$28
JAPAN : YAMAGATA
Rice
Lightly creamy and lightly sweet, this elegant Nigori has fresh pear, underripe peach, and cedar notes. Best chilled & gently shaken.
$19
OREGON
Pinot Noir
LIGHT BODIED, FRESH, SPICE, RED FRUIT, LITTLE OAK
$2,999
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FRANCE : BURGUNDY : CHITRY
Chardonnay
MED-BODIED, YELLOW PEAR, CITRUS, WET STONE, GREEN APPLE, LIGHT HONEY, NO OAK
For Burgundian whites of great character and amazing value, look to Chitry (a neighboring appellation to Chablis). Linear and precise, 'Constance' has fresh acidity, delicate fruit, and striking, 10/10 minerality. A dead ringer for Chablis!
WINEMAKING : Low-intervention: fermented in tank w/ natural yeasts; very little SO2 added; no filtration; aged on lees in tank
FARMING : Sustainable: no chemicals used in vineyard; grapes are hand-harvested
PAIRING : Crispy Artichokes Hearts
$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
$24
Italy : Veneto : Lugana
Turbiano (Trebbiano di Lugana)
MEDIUM-BODIED, RICH, TEXTURED, PINEAPPLE & CITRUS, USED OAK
Warm pineapple and brights grapefruit citrus notes open the bouquet on this versatile quaffer. Hefty yet balanced, each of its components working in sync. Juicy fruit on the palate and silky textures. Underlying acidity is lingering, and finishes clean.
$15
NEW ZEALAND : MARLBOROUGH$99
UNITED STATES : CALIFORNIA : NAPA VALLEY
36% Sauvignon Blanc, 22% Viognier, 12% Albarino (Alvarinho), 10% Roussanne, 9% Vermentino (Rolle), 4% Picpoul, 2% Grenache Blanc & 0% Marsanne
Available in various editions labeled with different numbers. The blend may vary every year.
Producer tasting notes: "After observing how larger aging vessels drove our red wines toward the reductive pathway in 2014 and 2015, we thought to increase that expression in our whites by increasing our fermentation volume or reducing the available oxygen. We were pleasantly surprised with how well this worked. Sauvignon Blanc can be an incredibly aromatic varietal and some subtle notes of reduction give it great depth and intrigue. This has now become our standard practice for Sauvignon Blanc and provides a roadmap for playing with other varietals." - Ovid Wines
$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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ITALY : LAZIO : ACRE : FRUSINATE IGT
Maturano, Pampanaro, Capolongo
MED-BODIED, SKIN-CONTACT / ORANGE, APRICOT, PEACH, CITRUS, GINGER, WHITE PEPPER, SPICE, MINERAL, HONEY, NEUTRAL OAK
The lovely and unique 'Fregellae’ (named after the most important Roman colony in southern Lazio) is a low-intervention, skin-contact wine made from a blend of three extremely rare grapes native to the area. Rich, round, and textured, with tart stone fruit, bright acid, and stony minerality…this is easy-drinking elegance, and natural winemaking at its finest.
WINEMAKING : Low-intervention/natural : 3 weeks maceration & 21 days fermentation via native yeasts in concrete; aged for 12 months in concrete +15 months in acacia barrel + one year in bottle; unfiltered/unfiltered; no added S02. Vegan.
FARMING : Certified Organic & Biodynamic; grapes are sourced from young vines in newly planted hillside vineyards surrounding the ancient town of Arce
PAIRING : Fiori Di Zucca Fritti (Fried Zucchini Flowers)
$45
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
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FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY : POUILLY-FUMÉ
Sauvignon Blanc
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, LEMON PEEL, WHITE FLOWER, FLINT, MINERAL, SMOKE, NO OAK
Est. in 1987, Domaine Pascal Jolivet owns over 120 acres of vineyards in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, which is just across the river on the north bank of the Loire. The “Blanc Fumé” (meaning: “smoky white,” in reference to the signature gun flint aromas of Sauvignon Blanc from Pouilly-Fumé) has the same minerality and fresh acidity of a Sancerre, but with riper fruit and a slightly creamier palate.
FARMING : Organic & Biodynamic
WINEMAKING : Minimal intervention (native yeasts, cold settling [no enzymes], low SO2); fermentation and lees ageing in stainless steel (no oak)
PAIR WITH : Grilled Mussels with Mignonette Sauce
*Female Winemaker
*Low Sulfites
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FRANCE : BURGUNDY : CHABLIS
Chardonnay
MED-BODIED, MINERAL, LINEAR, GREEN APPLE, CITRUS, PEAR, SALT, NO OAK
Densely packed, ripe, and penetrating, this stunning Chablis from Patrick Piuze's village-level "Terroir" series has a nice fruity attack and salty umami finish. Sourced from a single-vineyard site named 'Des Couvert' that lies in a cool corridor next to 1er Cru Vaulorent on the north facing side of the Grand Cru hill, 'Découverte' is typically the last wine of the series to be harvested.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Light Fish & Shellfish
$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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NEW YORK : NORTH FORK OF LONG ISLAND
Chenin Blanc
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, CITRUS, MELON, APPLE, PINEAPPLE, GUAVA, NO OAK
Crisp, fruity, dry, and completely refreshing – with bracing acidity and prominent grapefruit and green apple notes: "Year in and year out, this is one of the best American chenin blanc's around…" (Eric Asmiov).
WINEMAKING : Slow, cool fermentation in stainless steel & sealed with a screw cap to preserve freshness. Only 1372 cases produced.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Seared Wild Striped Bass
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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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GERMANY : RHEINGAU
Riesling
LIGHT-BODIED, YELLOW APPLE, FLORAL, SLATE, MINERAL, OFF-DRY, NO OAK
As the first (and still the only) biodynamic producer in the Rheingau, the Kühns — who are 11th generation winemakers — have quickly become icons not only of Riesling, but of terroir-driven natural wines in general. Their Lenchen Kabinett is a solidly semi-sweet Riesling of great finesse and elegance, most characterized by its purity and the sharpness of its mineral grip.
Biodynamic & Low Sulfur
Pair With: Pear & Apricot Tart
Age-worthy!
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$25
FRANCE : CÔTES DE PROVENCE
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Vermentino
MED-BODIED, STRAWBERRY, RASPBERRY, ROSE, CITRUS, NO OAK
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Salmon, Scallops
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Austria : Niederosterreich : Wachau : Frauengarten
Gruner Veltliner
MED-BODIED, CITRUS, FRUIT, FLORAL, CREAMY, NO OAK
Classic GV. Aromas of white blossoms, honeyed citrus, creamy texture, vibrant core, long on the palate. Finishes with a touch of grapefruit pith.
ECOLOGY : Organic
PAIRING : Chinese
$25
CHAMPAGNE : AUBE
Pinot Noir
FULL-BODIED, BRUT, MINERAL, RIPE PEAR, GREEN APPLE, LEES CHARACTER, NO OAK
Another day, another beautiful estate-grown Champagne that outperforms many in the $60+ bracket. First-generation winemaker Bertrand Brigandat’s domaine in the high hillside vineyards of southern Champagne is the same site once worked by his father Pierre, a négociant who supplied high quality Pinot Noir grapes to Laurent-Perrier. Aged 3 years sur latte.
ECOLOGY : Organic, Practicing Biodynamic
PAIRING : Roasted Halibut with Butter Sauce
$42
CHAMPAGNE : AUBE
Pinot Noir
FULL-BODIED, BRUT, MINERAL, RIPE PEAR, GREEN APPLE, LEES CHARACTER, NO OAK
Another day, another beautiful estate-grown Champagne that outperforms many in the $60+ bracket. First-generation winemaker Bertrand Brigandat’s domaine in the high hillside vineyards of southern Champagne is the same site once worked by his father Pierre, a négociant who supplied high quality Pinot Noir grapes to Laurent-Perrier. Aged 3 years sur latte.
ECOLOGY : Organic, Practicing Biodynamic
PAIR WITH : Roasted Halibut with Butter Sauce
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France : Alsace
Pinot Blanc
MEDIUM BODIED, ORCHARD FRUIT SPICE, ALMOND, FRESH, NO OAK
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FRANCE : BEAUJOLAIS
Gamay Noir
LIGHT BODIED, FRESH, STRAWBERRY, BRIGHT, EASY, SUPPLE, NO OAK
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
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FRANCE : BURGUNDY
Chardonnay
DRY, MEDIUM BODIED, MINERAL, WHITE FRUIT, POWERFUL, OAK
This modern-styled white Burgundy is pretty and seamless, with good persistence, lots of green and yellow apples, and hints of bright lemon zest. Creamy texture with notes of fresh butter on the palate. Recommend opening 30 mins before serving.
ECOLOGY : Organic
PAIRING : Seafood & Poultry
$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