Still Wine
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Susana Balbo Agrelo Brioso Red Blend 2020
$44
Argentina : Mendoza : Agrelo
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
FULL-BODIED, CEDAR, COCOA, BLACK CURRENT, TEA, TOBACCO, LIGHT OAK
Known as the “Queen of Torrentes” in a country dominated by male winemakers, Susana Balbo stands out — not because of her gender, but because her wines are really, really, really good. Big, lush, and concentrated; drink this now with a special meal, or hold for the next five years.
Sustainable
Pair With: Roast Squab with Porcini Apricot Sauce
Cline Cellars Zinfandel Ancient Vines 2019 375ml
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California : Contra Costa
Zinfandel
Fruit is very well balanced between black cherry, blackberry, and cassis. Dark and full-bodied beauty, with a long, slightly peppery finish and just a touch of violets.
Andria Gvino 'Vardo' 2021 750mL
$26
GEORGIA : KAKHETI
Rkatsitli Vardisperi
MEDIUM-BODIED, PEACH PIT, NECTARINE, SAVORY, QVEVRI / NO OAK
This family winery has been making wines for personal use for several generations. Aged in traditional qvevri, this wine is made from Rkatsiteli grapes grown organically, without any additives or filtration.
FARMING : Organic
WINEMAKING : Natural (unfiltered, no sulfur added)
PAIRING : Roast Chicken, Caprese Salad
Devil's Corner Tasmania Chardonnay 2021
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AUSTRALIA : TASMANIA
Chardonnay
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, CITRUS, MELON, NECTARINE, CREAM, NEUTRAL OAK
So fresh, so clean: refined fruit and crisp acidity (Tasmania is well-known for its cool climate, high acid wines) are balanced by a very light creaminess on the palate in this highly-inexpensive bottle from Devil’s Corner. Check it out if you like un-oaked or lightly oaked Chardonnay (such as Chablis). Drink now — 2025.
WINEMAKING : 85% fermented in tank & 15% in barrel; aged for 3 months in used French oak punchions (large barrels)
ECOLOGY : Sustainable; vegan
PAIRING : Smoked Salmon with Mayonnaise and Capers
Château Bela Riesling 2019 750mL
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SLOVAKIA : STÚROVSKY
Riesling
MED-BODIED, DRY, CITRUS, RIPE APPLE, PEAR, HONEY, PETROL, FLORAL, MINERAL, NO OAK
An absolute must-try if you’re into Pfalz or Rheinhessen-style Rieslings!
Château Belá is an ancient property located on the banks of Danube River in southern Slovakia, where the first vines were planted by the Romans. Today, (FYI: Slovakia has been operating under EU wine laws since 2005) the Château works in collaboration with Ergon Müller and Miroslav Petrech, celebrated winemakers from Germany and the Slovak Republic, to produce Rieslings (and some Cabernet Sauvignon) that rival the great wines of Germany, Austria, and Alsace. Drink now or hold.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Sushi & Sashimi
Domaine Denis Carré Pommard En Brescul 2019 750mL
$60
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : COTE DE BEAUNE
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, RASPBERRY, CHERRY, CHARCOAL, FLORAL, SPICE, USED OAK
Denis Carré founded his estate in 1975, meaning it’s a relatively new domaine by Burgundian standards — and, making his accomplishments all the more impressive. Today the estate is run by his children, Marial and Gaetane, and includes 13 hectares of vines spread over eight appellations. The soft and elegant ‘‘En Brescul’ is shining beautifully now, but will keep until 2026.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Afternoon Drinks in the Sun
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
Elena Walch Südtirol Alto Adige Selezione Gewürztraminer 2020
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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
Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
$98
CALIFORNIA : NAPA VALLEY
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
FULL-BODIED, BLACK FRUIT, MOCHA, TOBACCO, SWEET OAK, SPICE
The lush black fruit and sturdy tannins expected of a warmer-climate Cabernet are balanced by brighter fruit, sharp acidity, and a kiss of minerality. Stunning even now, we expect its allure and complexity to skyrocket in the next 7-10 years.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Crispy Pork Belly
Durigutti Bonarda 2021 750mL
$17
ARGENTINA : MENDOZA
Bondarda
MED-BODIED, CHERRY, BLUEBERRY, ORANGE PEEL, SMOOTH TANNINS, FRENCH OAK
Farming : Conventional
Winemaking : Fermentation via native yeasts; aged 6 months in French oak barrels & 3 more months in concrete tanks. This wine has not been clarified, stabilized, or filtered. Vegan
certified.
Pairing : Rib Roast
Vinum Cellars 'PETS' Petite Sirah 2021 750mL
$17
CALIFORNIA : NAPA : CLARKSBURG
Petite Sirah
FULL-BODIED, PLUM, BLACKBERRY, SPICE, VANILLA, EARTH, COCOA, FRENCH OAK
FARMING : Certified Sustainable / Practicing Organic
PAIRING : Carnitas Tacos
Chateau Yvonne Saumur-Champigny 'La Folie' 2021 750mL
$32
FRANCE : ANJOUR : LOIRE VALLEY : SAUMUR-CHAMPIGNY
MEDIUM-BODIED, RED FRUIT, JUICY, HERBAL, SPICE, NEUTRAL OAK
Like Chinon … on steroids! Peppery spice, black currant, earth, and tobacco; soft, ripe bramble fruit on the palate with a bit of chlaky minerality on the finish. An incredible value, and just … incredible.
FARMING : Organic & Biodynamic; all vineyard work is done manually
WINEMAKING: As little manipulation as possible: native yeast fermentation; no additions other than SO2; slow malolactic fermentation; minimal racking; bottled unfined and unfiltered
PAIRING : Steak Tartare
Georg Breuer Riesling Lorch Estate Trocken 2020
$30
GERMANY : RHEINGAU
Riesling
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, OFF-DRY, CITRUS, MINERAL, STONE FRUIT, NO OAK
From the steep, slate and quartzite-rich slopes of Lorch, this outstanding village-level cuvée from Georg Breuer (whose wines are among the very finest in Germany) is characterized by its pronounced acidity and minerality, which are well-balanced by a touch of RS (~9g).
*Organic
*Pair With: Spicy Butter Steamed Bass
Noble Hill Brut Nature Blanc De Blancs Methode Cap Classique 2020 750mL
$27
Domaine Raimbault-Pineau Coteaux du Giennois Blanc 2021 750mL
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Botanica Wines Big Flower Petite Verdot Stellenbosch 2019 750mL
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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
Le Clos des Jarres Coteaux De Peyriac Trairi Rouge 2021 BiB 3L
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Carlos Raposo Dão 'Ideal' Tinto 2019
$26
PORTUGAL : DÃO
Portuguese red blend (Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro)
MED-FULL-BODIED, RASPBERRY, CHERRY, BLACK PEPPER, WET STONE, SMOKE, FRENCH OAK
Well-integrated tannins, fresh fruit, stony minerality, good acid, and a lasting finish…’Ideal’ is a concentrated, well-structured wine that’s easy to like, easy to drink, and equally suitable for immediate drinking or cellaring.
WINEMAKING : Low-intervention
FARMING : Organic & Biodynamic; 30-60 year-old vines
DRINKING WINDOW : Drink now - 2030; decant one hour before serving
PAIRING : Root Vegetable Gratin
Maison Saint AIX Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé 2022 750mL
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Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay 2021 750mL
$50
CALIFORNIA : NAPA VALLEY
Chardonnay
MEDIUM-BODIED, GOLDEN APPLE, RIPE PEACH, BUTTER, OAK PRESENT
Barrel fermented in 33% new oak plus eight months spent on the lees, this fine California Chard has a long and toasty finish. Ripe apple, peach, and oak aromas are complemented by crisp acidity and pleasing minerality. Lighter notes of beeswax, almond, and lanolin are a bonus.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Seared Scallops
Ignios Origenes Ycoden-Daute-Isora Listán Negro Selección 2019 750mL
$48
SPAIN : YCODEN-DAUTE-ISORAListan Negro
Mitolo 'Jester' Shiraz 2019 750mL
$22
AUSTRALIA : MCLAREN VALE
Syrah (Shiraz)
FULL-BODIED, BLACKBERRY, CHERRY COLA, DARK CHOCOLATE, LICORICE, OAK
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Short ribs, Boar
D. Marioni 'Merlo' California Red 2018 750mL
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CALIFORNIA : SONOMA VALLEY
Merlot
MED-FULL-BODIED, JUICY RED & BLACK FRUIT, NICE ACID, NEUTRAL BARREL
FARMING : Sustainable & Organic
PAIRING : Roast Chicken
Duckman Baaaga Duck Vinho Tinto 2020 750ml
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PORTUGAL : BAIRRADA
Baga, Touriga Nacional (8%)
MED-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, RASPBERRY, PLUM, MINERAL, VIOLET, EARTH, USED OAK
Maria Pato (daughter of famous Portuguese winemaker Luis Pato) created the Duckman project in memory of her late grandfather, João (aka the OG Pato; 'pato' = 'duck' in Portuguese). By working exclusively with indigenous varietals and practicing minimal intervention in the cellar, Pato's terroir-driven wines carry a hyper-specific sense of place, and are easily some of the best to come out of Bairrada of late.
Of the ducks, the 'Baaaga Duck' is our current favorite - perfumed and elegant, it has ripe dark fruit, soft tannin, and enough acid to make it a great food wine.
WINEMAKING : Low-intervention / Natural : hand-harvested from 40 year old vines; spontaneous fermentation occurs in plastic lagar and stainless steel; aged for 2 years in old oak barrels (650L); unfined and unfiltered
FARMING : Certified Sustainable
PAIRING : Grilled Branzino with Rosemary
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.
Mas Peyre Cotes Catalanes Carignan 1eres Soifs 2019
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FRANCE : LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON : CÔTES CATALNES
Carignan
MED-BODIED, SEMI-CARBONIC, BLACK FRUIT, BLUE FRUIT, SPICE, GAME, PENCIL SHAVING, CHILL-ABLE, NO OAK
AGRICULTURE : Certified Organic
Crowley Pinot Noir Four Winds Willamette Valley 2021 750mL
$53
OREGON : WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, STRAWBERRY, BLACKBERRY, WET STONE, CLOVE, VANILLA, NEW OAK
This soft, somewhat brooding expression of Willamette Pinot Noir comes from the Four Winds vineyard in the McMinnville Coast Range. Planted in 1990 with Pommard clone Pinot Noir, the high elevation and uniquely shallow volcanic soils here result in lean, fresh, and acid-driven wines with distinct mineral tones and rich berry fruit.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Chicken and Mushroom Marsala
Camin Larredya Jurançon Les Grains des Copains 2020
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FRANCE : SOUTHWEST FRANCE : JURANCON
Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng
FULL-BODIED, SWEET, RIPE PEACH, MANGO, HONEY, APRICOT, NO OAK
A multi-dimensional, food-friendly dessert wine with beautiful texture, luscious tropical fruit, and an elegant mineral finish (thanks to the altitude terroir of Jurançon). Sweet, but not at all cloying. Drink now or hold for 5-6 years.
ECOLOGY: Organic
FOOD PAIRING: Old Fashioned Lemon Squares
Domaine Frederic Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Prieur 2022 750mL
$50
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, CHERRY, BLACK CURRANT, GRAPHITE, EARTH, OAK
With its soft, supple texture and palate full of delicate red fruit & seductive, earthy notes, ‘Clos Prieur’ starts out as exceptionally elegant for a Gevrey...it’s not until the long finish, however, that the wine picks up firm tannins and more weight, revealing a more serious & brooding side.
* Pair With: Braised Beef Ragu
Balestri Valda Soave Classico 2021 750mL
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ITALY : VENETO : SOAVE CLASSICO
Garganega
LIGHT-BODIED, NECTARINE, JASMINE, ALMOND BUTTER, SEA SALT, NO OAK
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Whole Roasted Fish
Dato's Wine Aladasturi Red 2020
$34
GEORGIA : GURIA : ERKETI
Aladasturi
LIGHT-BODIED, RED FRUIT, MINERAL, EARTH, LIGHT TANNIN, NO OAK
Aladasturi is a rare Gurian grape that produces fresh, light, ruby-colored red wines. In this natural and ultra-traditional example from famed Georgian winemaker Dato Kobidze, over half of the grapes were sourced from a singular, 100+ year old vine.
WINEMAKING : Estate-grown & made; natural winemaking: fermented in traditional Qveri with native yeasts & 14 days of skin contact; unfiltered; low sulfite addition after MLF.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
PAIRING : Pamidvris Tolma (Georgian Stuffed Tomatoes)
The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Allomi Napa Valley 2019 375ml
$23
Scheuermann Pinot Noir Gelber Sandstein 2020 750mL
$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