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2022 Guido Porro Dolcetto d’Alba
Ever wonder what the locals drink in Barolo, Italy? They drink Dolcetto. Dolcetto is a somms secret weapon. It pairs with charcuterie, duck breast, roast chicken, short rib, and the list goes on. It’s a smooth intro to Italy and THE red to have on hand for a dinner party.
Organic farming practices, hand-harvest, family-owned, native yeast fermentation, unfiltered and total production is only 3,750 cases annually (across 7 different wines).
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2021 Pedro Parra y Familia ‘Imaginador’ Cinsault Itata Valley
Pedro Parra, aka Dr. Terroir (literally has a PHD in terroir), is the world’s leading ‘geologist of wine.’ When he’s not consulting for the very best producers in marquee wine regions, Parra is making old-vine cinsault 300 miles south of Santiago. Although light in weight, this wine offers a punch flavor and compelling structure. Enjoy with lamb, game, cured meats, or earthy stews.
Organic farming practices, family-owned, hand-harvested, dry-farmed, 100% whole cluster fermentation with native yeasts and only 1,100 cases produced annually.
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2022 Philippe Bouzereau Bourgogne Blanc AOC
Baby Meursault – this vineyard is located in the village of Meursault, next to the route des Grands Crus. The best kind of hidden gem! This will please your buttery Chardonnay friends, but also people who prefer a more linear style of Chardonnay.
Organic farming practices, family-owned, hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation, 1,500 cases produced annually.
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2022 Ashes & Diamond Napa Valley Rouge No.6
Ashes & Diamonds crafts its wines with a focus on finesse, balance, and drinkability, reflecting a restrained style reminiscent of Napa Valley’s 1960s era.
This wine is dialed from start to finish. Made by Napa legend Steve Matthiasson and Diana Snowden Seysses this Bordeaux blend represents the best Napa has to offer. Enjoy with braised or grilled lamb, grilled steak, roasted red meat, game, blue cheese & aged cheese
Organic and regenerative farming practices, prioritizing soil health, biodiversity and low intervention winemaking, only 2,000 cases produced annually.
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NV AR Lenoble Intense Brut Champagne
This grower-producer Champagne has been family-owned since its inception 100 years ago. It’s now run by brother and sister team, Anne and Antoine Malassagne who have kept it incredibly high-quality and impressive.
This is a wonderful bottle to gift or to enjoy on NYE with tapas, pâté-en-croute, or cheese & charcuterie.
Sustainable farming practices, with a strong focus on biodiversity and low intervention. They use organic compost, bees, cover cropping, and hand-harvesting to maintain vineyard health.
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2021 Domaine Santa Duc Châteauneuf-du-Pape ‘Les Saintes Vierges’
This single-vineyard wine comes from 70-year-old vines, co-planted by the legendary 6th-generation winemaker, Yves Gras. Domaine Santa Duc has been one of the top producers in the region for years, and this wine is a great example of why. If you’re a points person, it received 93-95 points across the board.
Ecocert-certified organic and Demeter-certified biodynamic, hand-harvested, unfined/unfltered and aged for 18 months in Stockinger foudres (the Rolls-Royce of oak).
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2016 Baron de Brane Margaux Bordeaux MAGNUM
This wine is Brane-Cantenac’s (2nd growth Margaux) second label. It’s an awesome deal for 2016 Bordeaux from Henri Lurton. 2016 was a legendary vintage – some call it the vintage of the century. Don’t sleep on this!
Sustainable farming practices, fermented in stainless steel + concrete vats and aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (20% new oak).
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2022 Bachelet-Monnot Maranges ‘La Fussiere’ Blanc Premier Cru
Fruit for this 1er cru White Burgundy comes from the highest vineyard site in Maranges (avg. 30 years in age). This is a sneaky premier cru that I think would keep an eye on. It may be the best valued Burgundy on the market.
Organic farming practices, hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation and aged for 12 months in barrel.
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2023 Ciro Picariello ‘BruEmm’ Falanghina
Just a joy to drink. This single-vineyard bottling of Falanghina reminds me why I love this winemaker and why Campania is my favorite region in Italy. It was made for food and just makes me want to have a dinner party.
Organic farming practices, hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation, minimal SO2, unfined/unfiltered, vegan-friendly, family-owned and only 400 cases produced annually.
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2022 Stark-Condé Jonkershoek Valley Stellenbosch Field Blend
This insanely fun wine comes from a single-vineyard that was co-planted intentionally to create this wine. It’s rich and structured, yet delicate and refined. If South African wine is not on your radar, it’s time to pop the cork and get your head in the game.
Organic farming practices, family-owned, co-fermented with native yeasts, aged on the lees for 9 months, unfined/unfiltered and only 1,000 cases produced.
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NV Pascal Mazet Champagne ‘Unique’ Brut Premier Cru
This is an incredible grower Champagne from Pascal and Catherine Mazet. 60% of this wine is from the 2014 vintage as they age their wines for a minimum 5 years before release. It has depth, complexity and elegance – I am as completely smitten with this bottle of bottles.
Certified organic farming practices with a focus on soil biodiversity, native yeast fermentation, maturation in oak barrels and sur lie aging for 7 years.
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2021 Walson Holland Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
The 2021 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir is a wine of elegance and nuance. Blueberry, black cherry and rich red fruit dominate the nose with subtle notes of rose petal, baking spices and clove beautifully woven together giving the wine layer upon layer of complexity. The bright fruit leads to a rich and full mid-palate, ripe tannins, ample acidity and a lengthy finish.
Whole cluster. Raised 22 months on the lees in French oak barrels, 30% new oak. Unfined and Unfiltered. 150 cases produced.
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2021 Evening Land Salem Wine Co ‘Eola-Amity Hills’ Pinot Noir
Evening Land Vineyards is the Oregon-based brainchild of Sashi Moorman and Raj Parr, two of California’s most revered winemakers and sommeliers.
There is no hiding the energy of the cool climate Eola-Amity Hills here. Fresh, light-bodied, a flash of spice on the palate adds zip to what is an immensely ‘drinkable now’ wine with a polished and lively finish.
Biodynamic farming practices, LIVE certified, hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation and aged 16 months in neutral 228L barrels, only 4,100 bottles produced
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2018 Lucien Crochet Sancerre Rouge ‘La Croix du Roy’ (half-bottle)
Sancerre rouge is kind of like the forgotten child. The region is famous for its crisp, aromatic whites, but Lucien Crochet has quietly been producing some of the best old vine Pinot Noir in the region.
Organic farming practices, hand-harvested, 22 months in a combo of stainless steel and neutral french oak barrels.
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NV Veuve Fourny & Fils Champagne Brut ‘Grands Terroirs’ Premier Cru
This Champagne comes from 30 year old vines with 2.5 years of aging in bottle before release. The result is a sleek, elegant Champagne that has roundness along with the astonishing freshness and finesse. This is a great bang for your buck.
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2022 Domaine Garnier et Fils Chablis AOC
We recently invited some fellow Chablis-loving clients to join us in a blind tasting of 17 different bottles of Chablis. This wine was voted #1. Enough said. This is a must-try.
Organic farming practices, native yeast fermentation, aged on the lees in stainless steel tanks for 11 months and filtered before bottling (no fining).
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2022 Pierre Riffault ‘7 Hommes’ Sancerre (half-bottle)
Sancerre is the “spiritual home” of Sauvignon Blanc. It’s considered to be the purest expression of Sauvignon Blanc on the planet and a wine we love for its versatility when it comes to food. It pairs well with light green salads and Crottin de Chavignol goat cheese of course, but Sancerre comes to life alongside vibrant fish dishes like seafood thai curry.
This wine comes from 25+ year old vines that are sustainably farmed in clay-limestone and chalk soils. It’s vinified in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness.
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2020 Contratto Metodo Classico Pas Dose Millesimato
You are drinking history when you pop this cork. This 19th century estate is the birthplace of Metodo Classico and these wines have graced the tables of not only the Vatican, but also the House of Savoy (the Italian Royal Family), as well as the British monarchy throughout history. This is dry, refreshing and incredibly food friendly.
Organic farming practices, hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation, 36 months on the lees, hand-riddled, and around 7,000 cases produced annually.
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2021 Clefs des Murailles ‘Vacqueyras’ Rouge Red Blend
Let’s face it, we all love CDP (Chateauneuf-du-Pape), but most of us can’t afford to pull those corks on a daily basis. That is where ‘Vacqueyras’ comes in. It’s swimming in the next lane, with eerily similar characteristics, at a lower price. This is one of my party trick wines (looks pricey and tastes pricier).
Sustainable farming practices, woman-winemaker.
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2010 Casanuova Delle Cerbaie Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva MAGNUM
This wine comes from the prestigious hill of Montosoli and 2010 is widely regarded as one of the best Brunello vintages, with perfect growing conditions resulting in wines of great structure, depth, and aging potential. It is drinking really beautifully right now. No need to decant, just open 30 minutes before enjoying.
Organic farming practices, hand-harvested and 250 cases produced on average only in exceptional years.
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2022 Lieu Dit Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc
This Santa Barbara Sauvignon Blanc is very Sancerre in style. Lean, mineral-driven, and utterly refreshing. A household staple of mine and a crowd-pleaser at dinner parties. Drink with your favorite Thai takeout, salty popcorn, a big leafy green salad or a filet of salmon.
Sustainable/organic farming practices, hand-harvested grapes, native yeast fermentation, low-sulfur and minimal intervention winemaking.
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2023 Chateau Saint Pierre Eden Côte de Provence Rosé
This is a classic Provence rosé. It’s an absolute gem of a wine that makes you feel like you’re in the French Riviera. It’s light on the palate and the perfect start to an evening. Enjoy at happy hour with some cheese and crackers or a light meal of fish and leafy greens.
Organic farming practices, hand-harvested and family-owned.