Located just west of the town of Montalcino, and next to some much more famous neighbors, Casanuova delle Cerbaie has been quietly producing some of the most profound wine in the region. The Rivale is a delicious, full-bodied blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Full flavors of black cherry, earth, spice, and violets.

An elegant wine, made from Gamay grapes grown from two vineyards: the Methven Vineyard in Amity and Rebecca’s Vineyard in the Umpqua Valley. The two sources result in the wine’s depth, complexity, and peppery spice, mated to brilliant raspberry fruit, licorice, and minerals. A rarity from one of Oregon’s most sought- after producers.

100% Vidiano fermented and aged on the skins in clay amphorae produced from clay dug from Nikos’ own vineyards. A clean and compelling orange wine! Starts out with a late harvest sweet front palate and then snaps dry. Would be killer with spicy Thai food.

Sauvignon Blanc is a specialty at J. Christopher. Although not widely planted in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Sauvignon Blanc is ideal for the area’s climate, as this wine proves. Made in the clean, fresh style of France’s Loire Valley, this wine is fermented in stainless steel and does not go through malolactic fermentation. The result is a classic, highly aromatic Sauv Blanc

Pais Salvaje blanco is a wine born from a second wild discovery within JBouchon’s Pais ‘jungle’ vines. Copper yellow in color with fruity aromas of green apple and pear. In the mouth it is very juicy and fresh, with a long finish. Enjoy with grilled fish, light sauced pasta or a fresh salad.

Michele Reverdito is what they call a “rising star” winemaker in Barolo. His winery is based in La Morra, a hill town that sits high above Barolo. Michele prides himself on using traditional, “old school,” methods to make his wines. These include hand-harvesting and sorting, the use of wild yeasts and recent introduction of clay amphoras for Langhe Nascetta.

"Here the discreetly wooded nose is more reserved with its array of ultra-spicy purple fruit aromas. The equally serious broad-shouldered flavors are both bigger and more powerful thanks to the excellent mid-palate density, all wrapped in a markedly firm and lingering finish that is also very clearly built-to-age. This is impressive but it's not an Ech of refinement; indeed as good as it is it's borderline rustic. Still, I was impressed by the potential."-BH

The 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is a heady, explosive wine. I don't think I have ever tasted an Ovello from the Produttori with this much heft. The strong mineral and saline accents typical of this site are present, but they are matched pound for pound by notable mid-palate richness and intensity in its fruit. The 2017 is a brooding powerhouse that needs time to unwind.

100% Nero di Troia, an amazing indigenous grape variety much like Nerello Mascalese. This grape is historically tied to this part of Puglia and the village of Troia, just 10km from Calcarius. 6 days skin maceration. Aged in combination of fiberglass and stainless steel. Certified organic. No sulfur added.

This wine is racy, vivid, and excellent with all kinds of seafood dishes. Vines are planted in limestone and chalk at high elevation and grapes are hand-harvested. The wine is fermented and matured entirely in stainless steel and does not undergo malolactic fermentation. Use it like you might use a Sauvignon Blanc!

This wine expresses the classic qualities of Italian Sangiovese – intense ruby red with hints of purple; aromas of cherry and red plums, and spice; on the palate it’s fresh and fruity, medium-bodied and well balanced, with a juicy acidity and a long finish. Organic, delicious...perfect for backpacking, camping...your next picnic.

Finca la Planella is a 7ha north-facing vineyard planted with 15-50 year old Carinyena, Syrah and Garnatxa on clay limestone soils. For Planella, they select older vine Carinyena and blend it with 15% younger vine Syrah. The grapes are hand harvested, fermented whole-cluster with natural yeasts in concrete vats, then crushed by foot. Ages for 12 months in neutral French oak.