Organic / Biodynamic

Luminous straw-green. Honey, white flowers, crushed rocks and lemon oil all come alive in this nicely chiseled, creamy yet vibrant Prosecco. Showcases gorgeous balance and plenty of early appeal, but also offers plenty of richness... Read More

“What a striking nose of very ripe mirabelle and persimmon. You could mistake it for a white Rhone! Full-bodied and bold, yet also so clean and bright, with excellent textural complexity. The first vintage of this wine.... Read More

From a site in the Sta. Rita Hills, the 2020 Chardonnay El Jabali Vineyard gives up a terrific bouquet of spiced tart peach, lemon curd, white flowers, and honeyed minerality. This juicy, medium-bodied, supple, beautifully balanced... Read More

Effusive citrus aromas that range from lemon blossom to kumquat, plus a hint of flint. A light and juicy chardonnay with appealing, Alpine freshness. Very clean and harmonious finish. From organically grown grapes.... Read More

A fragrance of white spring wildflowers, yellow stone fruit and citrus come to the forefront. Savory and crisp, the tangy palate offers peach, white grapefruit and pineapple before a saline close.” - 91 pts for 2020.... Read More

The Ribolla Gialla Vare Vineyard is especially fine in 2021. Bold, punchy and savory, the Ribolla offers gorgeous complexity in its layered orchard fruit, herbs, almond and floral notes. I can't say the Vare Ribolla is super... Read More

As I've explained in previous vintages, this wine is produced with grapes from the Sierra Cantabria in the village of Ábalos, so the 2020 Pies Negros is another village wine, even if it won't get the official qualification,... Read More

Wondering what style of Rioja you are getting with this wine? Decanter sums it up perfectly…

“Supple, juicy, red-fruit tangy and endlessly drinkable, Artuke's everyday Rioja is about as far from the old and oaky... Read More

Trascuevas is a new addition to Artuke's impressive range and its first white wine. Featuring Viura with 10% Malvasía and 5% Palomino from three different vineyards in Ábalos, Baños de Ebro and Samaniego,... Read More

My wife is pretty spoiled by the wines that I bring home. Since I only bring home the best stuff(and she never pays for it) she doesn’t really care about a good deal, she just want it to be delicious. She will even say sometimes... Read More

It is always tough to follow a great vintage, but the 2019 SYV Cabernet Sauvignon is a great follow up to the outstanding 2018 vintage. More focused on our estate fruit from the Thomas and Judith Beckmen Vineyard, the 2019 shows... Read More

Complex aromas and flavors of bright red fruits, spices, and a savory note that is not typical of this bottling, the 2020 SYV Grenache excels from this hotter than normal vintage. Plush and round on the palate, with fine tannins... Read More

The 2019 Valtuille Cepas Centenarias comes from a single plot of ancient vines that could qualify as Vino de Paraje and in the future as Vino de Viña, but they are never going to do it because it's their traditional... Read More

Hermanos de Pecina is an “old school” Rioja producer, committed to traditional practices such as long aging in mostly neutral American oak, open-air racking by hand (trasiego), and long bottle aging, among others.... Read More

Juan Carlos Vizcarra is very proud of his completely gravity-fed winery in Ribera del Duero... Schmitty told a story of him showing off the crane mechanism that dangles the grape vats over the fermentation tanks like a little... Read More

The Il Carnasciale estate sits in the Valdarno di Sopra region of Tuscany, about 30 kilometers north of Siena in the southern mountains of Chianti. This small organically farmed hilltop property is one of Tuscany’s hidden... Read More

Well-trodden paths like Highway 29 in Napa, RN74 in Burgundy or the Mosel River in Germany are obvious vinous routes that have been signposted and gentrified over decades but not Jumilla. Parched, bleak and seemingly barren under... Read More

Casa Castillo is producing some of the most distinctive and best reds in Spain. Heck, their wines compete with anything in the world. It’s very difficult to “peg” them… yes, they are from Spain, but they... Read More

Sourced from our own vineyards, Cuvée Alexandre wines express our dedication to quality and the expressions of the Terroir of Lapostolle.

Nose: Complex, with red and black fruit such as maqui berry and spices such as red... Read More

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino keeps me coming back to the glass to take in its pretty bouquet of dusty florals, exotic spices and dried strawberries. This is like pure silk on the palate, seamless and supple, with depths of... Read More

A harmonious blend of mostly Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon from Volpaia’s organically farmed estate vineyards in Chianti Classico and Maremma. Citto highlights the qualities of both regions in splendid fashion. Bright... Read More

Only 200 cases produced! That’s 9 barrels! The bodega is another of Raúl’s “fake-it-until-you-make-it” facilities. “The guy who owns it refuses to sell it to me,” Raúl says. “But... Read More

Before he was awarded multiple Winemaker of the Year awards, Raul Perez was a young winemaker working for his family’s winery, Castro Ventosa. Founded in 1752, the winery is the largest owner of vineyards in Bierzo, a small... Read More

Quick version up front for Raul Perez fans… this is his family’s estate. This is most similar to the Ultreia St. Jacques – the difference being a little less oak. It’s juicy and round and delicious! Another... Read More

The Atamisque wines have been favorites of mine for years. When I first visited the property over nine years ago the winery was still under construction, but even then I was struck by the incredible quality of the wines being... Read More

While Valencia is best known for their oranges and paella, there is a small group of producers aiming to bring their wines to prominence. Celler del Roure is one of the wineries revolutionizing the region with a return to its... Read More

Maison Chanzy has been producing stunning Chardonnay and Pinot in the heart of Burgundy for almost 50 years now. In 2013 they expanded their ownership and expanded their vineyard holdings with it. They now own and sustainably... Read More

A blend of 40% Viognier and 20% each of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Clairette, this is Summer in a Bottle! Classic Viognier aromas of peach and honeysuckle lead into more peach and nectarine flavors along with hints of lime... Read More

The curveball here is the wine is comprised of 80% Syrah. Located just southeast of the Rhone region, Ventoux typically offers similarly styled wines based off the Grenache grape. So to find a bastion of Syrah in this sea of Grenache... Read More

"Sweet cherry and floral character with some orange-peel undertones. Light-to medium-bodied with firm tannins and a persistent, focused finish. Drink now."

Even the most casual drinker of Rhone wines has undoubtedly heard of Domaine de la Janasse. Many an argument could be made that they are the finest producer in Chateauneuf, and without question stand in the top 10. The estate... Read More

The Commanderie de Peyrassol has been the benchmark for Provence rosé for decades. Yes, long before angels whispered and Hollywood power couples like Brangelina got in the game with creatively named labels in fancy packaging... Read More

Coming from vines around the estate and some near Beaucastel, and made at Vieille Julienne, the deeper hued 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape offers a beautiful, very classic style in its darker cherry and mulled blueberry-like fruits... Read More

Beautiful combination of delectable texture, delicate floral notes and razor like mineral acidity with the singular chalky notes. The fruit is bright and pure dominated by orange zest and pear. Sharp and precise but joyful and... Read More

The roots of Clos du Cellier aux Moines (the vineyard) can be traced back 900+ years to the infamous Cistercian Monks that called Burgundy home. The Domaine that sits on the property now owns about 13 of the 32 total walled acres... Read More

The roots of Clos du Cellier aux Moines (the vineyard) can be traced back 900+ years to the infamous Cistercian Monks that called Burgundy home. The Domaine that sits on the property now owns about 13 of the 32 total walled acres... Read More

A wonderful interplay of flinty and delicate tropical-fruit character with hints of candied orange muscat. Very elegant and focused for this appellation. A wide spectrum of candied-citrus aromas on the generous, medium-bodied... Read More

From a single vineyard planted to 50+ year old Grenache. No oak. Deep, dark purple, almost black in color, the wine surprises with its high-toned raspberry, strawberry and floral aromas of youth. But once you start drinking, the... Read More

The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape is terrific, offering classic darker berry fruits as well as peppery garrigue and sappy flower notes. As with the Boisrenard release, this has plenty of tannins and structure, but it’s... Read More

A blend of 50% Cinsault, 40% Grenache and 10% Syrah from clay, limestone, and silex soils. Certified organic.
Pale salmon in color. Focused and bright with pure strawberry and peach fruits. Juicy and rich in texture on the palate,... Read More

Full-bodied, generous in fruit and glycerol. The tannins and acidity seem to meld together into a single vertebral column. The alcohol is present, lending sweetness rather than heat. Remarkably elegant for a wine of these dimensions,... Read More

'The nose is very fresh with some floral and citrus notes and mineral. In the palate, the wine is dense and has a creamy texture with a good acidity and mineral backbone." - Authentique Vin, Importer

A blend of 60 year old vines located in Les Perrieres, Baclot, Fargettes with an eastern exposure. Aged in stainless steel vat, this chardonnay is fresh, floral and mineral...
Pale yellow robe with golden tints. The nose is displaying... Read More

The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, the bulk of the production at Domaine de Marcoux, is sourced from 13 sites spread over a wide range of terroirs. This allows for a wine that is both dense but pure and lifted with beguiling... Read More

Two of Burgundy’s greatest names – Jacques Seysses, founder of Domaine Dujac, and Aubert de Villaine, co-owner of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – are the partners behind this pioneering property in Provence,... Read More

“Disarmingly pretty and natural aromas of raspberry and tarragon. A gentle, unforced style with bright, juicy red fruits and fine, subtle tannins leading into a long, ethereal finish. A fairly light-bodied style expressing... Read More

Carignan is one of Lebanon’s most important red grapes, it has thrived in the Bekaa Valley for over 200 years, and Tourelle’s Vieille Vignes bottling is outstanding. Winemaker Faouzi Issa trained at Chateau Margaux... Read More

Lebanon’s rich history in wine dates back over 6000 years when grape vines were first planted in the Bekaa Valley, the Middle East’s agricultural heartland. It was the Phoenicians in 3000 BC that began to travel from... Read More

“This CDR has a very pretty Indian ink red color with purple reflections. The nose is dominated by red fruits with liquorice and pomegranate compote. Nice fresh and unctuous mouth at the same time. A nice wine of pleasure…”... Read More

This Rosé is vinified using the direct press method following the same principles as the process used for making the white wine. Obviously, it is 100% Pinot Noir and the grapes are sourced from the Clos des Morogues. Approximately... Read More

From vines with an average age of 55 years! 70% Syrah / 30% Grenache. The Syrah comes from a high-elevation area called Lesquerde – a gentleman by the name of Michel Chapoutier also sources fruit from this region. (But not... Read More

Once again, Jean-Marc has gone back to his childhood home of Maury. Here, he is focusing on a very specific area – a lieu-dit in French – called Narassa. From 70 year-old vines planted in the rugged black schist soil.... Read More

Here is where I would normally launch into the story behind the wine.. and I have that too, but let first just cut to the wine… this description by Tamlyn Currin for jancisrobinson.com is better than anything I could have... Read More

70 year-old vines, organically grown and hand-harvested. All fermented and aged in concrete tanks. Concrete? Yeah… it’s the perfect vehicle for making fruit-forward wines. Unlike oak barrels, there are no “outside”... Read More

Sang des Cailloux means “blood of the stones,” and the galets-ridden nature of the soil comes across in the mineral, stony aspect of this wine. Simultaneously deep and full of energy, Doucinello is oral and stony,... Read More

Super-fresh aromas include those of green apple, spice and a plethora of citrus nuances. The medium weight flavors are not quite as dense but they're notably finer and with better precision on the mineral-driven, clean and... Read More

“Bright ruby. Lively aromas of fresh red and blue fruits, violet, olive and cracked pepper on the nose. Sappy and energetic on the palate, offering appealingly jammy, spice-tinged cherry and blueberry flavors that deepens... Read More

Domaine Les Aphillanthes from Travaillan, just northwest of Gigondas, has the capability of jolting us into a renewed appreciation of the Côtes du Rhône region. The 4th generation at the domaine, grower and winemaker... Read More

Rasteau only received full AOC status in 2010; that is, it was designated worthy of being labeled simply Rasteau, as opposed to Cotes du Rhone Villages. In the minds of the French appellation folks, Rasteau is on the same level... Read More

You know the winery… you’ve bought their Gigondas before. For years, it has been one of the Rhone’s greatest values. Imagine my excitement when I saw this new wine!

So here’s the thing… St. Damien’s... Read More

“Welcome to another planet of dry Riesling!” James Suckling

30+ years ago, a young Bernard Schoffit began purchasing land in the Grand Cru Rangen vineyard. I say “land” because most of them were abandoned... Read More

Medium ruby, the 2019 Pinot Noir Roland Green is scented of red cherry and cranberry with savory tones of mushroom, leather, pipe tobacco and licorice. The medium-bodied palate's concentrated, broody fruit is supported by... Read More

This shows lots of structure with tannins and stones that buttress rather shy and austere character. The fruit comes through at the end, in the form of blackberries, black olives and minerals. Long, structured finish.... Read More

The accolades for Familia Zuccardi continue to pile up. Last year, they became the first Argentine winery to have three wines merit 100 pts in the Wine Advocate. Wine Enthusiast recognized Zuccardi as the Best Winery in the New... Read More

Such a brooding nose with black pepper, violet and fresh blueberry and blackberry fruit. Spicy and tight on the palate, but super polished, racy and refined. Medium-to full-bodied red with beautiful tannin tension and expressive,... Read More

Plan de Dieu is unique among the Côtes-du-Rhône Villages appellations because it is NOT a village. Rather it is an elevated plain to the east of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, sharing a similar soil to the famed Le Crau vineyards.... Read More

Named for the owner's grandmother and mother, the organic Feudo Montoni 2020 Sicilia Nerello Mascalese Rose di Adele shows a slightly exotic personality, with Indian jasmine, clove and Moroccan lemon along with hints of rosebud... Read More

Our intent with Classique is to harmonize all of the snapshots of terroir provided by the lieux-dits, to create a balanced representation of the small (eight miles) yet complex region that we work in, to communicate the idiosyncrasies... Read More

“The name “Rose Granit” is a tribute to the fascinating Terroir of pink granite that can be found in the area. Charming rose petal hue. Aromas of fresh strawberry and raspberry. Refine bubbly that add to the... Read More

“The 2018 Montlouis Les Tuffeaux is explosive in the glass. Soaring citrus, floral pear and slate-infused aromatics lead into a rich, creamy palate that fills out beautifully. The 2018 is generous and so inviting, and yet... Read More

The wines from Francois Villard strike an interesting balance… he harvests later than most of his neighbors, and his wines are definitely not “restrained”. Yet, by utilizing whole clusters and little new oak,... Read More

The 2020 Microcósmico Garnacha was produced with grapes from old vines grown on slopes with slate soils at 650 to 700 meters in altitude in the village of Jarque in the IGP Valdejalón. It fermented with indigenous... Read More

Col di Luna produces sparkling wines at the foot of the Dolomites, with a family tradition and preference for the Brut style. Flora rosato comes from the local grape variety called Raboso, a trifecta of spice, brambly fruit, and... Read More

Who's the dog? That's Rich's pooch, Hardy. Why is he in the picture? Why not?

When Rich tasted this, he promptly ordered every last bottle the distributor had!

Which, coincidentally, happened to be every last bottle... Read More

“Made only in stainless steel, the 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba shows a purplish color with inky concentration. The bouquet is simple and direct with loads of sweet, candied cherry, crème de cassis and bitter almond.... Read More

This Pinot Grigio is made from grapes hand-selected from some of the best sites along the Italian border in Slovenia. It is bright and crisp, with aromas of delicious green apple, acacia flower, and almonds. Ready to enjoy now.... Read More

From one of the finest winemakers in Eastern Europe, Aleks Simcic, and sourced from a handful of organic vineyards in the Goriska Brda region of Slovenia. Giocato is an amazing value when you consider where the grapes come from... Read More

60% Grenache, 40% Syrah. No oak at all. It's that 40% Syrah that gives this wine a smoky note, along with some serious backbone. No wonder the wine is call le Hardi - The Bold! Dark blackberry and cherry aromas give way to... Read More

Look familiar? By now, it should, as the wines from Guillaume Gonnet have become our top-selling Rhones – red and rose! I’ll give you a brief refresher… then the wine! According to local archives, the Gonnet... Read More

This is an incredible deal no matter how you slice and dice it… the average price for a Lirac on wine-searcher.com is roughly $25! So, how in the heck do we get a deal like this? Simple – we know a guy… Craig... Read More

Weingut Hermann Moser is run by Martin and his wife Carmen Moser, the 26th generation of the family producing wine from the family vineyards. The estate is nearly 400 years old and is located in the village of Rohrendorf in the... Read More

100% Garganega: this variety was introduced in the Classic area 2,000 years ago by the Romans.
Vinification in stainless steel tank. Not fruit-driven; mineral and floral notes that clean the palate, making it food-friendly with... Read More

Underbrush, new leather and ripe berry are just some of the aromas you'll find on this fantastic Sangiovese. Velvety, enveloping and delicious, the full-bodied palate doles out fleshy black cherry, baked plum, licorice and... Read More

Perched on a little hill located in the Cru Regnie, La Ronze is a granite-based vineyard that produces succulent, minerally Gamay fruit. This beauty will drink well for the next five years, providing luscious red and black fruit... Read More

“The quintessence of freshness. White peach combine with floral notes of jasmine. Mineral notes driven by the ocean influence displaying saltiness. Very refined bubbly and zesty finish.” - Importer

25% Chardonnay, 25% Arbanne, 25% Petit Meslier, 25% Pinot Blanc

Arbanne? Petit(e) Meslier? Say what?

The story begins in 1986, when the Aubry brothers decided to create a special cuvee to celebrate the 200th birthday of the winery... Read More

Savory and complex with dried orange peel, cedar and plenty of sweet spices, walnuts, caramel, dried mushrooms and pine needles. Shows maturity here, with a medium body and superb freshness. Incredibly long finish with lots of... Read More

Laberinto is a small gravity fed winery owned by Rafael Tirado and his family in Colbun, by a lake, in an eastern mountainous region of the Maule Valley. He began to plant vines in 1993 and now cultivates 5 separate sections totaling... Read More

“Readers will know that I'm rarely a fan of Carignan, so it's nice to be able to wholeheartedly recommend the 2020 IGP Côtes Catalanes Cayrol Vieilles Vignes de Carignan.” Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate... Read More

Old Vine Grenache Blanc, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Rolle (aka Vermentino), all unoaked. The Grenache vines are over 80 years old! Possibly the most delicious and interesting white under $15 we have in the store. So what's it like?... Read More

“The 2018 Audacious is Southern France-like blend of 31% Grenache, 26% Carignan, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Syrah. It’s another ripe, heady, full-bodied effort from this estate that has ample black and blue... Read More

Young vineyards located in the Yerri Valey, on the northern border, covered by the mountain ranges of Urbasa and Andia. Fresh calcareous clay soils. Manual harvest in the second half of September. Winemaking: Very soft pressing... Read More

Intoxicating aromas of white flowers, limes and green almonds set the table for the fun to come! Bright and citrusy, there is a salty minerality that gets your mouth salivating. Pair with fresh goat cheese, sushi, salad and lighter... Read More

Brothers Alexandre & Frédéric Chaudière are from a family that has produced generations of wine-makers at the Château Pesquié in the Ventoux, South of the Rhone Valley. In 2005, when they created... Read More

A fresh spicy expression of Sangiovese from some of the highest vineyards in Montalcino. Wild herbs, black cherry, and peppery floral notes on the nose. Juicy and zesty across the tongue, with pure red fruits, minerals, and spices... Read More

Lini's wines are renowned for their signature freshness and classic dry character. Thanks to Fabio Lini's artisanal approach to sparkling wine production, their bright red fruit and berry flavors are balanced by juicy... Read More

100% Sangiovese della Maremma; alcohol: 14.5%; vineyards in La Querciolina, Montecucco DOC; volcanic soils; hand harvested end September; fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures 28 – 29ºC; maceration... Read More

...the 2020 Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Bila Haut (55% Syrah and 45% Grenache) offers lots of jammy black and blue fruits as well as peppery herbs. It’s ripe, medium to full-bodied, and opulent while still holding... Read More

This is just bursting with flavor, particularly strawberries and raspberries. If there were such a thing as the flavor police, they'd have to arrest this wine! Then, it has rather good structure too, decent concentration and... Read More