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We think this is the best Muscadet we have tasted in a long time with it's luxuriously silky texture, round and pleasing with a salty minerality from the rocky soil overlooking the ocean tickling on the forefront of the palate, with notes of preserved lemon, subtle orchard fruit and the slightest hint of fresh-baked bread from the "sur lie" (lees) ageing. Balanced and mind-blowing for it's style.

This Chenin Blanc opens with zest and mineral aromas, much like a Loire Valley Sancerre, although this is no Sauvignon Blanc. This is a dry and quaffable style with notes of pear and lemon zest rounded out by a touch of Grenache Blanc for a little bit of palate weight, Viognier for added floral aromas (honeysuckle aromas), and Vermentino for richer citrus notes and minerality. An easy drinker, we suggest stocking up on this one for the summertime.

Yummy & fresh sparkling Chenin Blanc from Swartland, South Africa with super fresh fruit flavors of green apple and white pear and a light, fine, creamy fizz.

This producer's story reads like a Hallmark movie synopsis: Irene Alemany and Laurent Corrió met while in winemaking school at the University of Burgundy. After a stint apprenticing at vineyards in France and the US, the couple visited Irene's parents in Penedès, where her father insisted they use grapes from her grandfather's vineyard. Farming the land themselves, they produce highly-regarded wines in the humble surroundings of a garage on the outskirts of Barcelona. Fittingly, they are most well-known for their Bordeaux blends using the Penedès staple Carinyena, alongside Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, combining Irene's Spanish heritage and Laurent's French heritage to great acclaim. Powerful and ripe, yet perfectly balanced.

Born in Colombia, Bibiana Gonzalez-Rave knew she was going to be a winemaker at the age of 14, and set out to do just that. Her wine education in France is reflected in this elegant Chardonnay that spends 15 months aging on the lees in French oak. The fresh notes of white pear, jasmine, honey, melon and lemon curd pair beautifully with the caramel popcorn, rich texture and body that come from the time spent in barrels. 

Depending on what day you read this, the weather might be perfect rosé weather. Orrr, it could make you wonder, "isn't it too soon for rosé?". Is it ever too soon for rosé? The availability of this highly-sought-after wine is a lot like our Michigan weather recently - its a bit of a crapshoot.  Made of the indigenous Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza Basque grapes, this bottle of strawberries and crisp, faint bubbles is here now, maybe gone tomorrow, so scoop it up while we've got it. 

Anyone with a love for terroir, take notice: this beautiful rosé is a Portuguese blend...from California. Dominated by Touriga Nacional, with costars Trincadeira, Tinta Cao and Grenache in tow; this is one of the few wines made outside of Portugal where you will find a blend like this. 

The labels from this particular producer take inspiration from the centuries of Basque fishermen who set out each morning with their nets and their Txakoli. You don't need to wake up early or go fishing to appreciate this wine - it'll make the perfect companion to whatever your day (or night) entails. 

Made with grapes sourced from all over California, these bright, refreshing wines are the perfect accompaniment to your summer. And for you traditionalists out there, we have the white in bottles too.

Full of texture, minerality, freshness, and quite possibly the hint of banana pudding in there somewhere, this is a great example of what Corsican wines have to offer.

Local slang for "what's going on?", The Kes Ki Dit is made with very little intervention, allowed to ferment with native yeasts and has very little sulfur added at bottling. The result is a Gamay with the usual characteristics of light playful body and plenty of fruit, but with some additional fun surprises, such as cranberries, fermented white tea and a touch of perceived petillance on the tip of the tongue. Try it with a chill. Not your typical Beaujolais indeed!

The Cabernet Franc makes itself known with raspberry and blueberry notes, while the Merlot brings blackberry jam, black cherry and fresh tarragon to the party. Some vanilla and spice from the oak aging really brings this wine together. While Michigan wine is never going to be inky or "bold" because of our climate, this wine has some nice heft to it and great structure. 

Sarco is made from the Groppello grape, which is native to the area surrounding the stunning Lake Garda. A wonderful combination of forest berries, violets and forest floor, this has put Groppello on the map for us.

30% split between four native grape varieties, the remaining 70% of the Rouge de Vallée is made up of Picotendro - a local clone of Piedmont's Nebbiolo. Any fan of mountain wines - I'm looking at you, Savoie/Jura/Austria/Swiss/Alto Adige fans - should jump on this, and for anyone previously unacquainted with the genre - this is a great "gateway" mountain wine. 

Every bit as regal and age-worthy as their southern relatives, Valtellina Nebbiolos are known to show notes of cherry, ripe black cherries, raspberry jam, tar and fresh-picked roses. What's amazing is that this particular one is a 2010, and by now is showing some beautiful notes of mushroom, game and dried fruit. The aging has been done for you - all you need to do is drink it!

A world-class producer only about a 3 hours drive away from us in Detroit, Pearl Morissette makes this natural wine, a blend of Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürtztraminer. An incredibly complex, but unbelievably elegant wine, where every grape has a clear voice in the glass. Energetic acidity, exotic tropical fruit, briney salinity and a little bit of wet hay upon first being opened; this is another wine that changes character as it warms up. We like it at cellar temp, where notes of honey and perfumed fruit and flowers start to show.

Deriving its name and label from Julia Zuccardi's brother's childhood animal he would play with, this unique Malbec is made with indigenous yeasts, no intervention and no added sulfites or filtering. The resulting wine is juicy, fresh and pops with plummy goodness, baking spices, cooked dark cherries and a little white pepper too. 

This beautiful rosé falls into the "dry" category of wine, but thanks to a very small amount of residual sugar left after fermentation it is resemblant of strawberries dusted with the ever-so-slightest bit of sugar: Much like a savory dish finished with salt brings out all of the various seasonings of the meal. Speaking of, there is delightful saline minerality from the ancient fossils "living" in the soils beneath the vines.

Known for being crisp, aromatic and an excellent conveyor of terroir; this particular example of Pecorino shows notes of dried peaches, dried flowers and herbs, notably anise seed. 

A perfect example of the versatility of the grape, this Merlot was vinified carbonically, a style often used in Beaujolais that results in fresh, juicy and vibrant wines. The result is a perfect summer wine - because of all the fresh fruit, this could be a chilled red or served room temp - it really just depends on the vibe you're going for.

Tickle Tickle is 100% Riesling, fermented on its skins for three full weeks, and bottled without filtering. Refreshing, bright and herbaceous with notes of lemongrass, fresh lime and juniper, Shed recommends you drink this as the sun is going down on a warm afternoon, when you aren't quite ready for that glass of red yet. 

Shiraz finds itself perfectly at home in Tuscany, and this expression is a perfect blend of smoky, gamey Rhône syrah and richly-fruited, dried tobacco Barossa Shiraz. Full-bodied, dark-fruited, and with 7 years of age on it now, some chocolate and spice starting to show as well. There's only been 2500 of these bottles made so scoop one up before you can't anymore!

Using only Michigan apples and fermented using the natural yeast from the apples' skins, winemaker Kyla Evans took inspiration from a recipe by famed chef Jacques Pépin to craft her debut wine and the result is pretty great. This would make the perfect aperitif, and could even stand up to a full meal. Consider taking a detour from wine the next time you're looking to pick up something special to drink. 

Between sand dunes and Juniper, Argiolas grows their Carignano (Carignan) where, despite the dry environment, the grapes need no irrigation thanks to the humidity coming off the water, borne on the salty breeze. Carignan, often a blending grape in Southern France, gets to star in Sardinia, where it is used to produce rich, fruit-driven wines with excellent structure. Medium-bodied, with just the right amount of fruit, tannin, acid and body to be an "all things to all people (and all food)" type of red, this specific example shows off ripe raspberry and cherry, with hints of wild herbs and cinnamon. 

This Grüner Veltliner gets the added benefit of a small amount of skin contact - not quite enough to call this an orange wine - giving it not only a beautiful golden hue but added body and an emphasis on Grüner's more exciting characteristics - such as honeydew melon, parsnip and white pepper. 

A trio of local varietals, joined by the usual suspects for the region - Malbec, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc and Merlot - this blend has the Bergerac trademarks of complexity, minerality and crunchy tannins, but with an emphasis on freshness and drinkability. A fun little adventure of a wine in a bottle adorned by a fun little man, this blend of Bergerac varietals is a tribute to the Domaine's namesake and face on the bottle, the grandfather of the current winemakers. Albert de Conti, an Italian immigrant, would make a similar blend for his own enjoyment. In the winemakers' words, "fresh and full of fruit, ready to drink!"

It has been a minute since we’ve had a Cab from Coonawarra, Australia in the building, and it’s a damn shame, because honestly, you’ve probably never had a Cab quite like this before. Thanks to the area’s “Terra Rossa” soils, with their thick upper layer of iron oxide and the cool breezes coming off the Southern Ocean that cool the vineyards at night, you have a unique environment for grapes to enjoy an extra-long growing season in. This fun combination reliably produces Cabs with concentrated fruit, yet restrained tannins and notes of brambly fruit and eucalyptus. This example from Hesketh (thankfully) doesn’t buck that trend, with additional notes of mocha, ripe red cherry and old leather coming through - this is a really fun wine.

Ripe strawberry and red cherry notes show, thanks to the vineyard surrounding the winery itself. The unique landscape of the Amoenus Vineyard in Calistoga produces grapes with perfectly balanced acidity and a minerality rare for the area. The wine is rounded out with plush ripe dark fruit and spice box notes provided by both the Leopoldina and Fortuna Vineyards (Fun fact, the pre-prohibition Fortuna vineyard was originally sourced by Christian Brothers, before they decided to exclusively produce brandy). The end result is a perfectly-balanced example of Napa Valley Cabernet, and probably a steal for the price.

This nearly-even blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot completely readjusted our understanding of Slovenian wine, with dark cherry, ripe black plum, blackberry, wild herbs and an ampleness of body and texture that we did not expect.

Deriving its name and label from Julia Zuccardi's brother's childhood animal he would play with, this unique Malbec is made with indigenous yeasts, no intervention and no added sulfites or filtering. The resulting wine is juicy, fresh and pops with plummy goodness, baking spices, cooked dark cherries and a little white pepper too. 

Deriving its name and label from Julia Zuccardi's brother's childhood animal he would play with, this unique Malbec is made with indigenous yeasts, no intervention and no added sulfites or filtering. The resulting wine is juicy, fresh and pops with plummy goodness, baking spices, cooked dark cherries and a little white pepper too. 

30% split between four native grape varieties, the remaining 70% of the Rouge de Vallée is made up of Picotendro - a local clone of Piedmont's Nebbiolo. Any fan of mountain wines - I'm looking at you, Savoie/Jura/Austria/Swiss/Alto Adige fans - should jump on this, and for anyone previously unacquainted with the genre - this is a great "gateway" mountain wine. 

30% split between four native grape varieties, the remaining 70% of the Rouge de Vallée is made up of Picotendro - a local clone of Piedmont's Nebbiolo. Any fan of mountain wines - I'm looking at you, Savoie/Jura/Austria/Swiss/Alto Adige fans - should jump on this, and for anyone previously unacquainted with the genre - this is a great "gateway" mountain wine. 

This Chenin Blanc opens with zest and mineral aromas, much like a Loire Valley Sancerre, although this is no Sauvignon Blanc. This is a dry and quaffable style with notes of pear and lemon zest rounded out by a touch of Grenache Blanc for a little bit of palate weight, Viognier for added floral aromas (honeysuckle aromas), and Vermentino for richer citrus notes and minerality. An easy drinker, we suggest stocking up on this one for the summertime.

This Chenin Blanc opens with zest and mineral aromas, much like a Loire Valley Sancerre, although this is no Sauvignon Blanc. This is a dry and quaffable style with notes of pear and lemon zest rounded out by a touch of Grenache Blanc for a little bit of palate weight, Viognier for added floral aromas (honeysuckle aromas), and Vermentino for richer citrus notes and minerality. An easy drinker, we suggest stocking up on this one for the summertime.

This Chenin Blanc opens with zest and mineral aromas, much like a Loire Valley Sancerre, although this is no Sauvignon Blanc. This is a dry and quaffable style with notes of pear and lemon zest rounded out by a touch of Grenache Blanc for a little bit of palate weight, Viognier for added floral aromas (honeysuckle aromas), and Vermentino for richer citrus notes and minerality. An easy drinker, we suggest stocking up on this one for the summertime.

We think this is the best Muscadet we have tasted in a long time with it's luxuriously silky texture, round and pleasing with a salty minerality from the rocky soil overlooking the ocean tickling on the forefront of the palate, with notes of preserved lemon, subtle orchard fruit and the slightest hint of fresh-baked bread from the "sur lie" (lees) ageing. Balanced and mind-blowing for it's style.

6-pack pricing includes a 5% discount! We think this is the best Muscadet we have tasted in a long time with it's luxuriously silky texture, round and pleasing with a salty minerality from the rocky soil overlooking the ocean tickling on the forefront of the palate, with notes of preserved lemon, subtle orchard fruit and the slightest hint of fresh-baked bread from the "sur lie" (lees) ageing. Balanced and mind-blowing for it's style.

12-pack pricing includes a 10% discount! We think this is the best Muscadet we have tasted in a long time with it's luxuriously silky texture, round and pleasing with a salty minerality from the rocky soil overlooking the ocean tickling on the forefront of the palate, with notes of preserved lemon, subtle orchard fruit and the slightest hint of fresh-baked bread from the "sur lie" (lees) ageing. Balanced and mind-blowing for it's style.

This beautiful rosé falls into the "dry" category of wine, but thanks to a very small amount of residual sugar left after fermentation it is resemblant of strawberries dusted with the ever-so-slightest bit of sugar: Much like a savory dish finished with salt brings out all of the various seasonings of the meal. Speaking of, there is delightful saline minerality from the ancient fossils "living" in the soils beneath the vines.

Perfectly balanced, and unlike any other rosé we've tasted this year, there is an excitement on the palate of this wine that drinks far above its price point. Peaches, watermelon and clean minerality combine for a unique expression of a familiar grape. 

The Royce logo baseball t-shirt in a lightweight cotton. Maroon and white; 3/4 length sleeves; Even across bottom;

The Royce logo baseball t-shirt in a lightweight cotton. Maroon and white; 3/4 length sleeves; Even across bottom;

The Royce logo baseball t-shirt in a lightweight cotton. Maroon and white; 3/4 length sleeves; Even across bottom;

The Royce logo baseball t-shirt in a lightweight cotton. Maroon and white; 3/4 length sleeves; Even across bottom;

The Royce logo baseball t-shirt in a lightweight cotton. Maroon and white; 3/4 length sleeves; Even across bottom;

The Royce logo baseball t-shirt in a lightweight cotton. Maroon and white; 3/4 length sleeves; Even across bottom;