Blanchet Pouilly Fume Calcite
$40.99
Since the early 1990s, winemaker Francis Blanchet has crafted a special selection of pure Sauvignon Blanc from fruit selected from flint-rich vineyards. This unique terroir announces itself explosively: knock two vineyard stones together and you can’t help but be bowled over by the aroma of firecracker smoke. Indeed, fumé means “smoked” in French, which gives you more than a hint of why Sauvignon Blanc from producers like Blanchet in this charmed appellation across the river from Sancerre is so energetic and mineral-driven. Now that Francis’s son, Mathieu, has joined the winery, the Blanchet family can count eight generations of winemakers among its ranks. This centuries-plus dedication to the soul of the Loire and the character of Sauvignon Blanc, its native grape, makes the Blanchet clan a reliable source for the true voice of this vibrant grape.
47N3E Petit Chablis
$59.99
Guillaume Michaut has been surrounded by vineyards and the history of Chablis since childhood. His grandfather was an early believer in the wines of Chablis and worked proudly to expand the Chablis appellation to his village of Beines and beyond. By the 1960s, he was able to pass a rather large holding of vineyards down to his sons. As a teenager, Guillaume worked alongside his father and uncles in the vineyards and joined the family domaine in 2004. However, after his father passed away, Guillaume realized that his vision was starkly different from that of his uncles, and decided to set out on his own with his small share of family vines back in 2018. This is one of the rising starts of the region, get them before the prices start to rise.
Beurer White Blend
$33.99
Among winemakers in Germany, Beurer is revered and his whites and reds are nearly always considered among the greats. Few winemakers are able to achieve such thrust and such purity, from the simpler Trollinger and Portugieser up to Grauburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc and, yes, Riesling. His winery is in Swabia, a southern region only recently created by the importer Selection Massale. Swabia is not part of the old-school, cannonical history of winemaking in Germany. It is a fertile place, with a diverse array of agriculture. Which brings us to the second reason that Beurer is not as famous as he should be: he does not focus solely on Riesling, but embraces the wild and complicated diversity of Teutonic grapes and wines.
Chateau Coutet Sauternes 375ml
$59.99
Chateau Coutet is effectively a golden triangle formed by the ocean, the river and the forest, with the Ciron running through it: that is where you will find the terroir. Château Coutet bears the stamp of the place, a one-of-a-kind liveliness and a keen-edged style which may explain the name of the château itself, derived from "couteau", the French word for knife. It was recognised as a Classified First Growth in the 1855 classification, but the lands around Barsac, among the coldest in the area, had already been planted with vines for centuries.
Mordoree La Dame Rousse`Tavel
$54.99
Domaine de la Mordorée is located in Tavel, in the southern Rhône valley. Created in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son Christophe, the family business owes its fame to Christophe Delorme, who has raised the Domaine to the level of one of the greatest domaines in Tavel and Lirac. Madeleine & Ambre their daughter managed the company since 2016 with the team in place. The wines are certified biodynamic and the name is from the local dialect for the woodcock that flies over the vineyards during its migration.
Carm Douro Rose
$21.99
A Rose that makes us blush with pleasure! Just look at that gorgeous color. Vibrant summer fruit aromas. Persistent berry fruit flavors, good acidity, easy drinking and easy on the pocketbook! CARM stands for Casa Agricola Roboredo Madeira. It's a strictly family concern, having been in the same family since business began in the middle of the 17th century. It's quite a story of a family's dedication to producing the best from such dry, stony terrain. Grapes can excel in these conditions. Very affordable and good company. Keep it on hand for a weekday evening of easy sipping and relaxation.
Ollieux Rose
$28.99
Château Ollieux Romanis is a 60-hectare (148-acre) domaine in the Boutenac area of the Corbières that has belonged to the Bories family since 1978 (although its history as a wine estate dates back to the 18th century). Pierre Bories, who up until then had worked in finance, came ‘home’ in 2001 because his parents had been badly let down by an exporter and, through no fault of their own, the property was in real financial difficulty. He took the estate over, ‘with no clients and a lot of debt’, and over the last two decades has radically transformed it.
Poggio al Sole Primavera Rosado
$29.99
Poggio al Sole lies in the very heart of Tuscany, in the glorious countryside between Florence and Siena, between the towns of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa and Greve in Chianti. Documents in the archives of the ancient abbey of Badia a Passignano nearby testify to the claim that wine and wine oil were produced on this estate as early as the 12th century.
This beautiful rosado is made from pure Sangiovese grapes; it's fresh, fruity and deliciously easy to drink. Serve as an aperitif, or with roast chicken, roast turkey, perhaps some salmon or a charcuterie platter. As for the winery, Poggio al Sole lies in the very heart of Tuscany, in that famous, glorious countryside between Florence and Siena. Organic and Vegan friendly!
Il Feuduccio Cerasuolo Rose
$24.99
Cerasuolo translates as ‘pale cherry red’, and these rosé wines get their distinctive deep hue from a short maceration of 24 hours or less. The high level of anthocyanins in the skin of the Montepulciano grape imbues the must with both colour and tannin in a short timeframe. Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo will appeal to those who are bored of the endless Provence-style rosés, or to those looking for lighter reds. Thanks to its intense, tannic character with good acidity, this rosé is a great companion for food: from lobster bisque to a Serrano ham and pomegranate salad, and even dim sum.