2024 MALVIRA ROERO ARNEIS
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Alongside Giovanni Almondo, Malvira ranks among Roero’s top Arneis producers. Founded by the Damonte family in 1950, the estate began bottling its own wines in 1974. Its Malvira vineyards average 50 years of age, and Arneis accounts for half of production, with consistently excellent results.

The newly arrived 2024 opens with nectarine, starfruit, lime, and mineral notes that brighten as the wine unfolds. Old-vine depth and soil-driven energy give the palate both breadth and vibrancy, leading to a luminous finish. Enjoy this Arneis with garlicky seafood pasta, grilled tuna with green salsa, asparagus, feta, or goat cheese.

2020 CHATEAU BEAUSEJOUR
FRONSAC ROUGE
SPECIAL - $16.99 BTL./$101.94 - 6 PK

[reg. $21.99]…Located just outside Pomerol and Saint-Emilion, Fronsac is one of Bordeaux’s rising regions and a source of exceptional value. Its wines can age beautifully, especially in strong vintages like 2020.

Made from 90% Merlot, this offers blackberry and touches of strawberry, violet, licorice, and smoke, with a mineral edge that emerges in the glass. It has deceptive structure and power, gaining verticality on the vivid finish. A badass Bordeaux wine—enjoy it with ribeye or lamb, or cellar it for another 6–8 years.

2025 LUPU DEL SOLE ROSSO
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Western Sicily is river of wine. Like Cleveland's Cuyahoga River, most of the river could be lit on fire (which has been achieved) and no one would really care. Is it any wonder that the city is referred to as "The Mistake On The Lake?!?!?"

Unlike Cleveland, there is an occasional good thing or two that comes from this area and one of them is the wines from Alcamo DOC. This blend of Nero d’Avola/Nerello Mascalese exudes the essence of both Sicilian varietals. Flamboyant aromatics with blackberry and plum tones but also conveying its vibrancy. Well-rounded and flavorful this is a wonderful summer red to pair with slow roasted chicken spiked with lots of Italian herbs, caponata, arancini or saltimbocca.

2024 DONNHOFF RIESLING
TROCKEN
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE

Don't be a dummkopf wine lover, drink delicious Riesling, especially those from genius terroirist Cornelius Donnhoff, one of the world's foremost authorities on profound white wine.

This firmly dry wine has no shortage of opinions and is a blitzkrieg of character. Prominent lime on the nose along with some saline and subtle spice, too. Very varietal Riesling, quite pungent and tense, think of putting your wet tongue into a light socket. Bone-dry, fierce stony citrus that shimmers with the minerality, it has an ethereal, flinty, finish that really goes on. I’m sort of thinking halibut or mussels but this will also work very well with smoked sausages.

2022 THE WALLS STANLEY GROOVY
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
$39.99 BTL./$479.88 CASE

Wine regions never stand still, and Walla Walla is no exception. The Walls quickly made an impression with both its irreverent name—a nod to the local prison—and its impressive wines. Stanley Groovy began as a red blend, but the label now includes several wines, including this Cabernet Sauvignon sourced mainly from Red Mountain fruit.

Bold, spicy, and full-bodied, this Cab delivers cassis, blackberry, mineral, nutmeg, and tobacco that carry into a chewy, mouthfilling texture. Suave at the edges, it gains herbs and spice on the long, saturated finish. Delicious now and an excellent value, it should age well for another 10–12 years.

2024 SHAW & SMITH SAUVIGNON
BLANC 'ADELAIDE HILLS'
$24.99 BTL./$299.88 CASE

From the cool Adelaide Hills—which we wryly dub as the People’s Republic of Lemony Fresh—comes a standout Sauvignon Blanc we have not featured, or had access to, in several years. Martin Shaw and Michael Hill-Smith are two blokes who excel with this grape.

Unoaked, clean, and true to both place and variety, this Sauvignon has real substance and spirit. Gooseberry, white peach, fig, and gentle spice lead into a palate with ample fruit depth, sharpened by vivid crispness. The finish is precise, vinous, and fresh. Drink with grilled prawns or salmon.

2023 ETIENNE BECHERAS
SAINT-JOSEPH ROUGE
$32.99 BTL./$395.88 CASE

Domaine Etienne Becheras sits in Arras, in the middle stretch of the long Saint-Joseph appellation. This small, organically farmed estate covers just under ten acres, with nearly 50-year-old vines rooted in limestone, schist, and granite soils.

Tasted last week, the 2023 had so much Syrah soul it sent me hunting for old Soul Train VHS tapes and Earth, Wind & Fire vinyl. Cool-toned, discreet, and harmonious, it layers woodsmoke, black raspberry, asphalt, sanguine notes, leather, and freshly ground pepper—pure Syrah and Saint-Joseph. Free of intrusive oak, it offers vivid purity and a sensual, layered, elegant mouthfeel. Grill lamb chops or sirloin and watch it sing. Drink through 2033+.

2013 PECINA RIOJA 'COSECHA'
$13.99 BTL./$167.88 CASE

91 Points – The Wine Advocate…Though just 25 years old, this bodega embodies traditional Rioja. After Pedro Pecina’s 20 years at La Rioja Alta, it is no surprise the wines are this good.

Pecina’s introductory Cosecha is always classy and great value—at this price, buy by the trunkload! Made from 95% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano and 2% Garnacha, it offers blue flowers, roasted earth, raspberries and strawberries. Fresh, plush and lightly spicy, it is a terrific everyday drink with cold meats, grilled vegetables, roast chicken or fish stews.

2024 ARTERBERRY-MARESH
PINOT NOIR 'DUNDEE HILLS'
$31.99 BTL./$383.88 CASE

This cuvée is the gateway to Jim Arterberry Maresh’s Dundee Hills wines and comes with serious Oregon pedigree. In addition to his family’s Maresh Vineyard, Jim works nearby sites to striking effect. While single-vineyard bottlings remain the focus, top remaining fruit—including some from Maresh—makes this cuvée especially compelling.

The 2024 Arterberry Maresh is pure Pinot without slipping into simple fruitiness. It shows firm minerality, red and purple florals, and creamy red-blue fruit, with a silky, rounded feel, ripe tannins, and vivid purity. A beautiful expression of the 2024 vintage, it will drink well now and over the next decade with soft cheeses or morel-laced roast chicken.

2025 BENANTI ETNA BIANCO
$29.99 BTL./$359.88 CASE

Three years ago, I had the chance to visit Mount Etna’s wine region. The reputation of its old-vine reds was clear, but after coming down from the mountain, I was struck by the sense that Etna’s future may lie in its white wines. When it comes to those, Benanti is one of the producers standing at the summit.

Freshly arrived, Etna’s exceptional 2025 vintage gives us plenty to be excited about. Sourced from east- and south-facing sites between 2,300 and 3,100 feet, this 100% Carricante is an electrical storm in a bottle. As it opens in the glass, sultry aromas unfold—granite, sea breeze, lemongrass, peach, peat, and a subtle touch of spice on the finish. The palate is just as compelling: substantial, detailed, wiry, and electric, with a lavish finish that seems to stretch for miles. At 12% alcohol, it calls for swordfish with salmoriglio sauce.

2025 BENANTI ETNA ROSSO
$29.99 BTL./$359.88 CASE

Sicily is brimming with exciting producers, but one question remains: where is the island’s pinnacle region? Etna is surely among the leading contenders. Often called the Mediterranean Burgundy, this area stretches through valleys and hills from the sea to Mt. Etna. Drawn by its rising reputation and early signs of exceptional quality, producers from Tuscany and other parts of Italy are increasingly buying land here. Benanti, however, is no outsider. Giuseppe Benanti’s grandfather cultivated vines on Mt. Etna in the late 1800s, and in 1988 Giuseppe revived that family legacy by creating this distinguished estate.

From Etna’s north side, this red blend is 85% Nerello Mascalese and 15% Nerello Cappuccio. The 2023 vintage is an exceptional value. Ruby red in the glass, it offers a persistent bouquet of mulberries, black cherries, mint, tangy earth, and sage. Dry and richly textured, it delivers generous ripe fruit through a lingering, balanced finish with a touch of well-integrated tannin. We highly recommend this hearty red with grilled or roasted red meats and hard sheep’s milk cheeses.

2025 BENANTI ETNA ROSATO
$29.99 BTL./$359.88 CASE

Benanti’s Etna Rose beautifully captures both the grapes and Etna’s volcanic, mineral-rich soils.

The aromas are vivid and lifted, showing strawberry, minerals, and savory fennel. On the palate, it is intense, vibrant, and succulent from start to finish. Don’t mistake it for a purely geeky rosé—its immediate appeal only adds to its complexity. It will drink well into next year, though it is especially compelling now with grilled swordfish, beer-can chicken, Hong Shao Rou, arancini, eggplant dishes, and more.

2023 CLOS DU MONT OLIVET
COTES-DU-RHONE VIEILLES VIGNES
$23.99 BTL./$287.88 CASE

Founded in 1932, Domaine Clos du Mont Olivet is a traditional Rhône producer of standout Châteauneuf, Lirac and Côtes-du-Rhône wines; this old-vine Côtes-du-Rhône deserves attention.

From 50–70-year-old vines near Orange and Saint Laurent des Arbres, this blend of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault and 5% Carignan rises well above typical Côtes-du-Rhône. It offers strawberries-and-cream aromas, Thai spice, white pepper, blackberry, smoke and impressive persistence—a broad-shouldered Rhône that over-delivers and begs for lamb. Drink through 2033.

2025 ILLUMINATI 'CAMPIROSSA'
CERASUOLO D'ABRUZZO ROSE
$14.99 BTL./$179.88 CASE

As tomatoes arrive and Caprese salads multiply, few pairings sparkle like Abruzzo rosé. Italy has plenty of rosato, but only three areas have centuries-old traditions: Lombardy’s Chiaretto, Puglia, and Abruzzo’s Cerasuolo. Made entirely from Montepulciano, this vivid pink rocket of love is built for pure pleasure.

Licorice whip and strawberry frame subtle mineral notes and freshly cut herbs, while the cool, ethereal texture carries the aromas through the palate. The finish pops, grips the tongue, and glides away. Beautifully dry and seafood-friendly, it shines brightest with Caprese salad or arancini.

2023 DOMAINE LAPALUS
MACON-PIERRECLOS ROUGE
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Domaine Lapalus handles reds as deftly as whites. From Macon-Pierreclos in the Maconnais region of Burgundy, red Macon is compulsory to be 100% Gamay; the local Pinot Noir is labeled Bourgogne Rouge.

Though just 20 minutes from Beaujolais, its different soils give this Gamay a distinct voice, with fragrant cherry, plum, black pepper and rose petal notes, lively texture, defined fruit, sneaky volume and length. Ideal with roasted chicken, other feathered fare or charcuterie.

2023 PAOLO SCAVINO
LANGHE NEBBIOLO
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE

Sourced from two La Morra sites and declassified from Barolo into Langhe Nebbiolo, this wine is built for drinking pleasure over the next 4–6 years while the more formidable Barolos rest. For lovers of Nebbiolo, Barolo and Barbaresco, it is an ideal choice.

Aged 10 months in neutral barrels, it opens with violet, pekoe and licorice, accented by occasional dark chocolate notes. The palate is lacy and generous, with seductive flavors that capture the essence of La Morra. It gains depth as it moves toward a vibrant, abundant finish with deceptively firm structure. Delicious now, especially with mushroom-rich risotto.

2023 GOODFELLOW PINOT NOIR
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Calling this wine “entry level” misses the point, given the impressive vine material behind the blend. Declassified from single vineyards including Durant, Whistling Ridge and others, this Pinot Noir is a compelling Village-style expression.

Whole-cluster fermentation brings a pale hue and layered aromatics. With air, notes of blackberry, strawberry, gentle herbs, spice, earth and red-hot-candy pepper emerge. Clear, refined and provocative, it carries lifted fruit and structure into an earthy, spice-tinged finish. Drink over the next 6–8 years.

2024 PAJZOS TOKAJI
DRY FURMINT
$16.99 BTL./$203.88 CASE

Hungary’s Tokaji region is best known for dessert wines, but it also produces compelling dry whites. Founded in 1991 by 12 wine lovers as one of the region’s first private wineries, Chateau Pajzos is now owned by famed Pomerol producer Chateau Clinet, and the wines are enchanting.

Fervent is the word for this bone-dry white. It delivers a brisk thrill ride of lime, melon, chamomile and mineral. Lively, mouthwatering and refreshing, it pairs beautifully with shellfish or charcuterie.

2025 LA CAPRANERA
FALANGHINA 'CAMPANIA'
$13.99 BTL./$167.88 CASE

If you find yourself stuck in Pinot Gris purgatory or Chardonnay Hell then you need to free your mind and follow your ass to this wonderful, energetic dry white wine from Campania.

Fresh-cut mandarin, anisette, earthy tones and delicate white flowers rise gently from the glass. The palate is intense and nervy, with melon, blood orange and white spice adding lift to its ravishing texture. Distinctly Italian and Neapolitan, it delivers the mineral, sea-kissed character that makes wines from this area so pleasurable. Pair it with spicy tomato-based seafood or grilled fish with lemon and capers.

2019 VIÑA SASTRE
RIBERA DEL DUERO RESERVA
$49.99 BTL./$299.94 - SIX PACK

Founded in 1992, Viña Sastre is a prized Ribera del Duero estate known for age-worthy red wines from top single vineyards.

Jesús Sastre selects 100% Tempranillo from 1964 vines planted at around 2000 feet for this broad, classic Duero. At seven years old, the oak has integrated, revealing blackberry, graphite, spice, smoked bacon and licorice. Full-bodied, deep and balanced, it has the grip to age through 2030, yet enough fruit to enjoy now with hearty dishes like steak or pork loin. At $50, it is a serious value compared with others top names in the region which would easily fetch twice the price.

2010 CHATEAU CANTENAC-BROWN
MARGAUX 3^RD GROWTH
$179.99 BTL. - LIMITED

We don’t often have the chance to offer fifteen-year-old Bordeaux from top vintages, and historic Margaux château Cantenac Brown made one of its greatest wines in 2010.

61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot. Black plum and crème de cassis lead into classic Margaux velvet, with firm tannins, dark chocolate and Havana cigar notes emerging as it opens. Once stern, the 2010 is now becoming accessible while retaining the structure to develop and drink well through 2040+.