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What Are We Drinking Now? Castro Martin A20 Albariño
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What Are We Drinking Now? Castro Martin A20 Albariño

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What Are We Drinking Now? Castro Martin A20 Albariño

Sierra is having dreams of warm breezes with this Albariño. Castro Martin A20 Albariño While we endure these last few weeks of winter, I can't help but dream of the days of warm breezes and picnics in the park. When these waves of wishful thinking hit, I reach for a bottle that encapsulates the meaning of all things springtime. Lately, it has been the A2O Albariño from Castro Martin. This refreshing wine from Pontevedra, Spain, boasts aromas of juicy melon with hints of wildflowers. As you sip, you'll get notes of tangy yellow peach and rich nectarine that's rounded off [...]

By Barbara Macfarlane| 2023-03-17T20:55:30+00:00 March 17th, 2023|

What Are We Drinking Now? Jezebel
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What Are We Drinking Now? Jezebel

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What Are We Drinking Now? Jezebel

Abbie has a power due that doesn't overpower. Jezebel - White Blend & Pinot Noir Jezebel White Blend is a lovely blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris. This is a crowd-pleasing, easy-drinking, crisp, light and refreshing white with just a touch of sweetness. I drank it with some salty and spicy chicken fried rice and it paired beautifully. Jezebel Pinot Noir is a high-quality and food-friendly red — a lovely Pinot out of Oregon that is light and earthy with leathery soft tannins and hints of dark cherries. I paired this wine with an Italian cauliflower crust pizza and [...]

By Barbara Macfarlane| 2023-03-17T20:27:41+00:00 March 10th, 2023|

What Are We Drinking Now? Comte De Langeron Chardonnay
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What Are We Drinking Now? Comte De Langeron Chardonnay

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What Are We Drinking Now? Comte De Langeron Chardonnay

Fleur has THE Chardonnay for you! Comte De Langeron Grande Réserve Chardonnay Bundle up with this snow bunny of a bottle that's sure to flush the cheek and warm the heart. Inviting aromas of rosewater and perfumed gardenias are punctuated by the most beautiful touches of freshly cracked black pepper. Fermented peaches, dandelion greens and bright dill all dance on the palate, begging you to take your next sip. Perfect pairings would be butternut and delicata squash hash topped with caramelized garlic whipped ricotta and a basted egg, French sausages atop cassolette, or simply a baguette from Marczyk Fine Foods [...]

By Fleur Alvarez| 2023-03-01T19:39:58+00:00 February 24th, 2023|

What *Else* Are We Drinking Now? Valentine’s Edition
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What *Else* Are We Drinking Now? Valentine’s Edition

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What Else Are We Drinking Now? Valentine’s Edition

Fleur's Sweetheart! Stolpman Vineyards "Love You BUNCHES!" How about an orange explosion of Cara Cara, blood, and Seville oranges all at once for your favorite Valentine? This blend of Pinot Gris, Orange Muscat, Semillon, and Gewürztraminer will tickle all of your senses. Skin contact lends a beautiful hue as well as a texture you would not believe, punctuated with a fresh barnacle salinity that gifts a loooooong finish. Share this gorgeous bottle with your Hunny Bunny along with raw oysters, a brie and lingonberry jam grilled cheese, spicy shrimp Pad Thai, or some dark chocolate flourless cake. Stolpman Vineyards "Love [...]

By Fleur Alvarez| 2023-02-17T21:23:29+00:00 February 17th, 2023|

What Are We Drinking Now? Valentine’s Edition
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What Are We Drinking Now? Valentine’s Edition

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What Are We Drinking Now? Valentine’s Edition

Sierra has the ultimate wine for a romantic night in! Lunaria 2021 Sparkling Pinot Grigio Pet Nat Picture this: you and your partner decide to take it easy for Valentine's Day and just enjoy each other's company with some delicious takeout for dinner. The only problem is: What are you going to drink? Lunaria's Pet Nat is definitely the answer! This luxurious wine boasts big aromatic elements of muddled strawberries, tart pear, and fatty prosciutto. It was made with spontaneous fermentation, which means that the fermenting process was paused for bottling, allowing it to ferment further while on the shelves [...]

By Barbara Macfarlane| 2023-02-17T20:48:58+00:00 February 14th, 2023|

What Are We Drinking Now? We Have the Bubbles for NYE
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What Are We Drinking Now? We Have the Bubbles for NYE

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What Are We Drinking Now? We Have the Bubbles for NYE

My New Year's Resolution? I'll probably keep it at 1280x1024, like always. Thanks for asking! If it's bubblies you're looking for, it's bubblies we have. The nine sparklers we're featuring below have a range of prices and a range of flavors, but the range of quality runs the gamut from exceptional to exceptional. And if you'll be serving a certain dish for which you'd like a very special wine, just ask us — our experts can pair anything. Several have a Friends & Family (F&F) discount attached, which can make a bubbly even bubblier. Krasno Sparkling Slovenian Rebula - Organic [...]

By Barbara Macfarlane| 2023-01-04T21:36:35+00:00 December 29th, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? Don’t forget the Dolcetto
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What Are We Drinking Now? Don’t forget the Dolcetto

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What Are We Drinking Now? Don’t forget the Dolcetto

This is the holiday wine we wait all year for! Sottimano Bric del Salto Dolcetto d'Alba Andrea Sottimano is one of the best winemakers in Italy — full stop. We have sourced and sold his wines for 20 years, and we even have Denver-exclusive access to a couple of sleeper-beauties. One of these is his Bric del Salto Dolcetto. While Andrea is most famous for his expressions of Nebbiolo through his Barbarescos, he and his family own vineyards planted to Dolcetto and Brachetto as well. Dolcetto is not known as a particularly important wine. That said, Andrea's is simply gorgeous [...]

By Pete Marczyk| 2022-12-28T21:45:34+00:00 December 23rd, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? Krasno Sparkling Rebula
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What Are We Drinking Now? Krasno Sparkling Rebula

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What Are We Drinking Now? Krasno Sparkling Rebula

Devin has a Slovenian Sparkler for your Holidays. Yes, we said "Slovenian." Krasno Sparkling Rebula Not usually mentioned when thinking of wine-producing countries, Slovenia produces some exquisite wines, including this bubbler. Give your next mimosa or spritz a little extra sparkle. This wine, from Goriška Brda (yep, that's spelled correctly), the westernmost region of Slovenia (a.k.a. "The Tuscany of Slovenia"), is made from 100% Ribolla Gialla from 10–to–25-year-old vines. It presents shy aromas of green apple, then bursts with energetic tangerine interwoven with the soft, lingering minerality of marl. To preserve viticulture in Brda, traditional know-how is passed from the [...]

By Barbara Macfarlane| 2022-12-21T20:43:12+00:00 December 20th, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? Mightily Majestic Mourvèdre
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What Are We Drinking Now? Mightily Majestic Mourvèdre

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What Are We Drinking Now? Mightily Majestic Mourvèdre

Psst... Your turkey called. It wants this wine! Margins 2021 Mourvèdre - Santa Clara Valley, CA This stunning, unfiltered, skin-fermented, insanely organic Mourvèdre from the Santa Clara Valley is everything you never knew you always wanted in a wine. Margins Mourvèdre carries bright notes of sour cherry, baby strawberries, rhubarb, and just a touch of white pepper...simply PERFECT for your herb-roasted turkey and gravy. Margins 2021 Mourvèdre - Santa Clara Valley, CA $32.99/btl

By Kevin Tenney| 2022-11-30T21:34:50+00:00 November 23rd, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? Belle Pente
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What Are We Drinking Now? Belle Pente

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What Are We Drinking Now? Belle Pente

Kerry has the perfect Pinot for Thanksgiving! Belle Pente - 2020 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Good friends and good wine — a perfect pairing! As I prepare to gather with treasured friends for Thanksgiving, one of the wines I'll be serving this year is the tried-and-true Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Belle Pente (pronounced pont). This elegant Pinot showcases bright aromas of red berries, mushroom, and a hint of licorice. The wine's balance of fruit, earthiness, and oak on the palate is carried to a long, exquisite finish that is sure to delight. Pinots are a traditional favorite for Thanksgiving [...]

By Kerry Callender| 2022-11-21T23:19:59+00:00 November 17th, 2022|