Famille Brocard ‘Margote’ Chardonnay, Vin de France 2017 Regular price: $14.99 Sale Price: $11.99 Crisp and clean, this unoaked Chardonnay from the esteemed Chablis producer Jean-Marc Brocard is sourced from Loire, Languedoc and Burgundy. Fresh and refreshing it’s a great summer Chardonnay and the perfect response to the ABC (anything but Chardonnay) crowd. Château de[…]
2015 l’Epicourchois Cour-Cheverny Loire Valley, FR Regular Price $34.99 Sale Price $27.99 Don’t be embarrassed if you’ve never heard of this wine or this region. And I’m willing to bet that almost no one has heard of the grape, Romorantin. In fact, you might be hard pressed to find this wine in wine-shop in Loire.[…]
Airlie Estate Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley 2016 Regular Price $18.99 Sale price $14.99 This is a summer-time wine…fresh and bright with orange blossom aromas luring you in and joining the fresh pea and tropical flavors that follow. Understated but not lacking in charm and charisma. Jean-Luc Mader Pinot Gris, Alsace 2016 Regular Price $22.99 Sale[…]
Bodegas Ostatu Rioja Rosado 2017 Regular price: $17.99 Sale Price: $13.99 Light and fresh, this is a lovely rosado from a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha & Viura. Berry flavored and scented, this wine is all about ease and simplicity. It’s a brilliant aperitif and a refreshing al fresco selection. Chateau Pigoudet Première Rosé, Coteaux d’Aix[…]
Suntory Whiskey Toki 86 proof Regular price: $39.99 Sale Price: $36.99 “Toki’ means time in Japanese. And Suntory’s Toki Whisky is a tribute to that. Its a blend of whiskies of varying ages from Suntory’s three main distilleries – Hakushu, Yamazaki and Chita. The pairing of Hakushu American white oak cask malt whisky with Chita[…]
Simonnet-Febvre Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé NV Regular price: $22.99 Sale Price: $17.99 Fresh and lively, this lovely sparkling wine of 100% Pinot Noir is as charming as it is delicious. Bright and affable red berry flavors followed by crisp and clean acidity makes this a perfect aperitif. Antoniolo ‘Bricco Lorella’ Vino Rosato, Gattinara 2016[…]
Domaine Delalex ‘Marin’, Savoie 2014 Regular Price $22.99 Sale price $17.99 The grape here is Chasselas, which has a uninspiring reputation throughout France. But in the right hands, and with unhurried fermentation and an additional year in bottle, this wine shows very attractive peach and floral aromas, a rich and full mouthfeel and crisp and[…]
Chateau Vignol, Entre-Deux-Mers 2017 Regular Price $13.99 Sale price $10.99 This is a classic white Bordeaux blend of sauvignon blanc, sauvignon gris, sémillon and muscadelle. Bright, crisp and aromatic, it’s also defined by what its not. It doesn’t offer New Zealand expressive grapefruit flavors not Sancerre electric acidity and minerality. Instead, the wine is polished[…]
Domaine Pelle Menetou-Salon ‘Morogues’ 2017 Regular Price $27.99 Sale price $21.99 A blend of 7 parcels from the highest slopes of the appellation. This location (cool yet sunny climate) and this soil (Kimmeridgian marl) give this wine a subtle, pure nose with aromas of white flowers and citrus fruits. The taste is racy and bright[…]
What makes a wine beautiful? Balance and complexity would be my answer. By balance, I mean that the fruit flavors are balanced by acidity, which enlivens your taste buds. Balance is also reflected in a moderate alcohol level (13% or so) and a supple texture. In other words, not big, bold and over-the-top. And from[…]