Selection of still wine
$52
ITALY : PIEDMONT
Nebbiolo
FULL-BODIED, RED FRUIT, CEDAR, LEATHER MINERAL, SMOKE, TAR, OAK
Borgogno (est. 1761) is a historic and famed estate known for its single-vineyard and Riserva Barolo. Ethereal, persistent, intense, and velvety, “No Name” is a sly protest against the bureaucracy and red tape that controls Italian viticulture. Not Barolo, but it might as well be.
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Crispy Duck Legs
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LEBANON : BEKAA VALLEY
Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Tempranillo
MED-BODIED, EASY-DRINKING, RIPE FRUIT, RASPBERRY, BLACKBERRY, PLUM, PEPPER, SPICE, NO OAK
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
$37
France : Rhone Valley : Ardeche
70% Viognier, 30% Roussanne
FULL BODIED, DARK FRUIT, MINERAL, FINE TANNINS, NEUTRAL OAK
The nose features lightly honeyed buttery aromas, flowers, white peach, subtle tropical notes, and hints of mineral and white pepper. Medium bodied but very mouth filling—silky. Slightly smoky finish.
FARMING : Biodynamic
PAIR WITH : Creamed Spinach
$18
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : CÔTES D’AUXERRE
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, RED & BLACK BERRIES, EARTH, FLORAL, BISTRO-STYLE, NO OAK
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Roast Chicken w/Cognac Sauce
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ITALY : SICILY
Grillo
MED-FULL-BODIED, CANDIED CITRUS, APRICOT, OVERRIPE APPLE, WHITE PEPPER, USED OAK
100% Sicilian Grillo from the Contrada Triglia Cru (home to the best Grillo in Sicily, and therefore in the world)! Cloudy and bright amber in color, ‘Il Litro’ is a fuller-bodied orange wine with some nice tannic structure, intense citrus and apricot notes, and a wave of refreshing acidity. Grapes are hand-picked and pressed with feet; fermentation occurs via native yeasts with 10-12 days of skin contact; wine is aged on the lees in used French oak demi-muid (600L); unfined/unfiltered.
ECOLOGY : Organic / Biodynamic (Uncertified)
PAIRING : Sicilian Fish Stew
*Low Sulfite
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CALIFORNIA : SONOMA VALLEY
Cabernet Sauvignon
FULL-BODIED, RASPBERRY, BLACK PLUM, CHERRY COLA, COCOA DUST, CEDAR, OAK
Elegant and concentrated, ‘Rassi’ is a remarkably well-made and well-balanced Cabernet for such an affordable price-point — with lush, dark and jammy fruit; plush, ultra-fine tannins; and a long-lasting finish which highlights subtle, oak-derived flavors, including cedar, cocoa, and hints of vanilla and brioche.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
PAIRING : Beef Tenderloin with Blackberry Dressing
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ITALY : TUSCANY
Sangiovese (90%), Merlot (10%)
FULL-BODIED, BLUEBERRY PLUM, BLACK CHERRY, EARTH, SMOKE, OAK
A super Tuscan-style wine made from mostly Sangiovese and about 10% Merlot; the freshness and acidity from the first is nicely balanced by the softness of the second and the wine’s fine, polished tannins. Aged for 10-14 months in French Allier barriques and 5-6 months in bottle.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
PAIR WITH : Slow Cooker Pot Roast
$22
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : MÂCONNAIS : MÂCON-UCHIZY
Chardonnay
MEDIUM-BODIED, APPLE, PEACH, LEMON CREAM, MALDON SALT, NO OAK
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Lobster, Pork with Apples
$18
ITALY : MARCHE
Montepulciano, Sangiovese
MEDIUM-BODIED, CHERRY, VIOLET, VANILLA, SPICE, OAK
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Pizza, Salami
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FRANCE : BURGUNDY
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, STRAWBERRY, RASPBERRY, BLACK PEPPER, MINERAL, NEUTRAL OAK
We were somewhat surprised to learn that Isabelle and Denis Pommier’s organically farmed 16 hectare estate in Chablis (est. 1990) near the village of Poinchy is one of the very few in the region to hand-harvest a significant portion of their production! Although most known for their distinctly mineral and terroir-driven Chablis, they also make a small amount of Bourgogne Rouge, such as the beautiful and energetic “Grain de Survie,’ which is equal parts fruit, floral, and earth.
ECOLOGY : Organic
PAIR WITH : Roast Goose with Crispy Skin
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ITALY : TUSCANY : BOLGHERI
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
FULL-BODIED, BLACK CURRANT, PLUM, LICORICE, VIOLET, BALSAMIC, OAK
A Bordeaux-style blend from the famed Bolgheri DOC on the Tuscan coast. Great acidity with velvety, soft tannins, and a long, persistent finish. Matured for 12 months in one-year-old French barriques and for at least 3 months in bottle.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
PAIR WITH: Hearty French Chicken Casserole
$30
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : BEAUJOLAIS
Gamay Noir
LIGHT-MEDIUM BODIED, RED FRUIT, JUICY, EASY, NO OAK
Extremely juicy, it is bursting with red fruit, full of fresh cherries and raspberries with just a hint of spice and bitterness on the finish. Very smooth—it goes down easy. Simple. Serve chilled.
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Fish & Sausages
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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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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
$38
California : Sonoma
Syrah, Petite Syrah, Zinfandel
Elegant red-fruit on the nose and palate, with just a hint of pepper from the field blend with zinfandel. Smooth, silky tannins on the finish.
Kosher: Mevushal
$32
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : CHABLIS
Chardonnay
LIGHT-BODIED, APPLE, CHAMOMILE, HONEYCOMB, OYSTER SHELL, NO OAK
Nathalie and Gilles Fevre, both trained oenologists, started the domaine in 2003. This brilliant, green-gold Chardonnay from the fossil-rich Kimmeridgian limestone of Chablis, resonates with explicit and palpable minerality.
FARMING : Conventional
Pairing : “Jambom Persillé” (Ham with Parsley) / Oysters, White Fish, Gougeres
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FRANCE : BORDEAUX : SAINT-ÉMILION
Merlot
MED-FULL-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, PLUM, RASPBERRY, SLATE, CEDAR, SOME OAK
Sourced from a tiny parcel of Grand Cru Saint-Émilion vines tended to by Catherine Grébau, 'Christiana' was created with the help of Grébau's son, Bertrand (an esteemed chef and creator of Septime in Paris). Although classic in style, 'Christiana' is equal parts elegance and warmth, and therefore feels a bit more approachable than some of its peers – with concentrated dark fruit, fresh acidity, and soft tannins.
WINEMAKING: Low-intervention under 20ppm sulfur added; aged in a mixture of amphorae, barrique, and stainless steel; only 3 vintages made
FARMING : Certified Organic
PAIRING : Steak au Poivre
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SLOVENIA : PODRAVJE
Blaufränkisch
LIGHT-BODIED, STRAWBERRY, RED CHERRY, RASPBERRY, FUNK, NO OAK
This fresh, easy-drinking unfiltered rosé Pet Nat with boisterous acidity and just a touch of funk (the fun kind) comes from the genius minds at Heaps Good Wine Co., a small, family-owned winery in the lush green hills of Stajerska in eastern Slovenia. Exceptionally elegant and terroir-driven, their small production, single vineyard & single varietal wines continually exceed expectations — and are not to be missed.
ECOLOGY: Organic
FOOD PAIRING: Simple Salads & Seafood
$15
FRANCE : LANGUEDOC-ROUSILLON : COUTEAUX DE BÉZIERS
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Merlot
MED-BODIED, BALANCED, BRIGHT, JUICY, RASPBERRY, SPICE, SAFFRON, BLACK OLIVE, HERBAL, NEUTRAL OAK
FARMING : Certified Sustainable
PAIRING : LAMB SHANKS OR ROAST CHICKEN
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CHILE : CENTRAL VALLEY
Malbec
FULL-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, BLACKBERRY JAM, PLUM, OAK
Approachable yet structured, this classic Chilean Malbec has lots of beautifully intense red fruit flavors followed by a dash black pepper and light touches of oak-derived notes like vanilla and chocolate.
ECOLOGY: Conventional
*Kosher
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Israel : Galilee
Chardonnay
MED-BODIED, APPLE, LEMON, ALMOND, FLORAL, NUTTY, NO OAK
A sharp and aromatic unoaked Chardonnay from selected vineyards in the Galilee and Judean Hills. Dry and refreshing, with pleasant acidity, ripe fruit, and a long finish.
**Mevushal
$26
PORTUGAL : DOURO : PORTO : NV
Red Port Blend
MEDIUM SWEET, FULL, BODIED, RED/BLACK FRUIT, OAK
The nose here is very floral and pretty with rose, violet, black raspberries, cassis, and black cherry. The palate is rich with a little sweetness, light tannins, and very elegant finish.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Cheese
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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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AUSTRALIA : BAROSSA : EDEN VALLEY
Riesling
LIGHT-BODIED, DRY, MINERAL, LIME, GREEN APPLE, PEAR, FLORAL, NO OAK
This delicate, sleek, and mineral-driven Riesling comes from a high-elevation, single vineyard site in the Eden Valley — which is famous for producing steely, tart and age worthy Riesling. Drink now or hold; completely dry on the finish.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
PAIR WITH : Tomato, Cucumber, and Basil Salad
$17
NEW YORK : HUDSON VALLEY
Seyval Blanc, Vignoles
LIGHT-BODIED, DRY, CITRUS, APRICOT, WHITE PEACH, FRESH, CLEAN, NO OAK
ECOLOGY : Sustainable, Vegan
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FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY : TOURAINE
Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, RASPBERRY, VIOLET, FLORAL, BLACK PEPPER, SPICE, NO OAK
Purity of fruit, outspoken aromas, and incredible drinkability from a small biodynamic paracel planted with 20-40 year old vines in “Le Clos des Carteries.” Grapes are hand harvested, and practices in the cellar are natural: semi-carbonic maceration with whole clusters for gentle extraction, spontaneous fermentation via natural yeasts, and no finishing, filtering, or sulfites added.
Biodynamic
Pair With: Herb-Crusted Cornish Sardines
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CHILE : CENTRAL VALLEY
Viognier
LIGHT-MED-BODY, PEACH, TROPICAL FRUIT, CITRUS, FLORAL, HONEY, SALINE, MLF PRESENT, NO OAK
ECOLOGY : Organic
*Vegan, Unfiltered, No Sulfites Added
$19
ITALY : PIEDMONT : GAVI
Cortese
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, GOLDEN APPLE, CITRUS, HONEYSUCKLE, MINERAL, ALMOND, NO OAK
FARMING : Organic / Sustainable
PAIRING : Pesto alla Genovese
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$12
FRANCE : BORDEAUX : ENTRE DEUX MERS
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
MED-FULL-BODIED, RED FRUIT, BLACK CURRANT, EARTH, SPICE, NO OAK ... A SOLID EVERYDAY CLARET!
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Cheeseburger
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SPAIN : VALENCIA : ALICANTE
Monastrell
MED-BODIED, JUICY, RASPBERRY, BLUEBERRY, VIOLET, SPICE, DARK CHOCOLATE, FINE TANNIN, NO OAK
Ecology : Organic
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GERMANY : WÜRTTEMBERG
Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Weissburgunder (PInot Blanc)
MED-BODIED, DRY, STONE FRUIT, MINERAL, CITRUS ZEST, NO OAK
The ‘Weiss Trocken’ from Jochen Beurer (ex-European BMX champion turned brilliant natural winemaker & biodynamic farmer) is a precise, mineral-driven white blend sourced from several parcels with different soil types. Fresh, zesty, and aromatic, yet rich in flavor & length; pair with seafood & spring veggies.
ECOLOGY : Certified Biodynamic
PAIR WITH : Smoked Trout
*Low Sulfites
$21
AUSTRIA : VIENNA : WIEN
Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Weissburgunder, Welschriesling, Neuburger, Char
LIGHT-BODIED, GRAPEFRUIT, YELLOW APPLE, MELON, PINEAPPLE, MINERAL, SMOKE, NO OAK
Juicy and balanced, with fresh citrus, bright tropical fruit, crisp acidity, and a long, mineral-tinged finish…
'Gemischter Satz' is a traditional Viennese white blend made from up to 20 varieties of grapes planted in the same vineyard. Once available almost exclusively in the Austrian domestic market (usually at local pubs), this crowd-pleasing, affordable, and food-friendly category has been experiencing a renaissance as of late, and is popping up more and more in international markets. Lucky us!
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Schinkenfleckerl (Pasta Ham Bake)
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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
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Croatia: Dalmatia
Bogdanusa, Posip, Marastina, Prc
DRY, MEDIUM BODIED, ORCHARD FRUIT, CRISP, LIVELY, BRIGHT
$30
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : VIRÉ-CLESSÉ
Chardonnay
MED-FULL-BODIED, RICH, ROUND, MINERAL, CITRUS, MANGO, GREEN APPLE, OAK
André Bonhomme is a founding father & benchmark producer of Burgundy's Viré-Clessé region. He established his word-famous estate in 1956, and was largely responsible for the creation of the new, more prestigious Viré-Clessé appellation in the 1990s. Now under the direction of André's daughter Jacqueline, the 11 hectare estate traverses clay and limestone soils in Viré and Clessé... This is an amazing, age-worthy wine from a legendary estate. Not to be missed by any fan of white Burgundy!
FARMING : Organic : no herbicides/pesticides used; grapes are harvested by hand at very low yields
WINEMAKING : Fermented w/ natural yeasts in a mixture of steel and wood; undergoes MLF
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