Library Selections
“The wines of yesteryear have the power to set our spirits afire.” —André Ostertag
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Library Selections
“The wines of yesteryear have the power to set our spirits afire.” —André Ostertag
Here is a collection of wines with some age, which we have perfectly cellared for your enjoyment. Many of these bottles are ready to unfurl their layers of complexity right now. Others, you may wish to tuck away in your own cellar for another five or ten years. Either way, when you do decide to pull the cork, you will not be disappointed.
Wines In The Collection
Giuseppe Quintarelli Italy | Veneto
Enjoy this decadent treat—a combination of powerful structure and tender elegance—before a roaring fire on a chilly winter evening.
Château Gombaude-Guillot France | Bordeaux
Rich, velvety texture and vivid fruit, suggesting blackberry and plum with an almost wild intensity.
Italy | Veneto
Enjoy this decadent treat—a combination of powerful structure and tender elegance—before a roaring fire on a chilly winter evening.
France | Bordeaux
Rich, velvety texture and vivid fruit, suggesting blackberry and plum with an almost wild intensity.
More Collections
Latest Finds from Kermit’s Cellar
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The Spirit of Le Sud
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Fine Wine Bargains
Once I left Burgundy and began exploring elsewhere, I noticed that France and Italy produced incredible bargains, especially if one looked where no one else was looking. Nothing makes me prouder (commercially speaking, anyway) than returning home with yet another fine wine bargain for you...
Very Vieilles Vignes
This collection features wine produced mainly from vines planted before 1950, with some going as far back as 150 years—these twelve wines are truly very old-vine gems! Don’t miss some of France and Italy’s greatest viticultural treasures.…
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New Arrivals
Here is a collection of recent arrivals. Every week, we’ll be adding a dozen or more new arrivals, so check back often for your favorite classics or new discoveries!
The Carpe Vinum Collection
An ever-changing offering of wines that are just about to sell out; one last opportunity to seize a range of selections before they disappear from our shelves forever.
50th Anniversary Merchandise
When the esteemed French wine artist Michel Tolmer created beautiful artwork for our 50th anniversary, we knew right away that we had to feature it on a few select items of merch. After spending maybe a little too much time researching the options, we landed on a classy, leather-strap cap, a comfortable t-shirt made from 100% cotton, and a tote made with incredibly sturdy, fair-trade, and organic cotton by a certified B corp that invests in the livelihoods of women and farmers of India, featuring three wine sleeves and two other compartments for all of your other needs!
Recent Wine Club Selections
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.