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FRANCE : LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Chardonnay
MED–FULL-BODIED, FRESH, TROPICAL FRUIT, PEAR, WHITE FLOWER, MINERAL, BUTTER, PARTIAL MLF, LEES, OAK
ECOLOGY : Conventional
$21
SPAIN : ANDALUCIA : JEREZ$50
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FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY : SANCERRE
Sauvignon Blanc
LIGHT-BODIED, RIPE GRAPEFUIT, LEMON, GRASSY, MINERALLY, TANGY, NO OAK
Farming : Sustainable
Pairing : Goat Cheese Balls
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CALIFORNIA : CENTRAL COAST
Grenache, Mourvèdre
LIGHT-BODIED, DRY, FRESH, WHITE FLOWER, CITRUS, CARBONIC, NO OAK
FARMING : Organic
WINEMAKING : Low-intervention (no added sulfur; vegan)
PAIRING : Stone Fruit Salad
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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
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FRANCE : COTES DE PROVENCE
Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Counoise
MD BODIED, FRESH, RED FRUIT, CRISP, NO OAK
This wine offers soft, ripe summer fruit character with delicate balance, zippy acidity, and delicate minerality.
ECOLOGY: Organic
PAIRING: Grilled Fish
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South Africa : Stellenbosch
Pinot Gris
MED-BODIED, CITRUS, WILD STRAWBERRY, PEACH FUZZ, ROSE PETAL, USED OAK
Forget that Stellenbosch isn’t exactly known for Pinot Gris: this minimal-intervention, skin-contact wine from Craven Wines allows the beautiful (and oft underappreciated) coppery/dark rose hues of the grape’s skins to shine as they should -- allowing clean red fruit, lively citrus, and pretty floral notes met with delicate, balanced tannins.
WINEMAKING : Fermentation occurs naturally on the skins; no additions other than a small amount of SO2; unfined and unfiltered.
ECOLOGY: Organic
PAIRING: Peppered Beef Jerky
$21
New York : Hudson River Valley
Gamay Noir
MED-LIGHT-BODIED, TART CHERRY, RASPBERRY, EARTH, SAGE, OAK
While we found Whitecliff’s signature Gamay Noir — one of the few currently being produced in New York — to possess an impressive depth of flavor, it remains an unserious wine that captures the bright fruit and overall levity of any classic French Gamay. Estate bottled and aged in a mix of Hungarian and American Oak.
Sustainable & Vegan
Pair With: Thanksgiving Turkey
$60
PORTUGAL : MADEIRA
Malvasia
MEDIUM-SWEET, FULL-BODIED, NUTTY, CHERRY, BROWN SUGAR
In a throwback to the most popular style of Madeira in 18th century New York, this elegant fortified dessert wine has distinct notes of cherry, cola, molasses, tobacco, and brown sugar. Rich and luxurious.
ECOLOGY : Conventional
PAIR WITH : Fancy After Parties
$17
ITALY : PIEDMONT : LANGHE
Dolcetto
MEDIUM-BODIED, EASY-DRINKING, BLACK CHERRY, WILD BERRIES, VIOLET, PEPPER, SOME TANNIN, NO OAK
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING :Tomato & Black Olive Grandma Pie
$17
FRANCE : BORDEAUX : ENTRE-DEUX-MERS
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
MED-FULL-BODIED, RED FRUIT, SPICY BLACK PEPPER, BELL PEPPER, NO OAK
WINEMAKING : Low-intervention
FARMING : Certified Organic / Biodynamic
$28
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FRANCE : LANGUEDOC - ROUSSILLON : CORBIÈRES
Carignan, Grenache, Syrah
MED-BODIED, BLACK FRUIT, VIOLET, FIG, PEPPER, SMOKE, EARTH, NO OAK
‘Oiseau’ (“bird”) is a sleek, powerful blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah harvested separately from three single vineyards and made in the tradition of fine Corbières wine, which is known for its high quality and affordability. Fermented in stainless steel; aged for 3 years in bottle before release.
ECOLOGY : Organic
PAIRING : Chicken Tagine with Prunes and Olives
$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
$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
$17
FRANCE : ALSACE
Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris
LIGHT-BODIED, DRY, ELEGANT, AROMATIC, FLORAL, LYCHEE, ORCHARD FRUIT, SPICE, NO OAK
WINEMAKING : Blend of traditional Alsatian varieties (45% Riesling, 35% Muscat, 20% Pinot Gris) from 15 year-old vines; fermented with natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks
FARMING : Practicing Organic (in conversion)
PAIRING : Pho Hai San (Seafood Pho)
$35
ARMENIA : ARARAT VALLEY
Syrah, Montepulciano, Tannat, Malbec, Petit Verdot
FULL-BODIED, RED FRUIT, BLUEBERRY, , VANILLA, CHOCOLATE, EARTH, HERBAL, OAK
Famed (or infamous, depending on your view) French wine consultant Michel Rolland consulted on this international blend harvested from vineyards at the foot of Mount Ararat and aged in Armenian, French, and American oak.
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Roasted Leg of Lamb
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FRANCE : SOUTHWEST
Malbec, Merlot
MED-FULL-BODIED, CASSIS, PLUM, SMOKE, VIOLET, SPICE, OAK
Structured and rich, but very drinkable – with ripe red and dark fruit, accents of sweet spice, smoke, and leather; med(+) chewy tannins, and very pleasant acidity.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
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SERBIA : SUBOTICA
Blaufrankish, Cabernet, Black Muscat
MEDIUM-BODIED, RASPBERRY, BAKING SPICE, SILKY TANNINS, NO OAK, CHILLABLE
“Lud” means Goose in Hungarian and Crazy in Serbian. There’s an old Hungarian expression literally translates to “If it’s a goose, let it be fat.” In other words, if you’re going to go big, go big." This preeminently drinkable field blend is made by Oskar Maurer, one of the leading natural winemakers in Serbia.
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Spicy Salami, Smoked Sausage
$20
GEOGRAPHY: New York : Finger Lakes
VARIETALS: Elvira, Riesling
FARMING: Sustainable
WINEMAKING: Low-intervention/natural; no sulfites added; made in the Charmat method : unfermented juice used for tirage instead of adding sugar, secondary fermentation stopped early to leave some residual sweetness; no oak used
STYLE: Light-bodied, low-ABV, peach, pear, apple, mineral
ENJOY WHILE: Day drinking 🏖️
Refreshing and chug-able ... a blessing that it's only 8% ABV!
Seriously, though, there should be more amazing, low-alcohol wines on the market like this one -- with juicy but delicate fruit (white peach, yellow pear), clean mineral chalkiness, a touch of sweetness, and super-fine bubbles.
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$30
CHILE : MAIPO VALLEY
Cabernet Sauvignon
MED-FULL-BODIED, BLUEBERRY, BLACK PLUM, CRANBERRY, PEPPER, CEDAR, OAK
Founded in 1999 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Escudo Rojo (“Red Shield”) has become an iconic Chilean brand symbolizing the meeting of Chilean terroir with Bordeaux expertise. One of bodega’s five flagship varietal wines, ‘Origine’ strikes the perfect balance between power freshness, fruit, oak influence, and incredible ageing potential.
ECOLOGY : Conventional
PAIRING : Pan Fried Duck Breast
$24
Oregon: Columbia Valley : 2014
Gamay Noir
LIGHT BODIED, FRUIT FORWARD, RED FRUIT, HERBAL, FRESH, NO OAK
Nouveau from Oregon from a small collective urban winery in Portland. Fresh and fruit forward, the nose is pleasant and inviting. The palate has a nice freshness with very soft tannins and loads of fruit. Only 10 cases imported to the NYC market.
Conventional
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GREECE : CRETE
Malvasia di Candia; Vilana
LIGHT-BODIED, RIPE PEACH, PEAR, JASMINE, SALINE, NO OAK
From a family-owned winery in Crete, "Semissis" (meaning "ancient gold coin") is a blend of two aromatic white grapes, Malvazia and Vilana. Malvazia has an intensely fruity character and the Vilana, which is extremely rare, is referred to as the Queen or Riesling of Cretan white varietals bringing high acidity and floral aromatics. After fermentation in stainless, the wine stays on the lees for 4 months before bottling. Floral, bright, and elegant!
Farming : Organic, Biodynamic
Winemaking : Low intervention
Pairing : Branzino