We finally may be done with the 90-plus-degree fun-time weather for the year, which means it’s now safe to indulge in some wines that will transition you into cooler weather. Of course, any wine can be enjoyed at any time of year, but we’re standing by our transition concept.
Viotti
Albarossa and Cortese
Piedmont, Italy
Albarossa
A unique wine to excite your taste buds!
Don’t feel bad if you don’t recognize this grape; we hadn’t had it either. Albarossa is a cross between Barbera and Chartreuse and tastes like rustic, brambly fruit and forest herbs. Organic and natural.
Pairings: juicy burgers, steak frites, meaty lasagna, Texas chili, bacon-wrapped dates, grilled lamb, mushroom dishes, grilled veggies
Cortese
Make northern Italy your new white wine go-to.
Cortese should be on your radar — if it’s not, now’s the time to start tracking this grape. It is highly versatile — juicy and tropical with refreshing acidity and yummy, salty, citrusy notes. Organic and natural.
Pairings: grilled chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, pulled pork tacos, cacio e pepe, sheet pan tofu with corn and chilies, Middle Eastern-seasoned chicken thighs, Greek lemon potatoes
Both wines:
$19.99/btl
• 3 bottles: $18.99/btl
• 6 bottles: $17.99/btl
• 12 bottles: $16.99/btl
Mother Block
Orange Wine
Murray Darling, Australia
Bright, fresh & crunchy orange wine!
Family-made with low intervention practices, this Falanghina and Fiano blend is crazy fun and approachable. You’ll find notes of zesty passionfruit, zingy pineapple, tangy lemon sorbet and almond cake. Natural.
Pairings: pear, goat cheese & almond spinach salad, grilled lemony chicken breasts, grilled cheese, stuffed squash, white pizza, oysters, Old Bay shrimp & macaroni salad
$16.99/btl
• 3 bottles: 16.14/btl
• 6 bottles: $15.29/btl
• 12 bottles: $14.44/btl
Camelopard
Cabernet Sauvignon
Spain
Great for the transition into fall weather.
A robust Spanish Cabernet Sauvignon with lush notes of cherry, blackcurrant, plum, raisin, pepper, leather, nutmeg, and vanilla. Smooth with medium tannins, super food-friendly, and a great wine for a relaxing evening in.
Pairings: juicy burgers, steak, lasagna, pizza, bacon-wrapped sausages, lamb, mushroom dishes, roasted or grilled vegetables
$11.99/btl
• 3 bottles: $11.39/btl
• 6 bottles: $10.79/btl
• 12 bottles: 10.19/btl
Gustavo Riffo
‘Lomas De Llahuen’ Pipeño (Pais)
Itata Valley, Chile
Let’s keep the chillable red train a-chuggin’!
The organically farmed Pais grapes that make up this Pipeño come from a single parcel of 200-year-old vines. It’s light, dry, and refreshingly fruity. This wine bursts forward with juicy notes of cherries, raspberries, toasted orange peel, light herbal undertones, and a very subtle kiss of smoke. Chillable. Chuggable.
Pairings: enchiladas (beef, pork, and chicken), Spanish tapas, Mediterranean foods, duck, grilled veggies, pepperoni pizza…
$19.99/btl
• 3 bottles: $18.99/btl
• 6 bottles: $17.99/btl
• 12 bottles: $16.99/btl
Anne Collard
Shi Fu Mi Rouge
Rhône Valley, France
Playful, refreshing & juicy!
Shi Fu Mi is a wonderfully delicious chillable red from famed female winemaker Anne Collard. “Shi Fu Mi” means “rock, paper, scissors” in Japanese — similarly, this wine is playful, fun, and chillable with notes of raspberries, lilacs, damson plum and blood orange. Natural. Organic. You may have to settle who gets the last glass with a friendly contest of rock, paper, scissors.
Pairings: Korean BBQ, pan con tomate, pork belly tacos, lamb kofta, pate & pickles, stuffed squash, sausage & kale pizza, octopus Bolognese, grilled sausages
$16.99/btl
• 3 bottles: $16.14/btl
• 6 bottles: $15.29/btl
• 12 bottles: $14.44/btl
When & Where
Unoaked Chardonnay & Shiraz
Australia
“The Kids Are Finally Asleep” Unoaked Chardonnay
Perfect for when you need some “me” time. This is truly a thirst-quenching Chardonnay! It’s bright and fun with great acidity. Notes of crisp green apple, pear, citrus, and minerals. Organic.
Pairings: shrimp, scallops, oysters, chicken, creamy pastas, mild and creamy cheeses, relaxing on the couch
“One More Episode” Shiraz
Don’t leave any more cliffhangers — watch one more episode with a glass of this!
You’re still going to get those nice ripe notes of cherry, blackberry, raspberry, spice and pepper with this Shiraz, but its higher acidity keeps it bright and easy to drink. Organic.
Pairings: braised or grilled red meats, hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino, lamb chops, pizza, eggplant dishes
Both wines:
$12.99/btl
• 3 bottles: $12.34/btl
• 6 bottles: $11.69/btl
• 12 bottles: $11.04/btl
Friends & Family Deals
Bottle Discounts:
• 3 bottles: 5% off
• 6 bottles: 10% off
• 12 bottles: 15% off
Happy Hour
Enjoy an extra 5% volume discount on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4pm to 6pm.
• 3 bottles: 10% off
• 6 bottles: 15% off
• 12 bottles: 20% off
Monthly Specials
Look for our purple signs — discounts on big and little wines.
