Aged for 8 months on the lees with slight batonnage, the
wine displays a beautiful golden color. The nose is mysterious, with notes of flint and
minerality, arising among white fruit and flowery aromas. Very elegant on the palate, with
fine texture and lively acidity. A wine with unique character that will continue to evolve over
years in the bottle.

Fresh and fruity on the nose with grapefruit and guava. The palate leads with beautifully juicy acidity and evolves into round, mouthfilling tropical fruit with bright pineapple and lemon zest, combining all the best qualities of its Monterey County (including Santa Lucia Highlands) and Napa County (including Stags Leap and Oakville) sourcing.

Full-bodied, rich, and complex with fruit sourced from Rutherford, Oakville, and Oak Knoll in the Napa winegrowing region. Dark blackberry fruit, black pepper, and cocoa aromas lead to flavors of cassis, dark berries, and black cherry, with hints of anise and dried herbs.

This plush, velvety Nigori sake was previously a treat only available to individuals who could visit the Kunizakari Brewery. It has a bright, lively and rustic flavor that is highly enjoyable chilled or on ice.

Freedom Hill Vineyard produces Pinot Noir with structure, depth, and richness as well as a strong sense of minerality. The site is relatively warm from daytime heat that rises up the large, flat valley below. This develops rich skin tannins. Because of its proximity to the Oregon Coast range, the vineyard is quite cool at night. This maintains good acidity in the wine.

Aromatic floral notes with oaky vanilla and light spice in the background. A lushly flavored tequila of wood and dried fruit, completed with subtle notes of pepper and dill for complexity that can be enjoyed on its own.

Hacienda de Chihuahua's Anejo Sotol is a 24 month old sotol, matured in French oak barrels and made in Mexico from the Desert Spoon shrub. It picked up a Tequila.net's Best Sotol award in 2011 and is an excellent example of the 'Other Other' spirit of Mexico.

An extra añejo sotol - these are very rare indeed. The spirit is made in a similar way to Mezcal, except using the Desert Spoon rather than agave. The H5 sotol from Hacienda de Chihuahua spends 5 years ageing in new French white oak barrels. As the oldest expression they make, the proverbial jewel in their sotol crown, expect a wealth of gorgeously rich flavors.

Premier Cru Chardonnay from one of Burgundy’s most renowned appellations. Hailing from a unique, nutrient-rich parcel, ‘Vergers’ comes from only .7 hectares situated on northeastern exposed vines. Aged 12 months in French oak, followed by six months in stainless steel. Fresh flavors of yellow fruit dominate this rich, complex palate, full of energy and structure.

It has a beautiful red hue with fair hints as well as a fresh and delicate aroma, reminiscent of spices and nuts, acquired during the ageing in oak wood. In the mouth it is an elegant wine that shows a fine balance between mature tannins and sweetness, providing it with an attractive, long finish.

Great texture, ripe fruit and spice flavors. The must was tank fermented, aged for eights months on the lees and lightly filtered before bottling by gravity. This Pinot gris complements rich white meat and pasta dishes, salmon, grilled vegetables, and is especially good with spicy (Thai, Vietnamese) foods.

The clusters are left whole & started by carbonic maceration, which lends its distinctive high tone appeal but eventually crushed by foot & finished whole cluster for skin contact and extraction. Pressed to neutral barrique for a short 6 month elevage & bottled young to preserve delicate aromatics. Wild strawberry and summer herbs with cranberry tartness. Light, fresh and utterly charming.

Single handedly changed my opinion of 2013 as a vintage for red burgundy. Fantastic integration, and this meatiness and peppery quality that is really intriguing. Fantastic.