Wine Notes
Wine Club Selections
Tenuta La Viola "Il Colombarone"
ROMAGNA SANGIOVESE SUPERIORE, ITALY | 2023
Sangiovese is known for being one of Italy’s most noble grape varieties. While Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico get most of the hype, the Sangiovese of Romagna can be every bit as complex and ageworthy.
Niepoort “Lagar de Baixo”
BAIRRADA, PORTUGAL | 2022
Quinta de Baixo is a 25-hectare estate that’s been making some of the most exciting wines in Portugal since the famous vintner Dirk Niepoort joined forces with local winemaker Sérgio Silva in 2012.
Francis Blanchet “Vielles Vignes”
POUILLY-FUMÉ, FRANCE | 2024
In the glass, this wine is Sauvignon Blanc dialed up a notch: brisk citrus, ripe pear, a whiff of white flowers, and that subtle smoky edge that makes you pause and think.
Fattoria Villa Ligi “Grifoglietto”
PERGOLA ALEATICO SUPERIORE, ITALY | 2022
“Grifoglietto” originates from a single, cherished vineyard—over 50 years old—planted on clay-rich soil mingled with limestone, at an elevation of approximately 340 meters above sea level
Domaine des Pothiers “No. 6”
CÔTE ROANNAISE, FRANCE | 2023
Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise N°6 is made from Gamay Saint-Romain, a unique variation of Gamay found almost exclusively in the Côte Roannaise region of France.
La Valle del Sole
MARCHE, ITALY | 2018
The 2018 Offida Pecorino is a masterclass in regional expression: grown on clay-sandy soils at nearly 300 m elevation, gently harvested, cold-fermented, and aged six months on the lees in concrete, followed by at least six months in bottle.
Merkelbach Estate “Riesling Trocken”
MOSEL, GERMANY | 2023
For 50 years, the brothers Alfred and Rolf Merkelbach made wine in their home village of Ürzig with few changes to their approach.
Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard “Bourgogne Rouge”
BURGUNDY, FRANCE | 2023
Fontaine-Gagnard is one Chassagne-Montrachet’s most respected domaines and their 2023 Bourgogne rouge punches way beyond its weight.
Vins Lelièvre “Gris Pique-Nique”
LORRAINE, FRANCE | 2023
I have a deep connection to this wine…the region where it’s made shares a name with my mother, who was the reason I fell in love with wine in the first place.
Azienda Agricola Bruna “Russeghine”
LIGURIA, ITALY | 2023
Last summer this wine got so much praise from our wine club members that we had to bring it back one more time!
Quinta do Javali “Pét-Nat”
DOURO, PORTUGAL | 2023
Quinta do Javali’s Pét-Nat is an electrifying example of how tradition and natural winemaking can collide with serious precision.
Rinaldini "Vecchio Moro"
EMILIA-ROMAGNA, ITALY | NV
This is old-school Emilia-Romagna, deep purple in the glass, bone-dry, and pulsing with energy.
Domaine Charles Audoin
MARSANNAY, FRANCE | 2023
The 2023 Marsannay Rosé comes from 60-year-old estate vines rooted in that inimitable Burgundian clay and chalky limestone from their tiny 14 hectare estate.
Scar of the Sea "Vino de los Ranchos"
SANTA MARIA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA | 2021
You all know how we like to source some rare birds for our wine club members, and at a scant 396 case production, this beauty definitely marks that box
Domaine de la Sarazinière "Clos des Bruyeres"
BURGUNDY, FRANCE | 2023
This isn’t a race-to-market Aligoté as it’s made with the same care and deliberation as the domaine’s Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.
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.”
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”