What Are We Drinking Now? L. Tramier & Fils Juliénas 2020 Beaujolais

Seth has a summer red that goes with all the summer things. L. Tramier & Fils Juliénas 2020 Beaujolais - Gamay This Juliénas (for under $30!) is a perfect summer red. It's light-bodied and slightly tannic with flavors of cherry, red currant, violet, and subtle baking spice notes. It's great with soooo many different dishes: grilled sausages, roasted herbed chicken, pork belly tacos, grilled salmon, rich creamy cheeses and prosciutto...the list goes on and on. L. Tramier & Fils Juliénas 2020 Beaujolais - Gamay $23.99/btl ORDER ONLINE ___ (Order online if you’d rather not come into the shop. We’ll [...]

By | 2022-06-17T21:08:12+00:00 June 10th, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? Bonny Doon Picpoul

Seth has a perfect Seafood wine and it's pronounced peek-pool. Bonny Doon Picpoul You're definitely missing out if you aren't enjoying this amazing Picpoul. It's a varietal that not too many are familiar with, and what a shame that is — it's savory, tropical, bright, dry, and has a beautiful touch of white flowers and citrus. Grab this wine if you're having oysters, scallops, mussels, swordfish, salmon, grilled chicken, Thai, sushi, crab, or even fried calamari. It's super-tasty and super-versatile. Bonny Doon Picpoul $15.99/btl ORDER ONLINE ___ (Order online if you’d rather not come into the shop. We’ll have [...]

By | 2022-05-12T21:40:15+00:00 May 12th, 2022|

Wines for Earth Day by Modat Le Petit Mod’Amour

Enjoy organic & biodynamic wines for Earth Day... and every day! Modat Le Petit Mod'Amour Blanc & Modat Le Petit Mod'Amour Rouge Upon founding Domaine Modat (a modest 23 hectares of vines found in the French commune of Cassagnes in the Agly Valley) in 2007, Philippe Modat has worked the vines organically (achieved certification in 2014) and biodynamically (not yet certified), and having returned to working as a lawyer he has left control of the winery in the safe hands of his dynamic and hard-working sons (all, by the way, under the age of 30). The vineyards themselves are composed [...]

By | 2022-04-29T22:42:37+00:00 April 22nd, 2022|

What *Else* Are We Drinking Now? Domaine Gueneau “Les Griottes” 2020 Sancerre

Fleur's Spring Fling! Domaine Gueneau "Les Griottes" 2020 Sancerre We're welcoming the Spring with a beautiful family dinner punctuated by a lovely Sancerre... ...a stunning combination: scented of mallowy vanilla orchid and soft cedar while presenting a palate of stark limestone and freshly cut thyme, finishing with razor sharp tones of underripe pineapple and green mango. This is gonna absolutely send you fawning! When our family wants comfort food we go all out, pairing our homemade pâte feuilletée-topped, Dijon-tarragon-roasted chicken pot pies with a grilled Italian spring vegetable salad. (*Afterall...Local asparagus season is nearly upon us!!!) Domaine Gueneau "Les Griottes" [...]

By | 2022-04-20T22:03:25+00:00 April 14th, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? El Libre Malbec & Cabernet Sauvignon

Young Wines born free in Argentina! Vinos jovenes, nacido libres en Argentina! El Libre Malbec & Cabernet Sauvignon - Mendoza, Argentina These wines are inspired by the heroism displayed during the May Revolution in Argentina in 1810. The May Revolution was a week-long series of events that took place from May 18 to 25, 1810, in Buenos Aires, capital of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata. This Spanish colony included roughly the territories of present-day Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and parts of Brazil. The result was the removal of Viceroy Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros and the establishment of [...]

By | 2022-04-12T20:25:41+00:00 April 8th, 2022|

What *Else* Are We Drinking? Paul Anheuser Riesling Kabinett

Kerry has a German Riesling that's a little sweet and a lot of sass. Paul Anheuser Riesling Kabinett - Germany Everyone needs a good off-dry German Riesling in their wine repertoire, a style of Riesling known for its signature interplay between taut acidity and a hint of sweetness. Our Paul Anheuser Riesling Kabinett is just that - a little bit sweet with a lot of sassy acidity. There is a lot to love about this wine: Enticing aromas of ripe peach, lemon curd, and honeysuckle lead to a slight sweetness that is beautifully layered with subtle minerality and mouth-watering acidity. [...]

By | 2022-04-01T21:43:40+00:00 March 26th, 2022|

Don’t Forget Your Valentine’s Day Wines!

"Remember the Wine." - Your Brain to You Just Now. Wine seems to be the last thing we remember for a special occasion, and since you've forgotten the wine for Valentine's Day (c'mon, just admit it — it'll be easier for everyone), we're spotlighting three that will complete your Valentine's Day dinner AND you'll be the hero for selecting such a great wine. Cedrick Bardin Coteaux Du Giennois 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Gamay. Pairs beautifully with any boldly flavored and meat-driven dishes. Warm and earthy with the perfect touch of pucker! $19.99/bottle Cedrick Bardin Sancerre The perfect lobster and crab [...]

By | 2022-02-15T00:04:26+00:00 February 14th, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? L. Tramier & Fils Côte de Brouilly

Kerry would like you to up your Gam-ay (without breaking the bank)! L. Tramier & Fils Côte de Brouilly This Côte de Brouilly is a wonderful reminder that Gamay, grown predominantly in the Beaujolais region of France, can yield great value-driven wines. While the region may be best-known for the fruity, light style of Beaujolais Nouveau, production quality increases with wines at the village and cru levels. Côte de Brouilly is one of Beaujolais's 10 cru appellations, and this elegant little wine from L. Tramier delivers for the price! Vivid aromas of red berries, candied notes, and violets lead to [...]

By | 2022-02-15T00:06:19+00:00 February 11th, 2022|

What *Else* Are We Drinking Now? Gabriele Scaglione Passeggiando in Vigna Langhe Nebbiolo

Marshall has a lush Italian Nebbiolo. Gabriele Scaglione Passeggiando in Vigna Langhe Nebbiolo - Langhe, Italy Ah, February, a month of beautiful things: snow, groundhogs, and love. At this time of year, one yearns for comfort from the cold, for hearty meals, for wonderful wines. Thus let us speak of a spring-evoking wine as gorgeous as snow-draped aspen trees. Gabriele Scaglione's Passeggiando in Vigna is a lush Nebbiolo from Langhe, Italy. Looking beyond the adorable apple-adorned hedgehog on the label, one will find a wine warm with notes of cherry, rose, and spring rain. Try this with a hearty lasagna [...]

By | 2022-02-07T23:36:32+00:00 February 5th, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? Domaine de la Combe Muscadet

Seth pairs this one with ALL the Seafoods. Domaine de la Combe Muscadet Absolutely one of the best wines in the shop right now. It has a rich and luscious viscosity that coats your mouth with heavenly goodness. It tastes like a fresh cool rain on hot pavement with notes of apple, citrus peel, and tropical fruits. It is NOT a sweet wine. It has the perfect dryness to pair with mussels, scallops, oysters, shrimp, chicken, vegetables, and cheeses of all kinds. I had the pleasure of trying it with some east coast oysters from Marczyk Fine Foods. Oh. My. [...]

By | 2022-02-07T23:27:42+00:00 February 5th, 2022|