Aged in Amphora. Pale lemon yellow color with an intense aroma of citrus and a refreshing mineral edge. The mouth-feel has volume that builds in the mid-palate, ending with an impressive freshness and a persistent fruit aroma on the finish.

Dark ruby red with a lovely bouquet of bright brambly fruit and overtones of mocha. Bright currant fruit and dark cherry flavors on the palate, with a savory edge. There is a lovely freshness thanks to lifted acidity that is a hallmark of Barbera and a long finish.

Little Blue by Zlatan Otok Vineyards from Dalmatia, Croatia which is on the islands and the Dalmatian coast, local grape varying microclimates, and the rather harsh nature of the vineyards, leads to some highly individual wines and some of Croatia's best known. Little Blue is made with 100% Plavac Mali which is a cross between Crljenak Kaštelanski (Zinfandel) & Dobričić.

At Cooper Mountain Vineyards, we are dedicated to the concept of 100% estate grown and produced wines. Lush and pretty our Cooper Hill Pinot Noir is vibrant and expressive, displaying bright red fruit cherry framed with spice and earth.

There is just enough reduction present to push the underlying fruit to the background. Otherwise there is good volume to the lightly mineral-inflected middle weight flavors that possess a notably finer mouthfeel thanks to the relatively fine-grained tannins shaping the softly austere but persistent finish. This is sufficiently inviting and can be enjoyed on the younger side.

Bertrand Dugat described his Charmes-Chambertin as ‘like a rose that’s about to open’, and it was certainly reticent during my two tastings at the domaine. Its brooding bouquet of red and black fruit, earth and roast espresso, framed by mild reduction, is followed by an ample, full-bodied wine with the juicy energy that characterises all of the Dugat 2016s.

Grown on infertile, rocky soils that defy the definition of usable soil. On the waterfront, grapes ripen as much as the brave Azorean climate allows.Resulting in a fresh, elegant, salty and spicy red. Light ruby color, with notes of cherry & clove on the nose. Fresh palate & medium texture with lots of salinity and fine tannins. A delicious & unique volcanic red wine.

Broc Cellars' first time making Trousseau Gris. The grapes come from 40 year-old Fannuchi Wood Road Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. Grapes are aged on the skins in 1000L sandstone jars for 6 months, then pressed into neutral French oak red wine barrels. This wine is unfiltered and sees no SO2. Lighter bodied, with notes of pomegranate, cherry, herbs, & refreshing acid.

Raboso Redentore pays tribute to one of the lost treasured festivities of Venice, the “Festa del Redentore”. Every third weekend of July Venetians celebrate with an immense fireworks display and sumptuous dinners as the harbor fills with boats. Intense notes of cherry, raspberry and delicate floral hints.

Not far from Chinon lies the sleepy region of Azay-le-Rideau. A virtually unknown section of the Loire Valley-Hauts Baigneux is making delicious wines from organically farmed grapes from 12 hectares of land. Les chênes is an amazing entry level chenin blanc, fermented in stainless, aged in used barrel-a ridiculous value!

Stephane’s entry level Crozes-Hermitage is typically lifted, aromatic, elegantly textured and ready to go upon opening. It’s a Northern Rhône Syrah that demonstrates elegance, accessibility and great palate texture, which is partly due to its vinification and aging, but equally its soil composition; the airy, fine-grained loess topsoil brings the lift, and granite bedrock the

"Bright ruby-red. Slightly high-toned aromas of blackberry, bitter chocolate, violet and licorice. Lush on entry, then densely packed and sweet in the middle, with fruit-driven flavors of kirsch, black raspberry and cassis nicely support by sexy oak tannins. Surprisingly dry and classic on the finish, with harmonious acidity giving the wine terrific balance." Stephen Tanzer"