Varietal
Ceritas 2022 'Costalina' Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California
Wild raspberry, Bing cherry, touches of baking spice, red florals, medium bodied, excellent spine of acidity and coastal minerality, impressive, seamless. Organic and biodynamic farming, native yeast fermentation.
$59.97
Deutz Brut Classic, Champagne, France
A richness of dried orchard fruit and roasted spice counterbalanced with a blaze of mineral intensity. Creamy and complete leaving a trail wonderful fresh acidity in its wake. 95 points Decanter
$73.99
The Withers 2020 English Hill Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California
Jumps out of the glass with notes of underbrush, savory and baking spices, earth, and dried tea and herbs. The small berries contribute a higher skin to pulp ratio, which gives this lovely and unique wine an ethereal feel yet has deceiving power.
$49.99
TYPESETTER 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
Deep concentrated aromas of cassis, black cherry, with a hint of tobacco and tanning leather. Lush blackberries, chili chocolate, spices on the nose that follow through to a tight and lightly chewy palate with a dark fruit and a lengthy, creamy finish.
$37.97
Long Shadows 2020 Saggi, Columbia Valley, Washington
62% Sangiovese, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah. Full-bodied, offers a firm mouthfeel and bright and energetic cherry flavors before dusty florals grip the mid-palate. Notes of black raspberry, food-friendly finish and lingering tannic edge.
$79.99
Saxum 2020 The Hexe, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles, California
The nose is poised yet intense, with black plums, blackberry compote, black pepper and olive. The palate is gigantic yet balanced, with a sappy, concentrated, decadent texture slingshotting into a refined, expansive finish. 96 points-Wine Advocate
$209.99
Roy Estate 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 3L
Opens with notes of cassis, mincemeat pie, Black Forest cake and mulberries with touches of sandalwood, dark chocolate and fragrant earth. Full, rich and spicy in the mouth, it has a firm backbone a long, decadent finish. 94 points Wine Advocate
$1,199.99
Domaine Jean Grivot 2017 Richebourg Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, France
Wafts from the glass with notes of rose petal, dark wild berries, smoke, Asian spices, espresso, licorice, and rich soil. The wine is full-bodied, its satiny structuring tannins cloaked in succulent, fleshy fruit, and its finish long and vibrant.
$2,599.99
Chappellet 2021 Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley, California
It charges out the gate with bold expressions of warm cassis, wild blueberries and black raspberries. Hints of chocolate box, menthol, tapenade, smoked meats and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is bursting with black fruits.
$129.99
Arnaud Mortet 2017 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
A fruit-forward and velvety expression is spicy and smoky, noted with flavors of cherry, raspberry, and wet stones. Bright acidity and well-integrated tannins make this wine equally delicious for drinking now but could lay down in the cellar for years.
$699.99
Frank Cornelissen 2019 'Munjebel FM' Terre Siciliane Rosso IGT, Sicily, Italy
One of the icons. 100% Nerello Mascalese from a mix of four different vineyards averaging 60 years old, with some of their best Crus included. Fermented for 60 days and again aged all in tank, bottled lightly filtered with no sulfur added.
$83.99
Domaine Henry Natter 2022 Sancerre Rouge, Loire Valley, France
There's been Pinot growing in Sancerre's hills for ages! Cherry and violet aromas. Well balanced fruitiness by a slight velvety tannin, has that unmistakable limestone lift. Raised entirely in tank, it has a lovely palate with a delightful spicy finish!
$39.99
Scarecrow 2022 'M. Étain' Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
Scents of cedar, cherries and dusty earth mark the nose, while there's a nice tension to this wine's medium to full-bodied palate, with red berries and even some faint herbal streaks, plus darker berries and hints of earthiness. 94 points Wine Advocate
$249.99
Tommasi 2022 Vigneto Raphaèl Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Veneto, Italy
From the historic single vineyard of the same name. Beautifully balanced and very expressive, this medium-bodied red showcases big red and black fruit flavors with notes of sage, mint and marjoram, carried by velvety tannins and mouthwatering acidity.
$21.99
Domaine Leflaive 2020 Les Chenes, Mâcon-Verzé, Burgundy, France
Ripe pear, and floral-inflected nose reveals notes of citrus and white orchard fruit/flowers. Attractive mouthfeel that carries over to the delicious, and appealing dry finale. Some excellent complex body/texture that carries on refined Burgundy notes.
$79.99
Baricci 2020 Colombaio di Montosoli, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Opens slowly in the glass, dark and earthy at first, gaining freshness of red plums and hints of spice. The 2020 leaves a note of sour citrus, adding mouth-watering quality, formed tannins and a blackberry tinge that keeps the taster going back for more.
$109.99
Sept Winery 2019 'Cuvée du Soleil', Batroun, Lebanon
55% Tempranillo , 45% Cabernet Sauvignon: Cultivated from the fruit of the vines found on the eastern hillside of Mount Lebanon; this vintage is distinguished by an elegant roundness and silk tannins that are the gifts from the sun. Pairs with spicy meals
$54.99
Sept Winery 2019 'Obeideh' White, Batroun, Lebanon
Sept Winery Obeideh has a nose of white flowers, night-blooming jasmine, and honeysuckle. The mouth is fresh and citrusy with hints of bitter almonds and honey. This wine has a rich structure. Organic. Minimal intervention.
$49.99
Podere Conca 2020 'Agapanto' Rosso Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Ciliegiolo. The nose expresses prevalent notes of red fruits. In the mouth, however, it reveals a beautiful harmony and persistence despite being young and exuberant. A fantastic Bby Super Tuscan.
$37.99
Elvio Cogno 2020 'Ravera', Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Exhibits a complex profile of dark fruits, spices, and earthiness. It's a plush, fleshed-out expression with notes of dark cherry, plum, sweet iris root, and dark spice. The wine is firm, rich, and long-lasting, with a balance of tannins and acidity.
$124.99
CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon California
Lovely Cabernet nose with currant and lavender aromas and flavors. Medium body, light tannins and fruit. Easy and focused.
$44.99
Olivier Leflaive 2022 Bourgogne Blanc, Les Sétilles, Burgundy, France
Very attractive nose of sliced pears, white flowers and citrus zest. Fresh and lively with a touch of creaminess on the mid-palate and a crisp acidity, this has some of the elegance Puligny-Montrachet is famous for. One of the best value white Burgundy.
$49.99
Fuligni 2019 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Warm and textured, with aromas of dried cherry, blood orange peel, thyme and sage, and an edge from undertones of pencil lead and pepper. On the palate, raspberries bring out a sweeter cherry element, while more herbs, citrus and pepper provide balance.
$99.99
DeLille Cellars 2023 Chaleur Blanc, Columbia Valley, Washington
The 2022 wafts up with a spicy bouquet of ripe peach, lemon zest and complementing hints of vanilla bean. It's silky and round, with a measured inner sweetness that gives way to sour melon and a tinge of sweet mint. Beautifully-crisp, refreshing and long.
$27.99