Non-Spirits
La Marea Albariño 2022 750mL
$27
California : Central Coast : Monterey County
Albariño
MEDIUM-BODIED, CRISP, BRIGHT, TROPICAL FRUITS, MINERAL, NO OAK
‘La Marea’ is the pet project of winemaker Ian Brand (of I. Brand), and shines a light on the terroir of the Monterey Bay area of California with the help of exclusively Spanish varietals. This offering is crisp, mineral driven, and packed with acidity. Fresh tropical fruits and saline show on the nose and are enhanced on the palate.
Conventional
LaOsa Albariño Polar 2021 750mL
$24
SPAIN : RIAS BAIXAS
Albarino
MEDIUM-BODIED, CITRUS, TROPICAL, MINERAL, GREEN HERBS, NO OAK
Citrus notes with tropical character, minerality, and an herbaceous finish. Crisp acidity reminiscent of green apple and line show on the palate, with just a hint of salinity to round out the finish. Winemaker’s random obsession with bears lends itself to the theme of the labels.
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 'Superbloom' Rose 2022
$26
CALIFORNIA : MENDOCINO COUNTRY
Carignan, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, HIBISCUS WATERMELON, MINERAL, NO OAK
Refreshing, well-balanced, and packed with mineral and acidity, ‘Superbloom’ rose from Las Jara has it all. Both fruity and savoury, with juicy watermelon and big red fruit on the palate followed by a bone-dry finish. Perfect for a casual (but classy) party.
ECOLOGY: Organic & Vegan
PAIRING: Tinned Fish & Artisanal Baguettes
*No Added Sulfur
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 Miquel Rose 2022 750mL
$11
France : Languedoc
Cinsault, Syrah
CRISP, FRESH, NO OAK
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 Colombier de la Metairie Montagne-Saint-Emilion 2018
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FRANCE : BORDEAUX : SAINT-EMILION
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
MEDIUM-FULL BODIED, RED CURRANT, TOBACCO SPICE, EARTH, OAK
Often Bordeaux sends one’s palate into oaky, tannic shock, but here’s where the buck stops. Savory red fruit, warm tobacco spice, and cedar notes lay atop soft tannins. The result of renouncing any chemicals aside from very little sulfur sets this bottle apart from the rest.
Biodynamic
Pair With: Filet Mignon
Le Colture Fagher Brut Spumante Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG NV 375mL
$14
Le Domaine d'Edouard Bourgogne Cotes d'Auxerre Chardonnay 2020
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FRANCE : BURGUNDY : CÔTES D'AUXERRE
Chardonnay
MED-FULL-BODIED, GREEN APPLE, CITRUS, PEACH, APRICOT, LEES, USED FRENCH OAK
Édouard Lepesme is among a small group of winemakers working to change the public’s perception of the Côtes D’Auxerre (neighbor to the much more famous Chablis region) as a source of only high-yield, inexpensive wines: his entry level Chardonnay — which is decadent yet lean, and incredibly affordable for this price point — speaks for itself. Hand-harvested; fermentation in used oak barrels w/ natural yeast; aged 9 months on lees in ½ barrel and ½ stainless steel.
ECOLOGY : Organic, Biodynamic
PAIRING : Tuna Niçoise Salad
Le Rendez-Vous Chardonnay Reserve 2020
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FRANCE : LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Chardonnay
MED–FULL-BODIED, FRESH, TROPICAL FRUIT, PEAR, WHITE FLOWER, MINERAL, BUTTER, PARTIAL MLF, LEES, OAK
ECOLOGY : Conventional
Le Sot de l'Ange 'Malolactix' Rouge 2020 750mL
$25
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
Le Vigne di Zamo Pinot Grigio Ramato Colli Orientali del Friui 2021 750mL
$28
Legras & Haas Champagne Brut NV 'Intuition' 750mL
$59
FRANCE : CHAMPAGNE : CHOUILLY, VITRY, LEUVRIGNY, LES RICEYS
62% Chardonnay, 16% Pinot Noir, 22% Pinot Meunier
MED-BODIED, DRY, PEACH, PEAR, CITRUS, WHITE FLOWER, OAK
Cuvée 'Intuition' is the signature blend from the Legras-Haas family, created to reflect their vision of the "ultimate Champagne." Masterfully balanced and elegant, it shows the incredible diversity and potential of grapes grown on the family's estate in Chouilly (the northernmost Grand Cru Village in the Côte de Blancs). Perfect as an aperitif.
Drink now - 2032.
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Endives with Oranges & Almonds
Lemelson Vineyards Thea's Selection Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2019
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Les Chemins de Bassac Roussanne 2020
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France : Languedoc-Roussillon
Roussanne
MED-FULL-BODIED, APRICOT, PAIR, HONEYSUCKLE, CANTALOUPE, CITRUS RIND, NO OAK
Les Lunes Wines Arnold's Block Carignane 2017 750mL
$28
USA : CALIFORNIA : MENDOCINO COUNTY
Carignane
FARMING : Organic
Les Vignerons d'Estezargues Cotes du Rhone Villages 'Domaine Les Genestas Signargues' 2022 750mL
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FRANCE : RHONE VALLEY : SOUTHERN RHONE
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
MED-FULL-BODIED, RED FRUIT, SPICE, EARTH, MINERAL, NO OAK
FARMING : Organic
WINEMAKING : Spontaneous fermentation only; no fining; no filtration; little to no sulfur added at bottling
Les Vins Pirouettes Binner & Compagnie 'Eros By David' 2022 750mL
$23
FRANCE : ALSACE
Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sylvaner
MED-BODIED, ZESTY CITRUS, PEACH, APRICOT, MINERAL, SALINE, GLOU-GLOU, USED OAK
Christian Binner (maker of legendary “zero-zero” wines in Alsace for over 20 years) launched “Les Vins Pirouettes” to support small vignerons in making soulful, terroir-driven wines under their own names — a welcome alternative to selling their grapes to co-ops at criminally low prices. Each wine released from the collective is completely unique (and very limited) — generous and easy-to-drink, ‘Eros’ falls on the side of less funky and is a perfect orange wine for any drinker.
WINEMAKING : Low-intervention; hand-harvested grapes are destemmed & fermented on skins for 25 days; rests on fine lees for 8 months in foudre; unfined & unfiltered; no sulfur added
FARMING : Biodynamic
PAIRING : Zucchini Gratin with Yellow Squash
Lieb Cellars Estate Chardonnay 2020 750ml
$21
NEW YORK : THE NORTH FORK OF LONG ISLAND
Chardonnay
MED-BODIED, GOLDEN APPLE, CITRUS, MELON, TOAST, SWEET SPICE, VANILLA, OAK
The Estate Chardonnay from Lieb Cellars is perfectly balanced and impressively complex, with juicy golden apple, fresh lime, and savory-sweet sprinklings of toasty vanilla, baking spice, and burnt caramel. Lands somewhere between Cali and Burgundy, but has an identity all it's own… an amazing value for premium Chardonnay! Drink now - 2025.
WINEMAKING : Hand-harvested; partial barrel fermentation; aged 10 months in French oak
FARMING : Certified Sustainable
PAIRING : Butternut Squash Ravioli in Brown Butter Sage Sauce
Lindner’s San Sebastian Blended Cider 12oz Can
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NEW YORK STATE / SPAIN : BASQUE COUNTRY
50/50 blend of Basque & New York Apples
DRY, TART, RIPE APPLE, SALINE, SMOOTH, REFRESHING, FUNKY
Living Roots Finger Lakes Gewurztraminer 'Spicebush' 2020 750mL
$21
NEW YORK : FINGER LAKES
Gewurztraminer
MEDIUM-BODIED, TOUCH OF SWEET, FLORAL, PINEAPPLE, LYCHEE, CITRUS BLOSSOM, NO OAK
Farming : Organic
Winemaking : Low Intervention. 48 hours spent on skins for added texture before fermenting wild; fermentation stopped early to leave a touch of residual sugar.
Pairing : Sweet & Sour Chicken
Living Roots Finger Lakes Red Rizza 2022 750mL
$30
GEOGRAPHY: New York : Finger Lakes
VARIETALS: Riesling, Cabernet Franc
FARMING: Sustainable
WINEMAKING: Low-intervention/natural; no sulfites added; made from 100% Riesling juice fermented on fresh Cabernet Franc skins that had been pressed for rosé, aged in used French oak
STYLE: Light-bodied, chill-able, fresh citrus, red fruit, dark fruit, aged in used French oak
PAIR WITH: Spicy kimchi tacos 🌮
Not quite a red, not quite a white, and definitely not a rosé (in our opinion, it most closely resembles a super light, chillable red)...Whatever you want to call it, 'Red Rizza' ("Rizza" is Aussie slang for Riesling) is undeniably fresh, delicious, easygoing, and unique.
Living Roots Finger Lakes Session Sparkling White 750mL
$20
GEOGRAPHY: New York : Finger Lakes
VARIETALS: Elvira, Riesling
FARMING: Sustainable
WINEMAKING: Low-intervention/natural; no sulfites added; made in the Charmat method : unfermented juice used for tirage instead of adding sugar, secondary fermentation stopped early to leave some residual sweetness; no oak used
STYLE: Light-bodied, low-ABV, peach, pear, apple, mineral
ENJOY WHILE: Day drinking 🏖️
Refreshing and chug-able ... a blessing that it's only 8% ABV!
Seriously, though, there should be more amazing, low-alcohol wines on the market like this one -- with juicy but delicate fruit (white peach, yellow pear), clean mineral chalkiness, a touch of sweetness, and super-fine bubbles.
Living Roots South Australia Shiraz Aglianico 2020
$30
AUSTRALIA : SOUTH AUSTRALIA : ADELAIDE HILLS / LIMESTONE COAST
Shiraz, Aglianico
MED-FULL-BODIED, STRAWBERRY, BLACKBERRY, PEPPER, CHOCOLATE, EARTH, LEATHER, OAK
Ripe, rich Shiraz grapes (60%) from Adelaide Hills + early-picked Aglianico (40%) from the Limestone Coast = the best of both worlds! This delicious Australian red blend from natural winemaking husband-and-wife team Seb and Colleen Hardy of Living Roots Wine & Co. – who operate in and produce wines from both Adelaide Hills and the Finger Lakes region – is big and bold, yet soft and luscious, with high acid and bright fruit character.
WINEMAKING : Minimal-intervention/natural; co-fermented with wilds yeasts; aged in a mix of old & new oak; no added sulfites
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Smoked Brisket
Lothian Vineyards Elgin 'Horny Owl' Chardonnay Sur Lie 2023 750mL
$14
SOUTH AFRICA : SOUTHERN CAPE : ELGIN
Chardonnay
LIGHT-BODIED, GREEN APPLE, CITRUS, PINEAPPLE, MINERAL, LEES, NO OAK
FARMING: Sustainable
PAIRING : Crab Salad on Croissants
Lothian Vineyards Elgin 'Horny Owl' Shiraz 2021 750mL
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Lothian Vineyards Elgin 'Late Harvest' Viognier 2018 375ml
$20
SOUTH AFRICA : ELGIN
Viognier
FULL-BODIED, HONEY, TANGERINE, CANDIED CITRUS, PINEAPPLE, OAK
Late-ripening Viognier bunches are left on the vine in the cool of autumn and subjected to morning mists from two bodies of water, thereby creating the perfect conditions for noble rot to develop …. and, to ultimately bless us with this gorgeous, layered dessert wine from South Africa. Tangy and quite sweet, but not at all cloying.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Croquettes d’époisses
