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Some natural wine to quench that thirst... A bubbly, a white & two reds

100% Lambrusco di Sorbara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy Tasting Notes: A nose full of strawberries. Bone dry fruit salad across the palate. Light bodied & elegant. Rich red wine characteristics meet the light effervesence of a champagne-style sparkler.

Vol. 1 is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a vintage which saw generous sunlight and warmth. Vintage: 2018 Grapes: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir Viticulture: Certified Organic 2014, Demeter Certified Biodynamic 2017 Age of Vines: 25-50 years old Soils: Chalk, limestone, clay loam, sand Yeasts: Indigenous Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation followed by 6 months of aging in tank or barrel before bottling Aging: Aged 3 years on the lees No Fining or Filtering, no S02 added.

This 100% Pinot Meunier is a Blanc de Noir, it’s produced from old vines panted in 1929 in the lieu-dit “Dure Peine”, which means “High Waters” because there are many small natural springs, with a south and south-west aspect on a loamy clay soil. The wine is vinified in selected Burgundy barrels, without malolactic fermentation; the color is medium lemon; it has pronounced aromas and flavors of red berries, raspberries, peach, ripe lemon, white flowers and a touch of herbal notes, well balanced by high acidity; after 4 years on the lees during the second fermentation, you can also perceive further complexity given by notes of crusty bread, almonds and yeasty autolytic nuances. The smooth bubbles and the fine-grained texture pleasantly accompany the delicate fruitiness of the finish. It’s not so common to find a Champagne 100% Pinot Meunier and this Sebastien Girost Brut “Dure Peine” is an elegant and delicious example.

Classic Champagne Style by a small family

Dry Prosecco...classic.

Grapes: Nerello Mascalese 100%. Training system: bush-training with chestnut poles. Up to 100 years old vines. Plantation density: on average 7000 vines/Ha. Average yield: 60 quintals. Harvest: manual, first week of September. Vinification: whole-cluster soft pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with indigenous yeasts. Production method: second fermentation in the bottle (Champenoise Method). Ageing: 20 months in the bottle in contact with fine lees. Dosage: Brut.

Fun Pet Nat made by varietals native to the SW of France.

Lambrusco, but cooler.

Pet Nat version of Prosseco...

Sparkling wine is a joyous thing, whether it be Grand Cru Grower Champagne or cheap as chips Prosecco, it’s built for celebrations and sunshine imbibing – but Pet Nat is truly the most democratic and exciting of the field, so it’s only fitting Unico Zelo added it to their Tropo range. They pieced together a lovely blush blend of Adelaide Hills Chardonnay, Skinsy Pinot Gris and a tiny dose of Merlot to make the most refreshing bubbly boy in the game. Spring strawberries, pickled cherries, red currants, ripe pear and creaming soda all at once. A lovely dry, saline finish to boot – this will fill your recycling bins all summer

Pet nat of chenin, ripe peach fruit and minerality. Very light sparkle with a saline finish.

Yum! Additive free french Cider.

We're lucky to have snagged a few bottles of this...A complex aromatic palette, with hints of walnuts and spices, this is an oxidative vin de voile wine made in the spirit of a vin jaune from the Jura. Rich and dry, this is an extremely high-class wine! An unbelievable cuvée, unique in the world... 100% Menu Pineau from vines farmed organically and planted on a flinty clay soil. The grapes are late harvested, with ultra low yields of 7 to 12 hl/ha! An unconventional approach to maturation – 120 months in barrels without ouillage, i.e. the custom of topping up the barrels regularly to compensate for the phenomenon of evaporation known as “the angels share”. When a barrel is not topped up for a long time a veil of flor develops on the surface of the wine; the flor is nourished by the wine.

The Sancerre Les Caillottes Dauny is a crisp, dry French white wine known for its citrusy flavor profile. Its rich mineral and herbal notes provide a complex taste that cut through and pair well with hearty fish dishes.

This wine is produced within the Anjou appellation but is intentionally declassified as VDF. Le Rouchefer is a single vineyard bottling from a 1.66 hectare parcel of the same name. An ample and generous Chenin, balanced by a vibrant minerality, the light maceration gives it structure. Agnès and René Mosse, along with their sons Joseph and Sylvestre, live and work in the village of St-Lambert-du-Lattay, a village in the Coteaux-du-Layon area of Anjou. Layon is a small tributary to the Loire that lazily digs its way through well exposed and drained hills of schist and sandstone. Its micro-climate allows for a long hang-time, and when the mornings are foggy in the fall, with no rain, botrytis develops easily on the Chenin grapes. Alluring and fresh, with beautiful kumquat, crisp apple and nectarine notes complemented by a glaze of honey. Shows good tension and energy through the clean finish, while a whiff of smoke, sea salt and intense minerality add range. Impressive.

Where Jura meets Calcaveras County...

Torre Dei Beati, or Tower of The Blessed, is the estate winery of Fausto and Adriana Albanesi located near the picturesque hilltop village of Loreto Aprutino- which predates even the Romans. The estate's name derives from the steepled 14th-century church that looms beyond the vineyard. Since inheriting 40 acres from her father in 1999, Fausto and Adriana have nurtured the original vines on the property, planted in 1972, while successfully obtaining organic certification. The Pecorino grapes were picked by hand, gently pressed, and the juice was fermented in 100% stainless steel. Six months of aging on the lees results in a wine that is floral on the nose yet round on the palate. Star bright with light gold shades, the wine features aromas of citrus blossom and lavender, rounded by flavors of honey. This roundness is balanced with zesty acidity and minerality.

You like Sauv Blanc? Try this wine, all the cool kids are drinking it.

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Transformative expression of Chardonnay, with 8 years of bottle age...don't miss out, you won't find this anywhere else.

This range represents new Talha wines that are drunk in local 'Adegas'. The wine is removed from the pots just after S. Martin's day (11 November) and is bottled right afterwards (they have about 2.5 months of skin contact). These are light and fresh wines but with all the character of Talha wine.

This is a blend of Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder), and Chardonnay. It’s given three days on skins for a touch of colour and texture before being pressed into foudre and some old barriques. It hits you with what is undoubtedly a Rennersistas signature, massive and lively freshness. It has great acidity, but this is totally balanced by fruit. There’s a little spice there as well, perhaps a touch of liquorice. A staff fave

Stan's current crush

Ideal for a sunny day, this wine pairs perfectly with light seafood dishes or a relaxed afternoon picnic.

Varietal: 50% Cesanese d’Affile, 50% Cesanese Nostrano Notes: Fresh strawberries, cherries and aromatic roses with a refreshingly clean buzz of minerality.

Freshness defines this dry-style rosé, while the full malo-lactic fermentation balances this freshness with an unctuous mouthfeel and length. The Zinfandel contributes lightness, mid-palate and loads of stone fruit. The Pinot gris brings added fruit character and the Chardonnay adds a savory and structured foundation to the wine. And finally, the Muscat elevates the aromas and palate with its aromatic character.

Strawberry, rhubarb, and white pepper spice on the nose, carry through to the palate with a long finish.

Varietal: 100% Chenin Blanc Notes: Organic/biodynamic farming, macerated for 3 days in neutral oak barrels and aged 10 months, also in neutral oak barrels. Fining: no Filtration: no So2: no Only 1000 bottles made, only 120 available in the US!

A blend of Zibibbo, Gewurtztraminer, Moscato Giallo, Greco, Chardonnay. Grapefruit, Quince, Lemon peel, Smashable style.

ász Laci's "Setting Sun" is a rare blend of native varietals from Somló: Juhfark, Furmint, Sárfefér, Gohér, Járdovány, Olaszrizling and Zőldszilváni. The grapes were co-planted in a single vineyard on the western slope of Somló, and they were co-fermented. Fermentation was spontaneous with native yeasts in stainless steel tank without temperature control. The wine spent 4 months on the skins and remained on the lees until bottling. Unfiltered and unfined, with low sulfur added. Ripe guava and mango meet dried roses on the nose, with savory citrus, salt, herbs and golden apple on the palate. The volcanic terroir lends a touch of smoke to the finish.

Explore the unique flavors of Union Sacre Wines' Dry Orange Riesling, sourced from Rancho Sisquoc Vineyard in Paso Robles, California. This 750ml bottle offers a distinctive take on Riesling, perfect for those who enjoy a drier, citrus-infused wine experience.

The Tomac family has been making wine for over a century, but it wasn't until 1987 that they began bottling in a modern style. In 1996, their Chardonnay gained international attention with recognition at the prestigious Chardonnay du Monde in France, followed by an award in Paris in 1997 for their Tomac Classic sparkling wine. Over the years, they’ve earned many accolades, but their commitment to traditional winemaking has never wavered. In 2006, they took their craft to the next level by embracing fully organic practices and adopting amphora winemaking, using clay vessels imported from Georgia. Marany challenges the common misconceptions about amber wines—it’s neither overly sweet nor vinegary. This wine glides effortlessly across the palate, offering a vibrant array of flavors like fruit tea, dried apricots, blood oranges, grapefruit, and a touch of dry ginger. It’s energetic and full of life

The Castel Pujol ‘Folklore’ line is the vision of 10th generation daughter Pia Carrau, who is bringing minimal intervention practices to their sustainable, low-energy, gravity-flow winery. GRAPE: 100% Arinarnoa. REGION: Cerro Chapeu, Rivera, Uruguay. 250 meters above sea level. Continental climate with wide thermal amplitude. SOIL PROFILE: Soils of wind origin, red sand, with great depth and water retention capacity. WINE MAKING: The whole bunches of Arinarnoa are kept in a closed tank for 10 days, then they are pressed and the alcoholic fermentation ends in a new stainless steel tank. Fermented with autochthonous yeasts. minimal intervention. SO2 only when bottling, without filtering, without clarifying. TASTING NOTES: Arinarnoa is a dark-berried wine grape variety, bred in 1956 in Bordeaux and is a crossing of the Pyrenean grape variety Tannat with Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines made are naturally deep in color and firmly structured

This is the second generation family now running this farm. In addition to wine they also raise their own livestock, grains, produce and wild insecto colonies including bees! The pride of the farm is their herd of Angus cattle that are featured on their labels. Pinot Noir from sandy loam and rocky vineyards. The vines are over 35 years in age. After hand-harvesting the grapes, the fruit is fermented carbonically with indigenous yeasts. After fermentation, further aging took place in concrete eggs.

Winemaking: 12 days of whole cluster carbonic maceration in fiberglass tank followed 17 days of fermentation in old barrique after pressing. Aged 12 months in barrique ‘Raffut’: Coming from the Southeastern-facing Valvignères vineyard, the syrah from these 40 yr old vines were harvested in a single morning in early September by 12 vendangeurs. After fifteen days of carbonic maceration in fiberglass tanks followed by a year of aging in old barrique, the wine is transformed into a beautifully structured red that weaves bright energy with masterful finesse. According to Sylvain, Raffut “needs the most air” to express itself fully, so those with the patience to drink the wine over the course of an hour or more can experience its full transformation into a completely different but equally impressive expression Syrah. 1600 bottles produced.

100% Malbec from 50 year old vines, harvested by hand and fermented in 2 concrete tanks. 50% carbonic maceration & 50% de-stemmed grapes. Acid-driven and spicy, with a touch of leather and ripe plum aromas. No filtration nor sulfites added. This wine is an incredible and unique expression of Malbec, Château Lestignac is managed by Camille & Mathias Marquet, a young couple who inherited the family farm in 2008. The farm originally included 17 hectares of vinifera vines, but the Marquets pared the vineyard down to the best sites and introduced a diverse garden and livestock into the mix to develop a true polyculture to complement their conscientious, organic farming style. 2009 was their first vintage under the banner of Lestignac and the couple began to introduce biodynamic farming in 2011. In addition to the vineyard, the farm is home to over 200 fruit trees, 80 chickens, and 20 sheep.

Grenache,Syrah,Carignan Rocs des Anges produces some of the most stunning wines in the Catalan region of southern France. This wine is their everyday red, but don’t let the humble price fool you. This is a complex, delicious red. Medium-to-full bodied with aromas of dark plum and raspberry. The mouthfeel is silky and structured with hints of spice on the finish.

50% Syrah 10% Cab. Sauvignon 20% Grenache Noir&Blanc 20% Carignan 3 weeks of maceration, 1 year of aging in old barrel.

Varietals: St. Laurent, Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt Farming: Organic/Biodynamic, Unfined/Unfiltered, Low to no added SO2 Naked Red showcases the enormous strides made in Austrian red wine and exhibits the quality of its native red grape varieties. Zweigelt serves as the wine’s base, providing soft and juicy red berried fruit while notes of tobacco and spice come from Blaufränkisch. A small percentage of St. Laurent lends floral aromas and refreshing acidity. Harvest: by hand Winemaking: The grapes are harvested by hand from mid-September to early October and when they reach the winery they ferment with their own yeasts and macerate with their skins in wooden and stainless steel fermentation vats. Aging: 1 year+ in wooden barrels Fining: none Filtration: none

1.5 LITERS = 2 BOTTLES OF WINE! CINSAULT, CLAIRETTE, GRENACHE Your quintessential bistro red Made by legend Eric Texier. If you haven't heard of him, google him. The buy this wine.

Varietal: 100% Trousseau

50/50 Petit Verdot/Sauv Blanc - chillable & crushable

In 2023, Chappaz might have had the quietest 100 point wine in history. "The first 100 pointer in Switzerland since William Tell,” quipped Stephen Reinhardt at robertparker.com. In 2022 Chappaz was named Swiss Winemaker of the Year. Six years previous, Gault-Millau designated the estate one of the World's Top 100 Wineries. Perhaps it is the challenging territory. The team of nine tends to 11 biodynamic hectares on severely sloping aspects in and surrounding the villages of Fully, Charrat, Leytron, and Chamoson. Many of the plots are only accessible on foot. Or it might be the scarcity. Although the Valais is the most prolific region in the nation, Switzerland exports just 1% of its wine production. Chappaz produces close to 20 cuvées, so each label is quite limited. The total of all Swiss wines exported to the U.S. at around 10,000 bottles/year. The estate is now in its fourth decade of biodynamics, the wines are made with indigenous yeast and bottled without filtering.

Ampeleia "Unlitro" Costa Toscana is an Italian red wine that comes in a one-liter bottle. It's known for its vibrant and easy-drinking style, perfect for a casual dinner.

We’re big fans of this two-person operation based in Sebastopol. Jolie-Laide is Jenny Schultz and partner Scott Schultz. They call themselves a " tiny, hands on (and feet) operation making distinct and fascinating wines." This is down to their methods: grapes are left whole cluster, foot crushed, and aged in neutral oak with a focus on French varieties. "The approach is a natural one, a less is more ethos," according to the duo. This organic blend brings together several juicy and interesting varieties: 45% Trousseau Noir, 30% Cabernet Pfeffer, 20% Valdiguié, and 5% Gamay. Delicate and lean, mineral-laden, raspberry and cranberry scented with incense, tobacco and hints of black pepper. All components fermented separately, partially carbonic for brightness and all whole cluster adding to the complex spice aromas. Low added SO2.

100% Nebbiolo from Starderi, from the northernmost commune of Neive: a small parcel of 40 year-old vines Olek is lucky enough to rent from an older couple who can no longer tend its steep slopes. Fermented in concrete with two months on the skins (submerged cap), then pressed off and moved to large botti for longer élevage (usually two years). Unfined, unfiltered, with moderate amounts of SO2 (10-20ppm max) added just before bottling. The soils in Starderi are a little softer, more clay, less intense marl; the site is also less exposed than elsewhere in the region. As a result this is a wine that’s expressive in its youth, with refreshing acidity and gentler tannins. Don’t let its aromatic openness fool you, though: it has a long life ahead.

For lovers of Nebbiolo- this is such a beautiful and approachable expression from the northern reaches of Piedmont. The volcanic soils here and higher elevation lead the wine to being simultaneously light on its feet and rich with sapid sanguine red fruit. A beautiful nose with fresh wild flowers spruce and fresh herbs with wild cherry iron and dried herbs on the palate. The blend is 80% Nebbiolo with 10% Croatina and 10% Vespaiolo. Fermentation happens in concrete tanks with native yeast then aging for 2 years in used barriques. No filtering fining or other additions except a modicum of sulfur.

100% Manseng Noir Plants imported from France and planted in 2019 within the framework of the research project by Castel Pujol. The Manseng Noir bunches are destemmed in open tanks. Fermented with selected native yeasts in a stainless steel tank with two pump-overs a day for 3 days. Then everything is pressed together and stored in second-use barrels where the malolactic and fermentation ends. It is only kept in barrels for 2 months for natural clarification. It is then bottled with nominal So2.

Discover the bold taste of Cruse Wine Co.'s 2021 Tannat from Alder Springs Vineyard, showcasing the distinctive character of California's renowned wine country. This red wine offers a robust flavor profile, perfect for pairing with hearty dishes or enjoying on its own during special occasions.

The Domaine de Reuilly Pinot Noir 2017 is a red wine known for its light body and vibrant acidity. This wine, ideal for pairing with poultry or soft cheeses, offers delicate flavors of red fruits and subtle earthy notes.

The 2019 Croatina is sure to put a smile on the face of anyone who loves Alto Piemonte wines. Inky and deep, the Croatina possesses superb depth and tons of personality. Inky dark fruit, cloves, leather, licorice and mocha build as this sumptuous, flamboyant Croatina opens with a bit of air.

Indulge in a bottle of Domaine Labruyere Moulin-a-Vent Le Clos Monopole 2019, a distinguished red wine from France. This vintage is celebrated for its robust flavors and refined finish, ideal for enhancing any dinner occasion.

This is a very interesting wine that tests a cool growing site in a hot vintage. The Castello Romitorio 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta comes from a high-altitude vineyard with dark soils and pockets of slate and shale. It is isolated in the mountains and surrounded by thick forests and Mediterranean shrub oak. That combination of unique elements has shaped a very articulate and attuned expression that boasts vibrant fruit, smoke, spice and wet stone. The finish is sharp and especially focused with age-worthy tannins and bright acidity.

Vinho Porto Quinta Do Infantado Tawny is a high-quality Portuguese wine, perfect for savory dishes or desserts. This 0.75l bottle offers a rich, nutty flavor with a hint of sweet fruit.