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

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

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

What Are We Drinking Now? Philippe Fontaine Grower Champagne

Kevin has 3 Grower Champagnes. What the heck are grower Champagnes? There are plenty of things to celebrate: springtime is here; Easter is almost upon us; and Mother's Day is just around the corner. Plus, if you're reading this it means you've made it through the past few years with enough steam in the engine to check your email. I'd say it's time for some bubbly. In our pursuit to find you the best wines you've never heard of, we bring you these beautiful grower Champagnes. Remember: You don't need a special occasion to enjoy Champagne. Celebrate the small stuff [...]

By | 2022-04-01T21:50:22+00:00 March 28th, 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|