7/6/26 The Cellar Door's 'PASSING PETROL' Wine Sheet
THE CELLAR DOOR'S 'PASSING PETROL' WINESHEET
9 wines including St-Joseph & Bergstrom PinotSpecials
Priorat, Napa Sauv Blanc
Sonoma Chardonnay & Bordeaux
Priorat, Napa Sauv Blanc
Sonoma Chardonnay & Bordeaux
2024 HONIG SAUVIGNON BLANC
NAPA VALLEY
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
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.
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
'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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
'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.
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
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.
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
'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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
