$49
USA : CALIFORNIA : SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY : PASO ROBLES
Zinfandel
MEDIUM-FULL-BODIED, BLACK FRUIT, BAKING SPICE, SMOKY, NEUTRAL OAK
Powerful expressions of dark berry fruit and cassis, with a whiff of Cola and licorice on the nose. Additional accents of vanilla, smoke, and herbs add depth and complexity. Baking spice on the long finish. Rich and broad with very supple tannins.
*Sustainable
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ITALY : PIEDMONT
Barbara
MED-FULL-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, RASPBERRY, BLACKBERRY, SPICE, OAK
FARMING : Conventional
$25
FRANCE : JURA : ARBOIS
40% Poulsard, 30% Trousseau, 30% Pinot Noir
LIGHT BODIED, FLORAL, RED FRUIT, FRESH, LOW TANNIN, NEUTRAL OAK
Delicate and floral in the nose with soft red berry fruit, cranberry and raspberry, cherry, and rose. The palate is fresh, light and dry with vivacious red fruit. Let breath for 30 min. before drinking and serve with a chill.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Poultry & MushroomsNotify when available.
$27
CALIFORNIA : NAPA VALLEY
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
FULL-BODIED, BLACK PLUM, CHOCOLATE, CEDAR, COCOA, OAK
Open and accessible yet quite complex, ‘Route 29’ is brimming with all the best, most classic Napa Cab aromas (mint, cedar, blackberry) and flavors (black plum, chocolate, Italian herbs). Structurally, the acidity nicely balances a supple, rich mouthfeel, and natural grape and oak tannin prolong the satisfying finish.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRTING: Roasted Duck Breast with Pecan Purée
$25
CALIFORNIA : SONOMA COAST
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, DRIED RASPBERRY, SPICE, EARTH, OAK
A well-balanced, well-structured, and food-friendly Pinot with sweet red fruit and bright acidity matched by savory earth, floral, and mineral notes. The winery practices minimal intervention via the use of native yeasts, natural malolactic fermentation, and no chemical additions. A steal at this price point ...drink now through 2024.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Chicken Leg Coq au Vin
$24
SPAIN : CASTILLA Y LÉON : SIERRA DE GREDOS
Garnacha
MED-FULL-BODIED, BLACKBERRY, MINERAL, RASPBERRY, SPICE, NO OAK
100% old-vine Garnacha sourced from several vineyards high in the mountains west of Madrid, where the very old-vines (70-100 yrs old) planted in granite & schist soils are responsible for the trademark minerality found in the elegant wines of this mountainous region. Fresh and delicious, with lots of bright acidity and tasty dark fruit — give it a chill and bring it to the BBQ!
ECOLOGY : Organic & Biodynamic
PAIR WITH : Roast Chicken with Crispy Potatoes
*Low Sulfur
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FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY : PUY-DE-DÔME
Pinot Noir
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, FRESH RIPE FRUIT, STRAWBERRY, BLACK CHERRY, EARTH, MINERAL, NO OAK
FARMING : Organic, Sustainable
PAIRING : Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
$23
SPAIN : MADEIRA
Tinta Negra
FULL-BODIED, SWEET, PEANUT, RAISIN, CANDIED ORANGE PEEL, BAKING SPICE
Farming : Conventional
Pairing : Peanut Butter Cups
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GERMANY : PFALZ / RHEINHESSEN
Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
LIGHT-BODIED, RED BERRY, RED CURRANT, VIBRANT, SILKY, SOME OAK
Gabriel Scheuerman and his brother Simon took over the family winery at the tender ages of 16 and 19, respectively. They are now producing some of the most expressive, under-the-radar natural wine around. As they say, "We don't make German wine; we make German wine in a Loire style." A wilder, slightly crunchier take on German Spatburnder (Pinot Noir).
FARMING : Biodynamic
Winemaking : Low-intervention / natural; no sulfur added.
Pairing : Chicken Schnitzel
$30
CALIFORNIA: NAPA VALLEY
Chardonnay
RICH, TOAST, OAK, PEAR, BRIOCHE
A rich, rounded oak-driven chardonnay balanced by fresh acidity and delicate mineral and floral notes. Though it ultimately lands somewhere between Old World restraint and California sunshine, it will certainly appeal to those who enjoy a more voluptuous style.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
PAIR WITH: Herb Salad& Mature Brie Cheese
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UNITED STATES : CALIFORNIA
Cabernet Sauvignon
MED-FULL-BODIED, RED FRUIT, PLUM, STRAWBERRY JAM, SPICE, OAK
FARMING : Organic
$20
GERMANY : BADENNotify when available.
AUSTRIA : NIEDEROSTERREICH : WAGRAM
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-BODIED, SAVORY, BERRIES, FOREST FLOOR, SOFT TANNIN, OAK
Tony Söllner and his wife Daniela follow the biodynamic mantra and have done so since 1995. The terroir is quite unique in that they’re situated just east of the Kamptal, overlooking the Danube Valley. The wine exhibits earthy notes, expressive minerality, a balance of red fruits, and all around character.
FARMING : Biodynamic
WINEMAKING : Low-intervention / Natural / Low sulfur
PAIRING : Chicken Schnitzel
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CALIFORNIA : BALLARD CANYON
Sangiovese
MED-BODIED, TART POMEGRANATE, RED BERRY, LYCHEE, DARK PLUM, OAK
The name "Love You Bunches" is a cute and nerdy nod to the process of Carbonic Fermentation (in which whole, uncrushed bunches of grapes are left to ferment inside a sealed tank), used here by the winemakers to manipulate an uncommonly bright, fresh, and light profile for Sangiovese.
This is a fun and happy wine; drink it cold under a hot sun.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Pesto PIzza with Arugula & Prosciutto
*Low Sulfites
$18
SPAIN : CATALONIA : PENEDÉS
Monastrell (Mataró)
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, CHILLABLE, DARK FRUIT, STRAWBERRY, SPICE, VIOLET, EARTH, NEUTRAL OAK
WINEMAKING : Sponteanous MLF; wine spends 6 months in in 500L Chestnut barrels; no filtration or sulfur addition
FARMING : Certified Organic
PAIRING : Anything off the Grill
$44
Argentina : Mendoza : Agrelo
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
FULL-BODIED, CEDAR, COCOA, BLACK CURRENT, TEA, TOBACCO, LIGHT OAK
Known as the “Queen of Torrentes” in a country dominated by male winemakers, Susana Balbo stands out — not because of her gender, but because her wines are really, really, really good. Big, lush, and concentrated; drink this now with a special meal, or hold for the next five years.
Sustainable
Pair With: Roast Squab with Porcini Apricot Sauce
$88
PORTUGAL : DOURO : PORTO
Red Port Blend
FULL-BODIED, BLACK CURRANT, FIG, CITRUS, HERBAL, VIOLET, MINERAL, OAK
A powerful and structured vintage port with brilliant berry fruit, a long finish, and muscular tannins that feel firm and grippy. As it stands, the 2017 needs quite a bit of time before drinking — cellar until 2035-2060 and it will be well worth the wait! Aged for approximately 20 months in wood; 100g/L rs.
PAIR WITH: Fig and Walnut Brownies
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
*Age-worthy
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ITALY : TUSCANY
Sangiovese (90%), Merlot (10%)
FULL-BODIED, BLUEBERRY PLUM, BLACK CHERRY, EARTH, SMOKE, OAK
A super Tuscan-style wine made from mostly Sangiovese and about 10% Merlot; the freshness and acidity from the first is nicely balanced by the softness of the second and the wine’s fine, polished tannins. Aged for 10-14 months in French Allier barriques and 5-6 months in bottle.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
PAIR WITH : Slow Cooker Pot Roast
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CHILE : CENTRAL VALLEY
Malbec
FULL-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, BLACKBERRY JAM, PLUM, OAK
Approachable yet structured, this classic Chilean Malbec has lots of beautifully intense red fruit flavors followed by a dash black pepper and light touches of oak-derived notes like vanilla and chocolate.
ECOLOGY: Conventional
*Kosher
$14
France : Loire
Gamay