Non-Spirits
Responsible Hedonist 'Rush The Stage' Red Hawke's Bay 2022 750mL
$30
NEW ZEALAND : HAWKEY'S BAY
Syrah
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, WILD STRAWBERRY, RED PLUM, SPICE, USED OAK; DRINK NOW - 2026
Diana Hawkins and Frank Lepera are two decorated sommeliers from Chicago who moved to Aotearoa, NZ in 2017 so Diana could purse her Master's in winemaking. Having fallen in love with the country and its wine culture, they never left - and instead founded Responsible Hedonist with the intent to bypass snobby "gatekeepers" in the wine industry and craft exciting, unserious, and sustainably-minded wines for all types of consumers.
'Rush the Stage Red' is a fresh, light-bodied syrah; perfect for outdoor barbeques and summer concerts. Drink now - 2026.
Drink now - 2026.
FARMING : Organic; vegan
WINEMAKING : Low intervention : unfined / unfiltered; wild yeast; aged in 80% used French oak and 20% steel tank for 8 months
PAIRING : Spare Ribs
RGNY Cabernet Franc 2021
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NEW YORK : THE NORTH FORK OF LONG ISLAN
Cabernet Franc
MED-BODIED, RED/BLACK BERRY FRUIT, CLOVE, PEPPER, BAKING SPICE, OAK
The Rivero Gonzalez family makes stunning, high-quality wines from a unique perspective, with deep regard for their Mexican heritage (prior to founding RGNY in 2018, they had been making wine in Coahuila, Mexico for over twenty years!). Their flagship Cab Franc is easy-drinking and fresh, but complex – with ripe berry fruit, a complex spice profile, soft tannins, and a long finish.
WINEMAKING : Low-intervention; hand-harvested; wine rests in oak barrels for ten months (45 % new oak, the rest neutral).
FARMING : Certified Sustainable
Ridge Vineyards Paso Robles Zinfandel 2021
$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
Riva Leone Barbera 2021 750mL
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ITALY : PIEDMONT
Barbara
MED-FULL-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, RASPBERRY, BLACKBERRY, SPICE, OAK
FARMING : Conventional
Rocky Ground 'Pips' 2018 375mL
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Apples: 39 wild pippins + 8 heirloom varieties
Style: Dry sparkling cider
Alcohol Content: 7.5% ABV
Region: Maine
Sub-region or Appellation: Newburgh
Yeasts: Indigenous
Vinification: bottle fermented with local wildflower honey
Fining or Filtration: None
Sulfur added: None
Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut Rose NV 750mL
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Roederer Estate Winery Brut Anderson Valley NV
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CALIFORNIA : MENDOCINO : ANDERSON VALLEY
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
MED-FULL-BODIED, LEMON CURD, APPLE, MINERAL, ALMOND, OAK
Eric Asimov has called Roederer Estate “the gold standard for California sparkling wine,” and we have to agree that there is arguably no better, reasonably priced sparkling wine being made in the US currently.
WINEMAKING : 60% Chardonnay & 40% Pinot Noir; aged 2 years on the lees.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
PAIRING : Fried Mushrooms
Rolet Tradition Rouge 2020 750mL
$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 & Mushrooms
Rosenblum Cellars Vintner's Cuvee Zinfandel NV 750ml
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Routestock Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022 750mL
$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
RouteStock Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2022 750mL
$22
CALIFORNIA : SONOMA COAST
Chardonnay
DRY, MEDIUM BODIED, RICH, CREAMY, BUTTERY, OAK PRESENT
The aroma is a cacophony of complex layers including tropical fruits, mango & yellow peach over delightful notes of butter, brioche & roasted nuts. The palate is rich & full with flavors of taffy & nuts & a soft, creamy, yet elegant finish
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Fish & Poultry
RouteStock Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2022 750mL
$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
Royal Tokaji Red Label 2017 500mL
$70
HUNGARY : TOKAJI : 2013
Furmint, H•_àrslevel_, Muscat de Lunel
SWEET, FULL BODIED, HONEYED, RICH, STONE FRUIT, OLDER OAK
Honeyed apricot in the nose with hints of orange peal. The palate is lush and creamy with a silky texture. Rich botrytis notes, orange and apricot, juicy and long with depth and style.
ECOLOGY: Conventional
FOOD PAIRING: Aged cheese
Rubén Díaz Viticultor Paso de Cebra Garnacha 2018 750mL
$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
Saint-Verny Vignobles 'Le Pinot Noir' 2021 750mL
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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
Santa Julia 'La Oveja' Torrontés Natural 2022 750mL
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Saveiro 'Vento de Oeste' Madeira 750mL
$23
SPAIN : MADEIRA
Tinta Negra
FULL-BODIED, SWEET, PEANUT, RAISIN, CANDIED ORANGE PEEL, BAKING SPICE
Farming : Conventional
Pairing : Peanut Butter Cups
Scheuermann Pinot Noir Gelber Sandstein 2020 750mL
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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
Schlosskellerei Gobelsburg Cistercien Rosé 2021 750mL
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AUSTRIA : NIEDEROSTERREICH : KAMPTAL
Zweigelt, St. Laurent, Pinot Noir
DRY, LIGHT-BODIED, TART RED FRUIT, HERBAL, NO OAK
Clean, juicy, and refreshing. Tart cranberry and cherry notes mingle with herbaceousness leading up to a loooong finish!
*Sustainable
Schramsberg Vineyards Brut Blanc de Noirs 2017
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CALIFORNIA : NORTH COAST
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
MEDIUM-BODIED, CANTALOUPE, PEACH, FLORAL, BRIOCHE, OAK
Very good bubbles from the iconic producer of California sparkling wines! Fresh and clean, the BdN from Schramsberg has crisp acidity and lush white fruit layered with a touch of toasty brioche. The very lovely finish is floral and honeyed. Cheers!
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Toasts to Old Friends
Schramsberg Vineyards Mirabelle Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle 750mL NV
$34
Schramsberg Vineyards Mirabelle Rosé Brut NV 750mL
$35
California : Sonoma Valley
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
DRY, MEDIUM BODIED, RED FRUIT, SPICE, NO OAK
Mineral-driven, multi-layered rose with pink flowers and stone fruit. Great brightness on the palate with notes of strawberry and grapefruit citrus.
Sean Minor Chardonnay 4B Central Coast 2021 750mL
$16
CALIFORNIA : CENTRAL COAST
Chardonnay
MEDIUM-BODIED, RIPE PEACH, GREEN APPLE, APRICOT, PEAR, SOME OAK
Seehof 'Elektrisch' Riesling Kabinett 2022 750mL
$16
GERMANY : RHEINHESSEN :
Riesling
OFF-DRY, GRANNY SMITH APPLE, CRISP, MINERALITY, ZIPPY, NO OAK
*Organic/Biodynamic
Sequoia Grove Chardonnay Napa Valley 2022
$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
Serge Laloue Sancerre 2020 375ml
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FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY : SANCERRE
Sauvignon Blanc
LIGHT-BODIED, GREEN APPLE, CITRUS, FLINT, NO OAK
This full-flavored, classically-styled Sancerre comes from a family estate of less than 50 acres. Equal parts floral and fruity on the nose, with flinty minerality and spice on the palate, plus a long, soft finish.
Sustainable
Shaw Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 750mL
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UNITED STATES : CALIFORNIA
Cabernet Sauvignon
MED-FULL-BODIED, RED FRUIT, PLUM, STRAWBERRY JAM, SPICE, OAK
FARMING : Organic
Shaw Organic Chardonnay 2021 750mL
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UNITED STATES : CALIFORNIA
Chardonnay
MED-FULL-BODIED, GREEN APPLE, CITRUS, VANILLA, SPICE, OAK
FARMING : Organic