2013 Poe Pinot Noir Manchester Ridge (Mendocino) $44.95
Food and Wine called this a wine to “make you hoot and holler…” I can’t say it any better — can you hear me at your house? This single vineyard pinot is sublime. We know it’s expensive, but it’s worth...
View Article2014 Jour de Soif Cabernet Franc (Loire Valley, organic) $16.50
This meticulously made wine, produced by the Gauthier family, is the perfect introduction to the joys of Cabernet Franc. Made to be enjoyed early, this wine has dark fruit, soft tannins and a beautiful...
View Article2013 Rosi Schuster Blaufrankisch $21.25
This wonderful red wine has never touched wood, so it is all about fruit and earth. It is well structured and has an intense nose. If you have never tried this variety before, I strongly suggest...
View Article2012 Ebner Ebenauer Gruner Veltliner $22.95
This wine hails from lower Austria. It has complex and spicy ripe apples on the palate. Nicely structured, full-bodied and soft, but showing a crisp interplay of fruit and acidity which gives the wine...
View Article2013 Wenzel Furmint (Austria) $22.50
This winery has been run by the same family since 1647. This white made from 100% Furmint (another grape you may have never heard of but don’t let that stop you from enjoying it) is pale gold. It shows...
View Article2014 Lichtenberger-Gonzalez Muschelkalk Weiss (Austria) $22.50
Elegant and complex, this white wine surprises with a distinct note of orange, kiwi and a hint of white flowers. A blend of Gruner Veltliner, Weissburgunder (Pinot Gris) and Welschriesling (an...
View ArticleBordelet Sidre Tendre (Normandy, France) $12.95
Full disclosure: I love cider. Although I spend a great deal of time trying wines, whenever I get the chance to try a new cider I jump at it. Eric Bordelet makes this sparkling apple one almost dry. I...
View Article2014 Idlewild Barbera Fox Hill (Mendocino) $29.75
And now for a short word from your wine geek friend. The barbera grape has almost no tannin but it does have acid, and acid gives wine longevity. This wine has the aroma of blackberries and is...
View Article2014 Idlewild Red Wine “The Bird” (California) $21.95
We are big fans of Sam Bilbro’s wines. This one is a blend of dolcetto, barbera and nebbiolo. As Sam puts it, “In Italy, the house wine is often light, fresh, aromatic, and firmly structured so as to...
View Article2014 Chidaine Les Choisilles (Loire Valley, France, biodynamic) $27.50
If François Chidaine were a boxer his sobriquet could be the “Master of Montlouis.” This man is a legend amongst devotees of the white chenin blanc grape. This wine has both great minerality and...
View Article2013 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Pernand-Les Vergelesses (Burgundy, France,...
This bottle of Burgundy is from the Côte de Beaune. It is a premier cru wine made from a 50+ year old vineyard. This is an excellent example of what makes folks so cuckoo about Burgundy wine. Decant...
View Article2009 Domaine du Haut Bourg Muscadet Signature (Loire Valley) $18.95
Here is your chance to taste a well aged white wine. Made from 100% Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet), and produced only in great vintages, this wine is aged in underground vats on its lees for a minimum...
View Article2013 Poe Pinot Noir Manchester Ridge (Mendocino) $44.95
Food and Wine called this a wine to “make you hoot and holler…” I can’t say it any better — can you hear me at your house? This single vineyard pinot is sublime. We know it’s expensive, but it’s worth...
View Article2015 Poe Rosé of Pinot Noir (Sonoma County) $19.95
Samantha Sheehan made this rosé from pinot noir and pinot meunier. It is a delightful number, a real-smacker. The scent of strawberries seems to jump out of the glass to greet you. Try this and you’ll...
View ArticleWe’re bursting at the seams!
Greetings! We’ll keep this short and sweet as we have so many wines we’re excited about to share with you. In addition to bringing back some favorites from previous offers, like the Vevi and the...
View Article2012 Calder Charbono (Napa Valley) $22.50
As history geeks, it’s our duty to tell you that Charbono is a French grape that arrived in California in the mid-1800s. As wine mavens, we must inform you that very little of this grape is grown in...
View Article2014 Moulin de Gassac Guilhem Blanc (France, organic) $11.75
This is another fabulous value from the folks at Moulin de Gassac. It’s a blend of three white grapes that produce a crisp white wine that is perfect for fall fare. If you enjoyed their rosé, you’ll...
View Article2014 Jour de Soif Cabernet Franc (Loire Valley, organic) $16.50
This meticulously made wine, produced by the Gauthier family, is the perfect introduction to the joys of Cabernet Franc. Made to be enjoyed early, this wine has dark fruit, soft tannins and a beautiful...
View Article2014 Cirelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (Italy, organic) $17.95
This fabulous Italian red has smooth tannins and a surprising tart cherry finish. It’s perfect for pasta dishes, and anything off the grill. This is a first class example of Montepulciano. What’s more,...
View Article2013 Cirelli Trebbiano d’Abruzzo (Italy, organic) $16.95
This is a classic Trebbiano, immensely quaffable. It is aromatic and has a lovely note of almond on the finish. This is a perfect wine to start a meal or enjoy outside on warm day or night. Price:...
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