Subtle but friendly hints of yellow plum and lemon are very appetizing on this unusual Grüner-based blend. There is satisfying midpalate texture and a lovely fruit expression that combines tart and ripe pear with Mirabelle plum and fresh citrus. All is packaged in a light, easy-drinking, dry body. An ideal summer wine or one to pair with seafood or other lighter fare.

Julienas is typically a fuller, more masculine style Beaujolais. However, Dufaitre takes an opposite approach and has produced a wine that is delicate and floral. I love the balance between herbal spice and tart fruit character.

A remarkable value from the Loire, this untamed Gamay channels wild elegance with gamey spice and peppered red fruit. Sourced from mature vines and crafted with semi-carbonic fermentation using native yeasts, it offers lifted aromatics and earthy depth. Light in body yet layered in complexity, it’s a soulful alternative to Cru Beaujolais—raw, vibrant, and beautifully expressive.

The philosophy at J. Christopher is to produce wines in an Old World style that emphasizes focus, length and balance. They do not make fruit bombs. The wines have a fine balance of fruit, acidity and texture - wines that are complete.” Expressive raspberry, orange peel and violet aromas open to refined cherry and black tea flavors that take on structure and richness toward polished tannins.

This vintage California bubbly is another example of the incredible value offered by some domestic sparklers. Made entirely from Chardonnay grapes, the Blanc de Blancs has elegant aromas of jasmine tea, green apples, and lemon meringue pie, with dry, savory notes and a delicate, creamy mousse.

The Prisoner Red Blend was inspired by the wines first made by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in Napa Valley. The Prisoner is now the most recognized red blend, leading the resurgence of interesting blends by incorporating Zinfandel with the unlikely mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono

In Georgia, wine has been made for more than 8,000 years—and people have been raising their glasses and toasting one another over tables filled with extraordinary food for just as long.
 This is a testament to that history! Delicious, crisp with notes of flowers and green apples.

Fabrizio Iuli calls himself a barberista, for his love, focus and dedication to the Barbera grape. Located in the small town of Montaldo in Monferrato, which is the home of many of Piedmont's top Barbera's, the Iuli estate is organically farmed by Fabrizio, and his old vine vineyards have a strong core of limestone which adds a distinctive terroir.

Big and rich, this full-bodied wine has an aroma like the crema on an espresso and abundant dark-fruit flavors. A wonderful, mouthcoating texture keeps the flavors lingering on the finish. The sense of layering and creaminess that extends after a sip is captivating.

Mtsvane literally translates to “Green from Kakheti”. It’s the color of honey with spicy golden fruits, herbal notes, spices and great complexity. Qvevri are large earthenware vessels used for the fermentation, storage and ageing of traditional Georgian wine, they are either buried below ground or set into the floors of large wine cellars.

Tarlant’s “Rosé Zero” jumps out with bright red fruits, apple skins, pomegranate, raspberry, crushed chalk, white and red flowers, delicate white pepper and savory herbs. On the palate, there is a deep, almost Chablis-like mineral core mixed with subtle notes of Rainier cherry and citrus blossoms alongside crunchy minerality. Extremely serious, intellectual and refined wine.

Aromatically the wine offers seductive notes of Bing cherries, pencil shavings, dried red plums, and a hint of hay. The mouthfeel is classic Ramey: plush, round and silky-smooth. The fruit forward character of red raspberries and bright cherries are well supported by a finish of toasted bread, walnuts, and vanilla.

Bright ruby red. Intense floral notes of violets and of ripe red fruit. Excellent minerality and acidity, well-integrated with young but elegant tannins. A predominance of red fruit and cherry complete the taste experience. The finish is pleasant and persistent.
Ideal with cheese, pasta with traditional sauces, and grilled meat.