Still Wine
Selection of still wine
Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner Hefeabzug 2021 750ml
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Austria : Wachau : Neiderosterreich
Gruner Veltliner
MEDIUM-BODIED, CITRUS, CREAMY, BRIGHT, WHITE PEPPER, NO OAK
Enticing aromas of citrus and white pepper, followed by just a touch of fresh green herbs. Pleasantly tart yet particularly creamy due to extended less contact. Definitely the next step up in Austrian gruner veltliners.
Biodynamic
Bridge Lane White Merlot 2022 750mL
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NEW YORK : THE NORTH FORK OF LONG ISLAND
Merlot
LIGHT-BODIED, STONE FRUIT, GREEN APPLE, GRAPEFRUIT, LEMONGRASS, WATERMELON, NO OAK
A perfect park or picnic wine! Super light and fresh, with delicate fruit and citrus notes, Bridge Lane's "White Merlot" is easy to drink, and easy to love.
FARMING : Sustainable
WINEMAKING : (red) Merlot grapes are harvested early in the season and whole cluster pressed before fermentation, during which the juice has no contact with the skins (hence the light color)
PAIRING : Watermelon & Feta Salad
De Grendel Pinotage Amandelboord Durbanville 2020
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SOUTH AFRICA : WESTERN CAPE : DURBANVILLE
Pinotage
FULL-BODIED, BLUEBERRY, SPICE, COCONUT, CLOVE, CHOCOLATE, OAK
A deliciously fruit-forward and perfumed Pinotage with balanced tannins and subtle hints of spice. De Grendel has the only vineyard in the country that is 350m above sea level and only 7km from the sea, contributing to the unique micro-climate and terroir that shapes its elegant wines.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Oxtail and Red Wine Potjie
Kir-Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro Ramnista 2019 750ml
$29
GREECE : MACEDONIA
Xinomavro
MEDIUM-FULL BODIED, BLUE/BLACK FRUITS, MEDIUM TANNIN, SPICE, OAK
Greece’s answer to Italian nebbiolo! Medium tannins here are balanced well by refreshing acidity, and dark fruit with floral accents on the nose and palate. Oak aging brings hints of vanilla and spice.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Greek Grilled Meats
Khayelitsha's Finest Wines Red Blend 2021 750mL
$20
South Africa : Stellenbosch : Polkadraai Hills
Syrah, Pinotage, Malbec
MED-FULL-BODIED, RASPBERRY, RED PLUM, EARTH, GAME, SMOKE, USED OAK
KFW is proud to produce Khayelitsha’s first ever fine wines, sowing the seeds of drinking awesome wine in historically underrepresented neighbourhoods. Bold and structured, with polished tannin and a nice line of acidity, their red blend is a barrel selection of 60% Syrah, 20% Malbec, and 20% semi-carbonic Pinotage, which adds a nice pop of brightness and fruit to the mix.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
PAIRING: Beef Bobotie (spiced minced meat with an egg-based topping)
Domaine de la Madone Beaujolais-Villages Le Perreon 2020
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Antica Tenuta Pietramore Pecorino d'Abruzzo Superiore 2019 750mL
$19
ITALY : ABRUZZO : PECORINO D'ABRUZZO
Pecorino
MED-BODIED, GREEN APPLE, YELLOW PEACH, WHTIE MELON, MINT, NO OAK
* Low sulfur
Fabre Montmayou 'Barrel Selection' Malbec 2021 750mL
$16
ARGENTINA : PATAGONIA
Malbec
MED-BODIED, FRUITY, RICH, BLACKBERRY, VIOLET, MINERAL, CHOCOLATE, LEATHER, OLD VINES, FRENCH OAK
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Roast Turkey Thighs
Kumeu River Village Chardonnay 2021
$25
NEW ZEALAND : AUCKLAND : KUMEU & HUAPAI
Chardonnay
MEDIUM-BODIED, FIG, PEACH, MINERALITY, CRISP, OAK
A combination of oak and stainless steel fermentation results in a hefty mid-palate and an amalgam of tropical fruit notes. Citrus and salty sea air aromas waft on the bouquet while cleansing acidity and ripe fruit dazzle the palate. Ki’ora mate!
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Seared Tuna with Cucumber Salad
Julian Haart 'Moselle' Riesling 2022 750mL
$32
GERMANY : MOSEL
Riesling
DRY, MEDIUM-BODIED, GREEN APPLE, CRISP, STONE FRUIT, NO OAK
An exciting up-and-coming Mosel producer creating wine in an homage to the style of Keller – despite trace amounts of residual sugar, the acidity is so cutting that this drinks dry with notes of green apple, Rainier cherries, and bee pollen.
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Spicy Sauce
Black Elephant Vintners 'Two Dogs a Peacock and a Horse' Sauvignon Blanc 2023 750ml
$18
Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022 750mL
$36
CALIFORNIA : NAPA VALLEY
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
MEDIUM-LIGHT-BODIED, FLINT, WHITE FLOWERS, CITRUS, MELON, UNOAKED
Superb grapes sourced from top Napa Valley vineyards make for a rich, complex Sauvignon Blanc that remains characteristically crisp and zesty. Shines now, but will age gracefully for the next 3-5 years.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Seafood Bruschetta
Field Recordings 'Salad Days' Sparkling White 750mL
$17
CALIFORNIA : PASO ROBLES
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombard
LIGHT-BODIED, CITRUS, GREEN APPLE, SALTY, SAVORY, NO OAK
Light, crisp, and distinctly savory: ‘Salad Days’ is a perfect anytime/anywhere, palate-cleansing type of bottle. And yes, true to the name it is indeed somewhat “salad-like,” only in the best way possible — i.e. low alcohol, zippy acidity, soft bubbles, and fresh green flavors with a dash of citrus and salt.
Ecology : Organic
Pair With : ... Salad
L'Ecole No 41 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2020 750ml
$35
WASHINGTON : COLUMBIA VALLEY
Cabernet Sauvignon
FULL-BODIED, DARK FRUIT, HERBAL, ESPRESSO, CASSIS, VIOLET, OAK
Classically Cabernet! Layers of bittersweet chocolate, espresso, barrel spice, and bright cherry are well-balanced by significant dusty tannins and a persistent finish in this precise and focused wine from Washington State.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Dry Rubbed Grilled Ribeye Steak
Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvée Red Sonoma County 2019
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Vino Villota Rioja Selvanevada Tinto 2020 750ml
$24
SPAIN : RIOJA
Tempranillo (86%), Graciano (8%), Mazuela (4%), Garnacha (2%)
MED-FULL-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, CASSIS, RASPBERRY, SWEET SPICE, HERBS, EARTH, OAK
Traditionally styled Rioja from the Pérez-Villota family's 100ha estate in DOCa Rioja Alavesa (just 50 miles south of the vineyards in Basque Country, this is the smallest and northernmost sub-region of Rioja) ... 'Selvanevada' is elegant and balanced, with complex aromatics and a lively and colorful but clean palate of dark berry fruit, sweet spice (nutmeg, cinnamon), dried herbs, subtle oak, and dense, dusty tannins.
Drink tonight & every night, or hold until ~2029.
FARMING : Conventional (traditional but "respectful") : dry-farmed bush farms are cultivated manually without the use systemic pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or fertilizer
WINEMAKING : Varieties ferment separately in stainless steel tanks for 2 weeks; aged for 6 months in French oak barriques
PAIRING : Fabada Asturiana (Spanish Pork & Bean Stew)
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
Clos La Coutale Cahors 2021 375mL
$12
FRANCE : CAHORS : 2018
80% Malbec, 20% Merlot
MEDIUM-FULL BODIED, DARK FRUIT, MEDIUM TANNINS., OAK
Vanilla, baking spice, Leather, forest floor, and Dark fruit on the nose. Plate is firm and rich with Black fruits.
Cabeça de Toiro Reserva Red 2016 750mL
$15
PORTUGAL : TEJO
Syrah, Castelao, Touriga Nacional
MED-FULL-BODIED, PLUM, BLACKBERRY, RASPBERRY, SPICE, VIOLET, LEATHER, FRENCH OAK
FARMING : Sustainable
Aldo Viola “Brutto” Catarratto Vino Frizzante Ancestrale 2021 750mL
$27
ITALY : SICILY
Catarratto
MED-BODIED, PEAR, WHITE PEACH, CITRUS, HONEY, MINERAL, NO OAK
The Catarratto ‘Bruto’ is Alldo Viola’s first release of a sparkling wine made with an ancient method of finishing fermentation in bottle (aka, a pét-nat). The juice has undergone a bit of skin contact for texture, bubbles are pleasingly silky, and the aromas are lush, fruity, and mineral.
ECOLOGY: Biodynamic
PAIRING: I Am The Appetizer
Giguiere Estate 'Pillars Of Hercules' Red Blend Dunnigan Hills 2021 750mL
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Kumeu River Village Pinot Noir 2018
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NEW ZEALAND : AUCKLAND
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-LIGHT-BODIED, RASPBERRY, STRAWBERRY, FLORAL, SPICE, OAK
A very light and refreshing style of pinot from winemaker Michael Brajkovich, who was New Zealand’s first Master of Wine (MW). Fresh, light, and dry, with a vibrant edge and nice hint of chalky tannins — the palate is lightweight yet fruity with a lick of oak spice and angular acidity.
*Sustainable
Domaine Brazilier Coteaux du Vendômois 'Margot' 2019 750ml
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Domaine de la Pepiere Vin de Pays du Val de Loire Côt Merlot La Pépie 2021 750mL
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FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY : MUSCADET
Côt, Merlot
LIGHT-BODIED, EASYGOING, BLUEBERRY, RASPBERRY, DARK CHERRY, HERBAL, EARTH, STONE, NO OAK
FARMING : Organic / Biodynamic (in conversion)
WINEMAKING : Natural / low-intervention; vegan
PAIR WITH : Pizza & Friends
Familia Torres Properties 'Celeste' Rueda Verdejo Sur Lies 2021 750mL
$17
SPAIN : CASTILLA Y LEON : RUEDO
Verdejo
MED-FULL-BODIED, FENNEL, CITRUS, ALMOND, PEACH, NO OAK
Château Maris Natural Selection Minervois-La Livinière Syrah 2017
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Bodegas Navarrsotillo 'Gaupasa' Blanco 2021 750mL
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SPAIN : NAVARRA
Garnacha Blanca
MED-BODIED, FRESH, GREEN FRUIT, CITRUS, WHITE PEAR, NO OAK
FARMING : Certified Organic & Biodynamic
Covenant Red C Sauvignon Blanc 2023 750mL
$25
CALIFORNIA : SONOMA
Sauvignon Blanc
Sunny, tropical notes of passion fruit, grapefruit, and green herbs. Crisp, clean, and refreshing alone as an aperitif, or with salads, seafood, and poultry.
** Kosher for Passover
Halkia Corinthia Agiorgitiko Dry Red 2021 750mL
$23
GREECE : PELOPONNESE : CORINTHIA
Agiorgitiko
MED-BODIED, RED CHERRY, STRAWBERRY, PLUM, BLACK PEPPER, UMAMI, EARTH, NO OAK
Anna Halkia began producing wines in the early 2000s in a bare-bones facility at the back of her house near her family’s vineyards. Sans funding or resources, she was forced to rely on basic technology and embrace low-intervention winemaking techniques. Today, her wines are certified organic and highly regarded for their modern stylings and pure, natural expressions of fruit. 100% Agiorgitiko, this bottling is fresh and fruit-forward, with bright acidity and fine tannins — an easy-drinking departure from the heavier reds Greece is known for.
ECOLOGY : Certified Organic
PAIRING : Grilled Leg of Lamb
*No added SO2
Bisol Jeio Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Brut NV 750mL
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