2024 HONIG SAUVIGNON BLANC
NAPA VALLEY
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Have you checked Napa Sauvignon Blanc prices lately? Too many producers either price theirs like the next Haut-Brion Blanc or bury it in oak until it starts behaving like Cougar Juice Chardonnay.

Honig takes another route, making a Sauvignon Blanc with purity, personality, and unmistakable Napa character. Orange, fig, fresh-cut grass, and a hint of mango spice flow into a mouthwatering, mouth-coating palate that is flat-out delicious—especially with fish tacos or other Latin-inspired dishes.

2022 VINADEMOYA BIERZO
'MENCIA CENTENARIA'
$16.99 BTL./$203.88 CASE

How do we afford our rock-and-roll lifestyle? It takes dedication to keep waking up at the crack of noon—but if someone has to do it, it might as well be us. Plenty of kids today love claiming they heard a new band first. We do the same with wine now and then—though we’re realistic enough to know there are no true secrets in the wine world.

Remote, mountain-ringed Bierzo lies west of Galicia, with warm, dry conditions and Atlantic influence at higher elevations. Its isolation shapes distinctive terroir, while Mencía channels slate, quartz, and bright blackberry character. From 60- to 130-year-old vines, it offers raspberry, violet, licorice, toffee, and earthy mineral notes on a crunchy, structured Mencía palate with a rounded, lively finish. Drink over 2–3 years with roasted pork loin or herb-crusted leg of lamb.

2022 UWE SCHIEFER
BLAUFRANKISCH
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE

For wine-geography enthusiasts, Austria’s Süd Burgenland sits just a soccer kick from the Hungarian border. The region produces more red than white, and the wines have a distinct personality. Uwe Schiefer is one of Austria’s great interpreters of the Blaufränkisch grape.

Dark garnet at the core, this spirited wine layers white and black pepper over bright red-fruit aromas. Medium-bodied and juicy, it shows red plum and cherry pit notes that carry into a succulent, mineral-soaked finish. A deep-cut bottle for pasta with beef, lamb, and pork sugo, grilled sausage, or even swordfish.

2022 CHATEAU FAGES
GRAVES DE VAYRES (Bordeaux)
$16.99 BTL./$203.88 CASE

This Bordeaux comes from Graves de Vayres, an appellation with no connection to the Left Bank’s Graves region. Set across the river from Pomerol and Fronsac, its gravelly soils distinguish it from those famous neighbors and from Entre-Deux-Mers.

Led by 65% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Petite Verdot and Malbec rounding out the blend, the 2022 is savory, earthy, and classically Bordeaux. Blue fruit leads, supported by cassis and savory herbs. Fine, lingering, and delicious, this is serious under-twenty-dollar Bordeaux.

2024 ALVARO PALACIOS PRIORAT
'CAMINS DEL PRIORAT'
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE

One of the key producers behind modern Priorat’s revival, Alvaro Palacios is synonymous with ultra-luxury wines. About 20 years ago, wanting to offer more than trophy labels, he created this entry point into this eminent Catalan region.

A blend of 40% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Syrah from Palacios’s vineyards, this delivers exceptional value. Plum, cinnamon, licorice, garrigue, and vivid minerality lead to deep black-fruit and licorice flavors with backbone, never turning heavy. Built for near-term drinking, it finishes with persistent white pepper and is excellent with grilled pork.

2024 MACROSTIE CHARDONNAY
SONOMA COAST
$24.99 BTL./$299.88 CASE

Every so often, we find a California Chardonnay we genuinely enjoy. Joking aside, MacRostie knows exactly what it’s doing, and this Sonoma Coast bottling should satisfy fans of the style.

Sourced from Sonoma Coast sites, Dutton Ranch in Russian River, and two top Carneros vineyards, this lush, full-bodied Chardonnay opens with pineapple and orange. Mineral undertones add complexity to the buttery yet balanced palate, which delivers classic California richness while retaining enough briskness to stay fresh. Versatile and broadly appealing, it should please plenty of Chardonnay lovers.

2022 VOGE SAINT-JOSEPH
'LES COTES'
SPECIAL - $39.99 BTL./$239.94 - 6 PK

[reg. $54.99]…Drive into the small village of Mauves and you’ll see a sign reading ‘Le Berceau de Saint-Joseph’—the cradle of Saint-Joseph. Many villages supply beautiful fruit for the appellation, but Mauves stands out for its depth and potential. Voge and Lionel Frasse make exquisite, limited-production Saint-Joseph; this single-site wine comes from a steep parcel owned and farmed by retired Voge winemaker Alberic Mazoyeres, who happily tends it far beyond cell-phone range.

A forward, pretty perfume of smoke, black cherry, and white pepper leads into a clean, silky palate full of red fruit, high-toned freshness, and a finish that fans out beautifully—Burgundian in feel, though unmistakably Northern Rhône Syrah. Simply delicious and made for the table, it belongs with duck, rabbit, venison, and more. Drink over the next decade.

2024 BERGSTROM PINOT NOIR
CUMBERLAND RESERVE
SPECIAL - $44.99 BTL./$269.94 - 6 PK

Drawn from Pinot Noir vineyards across the Dundee Hills, Ribbon Ridge, and beyond, Cumberland Reserve is a true blend. A Director’s Cut of sorts—seamlessly shaped by the artistry required to balance so many distinctive sites.

The 2024 vintage is outstanding for Oregon and should age beautifully. Balanced and characterful, this wine shows black raspberry, a subtle molé-like note, floral lift, and exotic spice. Lavish yet focused, it carries depth, zest, harmony, and a graceful, persistent finish. Cellar for another year or two, then enjoy this dark, lingering, highly attractive Pinot through 2038.

2024 MOULIN DE GASSAC
PAYS L'HERAULT ROUGE
$13.99 BTL./$167.88 CASE

Moulin de Gassac is the value-focused label from famed Languedoc producer Mas de Daumas Gassac. Since 1970, the late, great Languedoc showman Aimé Guibert accomplished plenty—including kicking Mondavi’s ass out of the region. More importantly, he proved that the terroirs of the Larzac and other parts of the Languedoc could be exceptional.

The 2024 Moulin is a smooth value blend of 40% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and 30% Grenache. Defined aromas of plum, blueberry, pepper, and mineral draw you in for sip after sip. Approachable, balanced, and clean, it finishes with gentle herb and spice notes. Serve with chicken or a sharp sheep’s milk cheese.

2022 FOOLHARDY VINTNERS
'FFS' COLUMBIA VALLEY RED
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Walla Walla-based Foolhardy is run by wine veterans Jonathan Edelman, formerly of Burgundy and Michelin-starred restaurants, and Dan Sogg, a former importer, Bordeaux hand and Wine Spectator editor. Its name reflects the reality of starting a winery.

FFS is composed of 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Malbec and 26% Merlot, presenting black cherry, plum, raspberry, cocoa, cedar and herbs. Sturdy yet polished, with silky tannins and a spiced chocolate finish, it pairs well with short ribs, burgers and sausages.

2023 ZERBINA 'CEREGIO'
SANGIOVESE DI ROMAGNA
$17.99 BTL./$215.88 CASE

It has been a while since we last featured this savory, easy-drinking Sangiovese from Fattoria Zerbina, one of the most acclaimed producers in Romagna and all of Italy.

Aromas of sage, violet and red plum lead into a savory palate, gently framed by roasted coffee and earthy notes that add complexity. Enjoy it now or over the next three to four years. For the price, this is a thoughtful Italian wine with real structure and persistence. Pair it with gnocchi in a light tomato sauce, pasta with sausage, braised pork and more.

2024 GINI SOAVE CLASSICO
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Alongside Pra, Pieropan and Batistelle, Gini ranks among Soave’s title contenders. The wines highlight the region’s fruit while maintaining its signature minerality. The cool 2024 vintage is a bright summery white we’d happily drink year-round.

Hints of wet stone, lemon and orange appear on the nose. The palate shows excellent intensity while retaining its high-elevation crispness, with more citrus fruit, lively zing and a long finish that invites another glass. At this price, it is easy to keep a few bottles stocked in the refrigerator. With its cut, lift and minerality, it pairs beautifully with a wide range of seafood dishes.

2023 PILLOT POMMARD
PREMIER CRU 'CLOS DE VERGER'
$89.99 BTL./$539.94 - SIX PACK

Laurent Pillot is celebrated for his whites, but his reds equally as exciting. Through marriage, he gained access to several outstanding parcels, making this luxurious red a thrill to offer.

Clos de Verger is a quasi-monopole, with only two owners. Pillot’s vines, planted in 1962 and 1984, produce a wine that hits every classic Burgundy note. More open than the loftier Charmots and Rugiens wines, it shows broad layers of allspice, dark rose, smoky earth and spice. Mouthcoating, focused and polished, it carries deep old-vine texture into a compelling finish. Youthully exuberant, but not inaccessible - drink through 2040. Inquire for other new 2023 Pillot wines.

2023 BONNY DOON
'LE CIGARE VOLANT' RED
$13.99 BTL./$167.88 CASE

Bonny Doon’s Randall Grahm is one of the original Rhône Rangers, and this is the label that helped put both him and the category on the map.

Made from 69% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 14% Cinsault, and 2% Petite Sirah, it plays like a California Côtes-du-Rhône. Pepper, rhubarb, and blackberry lead into a forward, substantial texture, building toward a vibrant finish of strawberry, sage, and spice.

2023 PAUL PERNOT BOURGOGNE
COTE-D'OR CHARDONNAY
SPECIAL - $39.99 BTL./$479.88 CASE

[reg. $53.99]...French Chardonnay lovers, do you want the Puligny-Montrachet experience without the Puligny price? This is your wine. Paul Pernot and his sons are legends in Puligny-Montrachet, crafting brilliant wines defined by sophistication, harmony, depth, dimension, and detail.

Grown near the Meursault border, Pernot’s Bourgogne Côte d’Or Chardonnay comes from vines planted in 1975, separated from Puligny-Montrachet village vines by only a pathway. A stony parcel declassified from Premier Cru Champ Canet adds even more depth. Floral notes mingle with orange, mineral, rosemary, and anise, leading into a wiry, nervy texture with the weight and richness of the 2023 vintage. Linear, complex, and long on the finish, it is ideal with sole or halibut in rich sauces. Drink over the next 6–7 years.

2025 ANANTO UTIEL-REQUENA
BOBAL ROSE
$9.99 BTL./$119.88 CASE

This dry rosé from outside Valencia in Spain made from the Bobal grape is cheerful, cheap and effective!

Aromas of strawberry and watermelon practically pull the glass to your lips. Fruit-forward, fresh, and mouthwatering, this value rosé is perfect for rosé fans—and for anyone who wants to look cool while drinking it.

2022 D'ARENBERG SHIRAZ
MCLAREN VALE 'FOOTBOLT'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Consider this the Critter-Wine Exterminator: a serious Australian red that eradicates the industrial, cutesy-label competition through topnotch quality. You know the wines—mass-produced bottles with animal mascots that are the same as taking the Cleveland Browns to the Super Bowl.

This flavorful, unapologetically Australian everyday red from McLaren Vale delivers an eruption of fruit and spice. Blackberry jam, briar, roasted earth, cinnamon, and cocoa lead into a mouth-filling, ripe, peppery texture. Pour this for a plethora of palates, and it is especially well-suited to a meat-filled gathering with friends.

2024 COLLI DI STEFANO
LE MARCHES BIANCO
$17.99 LITER BTL./$215.88 CASE

Made entirely from Verdicchio grown in alluvial soils rich in limestone and chalk, Fabio Marchionni’s declassified Matelica white captures the spirit of an Italian picnic wine: lively, delicious, and full of charm.

Citrus and powdery stone notes carry from start to finish, framed by bright confidence and the cool-climate, acidity-driven style that defines Matelica. Once uncorked, it is dangerously easy to keep pouring from this liter bottle—you’ve been warned.

2019 CHATEAU DU GLANA
SAINT-JULIEN
$39.99 BTL./$479.88 CASE

Located between Beychevelle and Saint-Julien, directly opposite famed Bordeaux Second Growth Ducru-Beaucaillou, Château du Glana has an impressive pedigree. Founded in 1870, its original 12 acres came from Fourth Growth Château Saint-Pierre. Gabriel Meffre acquired the estate in 1961 and expanded it to 112 acres with parcels from Third Growth Château Lagrange. Respectable neighborhood, indeed.

The 2019 is superb, showing classic Saint-Julien red tones, abundant crème de cassis, raspberry, and Cabernet-driven character in a 60/40 Cabernet Sauvignon–Merlot blend. Rich and densely textured, it gains layers, tannic grip, and structure as it opens. Loaded and lingering, it has enormous potential, yet at age seven can already be enjoyed with a fine dinner, especially ribeye or duck breast.

2022 PIROLETTE SAINT-AMOUR
'LE CARJOT'
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE

The Gamay vines for this impressive Cru Beaujolais grow in ancient, craggy, weathered blue-stone soils, producing a more structured and sturdy expression with echoes of the famed, now-retired Lebeaupin Clos de la Brosse. This site may be even more impressive.

From the robust 2022 vintage, aromas of black plum, dark chocolate, coffee, peony, black licorice, and black pepper rise from the glass. On the palate, it is full-flavored and expansive, with sneaky structure, prominent minerality, and plenty of generosity. Layered and refined, it should age well for a decade and pairs beautifully with bacon-wrapped beef filet, steak au poivre, Gruyère or Comté macaroni and cheese, leg of lamb, or Korean BBQ.

2024 LUIGI GIORDANO
DOLCETTO D'ALBA
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Based in Barbaresco, Luigi Giordano is one of the region’s sentinels of traditional winemaking, a philosophy that extends well beyond Nebbiolo.

This is a dreamy Dolcetto: ruby-red rather than purple and enjoyable at room temperature or slightly chilled. Penetrating aromatics, a subtle spicy/earth note, and the soulful yet smooth, fresh, balanced character Dolcetto does so well. The finish bursts with flavor—like a mostly well-behaved dog suddenly stealing your slice of pizza. Speaking of pizza, it pairs well with New York-style slices, tempura zucchini, steak or tuna tartare, cheeseburgers, or penne Bolognese.

2013 PIETRO CLEMENTI AMARONE
$65.99 BTL./$395.94 - SIX PACK

Former attorney Pietro Clementi founded his Amarone estate in 1969 and has long favored balance and tradition. His wines reject the heavy new oak and overextraction that defined many 1990s examples, focusing instead on poise and suaveness.

We rarely offer older Amarone, but this wine shows elegance from the first aromas of rich fruit through the long, lingering finish. Notes of spiced plum, dried cherry, fig, dark Valrhona chocolate, and roasted almond rise from the glass. The same velvety richness fills the palate with lush berry fruit, balanced by fine-grained ripe tannins, elegant structure, and a deeply flavorful finish.