The blend of purity of fruit with classic Rioja spice here is utterly irresistible. It’s mainly Tempranillo with 10% Graciano from vines 20-40 years old. The time in French oak polished the wine’s texture while allowing... Read More
Just marvelous, this is the essence of what white Rioja should be. Elegant, pure, with just enough oak to add spice and texture while still letting the glorious fruit shine through. White Rioja for Burgundy drinkers, ready now... Read More
There’s a good argument to be made that the best place in the world to make dry Chenin Blanc is Savennieres, on the north side of the Loire river across from Coteaux du Layon (where sweet wines reign). This is a benchmark... Read More
Join us on Friday, October 3 at 7pm for an exiting and delicious visit with Anne Cannan of Priorat's Clos Figueras. The class will take place in our downstairs classroom and cover six wines and include light snacks during... Read More
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A terrific Bourgogne Blanc from one of Burgundy's most famed and respected vigneron. As the 95 point James Suckling review says, This might be the best-value white wine in all of Burgundy. Mineral with... Read More
Organic/Bio One of Burgundy's greats achieves remarkable success even with his village wines. As the Suckling 94 point review says, Perfumed and floral with delicate notes of cherries, dried strawberries, flowers and earth.... Read More
Robert Parker called the 2011 edition of this perennial favorite value red, “Possibly the single greatest dry red wine value in the world.” As usual, it’s a blend of around 85% Garnacha plus Tempranillo and a... Read More
Organic/BioLower ABV A great example of a quality Pinot Noir from the Eola-Amity region when put in the hands of iconic winemaker Steve Doerner, pioneer of whole cluster ferments in Oregon. Cristom Vineyards predominately works... Read More
Lower ABV Did you know that we get to work with America’s most passionate and experienced importer/promoter of the southwest of France? From Cahors to Madiran to Bordeaux (sort of the north of the southwest), Ed Addiss’s... Read More
Lower ABV There’s a touch of spritz to this traditional Gaillac white, but it drinks more like a summer white Rhone than a sparkler. It’s 100% Loin de L’Oeiol, a native grape that gives terrific textural and... Read More
Lower ABV Deliciously fresh and fruit-filled Sauvignon here from cool sites in Chile’s Valle Central at 1,650 feet elevation. Done all in steel from “Clone 1 Sauvignon,” it shows punchy aromas of lemon, gooseberry,... Read More
Another great release of this, our all-time best-selling premium California Chardonnay. As always, it blends fruit from across the Sonoma Coast AVA including Carneros, the southern Russian River and cooler sites to the west. As... Read More
Organic/Bio Barbaresco's Serraboella vineyard – along with Montestefano – produces very “Barolo-like” wines, and here Paitin captures that power and tames it with a layer of finesses. From certified... Read More
Philip Togni makes some of the most age-worthy and classic wines in all of Napa Valley from their estate vines at 2,000 feet on Spring Mountain. The Tanbark Hill bottling delivers Togni’s class and style in a more approachable... Read More
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Trebbiano doesn’t get much respect, but grow it organically, at very low yields (25% under the legal limit) in a stunning national park near the Abruzzo coast and something very special happens. This... Read More
From all estate fruit fermented and aged in French oak, this is richer, deeper and more ripe-tasting than many Willamette Valley Chards. As Suckling says in the 92 point write-up, “A substantial and well-balanced wine that... Read More
Wine Enthusiast captures the fun and tasty personality of this barrel-aged, Oregon, Chardonnay nicely in the 90 point review: “The aromatic set of lemon, lime and lychee is a tropical Chardonnay paradise. A wisp of plumeria... Read More
Lower ABV Off and on through the early 20th century, Gamay grew in the Cote d’Or alongside Pinot Noir, so it’s not surprising it can shine in Bjornson’s estate vineyard next to Pinot in the Willamette Valley.... Read More
Lower ABV Pouilly Fume has always been the place Sancerre-lovers looked to for Sauvignon Blanc that captured the flavors and style of Sancerre with just at touch more flinty smoke – all at a slightly lower price! Lauverjat... Read More
Lower ABV Another fine vintage for this intensely flavored, rich and zesty, take on Pinot Gris. It's jam-packed with aromas and flavors of spiced pear, golden apple, and ginger and wonderfully rich at just 13.0% alcohol. The... Read More
Lower ABV In Spain’s Basque region, the Hondarrabi Zuri grape gives a tart and salty wine enlivened by a touch of spritz leftover from fermentation and time resting on the lees. This is a great example, with crunchy peach,... Read More
A soft and easy Columbia Valley Cabernet from more structured Red Mountain (60%) and more fruit-forward Wakluke Slope fruit with 10 months in 25% new French oak. Cassis, blueberry and black cherry fruit gets a bit of complexity... Read More
Maybe it’s a sign of the soft market, but it’s been a while since we’ve seen Napa Cabernet of this quality at such an enjoyable price! It’s 90% Cabernet Sauvignon plus splashes of Merlot, Cabernet Franc,... Read More
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