Grapes

A Cornas of immense concentration, deep, meaty aromatics, intense effusive spiciness, and a bristling tension that beckons for a bit of patience but is thrilling in its vibrancy. Read more

Rich and delicious, leaning towards savory with a medium plus bodied. This beautifully crafted Nebbiolo is bright with some earthy juice, finishes with smoke and grip. Read more

This is the village level Morgon from one of the greats of Beaujolais. If you have any affinity for Gamay, try the original and see what everyone else is trying to replicate. Read more

Gassac is by and large one of the top producers in the South of France, but lucky for us, he cares quite a bit about making a line of wine at an entry level price. This Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre blend is easy drinking. Perfect for a fireplace hang. Read more

Aromas of dried prune, plum, saddle leather, and yellow tobacco lead to a palate of fresh blackberry and dark cherry, with fine chalk mineral and tingling spice finish. Elevated, terroir driven Malbec that we don't usually get to enjoy at this price point Read more

It spends a year in 50hl foudres before a year in 228L barrel. Its approach is silky from the fine tannins and it bears a color of garnet red with a hint of ruby, a seductive wine of great elegance. Certified organic Read more

Grown on young vines in granitic gravel, Lapierre's entry level is like a perfect little pop song. The wine is almost all from the cru of Morgon. Read more

This is our hands-down favorite Schiava in the world. This wine smells like rose petals and tastes like the most beautiful, raspberries and herbs. A touch of smoke and light tannins bring it all together. Read more

This Cali Cab was designed to break down barriers to the wine world. Made from 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and rounded out with 10% Syrah and 10% Petite Syrah. Big bold and dark fruited with light spice notes. Read more

This is an easy-drinking, entry level Bordeaux. Fuller-bodied, plenty of structure, and perfect for a weeknight steak dinner. Read more

From one of the most famous co-ops in Piemonte, this Langhe Nebbiolo punches weigh above its weight. Made from declassified Barbaresco grapes, this young red is seductive and svelte. Expressive on the nose with mouthwatering acidity and burly tannins. Read more

Pinot Noir from the Pfalz, in many ways, occupies the goldilocks zone between Burgundian and California Pinot. It is pale, succulent and nervy with terrific cranberry/cherry fruit, fresh soil notes and very little oak in evidence. Read more

A light-bodied Cali red that packs a bunch of flavor. A third of the grapes are pressed to rose juice then added to the tank to create a lifted, juicy red wine. Read more

Down this BBQ wine with a chill, don't look back. Read more

The COS Frappato is a pure delight. There’s beautiful freshness and vibrancy in every sip. Notes of tart rapsberries and campfire sage. Serve with a slight chill by a campfire. Read more

This is a side project from one of our favorite Loire valley winemakers. Spicy and peppery Syrah from the Rhone valley done with as little intervention as possible. A no-brainer. Read more

Super funky and crazy Cab Franc from a legend of Muscadet. This is a geeky bottle to be pulled out to impress your natty wine friends. Read more

Light, summer fruit, on the dry side. The Trossen vineyards are full of slate, which resisted phylloxera completely, thus most of their vines are completely ungrafted and some approach 100 years old. Read more