a few faves from our vast selection
We’ve tasted and tested wines from around the globe and shared the best with friends and clients.
Now we want to share it with you.
Our selections change every month, are always seasonally appropriate and you’ll never get the same bottle twice.
GOOD
Remarkable bang for the buck. Wine for everyday moments that will leave you smiling (and your friends very impressed).
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La Fleur Du RoiLa Fleur Du Roi
This is what easy drinking Bordeaux is all about. A blend of the two most important varietals of the region, mostly Merlot, offers up an appealing red with hints of chocolate and cassis. Try with grilled hangar steak and potato puree.
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Bordeaux, France
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Clara C PGClara C PG
This winery is mostly known for producing a range of sparkling wines however this fun side project resulted in a delicious still white. With loads of floral notes on the nose and some exotic flavors on the palate, this is a perfect match with seafood.
Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
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AffreschiAffreschi
This light bodied white hails from the northeast part of Italy, an area long known for great white wines. Bright minerality and a quick finish makes this the perfect wine to serve as an aperitif.
Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
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Argiolas CostamolinoArgiolas Costamolino
Costamolino, named for the area it comes from, is an aromatic wine with hints of stone fruit, citrus and a touch of mint. This pleasing summer white is from the Argiolas family, the island's leading producer of fine wines. Great on its own or paired with a host of seafood dishes.
Grape • Vermentino
Place • Sardinia, Italy
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KuranuiKuranui
This single vineyard wine comes from the rolling hills of the Awatere Valley from New Zealand's famed Marlborough region. The label depicts the journey the grapes go through to become wine. This classic style from the region is full of tropical fruit notes and citrus. Pairs well with seafood.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
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Ch. Janon RougeCh. Janon Rouge
A blend of the two great varietals of the region, this Bordeaux classic is surprisingly light and drinks more like its neighbor to the east, Beaujolais. Over delivering on flavor, it has bright notes of blackberry and black cherry this can be served with a slight chill and pairs well with grilled chicken.
Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Bordeaux, France
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Alverdi Pinot GrigioAlverdi Pinot Grigio
Refreshing, clean, and with a quick finish. This varietaly-perfect showing has floral notes, especially that of acacia flowers. Served chilled as a perfect aperitif wine or with caprese salad.
Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Molise, Italy
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CavaliereCavaliere
The Adriatic Sea has a cooling influence on the grapes of Puglia that helps maintain a freshness harder to achieve in other parts of Italy. With notes of cherry, violet, and black pepper this pairs well with tons of Mediterranean cuisine...including pizza!
Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Puglia, Italy
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Hugl RoséHugl Rosé
This family run winery, located in northeastern Austria, produces wines that are very approachable from the day they are released. A perfect case in point is this rosé made from the countries most important red varietal, zweigelt. With delicate strawberry and floral notes, this pairs well with lighter fare.
Grape • Zweigelt
Place • Poysdor, Austria
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Santa Julia TorrontesSanta Julia Torrontes
This grape, native to Argentina, is a powerhouse of aromatics. A friendly white with unmistakable notes of tropical fruit like lychee as well as orange peel and apple blossom. Made with 100% sustainably produced fruit, this pairs well with shrimp pad thai.
Grape • Torrontes
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Named after the winemaker's daughter.
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Gooder®
Kick things up a notch with wines that have a touch of pedigree. Better vineyard sites equals better vino. A “making dinner for a second date” kind of wine.
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Dom. De Moirots Cremant de BourgogneDom. De Moirots Cremant de Bourgogne
A classic bubbly from Burgundy that echos the style of the winemaker Christope Denizot. The tiny parcel of land doesn't allow for much production but that's ok, as long as Christophe keeps it coming to the U.S. Look for delicate aromas of red currant and raspberry. We love drinking this all by itself.
Grape • Pinot Noir, Aligote
Place • Burgundy, France
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Carlos Serres BlancoCarlos Serres Blanco
Pioneering vintner Carlos Serres established his winery in 1896 Haro - one of the first to do so. Still family owned to this day their wines are incredibly popular in Spain. With notes of banana peep balanced with a vibrant acidity, this goes great with tuna casserole or salmon burger.
Grape • Viura, Tempranillo Blanco
Place • Rioja, Spain
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Gueissard RoséGueissard Rosé
A workhorse of summer rosés, the Gueissard is a guaranteed pleasure year after year. It's apricot hue and delicate fragrant cherry aromas make this a great match with caprese salad, grilled salmon, and other lighter fare.
Grape • Cinsault,Grenache, Syrah
Place • Provence, France
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Mary Taylor Barthez Bordeaux BlancMary Taylor Barthez Bordeaux Blanc
This co-op owned by Jean Marc Barthez is quintessential Bordeaux Blanc. Sourced from vineyards that surround the winery and fermented without oak to preserve the underlying expression of its classic terroir, this is Sauvignon Blanc as channeled through the unique prism of Bordeaux. Pair with pan-seared trout.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Place • Bordeaux, France
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Saint Cosme Cotes-Du-RhoneSaint Cosme Cotes-Du-Rhone
This famed estate converted to biodynamics in 2010. Grapes from vineyards in Vinsobres provide freshness and complexity while graped from Gard provide the color and power. Notes of violets and crushed black pepper. Pairs well with grilled meat and roasted mushrooms.
Grape • Syrah
Place • Rhone Valley, France
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Branger Le Fils des Gras MoutonsBranger Le Fils des Gras Moutons
The Branger's have a BIG problem. Every one of their wines is phenomenal. How does one choose in such a case? Naturally you must try them all! This "entry" level at Branger is best in class at many others. Delightfully refreshing, it has an undeniable minerality to it that is best matched with Fruit de Mer.
Grape • Melon de Bourgogne
Place • Loire Valley, France
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Bread & ButterBread & Butter
Beautifully refreshing this is a rosé with one purpose, to make you smile. The fruit is sourced from several Napa vineyards - the secret to keeping it from being ridiculously expensive. With a classic salmon color and notes of raspberry and cherry, this pairs well with goat cheese, and, you guessed it, salmon!
Grape • Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Place • Napa Valley, California
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Finca Los AlijaresFinca Los Alijares
Known as the "Imperial City" because it was used as the main venue of the court of Charles V. This region is famed for it's ancient lands. Aged in French and American oak this complex wine has notes of vanilla, smoke, and black fruit. Pairs well with cured meats.
Grape • Graciano
Place • Toldeo, Spain
FYI • Toledo was named an UNESCO site in 1986. -
Chauvet Freres Beaujolais BlancChauvet Freres Beaujolais Blanc
"Few people know that the region of Beaujolais produces white wines. This wine has a beautiful golden color and a bouquet of aromas with white peach, apricot and hints of white flowers. It is crisp with a very pleasant, bright minerality." Pair with a cold soup such as gazpacho.
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
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Cousino-Macul Antiguas ReservasCousino-Macul Antiguas Reservas
Founded in 1856 and still family owned. The encroachment of the capital Santiago forced the family to find vineyards further south in the Maipo Valley. All of their wines com from two estates there. While distinctly Chilean there is a heavy influence from Bordeaux oenology. Delicious with eggplant lasagna or ratatouille.
Grape • Merlot
Place • Maipo Valley, Chile
FYI • The vineyard for this wine was planted in 1997.
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Goodest®
These wines are about as good as it gets. Pampered grapes, outstanding vineyards, impeccable winemaking. A level of wine that can cellar for several years.
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Wolfberger Pinot BlancWolfberger Pinot Blanc
The winery was founded in 1902 when a group of wine-growers in Eguisheim decided to join forces to create one of the first cooperatives in Alsace. The cave counts 450 members today. This clean and crisp style of wine displays delicate peach aromas with a hint of almonds. Pair with sauerkraut and sausage.
Grape • Pinot Blanc
Place • Alsace, France
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Marques de Grinon SVMMAMarques de Grinon SVMMA
This storied winery dates to 1292 and it's current owner is referred to as the father of Spanish wine. Named for the Latin word "that the epitome of knowledge has been reached", this wine IS the epitome of deliciousness. Plum and blackberry with a hint of smoke make this a stellar companion with roasted pork.
Grape • Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Place • Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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Dom. des Berthiers Pouilly-FumeDom. des Berthiers Pouilly-Fume
If ever there was an argument to make about terroirs influence on grapes, then this is it. Grown exclusively on rare flint soil, this demonstrative wine echos the land with smokiness and notable citrus flavors of tangerine. Pairs well with sole, pike, and salmon.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
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Chartron et Trebuchet ChablisChartron et Trebuchet Chablis
"Chartron et Trébuchet was founded in 1984 and is now under the care of Francois Martenot. Located in northern Burgundy near Auxerre, the Chablis vineyards are on the famed Kimmeridgian soil. Notes of pear, green tea, and minerality. Pairs well with sushi, goat cheese, and poultry."
Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Vnyd is next to a river named "Serein" or "Serene" -
Marimar Estate 'La Masia'Marimar Estate 'La Masia'
Classic Russian River fruit is on display with notes of black cherry, plums and kitchen spice. The vineyard is named after the patriarch of the Torres family who planted grapes here in the coolest, foggiest region of the Russian River. Delicious on its own but also pairs well with mushrooms.
Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Sonoma, California
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SutroSutro
This Alexander Valley winery is named after Eliot (Sutro) and the land is named for Alice's family (Warnecke). The sauvignon blanc clone used in this wine is from the famed Chateau d’Yquem vineyards and it's a stunner. With notes of lemon peel this pairs well with a goat cheese salad.
Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Sonoma County, California
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La Historia Castello di PoppianoLa Historia Castello di Poppiano
The Guicciardini family's time at the Castello di Poppiano dates to 1150. Among the ancestors is Francesco Guicciadrini whose pioneering work "La Historia" is one of the great works of the Renaissance. This powerful wine has notes of black cherry and tobacco. Can cellar for several years. Pair with beef or lamb.
Grape • Merlot, Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • A "supertuscan" uses mainly non-indigenous grapes. -
Stewart Napa Valley MerlotStewart Napa Valley Merlot
Founded in 2000, this family operation has excellence in mind at all times. In their words: respect the terroir, source the best fruit, strive for perfection, and embrace the elegance of the human touch. That pretty much sums it up. Look for plum, kitchen spice, and cedar. Pairs well with ribeye.
Grape • Merlot
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • The son, James, left the world of TV to get into wine. -
Colpetrone Montefalco SagrantinoColpetrone Montefalco Sagrantino
This sometimes overlooked region is home to one of Italy's most powerful varietals, Sagrantino. It often takes years to come into it's own and this offering from Colpetrone is their current release at nearly a decade old! Incredibly well structured with brambleberries, leather and spice it pairs well with goat dishes.
Grape • Sagrantino
Place • Montefalco, Italy
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Zuccardi Poligonos Tupungato AltoZuccardi Poligonos Tupungato Alto
From one of the highest vineyards in the America's comes this profoundly expressive wine. Incredibly low yields pays off in the intensity and ripeness of the fruit. With notes of rosemary, hibiscus, and cassis this pairs well with lamb tagine with prunes.
Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The Tupungato volcano last erupted in 1987.
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