
Wine Notes
Wine Club Selections
Rall “Syrah”
SWARTLAND, SOUTH AFRICA | 2022
“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.”
Domaine Pêcheur “Cuvée des Trois Cépages”
CÔTES DU JURA | 2023
“Going out to dinner in a hip Paris restaurant you are likely to encounter a wine list filled with the wines of the Jura region of France.”
Bodegas Mitarte “Tatos”
RIOJA ALAVESA | 2016
“With fewer than 500 cases produced only in the best vintages, these individually numbered bottles showcase the balance of power and elegance that defines the region.”
La Colombera “Bricco Bartolomeo”
COLLI TORTONESI | 2022
“Cortese is best known for its role in the famed wines of Gavi, but here, in the Colli Tortonesi, it finds a unique expression with added depth and vibrancy.”
Domaine des Masques “Syrahdictive”
IGP MÉDITERANÉE | 2018
“Syrahdictive," an iconic cuvée of Domaine des Masques, is only produced in exceptional vintages, each adorned with unique artwork.”
Domaine Grégoire Hoppenot “Origines”
FLEURIE, CRU BEAUJOLAIS | 2022
“Whether enjoyed now for its vibrant fruit or cellared to develop further nuance, this 2022 vintage solidifies Gregoire Hoppenot’s reputation as a leading force in Beaujolais winemaking.”
Ostatu “Crianza”
RIOJA, SPAIN | 2021
“The Ostatu Crianza is an outstanding value and introduction to the terruño-driven wines of village-designated Rioja Alavesa.”
Eva Fricke “Kiedrich”
RHEINGAU, GERMANY | 2021
“This fantastic dry Riesling comes from the Klosterberg and Sandgrub vineyards in Keidrich.”
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.