2023 MONTORGE MONTAGNY 'LES
QUATRES CLOCHERS' 1^ER CRU
$29.99 BTL./$359.88 CASE

Four Cloches takes its name from the four steeples representing the four villages of the Montagny appellation. This cuvée blends Premier Cru sites into a love letter to Montagny.

Unoaked and aged in stainless steel with extended lees contact, it offers added volume and complexity. Vinous, expressive, and energetic, it shows stony aromas layered with satsuma, hints of anise, biscuit, and an extra mineral edge. The fruit has lovely depth, with bright, mouthwatering energy and a long finish. Enjoy this superb white Burgundy through 2032.

2023 MONTORGE MONTAGNY
'LES CHANIOTS' 1^ER CRU
$39.99 BTL./$479.88 CASE

Among the single-vineyard Premier Crus, Les Chaniots sits mid-slope just below the hamlet of Montorge, rooted in abundant soft silex, or flint, soils. From vines planted in the 1980s, it is aged 90% in stainless steel and 10% in used 500-liter barrels.

Natural smoky minerality appears right away, joined by poised lemon-drop fruit, subtle spice, and impressive old-vine depth. Lively and layered, it finishes with persistence, snap, and delicate notes of almond and lime for added complexity. Drink through 2034.

2023 MONTORGE MONTAGNY

'LES COERES' 1^ER CRU
$39.99 BTL./$479.88 CASE

Les Coeres sits a bit higher on the slope and named after hazelnuts in the area. Fifty percent aged in stainless steel and 50% in older, neutral 500-liter barrels and the soils are deep rich clay with soft gray stones beneath.

Orange rind, subtle toast, cream, discreet vanilla, smoke, mineral and emerging pear notes. Good richness but not overwrought. Outstanding nervosity present, Engaging, packed, very lengthy finish. This delicious number will age well through 2034.

2020 JM RAFFAULT CHINON
'LES PICASSES'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Chinon is known for its castle and its celebrated former resident, the 15th-century writer and clergyman François Rabelais. His line, “When I drink, I think; and when I think, I drink,” captures the spirit of this town of roughly 9,000, where food and wine are embraced with joyful abandon. Rodolphe Raffault ranks among Chinon’s finest producers, and this single-cru, 100% Cabernet Franc offers an authentic taste of France that is drinking beautifully now.

The generous 2020 vintage shows in aromas of wild strawberry, fennel, and licorice. Bright red raspberry fills the palate, balanced by savory herbs and spices. Firm structure, freshness, and dimension carry through the soulful finish.

2025 VON WINNINGS
SAUVIGNON BLANC 'II'
$22.99 BTL./$275.88 CASE

Sauvignon Blanc thrives in regions around the world, from Sancerre and Bordeaux to Napa, Friuli, Oregon, New Zealand, and, surprisingly, Germany’s Pfalz. Von Winning, one of the region’s leading producers, excels with grapes beyond Riesling, and its Sauvignon Blancs are remarkable.

The II cuvée delivers impressive character and suggests Friuli filtered through New World generosity and Teutonic precision, with vivid flavors of kiwi, lime, herbs, and Texas grapefruit over savory minerality. Concentrated yet balanced, it offers smoky complexity and a long, fresh, mouth-filling finish. Pair it with Pacific Northwest mussels or, thanks to its depth, salmon.

2025 WALTER SCOTT PINOT NOIR
'COMBE VERTE'
$29.99 BTL./$359.88 CASE

This is a perfect Oregon bottle to share with out-of-town Thanksgiving guests. As with its Chardonnay sibling, calling it simply Willamette Valley understates the caliber of its vineyards, farming, and winemaking.

The wine offers sensuous aromas, poised fruit, and engaging smoke and spice. Its silky texture expands across the palate while remaining vibrant through the long finish. Serious, seamless, and delicious, this Pinot is an exceptional value. Enjoy it now or cellar it for eight years or more.

2022 HAUT-RIAN 'SAINT-SEURIN'
BORDEAUX 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, the wine gains depth, finesse, and aging potential from 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12 months in oak.

Aromas of cassis, black plum, cedar, and sandalwood mingle with sage, North African spice, and anise. Broad and smooth on the palate, it shows impressive depth, structure, and firm Cabernet character. Complex, expressive, and built to evolve through 2032, it is already irresistible—especially with grilled ribeye topped with shallots slowly cooked in butter.

2021 CASCINA BARRICHI
BARBERA D'ALBA
$34.99 BTL./$419.88 CASE

Barbichi is a boutique, artisanal Barbaresco producer whose owner and winemaker, Natale Simonetta, learned from his friend and mentor, the legendary Bruno Giacosa. The estate follows a traditional approach, using extended fermentations and long aging in large barrels.

From the grand 2021 vintage and 70-year-old vines, this five-year-old Barbera is rocking. Aromas of violet, dried rose petal, dark chocolate, mushroom, anise, and smoked earth speak unmistakably of Piemonte. Rich red fruit coats the palate, followed by cardamom and savory minerality on a vibrant, persistent finish. Its signature complexity is just emerging and should continue to develop beautifully for another five to six years.

2024 RAVENTOS EXTRA BRUT ROSE 'DE NIT'
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE

Raventós i Blanc is one of Spain’s most prestigious and pioneering sparkling-wine producers. The estate helped establish Conca del Riu Anoia, a potential new appellation created to distinguish small, quality-focused growers from industrial, volume-driven Cava producers.

This blend of 50% Xarel·lo, 30% Macabeo, 10% Parellada, and 10% Sumoll comes entirely from estate vineyards and ages for about 30 months before disgorgement. Its alluring pink color introduces aromas of strawberry, raspberry, lemon, and mineral. The palate is lively and cascading, with generous flavor that keeps building, offering a Catalan alternative of rosé Champagne without the price tag—and looks just as festive in the glass.

2023 OLIVARES JUMILLA TINTO
'ALTOS DE LA HOYA'
$13.99 BTL./$167.88 CASE

From southeastern Spain and made primarily from Monastrell, this deeply colored, nearly opaque red signals serious intensity despite its modest $14 price.
Aromas of warm spice, new saddle leather, anise, blackberry, and blueberry rise from the glass. Rich, generous, and crowd-pleasing, it is an ideal bottle for fall and winter gatherings.

2022 VOGE SAINT-JOSEPH
'LA COTE'
SPECIAL - $39.99 BTL./$239.94 - SIX PACK

[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. Although many villages provide excellent fruit for the appellation, Mauves stands apart for its depth and potential. Voge and Lionel Frasse produce exquisite, limited-production Saint-Joseph, and this single-site bottling comes from a steep parcel beside Chave’s vineyards.

Aromas of smoke, black cherry, and white pepper lead to a clean, silky palate layered with red fruit and high-toned freshness. The finish opens beautifully—Burgundian in feel, yet unmistakably Northern Rhône Syrah. Delicious and made for the table, it pairs naturally with duck, rabbit, venison, and more. Drink over the next decade.

2025 DE FORVILLE
BARBERA D'ASTI 'CA' DEL BUC'
$17.99 BTL./$215.88 CASE

Like most Piedmont producers, this estate makes more than Barolo and Barbaresco. Those wines are reserved for special friends and occasions, while Dolcetto and Barbera are the everyday choices.

This mouthwatering wine comes from the Barbaresco stalwart’s small holdings in Asti and is a classic expression of Barbera d’Asti. Fast-moving yet sculpted, it has the tenacity of a boxer who never quits—think Sugar Ray Leonard. Aromas of cocoa, black raspberry, tangy earth, and allspice lead to a chewy palate and a lingering, satisfying finish. Personable and polished, it delivers exceptional value, drinking like a wine that costs far more than $18. Bravissimo to De Forville.

2025 GOODFELLOW 'WHISTLING
RIDGE' BLANC
$23.99 BTL./$287.88 CASE

Inspired by Alsace’s vineyard-designated blends, Marcus Goodfellow has created something special. Using traditional Alsatian varieties also grown in Oregon, this wine allows the Whistling Ridge Vineyard to transcend the individual grapes and speak clearly for itself.

Glistening aromas of honeysuckle, apple, lemon, and exotic spice are anchored by pronounced rocky minerality. The dry-farmed vines reach deep into basalt soils for moisture, giving the wine remarkable depth and character. Dry, racy, and radiant, it is structured and intensely flavorful, with a long, mouthwatering, complex finish.

2022 RIDGE ZINFANDEL
'PAGANI RANCH'
SPECIAL - $34.99 BTL./$419.88 CS

[reg. $54.99]…Ridge has produced Zinfandel from Pagani Vineyard on Sonoma Valley’s west side since 1991, drawing mostly from vines planted more than a century ago. Pagani Ranch is the Mean Joe Greene of the lineup: big, forceful, and assertive, yet cerebral and charming—more vintage Coca-Cola ad than nasty temper.

Savory cherry and plum aromas mingle with bramble, white pepper, and spice. The palate is powerful yet composed, with Ridge’s signature balance and texture. This blue-chip wine from a Hall of Fame producer pairs beautifully with barbecued chicken, brisket, birria, or a properly grilled T-bone. Enjoy over the next 15 years.

2024 BALLAND COTEAUX DU
GIENNOIS 'LES BEAUX JOURS'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Overrated: $40 Sancerre. Underrated: Coteaux Giennois, an appellation about an hour north whose Sauvignon Blanc often costs half as much. With Sancerre prices soaring, its lesser-known but excellent neighbors deserve attention.

Stony, sea-breeze aromas mingle with lemon, grapefruit, and star anise. Vivid, lifted, and mouthwatering, this focused white pairs beautifully with sockeye salmon, halibut with pico de gallo, or steamed clams over pasta.

2023 CARTA DI FITAPRETA
ALENTEJANO TINTO
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

António Maçanita has earned international honors including Winemaker of the Year, Most Unique Winemaker, and Winemaker of the Generation. Working exclusively with native varieties, he produces wines from southeastern Portugal, near the Spanish border, that are playful yet serious and reflect his meticulous approach.

This blend of native varietals offers raspberry, ironstone, sanguine notes, cinnamon, and spice. It evokes a meeting of the Rhône, southern Italy, and Spain while remaining distinctly Portuguese. Soulful and generously textured, it is an excellent everyday red for your favorite pork dishes.

2021 AVIGNONESI 'GRIFI'
TOSCANA ROSSO
$27.99 BTL./$335.88 CASE

93 points – Vinous…The outstanding 2021 Tuscan vintage extends beyond Chianti and Brunello, as Avignonesi demonstrates with showstopping wines from Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Its remarkably well-priced Super Tuscan, Grifi, blends 65% Cabernet Sauvignon with 35% Sangiovese.

Layered aromas of red plum, herbs, iron, blueberry, sage, and cassis lead to a smooth, concentrated palate marked by classic Avignonesi polish. A long, structured finish points to development through 2034.

2024 JL CHAVE SELECTIONS
COTES-DU-RHONE 'MON COEUR'
$23.99 BTL./$287.88 CASE

The Chave family has made wine since 1481 and remains a standard-bearer—and, in my view, a guardian—of the Rhône’s greatness. Jean-Louis Chave, the 16th generation, launched a négociant business in 1995 to complement the domaine’s elite Hermitage and Saint-Joseph wines, producing exceptional values.

The lone Southern Rhône selection, Mon Coeur consistently rises above everyday Côtes-du-Rhône. Sourced from Vinsobres, Visan, Buisson, and Estargues, this equal blend of Grenache and Syrah is a hors catégorie Côtes-du-Rhône—far beyond a simple Wednesday-night bottle. Immediately engaging, it captures the region’s balance of power and finesse, with notes of herbes de Provence, white pepper, exotic Thai spice, and wild plum. Compact yet lacy red fruit meets fine structure and a lingering, silky finish. Drink through 2031.

2022 CORTIJO RIOJA
TEMPRANILLO
$11.99 BTL./$143.88 CASE

Made entirely from Tempranillo, this wine bursts with strawberry, Thai spice, subtle mocha, and violet. The palate is supple and generous, supported by a fine structural backbone. Rather than pairing elaborate wines with simple food, embrace the pleasure of this delicious everyday red alongside herb-roasted pork loin or Serrano ham and Manchego.

2020 ANDREW WILL SORELLA
'CHAMPOUX VINEYARD'
$89.99 BTL./$539.94 - SIX PACK

98 Points – The Wine Advocate…When asked to name Washington’s finest wines, Andrew Will’s Sorella is always among my first choices. A benchmark producer since 1989, Andrew Will has crafted a sublime 2020 vintage.

Made entirely from Champoux Vineyard fruit, the Bordeaux-style blend comprises 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 9% Merlot. Refined aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, and strawberry lead to underlying notes of tobacco, mocha, and spice. Supple, richly textured, and deceptively approachable now, it should gain nuance and dimension over the next twenty years.