Tasting notes, September 19, 2026; Grenache

                    The Grenache Varietal 2024 Clos du Mont-Olivet Côtes du Rhône BlancOn Sale for $24.99 Côtes du Rhône / Southern Rhône Valley / France70% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 10% Ugni BlancSourced from vineyards located just north of the village of Lirac, Clos du Mont-Olivet’s Blanc is aged in a combination of 85% stainless steel and 15%[…]

Tasting notes, September 12, 2026; Wines of Provence

                    Provence 2024 Roquefort Petit Sale BlancOn Sale for $24 Bouches du Rhône / Provence / Francemostly Clairette with Vermentino and Ugni BlancSourced from vines planted in the 1950’s this lightly aromatic white is created from vineyards located in the valleys east of Marseille. Fresh and vibrant, this is a brilliant white for the transitioning seasons.[…]

Tasting Notes, September 2, 2026; New Arrivals

                    New Arrivals 2025 Rocailles Apremont BlancOn Sale for $20 Savoie / France100% JacquereLightly aromatic and enticingly refreshing, the Rocailles Apremont Blanc showcases the vibrancy of the Jacquere varietal. Fermentation and aging takes place in stainless steel tanks. 2024 Begue Mathiot ParguesOn Sale for $28 Chablis / France100% ChardonnayThe Pargues site is famous for being every[…]

Tasting notes, August 29, 2026; New World v. Old World

                    Old World vs. New World Old World #12025 JM Cherrier Les Chailloux Vieilles VignesOn sale for $29.99 Sancerre, Loire Valley / France100% Sauvignon BlancThis single-vineyard wine is grown on old vines in a mixture of the three main types of soil: silex, gravel and chalky clay. Yields are kept low, and the wine never sees[…]

Tasting notes, August 22, 2026; Rhone Valley

                    Southern Rhône Valley 2024 Janasse BlancOn Sale for $21.99 Côtes-du-Rhône / Southern Rhône Valley / France50% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette, 15% Bourboulenc, 10% Viognier, 10% RoussanneSourced from sandy soil vineyards located just outside of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Janasse’s entry level Blanc is packed with citrus and mineral notes. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and held[…]

Tasting Notes, August 15, 2026; Loire Valley

                    Loire Valley 2025 Eric Chevalier Le Clos de la ButteOn Sale for $24 Muscadet-Côtes de Grand Lieu / Loire Valley / France100% Melon de Bourgogne50 year-old vines contribute to this classically styled Muscadet. The wine is aged in underground tanks for 8 – 10 months with regular lees stirring. Eric Chevalier is the first generation[…]

Tasting Notes, Aug 9, 2026; Fresh Italians

                    Fresh Italians 2024 Boccadigabbia VerdicchioOn Sale for $17.99 Matelica / Marche / Italy100% VerdicchioMatelica is the inland mountain valley dedicated to the Verdicchio varietal. Boccadigabbia’s example is textbook, showcasing toasted nut and green fruit flavors. 2024 Olim Bauda GaviOn Sale for $21.99 Gavi / Piedmont / Italy100% CorteseSourced from within the 11 communes of Gavi,[…]

Tasting Notes, August 1, 2026; Burgundy

                    Burgundy 2024 Château des Jacques BlancOn Sale for $21.99 Beaujolais / Mâconnais / France100% ChardonnaySourced from a very old site located nearby Pouilly-Fuisse, Jadot’s Chateau des Jacques Blanc is fermented and aged in stainless steel. Bright orchard fruits mingle with delicate mineral tones in this well balanced Chardonnay. 2024 Louis Michel Vaillons 1er CruOn Sale[…]

Tasting notes, July 25, 2026; Tour de France Redux

                    Tour de France 2024 Salvard BlancOn Sale for $20 Cheverny / Loire Valley / France85% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% ChardonnayThe most important production at Domaine Salvard, the classic Cheverny Blanc offers the piquancy of Sauvignon Blanc and the roundness of Chardonnay. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks. 2024 Patrick Piuze Terroir de[…]

Tasting notes, July 18, 2026; Tour de Italy

                    Tour of Italy 2024 Zaccagnini PecorinoOn Sale for $14 Falerio / Marche / Italy100% Pecorino10 year-old Percorino vines planted in sand inform this crisply styled white. The grapes are all hand harvested and fermented and aged in stainless steel. The fruit is 100% estate grown. 2023 Cantine di Marzo Vigna Laure RiservaOn Sale for $36[…]