAKES
Leon Millot, Marquette, Cabernet Franc
LIGHT-BODIED, PLUM, BLUEBERRY, RASPBERRY, MINT, FLORAL, NO OAK
Rich and layered (but light), this Pét Nat from the Osmote family's small winery on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake is equally beautiful in the glass as it is on the palate: a deep, dark – almost opaque – purple color rimmed with lovely fuchsia bubbles, the wine itself has lush bramble fruit with mint, violet and woodsy notes alongside zingy acidity and chalky tannins.
WINEMAKNG : Low-Intervention
FARMING : Sustainable
PARIING : Chocolate Raspberry Pudding Cake
$17
SPAIN : CASTILLA Y LEON
Mencia, Lemon Peel, Cinnamon
OFF-DRY, CHERRY, CINNAMON, MARMALADE, CLEAN, NO OAK
Typically savored around Easter in its native Spain, this unique take on sangria boasts notes of spicy cinnamon and bright lemon peel. Pro tip: add dark rum or brandy, seltzer, and fruit slices for a real party starter!
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Patio Drinking
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CALIFORNIA : SONOMA COAST
Pinot Noir
MED-FULL-BODIED, CHERRY, RASPBERRY, CITRUS, VANILLA, CLOVE, TOAST, OAK
Brazenly rich yet elegant and straightforward Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir — with lively red and black fruit, toasty oak and citrus undertones, bright acidity, silky tannins, and a clean finish. Spends 9 months aging in barrel. Drink or hold!
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Oven-Baked Game Hen
$175
Italy : Umbria : Montefalco : Cerrete
Sagrantino
MED-FULL-BODIED, BLACK FRUIT, VIOLET, LEATHER, MINERAL, OAK, AGEWORTHY
Intense but elegant in nearly every aspect, with a deep violet color, robust tannins, and powerful aromas and flavors that present from start to persistent finish. Natural fermentation after 45-day maceration; wine spends 1 year in steel tanks and then 43 months in large Slovenian oak barrels. Only 3933 bottles produced.
SUSTAINABILITY: Organic
PAIRING : Pork Chops
*Low intervention
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ITALY : PIEDMONT : BAROLO
Nebbiolo
FULL-BODIED, RIPE CHERRY, FLORAL, PLUM, LICORICE, OAK PRESENT
The Scavino family’s winemaking philosophy is based on a deep respect for their home region and a multi-generational passion for farming, which shows — the winery was established in 1921 and is now famous throughout the Barolo region. For a wine that carries some heft, this bottle is elegant, complex, bold, and has great potential for ageing.
ECOLOGY : Conventional
PAIR WITH : Gorgonzola Piccante
$28
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : COTE CHALONNAISE
Pinot Noir, Gamay
MED-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, RASPBERRY, CINAMON, EARTH, MINERAL, SOME NEW OAK
This elegant blend of gamay (⅔) and pinot noir (⅓) made in the traditional Burgundian passtetoutgrains style comes from masterful father-daughter team Paul and Marie Jacqueson. A living testatment to Burgundian dedication, innovation, and family legacy, the Jacqueson domaine was founded in 1947 by Paul's Father Henri, and today spans 12 hectares in the Côte Chalonnaisee – an oft-overlooked Burgundian apellation where one can still find extreme high-value wines.
These wines are not to be missed … drink them while they're still affordable!
FARMING : Sustainable; minimal vine treatments
WINEMAKING : 25% new oak
PAIRING : Pan-Fried Rainbow Trout
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CANADA : ONTARIO : CREEK SHORES
Cabernet Franc
MED-BODIED, BLACK FRUIT, SAGE, GREEN PEPPER, BALSAMIC, EARTH, USED OAK
Francois Morissette’s natural, terroir-driven wines are the most exciting and unique that we currently know of in Canada. More importantly, however, they are luminous and inspiring — easily transcending the boundaries of the Niagara Peninsula, and completely one of a kind. In his own words: “I don’t make wine for Ontario, I make wine for the world.”
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Rigatoni with Squash, Sausage & Goat Cheese
$35
$23
Chile : Bio Bio : Itata
Cinsault
MEDIUM-FULL BODIED, RED FRUITS, CLOVE, MINERAL, NEUTRAL OAK
Fruit sourced from 4 different growers from 200 year old plots, with vines aged 45-70 years. If you do the math it equates to pure deliciousness! Ripe red fruit and minerally aromas draw in the bouquet. The palate is savory with notes of tomato, cherry, and saline, finishing on a faintly smoky note.
Organic
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FRANCE : BEAUJOLAIS
Gamay Noir
LIGHT BODIED, FRESH, STRAWBERRY, BRIGHT, EASY, SUPPLE, NO OAK
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
$22
ITALY : SICILY
Nerello Mascalese
LIGHT-MEDIUM BODIED, EARTH, HERBS, RED FRUIT, DRIED FLOWERS
Feminine notes of rose and cherry fruit tantalize the nose. Sleek tannins roll off the tongue with ease, while bright red fruit notes nestle on the mid-palate. That same red fruit integrates with faint spice notes to round out the finish. Mmm mm good!
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Margherita Pizza
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SLOVENIA : PRIMORSKA : VIPAVA VALLEY
Barbara
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, LIGHT TANNIN, RASPBERRY, BLACKBERRY, EARTH, WHITE PEPPER, NO OAK
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
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CROATIA : DALMATIA
Plavina
MEDIUM BODIED, DARK FRUIT, MEDIUM TANNIN, SMOKY, FRESH, NO OAK
$95
ITALY : PIEDMONT : BAROLO
Nebbiolo
FULL-BODIED, BOLD, DARK BERRIES, PLUM, HAZELNUT, HIGH TANNIN, OAK
Big and bold, with an intense bouquet of blackberries, plums, hazelnuts, and licorice. Powerful tannins combine with great acidity to yield a prime example of age-worthy Barolo. A long-lived beauty. Drink now or cellar for the next 10+ years.
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Tagliatelle con il Tartufo (Tagliatelle with Truffle)
$20
PORTUGAL : COVAS DO DOURO
Red Port Blend
MEDIUM SWEET, FULL, BODIED, PLUMMY, BRIGHT
Dark, rich, and plummy with excellent balance of fruit, acidity, and tannins without an overwhelming sugary or jammy flavor.
ECOLOGY: Conventional
FOOD PAIRING: Blue Cheeses
$21
PORTUGAL : COVAS DO DOURO : NV
Red Port Blend
MEDIUM SWEET, FULL, BODIED, HAZELNUTS, RAISIN-Y, SPICE
A lovely nose full of nuttiness and caramel that shows through on the palate with fantastic hints of vanilla, coffee, and raisin with a delightful baking spice finish.
ECOLOGY: Conventional
FOOD PAIRING: Hard Cheeses & Apple Pie
$20
Portugal : Lisboa : Óbidos
Touriga Nacional
MED-BODIED, EARTH, SMOKE, BLACKBERRY, VIOLET, NO OAK
One of favorite discoveries in 2021! Quinta Várzea da Pedra is a fourth generation wine farm based in the Óbidos sub-region of Lisboa DO. 100% Touriga Nacional, hand harvested and completely destemmed, natural fermentation in traditional lagar followed by 12 months in stainless steel. Delicious & smoky!
*Organic, Low Sulfur
$11
South Africa : Western Cape
Cabernet Sauvignon
FULL-BODIED, DARK FRUIT, RIPE, TOASTY, COCOA, OAK
$60
PORTUGAL : MADEIRA
Malvasia
MEDIUM-SWEET, FULL-BODIED, NUTTY, CHERRY, BROWN SUGAR
In a throwback to the most popular style of Madeira in 18th century New York, this elegant fortified dessert wine has distinct notes of cherry, cola, molasses, tobacco, and brown sugar. Rich and luxurious.
ECOLOGY : Conventional
PAIR WITH : Fancy After Parties
$29
SOUTH AFRICA : WESTERN CAPE : SIMONSBERG-STELLENBOSCH
Pinotage
MED-BODIED, RED FRUIT, PURPLE FLOWERS, BRIGHT, USED OAK
A gentle expression of Pinotage that shows the beautiful marriage of Pinot Noir & Cinsault. Aromas of dried savory, mulberry, cassis liqueur and forest floor. On the palate, it is velvety smooth with brightness, delicate hint of smoke and baking cocoa.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Mushroom Pizza
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OREGON : WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, BLUE FRUIT, WILD CHERRY, MINERAL, SPICE, NEW OAK
It’s not surprising that this Pinot is especially Burgundian in structure and style, considering Résonance is the first venture outside of France for esteemed Burgundian producer Maison Louis Jadot. Light-to-medium-bodied, savory, herbal, blackberry, black cherry, delicious.
ECOLOGY: Organic, Dry-Farme
FOOD PAIRING: Julia Child's Coq au Vin
$30
NEW ZEALAND : HAWKEY'S BAY
Syrah
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, WILD STRAWBERRY, RED PLUM, SPICE, USED OAK; DRINK NOW - 2026
Diana Hawkins and Frank Lepera are two decorated sommeliers from Chicago who moved to Aotearoa, NZ in 2017 so Diana could purse her Master's in winemaking. Having fallen in love with the country and its wine culture, they never left - and instead founded Responsible Hedonist with the intent to bypass snobby "gatekeepers" in the wine industry and craft exciting, unserious, and sustainably-minded wines for all types of consumers.
'Rush the Stage Red' is a fresh, light-bodied syrah; perfect for outdoor barbeques and summer concerts. Drink now - 2026.
Drink now - 2026.
FARMING : Organic; vegan
WINEMAKING : Low intervention : unfined / unfiltered; wild yeast; aged in 80% used French oak and 20% steel tank for 8 months
PAIRING : Spare Ribs
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NEW YORK : THE NORTH FORK OF LONG ISLAN
Cabernet Franc
MED-BODIED, RED/BLACK BERRY FRUIT, CLOVE, PEPPER, BAKING SPICE, OAK
The Rivero Gonzalez family makes stunning, high-quality wines from a unique perspective, with deep regard for their Mexican heritage (prior to founding RGNY in 2018, they had been making wine in Coahuila, Mexico for over twenty years!). Their flagship Cab Franc is easy-drinking and fresh, but complex – with ripe berry fruit, a complex spice profile, soft tannins, and a long finish.
WINEMAKING : Low-intervention; hand-harvested; wine rests in oak barrels for ten months (45 % new oak, the rest neutral).
FARMING : Certified Sustainable