$35 - $50
Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage 2016
$45
FRANCE : RHONE VALLEY : NORTHERN RHONE : CROZES-HERMITAGE
Syrah
MEDIUM BODIED, DARK FRUIT, FLORAL, SPICE, ELEGANT, NEUTRAL OAK
Lauded as the top Crozes producer on the planet, Graillot's status has risen steadily, having founded his domaine in 1985. It reveals blackberry, dark cherries, spicy (clove and pepper), and violet flavors. It is elegant and delicate with a medium bodied weight.
ECOLOGY: Organic
FOOD PAIRING: Roasted Duck, Lamb Ragu
Alvaro Palacios 'Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes' 2014
$42
SPAIN : PRIORAT
50% Garnacha, 50% Samso
FULL BODIED, RED/BLACK FRUIT, SUPPLE, OAK PRESENT
Exotic, sweet, floral black cherry fruit nose. Lovely supple, sweet, smooth palate showing ripe black fruits with good definition and silky tannins.
ECOLOGY: Biodynamic
FOOD PAIRING: Braised Meats & Barbeque
Arnot-Roberts Syrah Sonoma Coast 2014
$46
USA : CALIFORNIA : SONOMA COAST
Syrah
MEDIUM BODIED, DARK FRUIT, SPICE, MEDIUM TANNIN, NEUTRAL OAK
The nose here is bright with notes of black cherry, black pepper and a bit of licorice and menthol. On the palate the wine is supple with lovely fresh fruit and a bit of taught tannins on the finish. 100% full cluster, native yeast, 10% carbonic.
ECOLOGY: Organic
FOOD PAIRING: Meats & Game
Bodega Chacra Mainque Chardonnay 2017
$49
Argentina : Patagonia
Chardonnay
MEDIUM-BODIED, SALINITY, CREAM, CLEAN, STONE FRUIT, NEUTRAL OAK
Step aside California, Argentina is producing some awesome chardonnay! Stone and orchard fruit dominate the bouquet, while secondary notes of salted butter and vanilla bean follow. The mouth is round and structured with pleasant notes of yellow fruits and cleansing acidity.
Organic
Boekenhoutskloof 'The Chocolate Block' 2017
$35
South Africa : Western Cape :
Coastal Region : Franschhoek
72% Syrah, 13% Cab Sauv, 7% Grenache,
6% Cinsault, 2% Viognier
FULL BODIED, RED/BLACK FRUIT, SPICE, VANILLA, OAK PRESENT
Highly aromatic nose melds blackberry, licorice, menthol, and spice cake. Sweet and supple but juicy with harmonious acidity framing and intensifying the dark fruit and spice.
Conventional
Borja Perez Viticultor Ignios Orígenes Baboso 2015
$40
Spain : Canary Islands
Baboso Negro
MEDIUM-BODIED, CHERRY, VA, MINERAL, SALINITY, NEUTRAL OAK
Every vintage of this exciting Canary Islands red is an adventure in Wonderland. Well balanced with fresh red fruit notes, citrus, dried herbs, and just a hint of salinity to round out the finish and keep you guessing at each turn.
Organic
Bulleit Straight Bourbon Frontier Whiskey 750ml
$40
Bulleit Straight Bourbon Frontier Whiskey 750ml
Chateau Haut Segottes St Emilion Grand Cru 2014
$40
FRANCE : ST. EMILION GRAND CRU
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
MEDIUM BODIED, BLUE/BLACK FRUIT, SUPPLE TANNINS, OAK PRESENT
Very attractive nose giving dried flowers, brambleberry, plum and a bit of cedar. The wine lies medium on the palate with graphite, mineral, and blackberry with nice acidity. Native yeast, no fining or filtration, 20% new oak.
ECOLOGY: Conventional
FOOD PAIRING: Game & Meat
Chateau Le Puy 'Emilien' 2016
$50
France : Bordeaux : Cotes de Francs
85% Merlot, 14% Cab Sauv, 1% Carmenere
MD-FULL BODIED, RED/DARK FRUIT, HERBS, SOFT TANNINS, NEUTRAL OAK
This is Bordeaux unlike any other coming from entirely family owned estate. The nose presents lively ripe red cherry fruit with a touch of black currant liqueur and forest floor. Great presence of minerality with silken, velvety texture on the palate. Graceful and elegant.
Biodynamic
Chateau Maison Blanche Montagne Saint-Emilion 2016
$39
France : Bordeaux :
Montagne Saint-Emilion
Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv
MEDIUM-FULL BODIED, RED/BLACK FRUIT, HERBS, DUSTY, NEUTRAL OAK
This bottle shows what Bordeaux is all about--refined elegance. The Merlot provides the floral and deep purple fruits, the Cab Franc vegetal backbone, the Cab Sauvignon earth and tobacco.
Organic
Château Moulin de Tricot Margaux 2015 750ml
$48
France : Bordeaux : Margaux
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
FULL-BODIED, RAW EARTH, SAVORY, BLACK RASPBERRIES, SILKY, OAK
This Bordeaux blend is a perfect pairing for any lover of “old world” style wines. The nose delicately perfumed atypical of similar blends from the area with notes of rose petals, violets, and earth. The palate is bursting with dark fruits, polished tannins, and lots of oak. Lotsa cellaring potential!
Organic
Col di Bacche Maremma Toscana Cupinero 2013
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Italy : Tuscany
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
FULL-BODIED, RIPE DARK FRUIT, SPICE, EARTH, HERB, COCOA, OAK
Vigorous, lush, and round tannins with ripe red fruit, plum, savory herbs, and spice. Balanced, yet warm with hints of dark chocolate and earth. Toasty, long finish with just the barest hint of violets.
Covenant Wines The Tribe Red Blend 2015
$37
California : Sonoma
Syrah, Petite Syrah, Zinfandel
Elegant red-fruit on the nose and palate, with just a hint of pepper from the field blend with zinfandel. Smooth, silky tannins on the finish.
Kosher: Mevushal
De Grendel Rubaiyat Durbanville 2014 750 mL
$45
South Africa : Western Cape : Durbanville
Petit Verdot, Cab Sauv, Merlot, Malbec
FULL-BODIED, RED & BLACK FRUITS, VIOLETS, SPICE, BALANCED, OAK
An elegantly expressive SA take of a Bordeaux blend. The nose is perfumed with floral aromas followed by notes of tobacco leaf and dark fruit. Pomegranate, black currant, and spice rest on structured tannins. Finishes fantastically full.
Sustainable
Dirty & Rowdy Family Winery Familiar Mourvedre 2016
$36
USA : CALIFORNIAMourvedre
Division Wine Company 'Quatre' Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills 2015
$48
OREGON : WILLAMETTE VALLEY : EOLA-AMITYPinot Noir
Domaine Arlaud 'Roncevie' Bourgogne Rouge 2016
$35
FRANCE : BURGUNDY :Pinot Noir
Domaine Faiveley Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Myglands 2017 750mL
$49
France : Burgundy : Mercurey
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-BODIED, RED & BLACK FRUIT, SMOKE, RICH, VELVETY TANNIN, OAK
Expect nothing but old world elegance from this Burgundian premier cru. Tart black cherry and strawberry aromas coalesce with notes of smoke and cedar on the bouquet. The palate is structured, savory, and rich with fruit reflected on the nose. Finishes long and round.
Sustainable
Domaine Francois Mikulski Bourgogne Blanc 2016
$37
FRANCE : BURGUNDYChardonnay
Domaine Lafarge-Vial Chiroubles 2015
$41
France : Beaujolais : Chiroubles
Gamay
MEDIUM-BODIED, RED/BLACK FRUIT, GREEN, HERB, NEUTRAL OAK
No carbonic maceration here! A beautiful example of what Cru Beaujolais can and should be. Zippy, yet still succulent and lush with fresh, ripe blackberries and raspberries and a fragrant, herbal green note. Almost becomes reminiscent of a Burgundian pinot after fully opening.
Biodynamic
Domaine Natacha Chave Saint-Joseph Aleofane 2017
$35
France : Rhone : St Joseph
Syrah
MEDIUM BODIED, BLACK FRUIT, GRAPHITE, EARTH, NEUTRAL OAK
From the established and renowned Rhone producing family comes another great producer. This St. Joseph has notes of black raspberry, graphite, wet leaves, and floral tones. Medium body with matching tannins; very enjoyable.
Organic
Domaine Prudhon Saint-Aubin Blanc 1er Cru 'Sur le Sentier du Clou' 2016
$44