New Arrivals
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Xavier Monnot 2021 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes • Burgundy, France • Reg $109.99 | Mixed Case $87.99
Originally known as Domaine René Monnier (Xavier's grandfather), Xavier took over and started bottling under his own name from the 42 acre estate in Meursault stretching from Beaune to Maranges. 60% of the domaine's production is white; 40% red with several premier crus in Meursault, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Beaune, Volnay, and Maranges.
100% Pinot Noir in special limestone soils. Aged 12-14 months in 30-35% percent new French oak. Volnay is often described as silky and elegant but the wines can vary in style depending on the soil and elevation of the vineyard. The premier crus situated south of the village, like Clos des Chênes, have a high percentage of limestone and show classic Volnay character of perfume and finesse. Pair with roasted game birds, grilled duck breast, and dishes that feature mushrooms, black truffles, or are rich in umami. —importer notes.
Domaine du Seminaire 2022 Côtes du Rhône • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan. Wonderful nose: soft garrigue, tiny, wild strawberries, raspberries, soft earth. Old-school, delicious, soft, medium-bodied, smooth, spicy-herbal, black raspberries, black cherries on the palate. Blackberries on the finish. Just what a Côtes du Rhône used to be before it started getting hotter. Amazing wine. Absolutely killer!!
Giant Steps 2024 Circle of Fifths Pinot Noir • Yarra Valley, Australia • Reg $71.99 | Mixed Case $57.59
100% Pinot Noir from the Circle of Fifth Vineyard. Aged in French oak, 15% new. Soft fresh earth, herbs, spice (nutmeg, exotic Asian spices), cherry, raspberry on the nose. Amazing wine. Really has its own Australian flair. Flavors of black cherries, red plums, with a hint of soy sauce. Seriously makes you want more. Fantastic spicy finish. Jens: You drink it, and then you're salivating for more. Absolutely stunning.
Yangarra 2020 Ovitelli Blanc • McLaren Vale, Australia • Reg $77.99 | Mixed Case $62.39
Blend of Grenache Blanc & Roussanne. Petrol, herbs, yellow plums, star fruit on the nose. Flavors of spicy Asian pear, baked savory apple, yellow plums. Finish is fresh & drier which makes it super food friendly. Note of salinity. This wine could easily age for 3-4 years. Jens: I think this wine is something else!
Chateau d'Or et de Gueules 2022 Les Cimels Rouge • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79
Costières de Nimes blend of Syrah, Carignan, Grenache. 60/30/10. Super inviting nose. Spicy, herbal aromas with lots of red fruit. Juicy & rich but elegant. Flavors of raspberries, strawberries, dark cherries with herbal notes. Spicy, peppery finish. Fantastic value!
Turley 2023 Rosé • California • Reg $24.99 | Mixed Case $19.99
100% Zinfandel. Deep pink color. Strawberry field on the nose. Wild strawberry, raspberries, faint notes of orange melon on the palate. Forest floor. Earthy notes. Soft acidity. Yumster wine! Fantastic Thanksgiving food wine. Made for halibut, tuna, salmon... and roasted turkey!
Becker Landgraf 2021 Spätburgunder • Rheinhessen, Germany • Reg $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99
Spätburgunder = Pinot Noir (in German). Floral, herbal, spicy. Juniper berries and black raspberries on the nose. Palate = black raspberries, red raspberries, juniper berries, black cherries, then some blackberries on the spicy finish. Fresh. Fantastic food wine. We enjoyed with grilled brats with sautéed white cabbage, onions, apple, garlic. So delicious.
Bruno Andreu 2020 Pepite Languedoc Rouge • Languedoc-Roussillon, France • Reg $16.99 | Mixed Case $13.59
Syrah-Grenache. Dark fruit with notes of licorice and herbs. Flavors of blackberries, blackberries, dark plums. Earthy notes. Great acidy. Superb food wine. We enjoyed with braised lamb shank. Drink now.
Hillick & Hobbs 2021 Dry Riesling • Seneca Lakes, New York • Reg $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99
German-style Riesling. Honeycomb, petrol, red baking apples, spices on the nose. Flavors of apples, peach, touch of apricot, then the acidity kicks in! Fresh and dry with apples, lime then citrus on the finish. Excellent Riesling (as declared by a German)! Oysters, roasted turkey, so many dishes….
Jean-Marc Brocard 2022 Bourgogne Blanc • Burgundy, France • Reg $25.99 | Mixed Case $20.79
100% unoaked Chardonnay from a vineyard just outside of the Chablis appellation. Flint, citrus, lime, chalk with a note of candied lemon that morphs into lemon zest. Minerally. Tastes like a Chablis! Enjoy with roasted fowl, seafood dishes, goat cheese appetizers.
OCTOBER 2025:
Kellerei Bozen 2024 St-Magdalener Huck am Bach • Alto Adige, Italy • Reg $26.99 | Mixed Case $21.59
Schiava-Lagrein blend. Soft spice, earthiness, softer herbal on the nose. The nose turns you on, makes you want more. Red and dark plums on the palate with herbal nuances. Soft acidity. Note of earth & blackberry on the finish. That wine is absolutely unbelievable. Just a soft wine all the way through.
Chateau Jouclary 2021 Cabardès Rouge • Languedoc-Roussillon, France • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
Blend of Cab Franc, Grenache, Syrah, Merlot. Wacky blend, but in FRANCE!! Jens: That’s Cabardès!! Crazy nose: herbal & floral with blackberry and then BHAM!! Flavors of blackberries, dark plum, note of licorice, then a fresh finish with fine tannins. Crazy-fun wine. Too funky as a sipper? Have with dinner. So interesting and fun!!
Domaine de La Mordorée 2021 Côtes du Rhône Rouge • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $26.99 | Mixed Case $21.59
Grenache-Syrah-Carignan 50-30-20. Aromas of earth, spice & dark plums. Flavors = blackberries, black cherries, dark plums, black tea. Great acidity. Fuller-bodied. Great food wine. Enjoyed with roasted chicken with garlic fingerling potatoes and delicata squash. Really fun, easy to like wine. Good complexity. A little more elegant in style. Famous producer. Reg price $30.
Altos Las Hormigas 2023 Malbec Clásico • Mendoza, Argentina • Reg $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99
New vintage! 100% Malbec. Rich, deep, dark color. Beautiful nose of plum and black raspberry. Soft, smooth, medium-body with flavors of blackberries, dark plums, black cherries. Soft tannins & faint orange rind acidity on the finish. Well-balanced. Super pleasant wine.
Cantina Fina 2024 Grillo • Sicily, ItalyReg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
100% Grillo. Floral aromas and notes of jasmine, pears & peaches. Medium-bodied, well-balanced with great acidity. Flavors of unripe peach, nectarine, melon & orange rind. Citrus on the fresh finish. Great with all kinds of fish, shrimp, salads & antipasti, and roasted chicken & pork.
Château Louvie 2020 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru • Bordeaux, France • Reg $45.99 | Mixed Case $36.79
80% Merlot, 20% Cab Franc. 12-18 months in barrel. Black currant, gravel, soft herbs on the nose. More cassis on the palate with blackberries, black cherries on the finish with fine tannins and phenomenal acidity. Fuller-bodied. This wine tastes great now, but it can age easily 10 years. Will get smoother and smoother.
Two Mountain 2022 Merlot • Yakima Valley, Washington • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
Winery's notes: Yep, this is Yakima Valley Merlot… Initially you are treated to beautiful oak, a little cocoa dust, a healthy dose of raw fig and a dash of briny/salty intrigue. Then you taste ... lilac & bay leaf, cherry candy & roasted beets, black pepper & cumin. I think it's a really nice, easy-drinking wine, full of dark plums. Great price! –Jens
Château Haut-Mayne 2022 Sauternes (375ml) • Bordeaux, France • Reg $31.99 | Mixed Case $25.59
Sauternes is a Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon dessert wine from Bordeaux. Known for notes of dried stone fruits & honeycomb, it also has marked acidity which lightens it up and keeps it from being too sweet. Made for apple desserts! (And pumpkin pie, crème brûlée, and cheese courses, especially blue cheese = decadent salty/sweet on your palate)
Chateau La Caussade 2020 Sainte-Croix-du-Mont • Bordeaux, France • Reg $31.99 | Mixed Case $25.59
100% Sémillon from 45-50 year old vines. Similar to Sauternes: ripe peach, apricot, orange rind, floral notes. Bang for the buck. Perfect with apple desserts! The winery also suggests enjoying with savory dishes: roasted chicken, firm fish (monkfish, grouper), langoustines & more. Americans aren't the only ones who love a salty-sweet combo!
Paxton 2022 AAA Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre • McLaren Vale, Australia • Reg $25.99 | Mixed Case $20.79
Certified organic. On the nose you can already smell eucalyptus (that classic, minty goodness in Australian Shiraz) + red and black fruit. Flavors of black cherries, blackberries, black raspberries with an herbal undertone. Great acidity. Elegant. Complex. Smooth easy drinking. Just delicious.
Château Pierre-Bise 2022 Anjou Blanc • Loire Valley, France • Reg $28.99 | Mixed Case $23.19
100% Chenin Blanc from Anjou — tastes like a mini-Savennières (highest-end Chenin Blanc)! Floral, spicy nose with notes of peach & nectarine. Very inviting, luscious nose. Flavors of Asian pear, stone fruit, yellow plums. Nice viscosity. Lemon curd on the finish. Perfect Thanksgiving wine.
Cantina Fina 2023 Miral Nero d'Avola•Sicily, Italy•Reg $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79
100% Nero d’Avola. Nose: earth, herbal notes with notes of raspberries, cherries. Flavors red & black cherries, dark plums, volcanic, earthy soil. Great acidity. Good food wine. Pizza!! Pasta. Chile.
Alain de la Treille 2024 Pinot Noir• Vin de France• Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39
Soft nose of earthy, herbal cherries. Flavors have blackberries and dark plums up front, then black cherries on the finish. Fresh acidity, but smooth. Fantastic for the money. We enjoyed with with chicken tagine with root veggies, dates and olives. Perfect.
Terre Gaie 2024 Claris Pinot Grigio• Veneto, Italy • Reg $16.99 | Mixed Case $13.59
100% Pinot Grigio. Herbal nose. Apples, yellow plums. Light. Fresh. Dry.
Sainte-Marie 2022 Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne Blanc • Burgundy, France • Reg $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99
100% Chardonnay. Flowers and minerals (water over rocks) with a little note of apple, pear & spice. Bosc pears, yellow apples, yellow plums on the palate. Flavorful but not heavy. Citrus on the long, delicious finish. No oak. All fruit. Wonderful wine.
Lavau 2023 Côtes du Rhône Blanc • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39
This blend of Grenache Blanc 60% & Viognier 40% is perfect for spicy chicken. A little lighter in body than some Rhône whites, it still has good body and lovely flavors of apricot, peach, pear, with a nice citrus note on the finish. Would be delicious with chanterelles over pasta.
SEPTEMBER 2025:
Bavencoff 2022 Bourgogne Rouge • Burgundy, France • Reg $31.99 | Mixed Case $25.59
100% Pinot Noir. Mmmmmmm. Earthy, herbal nose with dark cherries and Marion berries. Flavors black cherries, black raspberries and red plums. Well-balanced. Great acidity. Fresh, fun finish. 12.5% alcohol. Just a terrific Burgundy for this price.
Tenuta La Viola 2022 Sangiovese Superiore Oddone • Emilia-Romagna, Italy • Reg $28.99 | Mixed Case $23.19
100% Sangiovese. Soft nose of spicy, earthy cherries. Note of violets. Smooth. Lighter in body. Soft acidity. Very soft tannins on the fresh finish. Good sushi red. Good antipasti wine. Good spicy halibut curry wine. Good with mild white fish (if you want a red).
Owen Roe 2021 Sinister Hand • Columbia Valley, Washington • Reg $28.99 | Mixed Case $23.19
Blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault. Nose is phenomenal. Herbal, a little floral (violets), dark raspberries, dark plums. Super inviting. Super well-balanced. Great acidity. Black tea, touch of soy sauce on the spicy finish. Medium+ bodied. Absolutely delicious, fun wine. Acidity will make it last for years!! Would be beautiful with a steak with sautéed mushrooms. Would also be a lovely sipper to celebrate a special evening. Like Halloween?? Drink now to 5 years.
Owen Roe 2021 Yakima Red • Yakima Valley, Washington • Reg $35.99 | Mixed Case $28.79
Blend: Cab 47%, Merlot 33%, Cab Franc 19%, Malbec 1%. Black fruit, a little black plum on the nose with subtle notes of earth & tobacco. The oak is there (because it's complex and pretty smooth), but you don’t notice it. Flavors of blackberries, dark plums, and a lovely note of cassis. Pretty smooth in the middle. It’s a clean wine. Good acidity. Soft tannins. Beautiful, long finish. Elegant. Really well-made.
Mirabeau La Folie Sparkling Rosé • Provence, France • Reg $25.99 | Mixed Case $20.79
Blend of Négrette, Colombard, Syrah, Grenache, Rolle. Nose = crisp fall morning after a rain. Flavors = red berries, raspberries, wild-forest-strawberries, grapefruit rind, citrus. Bubbles = mousse. Fantastic acidity & texture. So delicious.
Produttori del Gavi 2023 Il Forte Gavi • Piedmont, Italy • Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19
100% Cortese from the cooperative for the commune of Gavi in southeast Piedmont (starred on the map). 95 growers manage the largest vineyard holding in the Gavi DOCG appellation. The winery overlooks Il Forte, the historic fortress of Gavi (pictured above). Nose is luscious with notes of apple, pear, apricot, yellow plum. The flavors are lighter and fresher with good acidity.
Decibel 2023 Sauvignon Blanc • Hawke's Bay, New Zealand • Reg $16.99 | Mixed Case $13.59
100% Sauvignon Blanc. Lemongrass, kaffir lime and red grapefruit with hints of crisp nectarine, rich nougat and citrus rind on the nose. The palate begins fresh with bright peachy fruit, pineapple and is plusher than expected once it hits the midpalate. Driving acidity. –winery notes.
Aia Vecchia 2023 Lagone Toscana Rosso • Tuscany, Italy • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39
Toscana IGT = Toscana Rosso = Super Tuscan = non-traditional blend from Tuscany. The vineyards are in Bolgheri (on the coast – pictured) and Maremma (southernmost Tuscany). Right-Bank Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc. 12 months in barrique, 3 months in bottle before release. Smooth, plummy, easy-drinking.
Château de Ségriès 2023 Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault. Aromas of red fruit — dark raspberries, red plums with herbal, earthy, spicy notes. Palate adds in blackberries. Medium+ bodied (pretty full for a Côtes-du-Rhône — has some depth). Acidity is great. Finish is long. Lots of fruit. Very pleasant. Can sip or enjoy with dinner.
Reininger 2022 Helix Red • Columbia Valley, Washington • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
Blend of Merlot, Cab, Syrah. Nose of "bright cherry, black currant, and blueberry... Subtle accents of white pepper and a whisper of cured prosciutto add savory complexity to the bouquet. On the palate, juicy cherry and black currant take center stage, joined by fig and blackberry, with a faint graphite-like note lending refinement to the finish." –winery's notes.
Kellerei Bozen 2024 Weißburgunder • Alto Adige, Italy • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Weissburgunder = Pinot Bianco. Floral (jasmine), crushed rocks, note of apples on the nose. Soft acidity… then flavors of apples, pears (that grow in the valley near the grapes), yellow plums, and nectarines on the fresh, but soft finish. Jens: This wine will be a bestseller for us!!
Cornelia Tessari 2023 Grisela Soave • Veneto, Italy • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39
100% Garganega. Water over rocks minerality on the nose. Light and fresh with some earth, pears, apples. Flavors add in yellow plums. Really good acidity. Fresh. Not heavy. 12.5% alc. Finish returns to water over rocks with a note of citrus rind.
Lomas de Llahuen 2022 Pipeño • Valle del Itata, Chile • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19 (1-liter bottle)
Pipeño = País = Bing cherries, black raspberries, earthy notes on the nose. Acidity is great. Flavors add in wild strawberries, dark ripe plums. Wonderful finish. 12.5% alc. Jens: I love that wine!
Palacio del Burgo 2022 Tinto • Rioja, Spain • Reg $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79
Tempranillo — 35% in neutral oak. Nose of fine herbs, plums, black cherries. Smooth. Well-balanced. Flavors add in blackberries at the end. Soft acidity. A little spiciness on the finish. Truly, a delicious wine. Great with foods across the board: grilled sausages with zucchini gratin, paella, salmon… so many options.
Stephanie & Vincent Michelet 2023 Chablis • Burgundy, France • Reg $41.99 | Mixed Case $33.59
100% stainless-steel aged Chardonnay. Very inviting nose of clay & earth with lime-citrus & golden apples. The flavors have super-fine acidity, connected with tree fruits + soft lime & citrus the finish. Absolutely gorgeous wine!!
Emmanuel Darnaud 2023 Crozes-Hermitage • Northern Rhône, France • Reg $33.99 | Mixed Case $27.19
100% organic Syrah from vineyards of glacial alluvium (rolled pebbles). Aromas of spicy red & black fruit with a note of black olive. On the palate: black cherries, dark plums, black raspberries, black olives, black tea with some spicy notes. Lighter side for a Crozes-Hermitage, which is fun. 12.5% alcohol!! Spicy, dark fruit, black peppery finish. Superb wine.
Masseria Li Veli 2023 Primitivo Orion • Puglia, Italy • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
100% Primitivo = the alter-ego of Zinfandel. From Salento (middle of the heel of the boot). Aromas of jammy, rich, spicy, black fruit. Flavors of ripe blackberries, plums, and dark cherries, with sweet spices and licorice. The acidity dances in your mouth. Fuller-bodied. Smooth tannins all the way to the finish. Really impressive Primitivo.
Garofoli 2024 Komaros Rosé • Marche, Italy • Reg $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79
Herbal, earthy notes on the nose. Wild strawberries. Flavors add in rapberries & citrus. Fresh. Very good acidity. Delightful wine for the money!
Weingut Bastgen 2021 Blauschiefer Riesling • Mosel, Germany • Reg $26.99 | Mixed Case $21.59
Terrific Riesling for the money. Aromas of pineapple and lime with some floral notes. Beautiful acidity and minerality on the palate. Falvors of Meyer lemon, pinapple and lime. Great weight all the way to the crisp, minerally finish. Great example from the Mosel.
Thorne-Clarke 2020 Shotfire Shiraz • Barossa Valley, Australia • Reg $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99
Can you say eucalyptus-y, minty dark fruit?? Super inviting. Absolutely sexy. Flavors of blueberries, blackberries and then the mint. Superb acidity. Fuller-bodied. Jens: I dig this wine!! Classic Australian Shiraz. For some people it might be too minty, but you guys chew gum all the time, so who knows??! Fuller-bodied. Great wine.
John's Bay 2023 Sauvignon Blanc • Central Valley, Chile • Reg $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79
Herbal, floral, yellow plums, water over Rocks minerality. More fruit on the palate adding in soft grapefruit, quince. Touch of bell pepper on the finish. Really faint. Totally lovely. Fresh, dry finish. Crazy-town good for the money!
Gota Azahar 2024 Vinho Verde • Vinho Verde, Portugal • Reg $20.99 | Mixed Case $16.79
Fancy Vinho Verde. Suspend your disbelief, because this wine is killer! Blend of Loureiro/Arinto. Nose of fresh ocean, seashells with fresh lime & citrus. Palate is much more complex: tropical fruit (mango), citrus, lime. Good acidity (but not effervescence). Finish returns to the sea.
EZY TGR 2023 Pinot Noir • Willamette Valley, Oregon • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Herbal, earthy, and dark fruit (black raspberries, black cherries) on the nose. Palate adds in dark plums and more earth. Medium to lighter in body. Bright, fresh finish with soft tannins. Drink now. Great food wine. Salmon, tuna, chicken, pork chops.
Yalumba 2022 Old Bush Vine Grenache • Barossa Valley, Australia • Reg $25.99 | Mixed Case $20.79
New vintage! Fine herbal spicy nose of red fruit — strawberries, red raspberries. Lighter in body. Flavors of red berries, forest strawberries, red & dark raspberries. Finish has some spicy, huckleberry, earthy finish with some Umph!!
Fratelli Serio & Battista Borgogno 2023 Barbera d’Alba • Piedmont, Italy | Reg$18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19
Soft nose of plums & earth. Flavors of plums, plums, plums, and black cherries. Wonderful acidity. Medium bodied. Finish is just going. So wonderfully, pleasantly dry. Great food wine.
Domaine de La Chapelle Saint Victor 2024 Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Rosé • Provence, France, Washington • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah. Very floral nose (jasmine), strawberries, raspberries. Flavors of white peach, red fruit, pink grapefruit, and citrus going all the way through the fresh, dry, crisp finish.
Cedergreen 2024 Viola Rosé • Yakima Valley, Washington • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Gamay-Pinot Noir. Herbs, flowers on the nose. Crunchy cantaloupe, white peach. Almost effervescent acidity with grapefruit on the finish. Great, end-of-summer rosé!
Domaine Le Galantin 2024 Bandol Rosé • Provence, France • Reg $32.99 | Mixed Case $26.39
Traditional Bandol blend of Mourvèdre 62%, Cinsault 21%, Grenache 17%. Organic. Natural wine. Indigenous yeasts. "Classic Provençal rosé with expressive tree-fruit and citrus aromas (peach, nectarine, grapefruit, dried orange zest), enhanced by a touch of spice." –winery's notes. The 2024 was awarded 95 Points and a Gold Medal in the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025.
Champagne Jacquart NV Mosaique Brut • Champagne, France • Reg $71.99 | Mixed Case $57.59
Blend of Chardonnay (40%), Pinot Noir (35%), Pinot Meunier (25%) including 25% to 35% of reserve wines. Matures at least 3 years on the lees in bottles then at least at least 3 months in cellar after disgorging. "Nose : Fresh and delicate, with notes of white fruits, pear and peach, fresh apricot and white flowers with roses. Dried fruit aromas reveal it is starting to mature. Palate : Lush, generous and creamy. Beautiful exuberance driven by white fruits and lemon zest notes on the finish." –winemaker's notes.
Alain de la Treille 2023 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc • Loire Valley, France • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
100% Touraine Sauvignon Blanc. Lovely nose. A little grassy, touch of grapefruit, note of chalk. Soft acidity. The flavors are soft gooseberries, soft grapefruit, mineral notes, nice citrus on the fresh finish. Theme is soft, can you tell?
Lobo Hills 2024 Sauvignon Blanc • Yakima Valley, Washington • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
100% Sauvignon Blanc. Here's what owner/winemaker Tony Dollar has to say about this wine: "The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc lifts with aromas of Fuji apples, ruby grapefruit and honeydew melon. The mouthfeel is carefully balanced with food-friendly acidity and flavors of gooseberries, green apples, pineapple and hay.
Sonder Wines 2022 Red Field Blend • Columbia Valley, Washington • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
We didn't think WA had it in it to produce this light of a red... but Sonder did it. 13% alcohol. (No easy feat in Washington State.) Light in body. Fresh fruity flavors with a little earth and minerality from its Rhône blend of Counoise, Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre & Viognier. Nice, slight bitterness on the finish. (This is a positive thing – think Dolcetto!). Makes you want more. Serve slightly chilled in summer.
Botromagno 2022 Primitivo • Puglia, Italy • Reg $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39
100% Primitivo is the same grape as Zinfandel, but from Italy's heel of the boot, and it's not as rich & jammy. Spicy dark plums, blackberry compote on the nose. Fuller-bodied (for a European wine). Good acidity makes it a great pizza wine!!
Lagar da Condesa 2024 Kentia Albariño • Rias Biaxas, Spain • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
New vintage… back in stock! Jasmine, white peach on the nose. Flavors of grapefruit, lime, citrus, minerals. (You taste the soil more than normal for Albariño). Nice fresh finish.
Château La Grande Clotte 2022 Lussac Saint-Emilion • Bordeaux, France • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Cot (= Malbec). Promising red & dark plums and blackberries. Fuller-bodied with smoky notes. If you've got an hour to let this wine open, you'll be rewarded. Love Washington reds and always wanted more body when you tried Bordeaux? This is your wine. Great with meats off the grill.
Firriato 2022 Sabbie Etna Bianco • Sicily, Italy • Reg $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
Traditional Etna white blend of Carricante 80% & Catarratto 20%. Dried white peach, pear, fresh herbs on the nose. Mild citrus flavors with a little minerality, note of saline, and a dry finish.
La Zerba 2024 Il Galetto Gavi • Piedmont, Italy • Reg $25.99 | Mixed Case $20.79
100% Cortese from Gavi. Stone, chalky, water-over-rocks minerality. Faint flavors of stone fruit, citrus, continuing minerality. Great, almost effervescent minerality. Curious what a minerally white tastes like? Try me!!
Glassblower 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon • Napa Valley, California • Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
South Napa Vintners is a co-op & they are killing it with the price and the wine! Nose is full of red & black plums, blackberries, spicy earth. Flavors of plums, black cherries, cassis, dark coffee, mocha. Jens: This wine is really good!! Fine tannins on the finish. Soft acidity. Under $25? Best cab we have on the shelf.
AUGUST 2025:
Domaine de La Janasse 2020 Côtes du Rhône Reserve • Southern Rhône, France • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Cinsault from a powerhouse of a Châteauneuf producer! Nose smells like a Châteauneuf: pebbles, garrigue, dark raspberries, black cherries. Palate is more of a potpourri of flavors: blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries, purple plums with lots of herbal notes. Fuller bodied and a fun, with an absolutely spicy, BLACK PEPPERY finish.
Colle Massari 2024 Vermentino • Tuscany, Italy • Reg $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19
100% Vermentino. Flowers on the nose with green apple and a little earthiness. Flavors of lemon-lime then apples and crunchy pear. Wet stone and citrus on the dry finish.
Les Hauts Plateau 2024 Alpes de Haute Provence Rosé • Provence, France • Reg $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99
Blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault. Flower & herb garden on the nose. Then stone fruit. Strawberries, red raspberries, peaches on the palate. Great almost effervescent acidity, but still a softer rose. Then a nice, citrusy finish.
Château Le Souley-Ste Croix 2021 Haut-Médoc • Bordeaux, France • Reg $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
Classic Left Bank blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 35%, Petit Verdot 2%, Cab Franc 1%. Red plums & red berries, hazelnut, herbs on the nose. So beautiful. Balanced, complex. Flavors of black currents, blackberries, a little blueberry. Acidity is killer. Soft tannins on the long, fresh finish. Wonderful, classic, Left Bank Bordeaux.
Chateau Saint-Martin 2022 Les 37 Languedoc Blanc • Languedoc-Roussillon, France • Reg $22.99 | Mixed Case $18.39
Fun local blend of Terret 45%, Picpoul 40%, Roussanne 15%. Nose of crunchy, earthy, Asian pear with water over rocks minerality. Flavors of apples, pears, stone fruits and earth, pebbles. Super-fine acidity and then bam — a pronounced note of lemon/lime on the finish. Great wine!!
Lone Birch 2022 Red Blend • Yakima Valley, Washington • Reg $16.99 | Mixed Case $13.59
Best WA red for the money in the house right now. Fun blend of Cab, Syrah, Cab Franc. Little herbal, spice on the nose with fruit of black- & blueberries. Flavors are velvety smooth — red & dark plums, note of cassis as you go, coffee notes on the finish. Wonderful acidity. Medium-bodied. Smooth, sort of Right Bank Bordeaux style.
Lone Birch 2022 Syrah • Yakima Valley, Washington • Reg $16.99 | Mixed Case $13.59
New vintage! 100% Syrah. Beautiful nose. Soft blackberries, black raspberries, then a smoky note. Super inviting. Flavors add in dark plums. Good acidity. Medium-bodied. Absolutely not heavy. Spicy finish. Great wine for the money.
Jean-Michel Dupré 2023 Morgon Chai d'Oeuvre • Beaujolais, France • Reg $28.99 | Mixed Case $23.19
100% Gamay from Cru Morgon. Lots of red plums & plum skin on the nose. Nutmeg, with a little spicy plum vibe and a pleasant tart note. Red and dark plums on the mid-palate, black cherries, orange rind acidity, note of black tea, then a return to black cherries on the vibrant, fresh finish. Lighter in body. 12.5% alcohol. Perfect summer wine. Great chilled.
Jean-Michel Dupré 2023 Beaujolais-Villages Blanc • Beaujolais, France • Reg $27.99 | Mixed Case $22.39
100% unoaked Chardonnay (vineyards pictured). Roasted hazelnut, stone fruit, white flowers on the nose. Flavors of apple, pears, citrus, yellow plums. Still have some nuttiness and earthy flavors. Beautiful finish. More on the earthy side with yellow plums coming through the whole way. Pretty fresh on the finish. Delicious wine. Wonderful wine to sip and enjoy or serve with rotisserie chicken or seafood.
Jean-Michel Dupré 2023 Régnié La Vigne de Lili • Beaujolais, France • Reg $27.99 | Mixed Case $22.39
100% Gamay from Cru Régnié. Black cherries on the nose. Dark plums. Smells fuller than the Morgon with an earthy, smoky note. Palate adds in a note of black tea and orange rind on the finish. More fruit and fuller body (=medium) than the Morgon. 13% alcohol. Finish is fun & alive.