2022 HAUT-RIAN 'SAINT-SEURIN'
CADILLAC COTES-DE-BORDEAUX
PRESTIGE ROUGE
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Haut-Rian’s single-parcel ‘Saint-Seurin’ is the estate’s superb luxury cuvée. Grown on the limestone-rich Saint-Seurin slope in Rions, it gains depth, finesse, and aging potential from 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12 months in oak.

Aromas of cassis, black plum, cedar, and sandalwood are layered with hints of sage, North African spice, and anise. On the palate, it is broad and smooth, with real depth, structure, and firm Cabernet character. Complex, expressive, and built to evolve through 2032, it is irresistible now—especially with grilled ribeye topped with slow-sweated shallots in butter.

2025 BAUDRY CHINON
'LE DOMAINE'
$23.99 BTL./$287.88 CASE

We’re unabashed fans of red Chinon, though this bottle is best suited to those who favor earth, depth, and soul over straightforward fruitiness. For anyone seeking an authentic taste of France, it’s a must. Made from 100% Cabernet Franc, this wine changed direction in 2023 as Baudry began sourcing from a mix of high-energy, mineral-rich limestone parcels in Saint-Louans and the prized Clos Guillot site.

The nose is teeming with wild strawberry, fennel, and licorice, showing the generosity of the 2023 vintage. On the palate, balanced fruit mingles with savory spices and herbs, supported by a solid mineral structure. Brightness, dimension, and length carry through the soulful finish. Enjoy through 2033 with BBQ, duck, roasted chicken, or a joyful plate of steak-frites. MAGNUMS AVAILABLE - $51.99

2023 GROSSOT CHABLIS
$36.99 BTL./$443.88 CASE

Eve Grossot crafts Chablis with elegance, precision, and crystalline minerality. Since taking over from her parents, she has elevated the estate into Chablis’s upper tier, producing standout wines from just under 5,000 cases. If you love pure Chablis, her wines are not to be missed. About 80% of production is village Chablis, but this is no ordinary village bottling. The vines average 35 years old, with many over sixty, and careful vineyard and grape selection have delivering increasingly impressive results over the past 15 years. What stands out most—especially alongside the Premiers Crus—is the remarkable finish.

Though 2023 was warm, cool nights helped preserve freshness, and Grossot deserves a huge shout out for keeping the wine at 12.5% alcohol. Her 2023 Chablis feels nearly Premier Cru in quality: brilliantly detailed, with vertical flinty tones over ripe lemon. It opens round, then gains mineral drive and bright acidity, finishing with long, powdery, rocky intensity. This bottle punches well above its weight. Premiers Crus available – inquire!

2025 CASSAGNOLES 'GROS
MANSENG' COTES-DE-GASCOGNE
$13.99 BTL./$167.88 CASE

This dry white from southwestern France earns its “WOW” status twice: first when guests taste it, and again when they hear the price. Whether paired with grilled prawns, roasted chicken, spicy food, or even a bag of Cheetos, it is wildly satisfying and one slap-happy SOB!


Clean, dry, and explosive, this Reserve Selection is from a longtime Cellar Door favorite. Passionfruit and lemon lead the nose, while melon and pink grapefruit burst across the palate, energizing the whole food-and-wine experience. If Gros Manseng is unfamiliar, think of it simply as a thrilling, aromatic dry white that fans of vivid, palate-charged white wines will love.

2025 SOELLNER GEMISCHTER SATZ
GRUNER-VELTLINER BLEND
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Question: When drinking a bottle of Château Latour, Château de Beaucastel, or Mouton Rothschild, do you ask which grapes make up the blend? The quick answer is no. Why? Because the wine is defined more by its terroir and what the vineyard produces. Gemischter Satz roughly means “mixed set,” and this 11% alcohol white blend contains four grape varieties.

Fervently fragrant and flavorful - so much that it hi-jacks your palate and pleasantly takes over! Scents of honeydew melon, mineral and hints of lanolin follow through to a meteoric texture that is cut like a diamond and yet has super-lemony viscosity. Enjoy this Austrian white from the Wagram region with ceviche, pad Thai, asparagus and curries.

2023 CHATEAU DE LA TERRIERE
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES
SPECIAL - $16.99 BTL./$203.88 CS

[reg. $23.99]…Swearing is encouraged at Cellar Door, and one taste of this Beaujolais-Villages will have you merrily joining our chorus of colorful metaphors.

Silky-smooth, with fresh summer berries, minerals, and rose petals, this Régnié lieu-dit Beaujolais builds from a simple melody into a full palate sonata. Classic, long, and versatile, it pairs beautifully with rib-eye and chanterelles, jambalaya, Bún Thịt Nướng, Beaufort or sharp Gruyère, white sausage, pot-au-feu, steak tartare, dark-meat fried chicken, and more.

2023 CIECK NEBBIOLO
CANAVESE 'SUST'
$23.99 BTL./$287.88 CASE

From northern Piedmont, this Nebbiolo is from an influential Canavese producer.

Porcini aromas frame red berries and flowers in a detailed wine that can spark an epiphany for anyone new to—or just loves Nebbiolo. Above all, this is a food wine, and the right dish reveals its attributes. With beautiful local chanterelles available, pair a bottle with mushroom risotto or pasta. At twenty-four dollars, it is a fantastic autumn wine to enjoy over the next three to four years.

2025 SANTIAGO RUIZ 'ROSAL'
ALBARINO BLEND
$23.99 BTL./$287.88 CASE

For years, O Rosal in southern Rías Baixas, Galicia, was often overlooked in discussions of the region’s Albariño wines. Recently, producers such as Santiago Ruiz have raised its profile while highlighting the differences between O Rosal and the better-known Val do Salnés and Condado do Tea zones.

Founded in 1984, this Atlantic-influenced estate began with this blend of Albariño (85%) and native varieties Loureiro, Godello, Treixadura, and Caíño Blanco. Aromas of lemon and honeydew melon mingle with underlying notes of granite and anise. Clean, flavorful, and relaxed on entry, the wine builds to lively pink-grapefruit acidity that balances its supple, generous mid-palate. Galicia is one of the world’s great seafood regions, and this versatile wine pairs beautifully with clams, crab, halibut, salmon, and more. Seafood lovers should stock up.

2018 GRAMERCY CELLARS SYRAH
WALLA WALLA
SPECIAL - $24.99 BTL./$299.88 CS

[reg. $39.99]...A distributor is unloading this Walla Walla Syrah following the recent sale of Gramercy Cellars.

Elegant, polished, and drinking beautifully, it offers aromas of smoke, black cherry, mineral, asphalt, black olive, and ground pepper. The palate is clean and silky, with high-toned red fruit, seamless expansion, impressive dimension, and a smooth, persistent finish. Unlike many 15%-alcohol, oak-heavy Washington wines, this one has soul—more Bootsie Collins than lumberyard—and makes you want to dance and turn this mother out.

2021 ALTOS LAS HORMIGAS
MALBEC 'PARAJE ALTIMIRA'
SPECIAL- $34.99 BTL./$209.94 -6 PK

[reg. $52.99]…96+ Points, The Wine Advocate - They say dogs resemble their owners, and sometimes people see themselves in dogs. Around here, Bryan is a curmudgeonly St. Bernard with rabies and an urge to chase cars. Plenty of Malbecs resemble a Mississippi Leg-Hound that pees on fires and should be avoided at all costs. To be fair and balanced—or fairly unbalanced as I can be—many top examples exist, and Altos Las Hormigas’ Paraje Altamira appellation wine is among the best. If it were a dog, it would be a thoroughly spoiled, irresistibly manipulative Bichon Frise with a stylish Afro. This exceptional Malbec offers black cherry, dark chocolate, olive, nutmeg, smoke, and stone. Dense, full, and broadly layered, its opulence is cut by crisp, zesty, red-tinged acidity derived from limestone soils. Despite its scale, it remains harmonious and pure, with a vivid finish that seems endless. Profound juice to enjoy now or cellar through 2037+.

2025 CARREL ALTESSE BLANC
ROUSSETTE DE SAVOIE
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Altesse is Savoie’s oldest white grape, though its genesis remains debated: perhaps related to Hungary’s Furmint, traceable to Cyprus, or native to France. Whatever its ancestry, the Alpine soil and climate give distinctive character.

Crystal clear scents of peach blossom, anise, and lime lead to a deviously crisp texture reminiscent of a rushing mountain stream. With no intrusive oak—only purity—it is simply a miracle in the mouth. Pair this thrilling wine with trout, citrus-marinated scallops, Gruyère, and more.

LEACOCK'S MADEIRA RAINWATER
$17.99 BTL./$215.88 CASE

We suck. Why? Because we fall short by not offering Madeira’s delicious wines as often as we should. Leacock’s is a historic island estate, and with fall’s arrival, this wine is ideal before or after dinner. Best of all, the bottle need not be finished in one sitting.

Bronze in color, with a classic Madeira bouquet of dried fruit, orange rind, and toffee. Medium-dry on entry, it develops a charismatic freshness and succulent flavors before a long, sumptuous finish. Serve it before dinner with Marcona almonds or charcuterie, or enjoy it after dinner on its own, with hard cheeses such as Manchego, or with savory cakes.

2022 EGUREN CABERNET
SAUVIGNON 'MERCEDES EGUREN'
$11.99 BTL./$143.88 CASE

A pure Spanish Cab? What the hell’s up with that?! A whole lot of 12-dollar goodness is what’s up!

Brimming with aromas of blackberry, mint, and espresso, it’s plush and mouthfilling, with plenty of Spanish sass. The balanced palate stays fresh, finishing with exotic spice. Pair it with pork chops, chorizo, or roasted chicken seasoned with Mediterranean herbs.

2024 LIVIO FELLUGA FRIULANO
'FRIULI COLLIO ORIENTALE' DOC
SPECIAL - $26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE

[reg. $36.99]…After World War II, and after centuries of foreign rule, Livio Felluga played a key role in reviving Friuli’s wine culture. Until his death in 2016 at age 102, he remained a tireless advocate for the region. Today, Friuli’s exceptional wines and rich story continue through the generations that followed. Friulano, once called Tocai Friulano, is a northern Italian white grape believed to have originated in the Veneto, Friuli’s neighboring region, but it reaches its fullest expression in Friuli.

This wine clearly reflects Friuli’s stony ponca soils. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, it is direct and precise, showing subtle herbal notes, coastal salinity, lemongrass brightness, and fragrant nectarine. It gains complexity with each aroma. The palate is clean and focused, with broad presence, firm dryness, and a lively, savory finish. Pair it with Prosciutto di San Daniele, the classic match, or enjoy it with seafood and white sausages.

2017 TERRA DEL VESCOVO
TAURASI 'LARGO MADAMA' DOCG
SPECIAL- $34.99 BTL./$209.94 - 6 PK

[reg. $52.99]…Made entirely from Aglianico, Taurasi is Campania’s highest-rated DOCG, and deservedly so: wines from these revered soils are consistently profound. Led by Giuseppa Molettieri, Terra Del Vescovo is a tiny nine-acre estate. The Molettieri name is highly respected in the area, and the estate focuses mainly on three red wines and the Taurasi is the standout. From a single vineyard planted in 1952 at 600 meters above sea level, it is aged four years in large botti and at least one year in bottle. The 2017 is the current release, and the extra age is welcome—young Taurasi will kick you in the teeth, but at nearly ten years old, this bottle is unfolding magnificently.

Aromas of dried black cherry, sea smoke, licorice, nutmeg, underbrush, graphite and roasted earth lead into a deep, vertical palate with powerful structure. The finish is bold and persistent, conveying boysenberry, smoke, leather, saline, and earthy notes. Often called the Barolo of the South, this wine pairs beautifully with braised lamb, short ribs, or game. However, it is most excellent with classic ragù Napoletano over ziti or rigatoni, followed by the tender meat as a main course. Enjoy over the next decade.