Wine Notes
Wine Club Selections
Domínio do Açor "Vila Romana"
DÃO, PORTUGAL | 2021
“Luís Lopes is an extraordinarily talented oenologist, and someone with deep knowledge of the Dão.”
Elio Grasso "Vigna Martina” Barbera d'Alba
PIEDMONT, ITALY | 2021
“Grasso’s “Vigna Martina” is made from 100% Barbera grown on sandy, limestone soils at an altitude of 380 meters.”
Brij “Oso Rouge”
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA | 2021
“Raj’s journey from acclaimed sommelier to regenerative farmer makes for a great backstory to his highly respected wines”
Van Loggerenberg Wines “Break a Leg” Chardonnay
STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA | 2021
“Lukas’s care for people seems to reflect in his wines, which are crafted with the same respect and thoughtfulness.”
Cortes de Cima Vinho Regional Alentejano Tinto
ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL | 2020
“A blend of Syrah and Touriga Franca, the fruit used is a selection of their best granite and limestone vineyards.”
Moreish "Común" Vinho Tinto
TIERRA DE EXTREMADURA, SPAIN | 2021
“I call this wine the “Rayas of Extremadura,” which is a joking way to say that this is easily the best example of Grenache from Extremadura that I’ve ever tried.”
Monte Rio Cellars “Old Vine Zinfandel”
LODI, CALIFORNIA| 2022
“Monte Rio Cellars is the creation of Patrick Cappiello, a sommelier-turned-winemaker with accolades like Food & Wine Magazine’s “Sommelier of the Year.”
Domaine Brendan Stater-West
SAUMUR BLANC, FRANCE | 2023
“The 2023 vintage, though shaped by challenging conditions, showcases Brendan’s skill in crafting a wine that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Guiberteau’s own acclaimed Saumur Blancs.”
Quinta do Javali “Clos Fonte do Santo - Stone Vineyard”
DOURO, PORTUGAL | 2018
“Stone Vineyard” is one of António’s most unique creations, sourced from a select 3.5-hectare plot marked by three distinctive stones at the vineyard’s highest point.
Weingut Keller “Weissburgunder & Chardonnay”
RHEINHESSEN, GERMANY | 2022
Currently operated by Klaus-Peter’s son Felix, Weingut Keller’s bottles are among the most coveted in the world.
Domaine Elisa Guerin
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES, FRANCE | 2023
Every once in a while we taste wine from a new producer that makes us stand up and take notice. Such was the case recently when we tried the wines of Elisa Guérin.
Rall Wines “Méthode Ancestrale” Cinsault
SWARTLAND, SOUTH AFRICA | 2023
One of the most influential and important winemakers in South Africa, Donovan Rall has produced exceptional wine since his first vintage of Rall Wines in 2008.
Cantina Madonna delle Grazie “Liscone”
AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE, ITALY | 2018
"If you have never had Aglianico del Vulture before, then “Liscone” from Cantina Madonna delle Grazie is a textbook example to introduce you."
Habit Wine Company “Red Blend”
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, CALIFORNIA | 2021
"Jeff ferments the wine in open top vessels, crushing the grapes by foot, and then it is aged on the fine lees in neutral French oak."
Losado Vinos de Finca "Losada"
BIERZO, SPAIN | 2019
"Made from 99% Mencía and 1% Dona Blanca, the wine exudes a sense of place, reflecting this unique clay terroir of the Bierzo region."
Domaine Vocoret & Fils
CHABLIS, FRANCE | 2022
"The Vocoret family has been growing vines for over four generations, and their commitment to tradition is evident in both their viticulture and winemaking."
Domaine Les Champs d’Orphée “Papillon d’Orphée”
GAILLAC, FRANCE | 2022
"Stéphane works with the red grape Braucol (also known as Fer Servadou), one of Gaillac’s most exciting varieties, which produces firm, medium-bodied wines.
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Shelter Winery “Spätburgunder”
BADEN, GERMANY | 2021
"Spätburgunder is the local German name for Pinot Noir, and it is grown in various terroirs throughout the country. One of the most famous and influential regions for the grape is Baden..."
Textura “Pretexto” Rosé
DÂO, PORTUGAL | 2021
"At the newly found Textura winery, Marcelo Araujo and his family-operated team have fully embraced the potential of Jaen."
Vigneron Lulu
CÔTES DU JURA | 2022
"Each vintage is painstakingly crafted with production limited to no more than 1,800 bottles..."