$27
ITALY : TUSCANY : CHIANTI CLASSICO
90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot
FULL BODIED, RICH, BLUE FRUIT, DENSE, ROUND TANNINS, OAKED
The nose for this wine is very expressive with plum, currant & rose petal. On the palate it's explosive with rich blue fruit notes & sappy mid palate. The finish is fresh & long. Highest elevation in Chianti & they use large Slavonian oak.
ECOLOGY: Biodynamic
FOOD PAIRING: Meats & Pasta
$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
$27
ITALY : SICILY
Catarratto
MED-BODIED, PEAR, WHITE PEACH, CITRUS, HONEY, MINERAL, NO OAK
The Catarratto ‘Bruto’ is Alldo Viola’s first release of a sparkling wine made with an ancient method of finishing fermentation in bottle (aka, a pét-nat). The juice has undergone a bit of skin contact for texture, bubbles are pleasingly silky, and the aromas are lush, fruity, and mineral.
ECOLOGY: Biodynamic
PAIRING: I Am The Appetizer
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FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY : MUSCADET
Melon de Bourgogne, Folle Blanche
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, DRY, YELLOW APPLE, MINERAL, LEMON, NO OAK
Deliciously pure, refreshing, and mineral-driven Méthode champenoise bubbles from 50 year old vines (70% Melon de Bourgogne and 30% Folle blanche) planted on coveted gabbro soils. Spends 4 months on the lees in concrete tank and another 14 months minimum ageing in bottle. No dosage; Brut Nature.
ECOLOGY: Organic
FOOD PAIRING: Fried Goat Cheese Balls with Honey
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ITALY : SÜDITROL - ALTO - ADIGE
Gewürtzraminer
MED_BODIED, DRY, PEACH, APPLE, LYCHEE, FLORAL, MINERAL, HONEY, SPICE, NO OAK
A charming, dry, yet wonderfully expressive Gewürtz from a renowned female-run estate in Alto Adige — intensely aromatic on the nose, with a classically floral bouquet of rose petal; the palate is richly layered with bright tropical fruit, honey, white peppercorn, and delicate spice. Fermented & aged for several months on its lees in stainless steel.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
PAIR WITH : Spiced Salmon Kebabs
$27
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SERBIA : SUBOTICA
Blaufrankish, Cabernet, Black Muscat
MEDIUM-BODIED, RASPBERRY, BAKING SPICE, SILKY TANNINS, NO OAK, CHILLABLE
“Lud” means Goose in Hungarian and Crazy in Serbian. There’s an old Hungarian expression literally translates to “If it’s a goose, let it be fat.” In other words, if you’re going to go big, go big." This preeminently drinkable field blend is made by Oskar Maurer, one of the leading natural winemakers in Serbia.
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Spicy Salami, Smoked Sausage
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Czech Republic : Moravia
St. Laurent, Blaufrankisch
MEDIUM BODIED, RED CHERRY, BAKING SPICE, OAK
Dva Duby is located in the small village of Dolní Kounice, an area that’s been famous for its production of red wine for centuries. This terroir gives volcanic reds of real intensity, trademark savory notes, and supple acidity.
Ecology: Biodynamic
Pairing Shepard's Pie
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$27
ITALY : EMILIA : ROMAGNA
Trebbiano, Pignoletto
MED-BODIED, WILD FLOWERS, STRAW, APRICOT, NO OAK
FARMING : Organic
WINEMAKING : Natural / no sulfur added
PAIRING : Parmesan, Omelets
$27
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FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY : ANJOU-SAUMUR
Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay
MED-BODIED, BONE-DRY (BRUT NATURE), PEACH, PEAR, APPLE, LEMON, BRIOCHE, TOASTED NUTS, CREAMY, SOFT MOUSSE, NEUTRAL OAK
FARMING : Certified Organic
WINEMAKING : Hand-harvested; produced by méthode champenoise; aged sur lie for minimum one year. Brut nature; no dosage.
PAIRING : Smoked Fish Platter
$27
ISRAEL : Galillee
Cabernet Sauvignon
FULL-BODIED, BLACKBERRY, BLACK CHERRY, MINT, VANILLA, FRENCH OAK
Farming : Conventional
Winemaking : Vegan; Kosher
Pairing : Brisket
$27
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
$27
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OREGON : WILLAMETTE VALLEY$28
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Austria : Wachau : Neiderosterreich
Gruner Veltliner
MEDIUM-BODIED, CITRUS, CREAMY, BRIGHT, WHITE PEPPER, NO OAK
Enticing aromas of citrus and white pepper, followed by just a touch of fresh green herbs. Pleasantly tart yet particularly creamy due to extended less contact. Definitely the next step up in Austrian gruner veltliners.
Biodynamic
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$28
PORTUGAL : BEIRAS : BAIRRADA
Baga
MEDIUM-BODIED, RED FRUIT, SPICES, CLAY, EARTHY, HERBAL, NO OAK
This Portuguese red is incredibly fresh and vibrant, yet enticingly spicy and earthy, showcasing zippy red fruit and silky tannins. Beautifully balanced, and light on its feet.
*Biodynamic
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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
$28
CALIFORNIA : SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, STRAWBERRY, BLACKBERRY, RASPBERRY, CHERRY ANISE, CLOVE, OAK
Listed on Robert Parker’s Best Wineries of the World in both 1989 & 1999, Au Bon Climate (which is owned by renowned winemaker Jim Clendenen) has achieved an almost mythic level of celebrity in the wine world … and rightly so, in our opinion! Food-friendly and age-worthy, the 2019 Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County punches way above its price point with mouth filling intensity and suppleness. Still quite young, it should remain “fresh” for the next 6-7 years, but will become more complex & continue to improve with age.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Classic Club Sandwich & Fries
$28
JAPAN : YAMAGATA
Rice
Lightly creamy and lightly sweet, this elegant Nigori has fresh pear, underripe peach, and cedar notes. Best chilled & gently shaken.
$28
USA : CALIFORNIA : MENDOCINO COUNTY
Carignane
FARMING : Organic
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FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY : CENTRAL VINEYARDS : SANCERRE
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir from Sancerre with pretty blueberry, cassis, black cherry, and a hint of spice on the nose. Light and fresh on the palate with notes of fresh cherry and cranberry. Slight steminess gives the wine a nice tannic structure as well.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
PAIRING: Roast Chicken
$28
FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY : SANCERRE
Sauvignon Blanc
LIGHT-BODIED, MINERAL, CANDIED LEMON, FLORAL, FLINT, SALINE, NO OAK
Energetic and intense, ‘Clos de Chaudenay’ is a gorgeous Sancerre from a single parcel of ~40 vines. Well-balanced floral, fruit, and mineral character; lees ageing for 10 months gives an elegant, crunchy texture. Drink now!
Farming : Conventional
Pairing : Lemon Butter Scallops
$28
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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
$29
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$29
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GREECE : MACEDONIA
Xinomavro
MEDIUM-FULL BODIED, BLUE/BLACK FRUITS, MEDIUM TANNIN, SPICE, OAK
Greece’s answer to Italian nebbiolo! Medium tannins here are balanced well by refreshing acidity, and dark fruit with floral accents on the nose and palate. Oak aging brings hints of vanilla and spice.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Greek Grilled Meats