Pelaverga is a grape local to the commune of Verduno, in Italy's famed Barolo region. This light, spicy grape is usually chilled slightly by the locals before consuming, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Brambly fruit,... Read More
Los Arroyuelos is the old name of the neighborhood where the Las Pedreras winery is located, an homage to the history of VIllanueva. The wine is 100% Garnacha from seven organically-farmed, 70-year-old vineyards, planted between... Read More
Arquitón Rosé is an homage to Los Arquitones, the neighborhood where Guzman’s family is from, a hike outside of modern-day Villanueva into the Sierra. There are no vineyards nowadays in Los Arquitones, but... Read More
The Vino de los Ranchos Scar Of The Sea is a blend of two organically-farmed Santa Maria Vineyards. The younger plantings are from Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard and the old vine plantings are from Rancho Vinedo Vineyard, planted in... Read More
Serious Sangiovese alert! Vinified through the ancient “Governo Toscano” method with the Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile grapes slightly over-ripened by drying. It then ages for twenty-four months in barrels, large and... Read More
The 2022 'Worden Hill Road Chardonnay' captivates with compelling aromas of apricot, flint, grilled pineapple and lime skin. There's a creamed hazelnut texture that's buttressed by flavors of tangerine, lime cordial,... Read More
Cuentaviñas is the new personal project of Eduardo Eguren, son of Marcos Eguren, who left the family winery in 2018 after inheriting three spectacular vineyard sites from his maternal grandfather. By the time he left the... Read More
A Champagne of tremendous purity and nuance, this captures all of the flavor intensity, drive and nuance that make the wines of Cumières so alluring. Time in the glass brings out layers of perfume and a whole range of red-toned... Read More
Clear, pale, peach hue with a salmon pink core. The nose opens up with subtle notes of red berries which give way to more intense aromas of citrus fruits and dried mango after a few swirls in the glass. The palate is underpinned... Read More
100% Romorantin. Cour Cheverny has only existed as an AOC since 1997; François Cazin was instrumental in the drive to establish it to save this ancient local variety. The Cazin vines are planted on clay-limestone soils;... Read More
This bright, juicy red has loads of red and black fruits, hints of wild spices and incredible freshness. From a blend of the top native red grapes of the region, Zweigelt, Blaunfrankisch and St. Laurent, this biodynamic red works... Read More
Christina Netzl’s family has lived and farmed in the village of Göttlesbrunn -- located along the south side of the Danube in the Caruntum region of eastern Austria -- since 1650, but Christina’s organic and low-intervention... Read More
This Cotes du Rhone is 100% Syrah from organic vineyards. Dark, brambly fruit, white pepper and a smooth palate are supported by well-placed tannins and an even acidity.
This charming and chillable red is made from a blend of Montepulciano, Barbera and Aglianico grapes grown in the Napa Valley. Winemaker Steve Matthiasson is fascinated by Italian wine and brings his years of experience working... Read More
This Portuguese field blend is about 70% red and 30% white grapes, all native varieties including Vinhao, Bastardo (Trousseau), Borracal, Arinto, and Loureiro. The rich color belies how light this is on the palate. This wine straddles... Read More
This organic Greco di Tufo is from 40 year old vines fermented and aged in stainless steel. Robust yet elegant, with pear and orchard fruits supported by a pleasing vein of acidity. Try with cured meats, hard cheeses and grilled... Read More
This tiny production orange wine is limited to only 300 cases from a blend of Gewurztraminer and Riesling. Floral with a bright tropical feel it sees 5 days of skin contact, zero filtration and has zero added sulfites.... Read More
The Vajra family looked to the past in crafting this bright and easy drinking Langhe Nebbiolo. The Claré JC shows gorgeous cherry tones on the nose, bright and lifted on the palate, the wine reveals the pedigree of the... Read More
This elegant expression of Vermentino shows great complexity, a bright saline acidity, brilliant length and strong minerality leavened by notes of citrus, almond, and licorice. The grapes for this cuvée are sourced from... Read More
This blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah is a surprising red from Slovenia that shows a dusty cranberry nose with vegetal notes typical of Štajerska Pinot Noir, and the Syrah adds a touch of black and white pepper. The mouthfeel... Read More
Savory and lilthe, this Langhe Nebbiolo could almost be mistaken for a Barolo, with sensual red and black fruit notes woven with spice and tobacco. Try with at cellar-temp with a burger!
This lightly sparkling wine is made from Xarello, one of the main grapes used in Cava. One the nose, almond and acacia blossoms along with jasmine and orchids combine with yellow apples, freshly cut pear and a hint of lychee to... Read More
In the foothills of northern Spain’s Cantabria mountains lie Roberto Olivan’s “Tentenublo” vineyards — a name taken from the ancient Spanish tradition of ringing town bells to ward off encroaching... Read More
This unique red from the Ligurian coast of Italy has notes of cranberry, under-ripe strawberry, and a hint of ocean spray. Savory yet supple, this is a red that loves a slight chill, works great with fish, and is perfect to enjoy... Read More
This is a blend of cuvées of organic Nerello Mascalese grapes, from terraced vineyards located high up on the north side of Etna, in Sicily. These old vines are co-planted with small quantities of Nerello Cappuccio, Grenache... Read More
Agnès and René Mosse, along with their sons Joseph and Sylvestre, live and work in the village of St-Lambert-du-Lattay, a village in the Coteaux-du-Layon area of Anjou. They adopted organic viticulture techniques... Read More
Made from forty to sixty year old Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre vines, this wine with its dark berry aromas and hints of white pepper has all the power of a typical Rhône Valley wine. The combination of an excellent... Read More
Expressive, mineral driven and immensely bright in this vintage with citrus, floral and flinty components. From old vines on steeply sloping limestone soil, the wine is quite accessible in its youth, but with tremendous aging... Read More
A blend of delacoholized organic French Chardonnay wine, French Bloom Le Blanc opens with accents of pear, floral hints and tropical notes. The palate shows granny smith apple, accords of white flowers and slightly spicy citrus... Read More
This Chinon is sourced from the village of Beaumont. The vinification and élevage take place in wooden vats and barriques. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered after one year in wood, in the early Fall before harvest. Catherine... Read More
This family domaine of 9ha located in Chavignol can trace its history back to 1380. The land records for that year mention a Jean Boulay as owner of vineyards in Chavignol. At the time, the Clos de Beaujeu in Chavignol was already... Read More
San Calisto is Valle Reale’s flagship red wine. This muscular, yet refined, red is made from 100% Montepulciano grown in the San Calisto parcel, the oldest plot in the Valle Reale estate. This special vineyard is located... Read More
Appearance: This cuvĂŠe, with reflections of straw yellow, stands out by the finesse of its slowly rising bubbles and its persistent and abounding mousse.
Although the DOC rules for Trebbiano d'Abruzzo permit some of the highest yields in Italy (5.6 tons per acre), Valle Reale coaxes much less (4.4 tons per acre) from their Trebbiano vines for maximum concentration of aromas... Read More
A blockbuster value, this 100% Sangiovese-based Chianti comes from a high-altitude vineyard that, along with the rigorous production methods, crafts a wine that is immediately pleasurable, yet retains the ability to age for 2... Read More
Winemaking is in the details, and the strict yeild control, extended lees aging and overall attention result in a Chablis that has the richness, balance and power to quickly put in the conversation for top wines coming from the... Read More
Pure fruit is prominent in this clean and earthy Saint-Émilion. Garnet in colour, with black cherry on the nose and dried fruit, vanilla and light spice on the palate. Immediately after opening the tannins are quite firm,... Read More
The Ponson label counts on five generations of family-led winemaking. Brothers Maxime and Camilletook over management at the untimely death of their father, Pascal Ponson, in 2018. Their land lies in the village of Coulommes-La-Montagne,... Read More
Vigna del Convento di Capestrano is Valle Reale’s flagship white wine. This elegant Trebbiano comes from a single vineyard. Waxy and rich with lemon peel, savory herbs and a bright and long finish.
A new wine from the legendary Giampiero Bea is always a cause for celebration. “Cotidie” (“quotidian” in Latin) was conceived as an “everyday” wine, at least for its relatively easygoing and... Read More
Made using organic vines that age from 10 to 100 years old from the mid and lower vineyard slopes at Domaine de Coulet, this is an expressive wine with intense notes of fresh red cherry and blackberry, hints of fennel, black olives,... Read More
A white wine produced from Grechetto, Malvasia, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Garganega, in approximately equal proportions, planted in the Pagliaro vineyard, a site with alternating layers of gravel and clay at 1,300 feet above sea... Read More
The 2019 vintage resulted in some of the most elegant, classic wines we have seen since 2016. Brovia’s formidable Barolo Brovia epitomizes their classically built yet elegant house style and expresses the full breadth of... Read More
This cuvée is a blend of the younger vines found in the various “crus”. Since its inception, the Barolo has offered a stylish take on the Brovia approach to this appellation. There is never excess here, no attempt... Read More
This wine is sourced from the San Valentino vineyard in Montefalco the soil of which is dominated by clay. The vineyard is at 1300 feet altitude. The composition of the Montefalco Rosso is 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino and 15%... Read More
Del Maguey brings you a collection of Single Village® Mezcal made in the lush, remote mountains, plains and valleys of Oaxaca (wa-haka), Mexico. Each mezcal is named for the village where it is made.
Le Trame has long been a 'Sommlier Secret a Sangiovese-based wine from Chianti that drinks better than many Brunello that are twice the price. Dense, ripe red fruits mingle with dried herb notes, sage, thyme, and a mineral... Read More
“Arboreus” is made from a Trebbiano clone known as Trebbiano Spoletino which is trained so that the fruit hangs high above the ground. The vineyards are planted in the low hills between Trevi and Montefalco at an elevation... Read More
Chiesamonti hails from a 1.3-hectare parcel adjacent to the town of San Felice in Castelnuovo Berardenga, with a stonier soil profile and a lower clay content than Giovanna’s home turf. The vines, now over a decade old,... Read More
Giampiero acquired a parcel of 80-year-old Trebbiano Spoletino in the town of Pigge di Trevi several years back. Arising from a cooler microclimate than the Arboreus above, the wines see similar vinifications, yet one yield markedly... Read More
The Levet family premiered a small lot of Condrieu in the 2019 vintage, from a planting of 20-year-old Viognier in the vineyard La Maraze, in the commune of Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône. Vinified and aged half in steel and half... Read More
This silky and suave Cabernet opens with an intriguing bouquet of strawberry, neroli and almond. The opening is subtle but quickly crescendos to a full mid palate with plum, currant and milk chocolate flavors sharing the ripeness... Read More
The 2019 Pinot Noir Solomon Hills Vineyard Suerte captures all the magic of this Santa Maria site. Black cherry, plum, lavender and spice all come together in this gorgeous, layered Pinot. There is a purity and exuberance to the... Read More
The blending of the grapes is handed down along generations. This rosé unveils an elegant bouquet of red fruits and citrus, which dance on your palate with the persistent mousse. Have with sushi or friends.
Les Journaries is a cuvée drawn from grapes harvested from old vines in the “La Landonne” lieu-dit. This wine is more subtle, more elegant and “quieter” if you will than the “Chavaroche”.... Read More
Les Journaries is a cuvée drawn from grapes harvested from old vines in the “La Landonne” lieu-dit. This wine is more subtle, more elegant and “quieter” if you will than the “Chavaroche”.... Read More
The Pipparello vineyard is a hilltop site in Montefalco at 1300 feet above sea level. The soil is clay and gravel. The vines in the vineyard are a minimum of 20 years old. Harvest takes place normally during the middle of October.... Read More
The fabled local grape of Montefalco is the Sagrantino and the Pagliaro vineyard, situated at 1,300 feet in altitude, is dedicated in large part to this grape variety. The harvest of Sagrantino normally occurs during the second... Read More
The 2015 Barolo Cannubi Riserva is a total stunner. In fact, it is one of the very best Barolos I have ever tasted from the Rinaldi family. Dark yet translucent, with remarkable depth, the Riserva is a total thrill from the very... Read More
