Delicate, stimulating, and completely dry—it’s a ravishing aperitivo, but works with anything from the ocean.

If Hermitage were grown in the Provençal Alps...

Concentrated and intense yet elegant and refined, the “80” is made for the dinner table and built to last.

This juicy, blueberry-and-leather-infused Syrah with a long finish is ready to drink tonight.

Fumin truly is, as Feuillet’s vigneron Maurizio Fiorano puts it, “an age-old pearl of local enology.”

Elegance and restraint from one of the hill’s lesser-known terroirs.

Biodynamically farmed Roussanne, Clairette, and Marsanne from rocky limestone in Van Gogh's Provence.

On the palate: round, shapely, a slight bitterness like bay leaf, a salinity from the nearby sea, and great freshness.

Late-harvest Vouvray is legendary. It possesses sweet lusciousness and fresh acidity, a balance that makes it immediately appealing yet allows it to age magnificently.

A lively white with peach and nectarine on the nose, a crisp citrus note, and good minerality on the lingering finish.

In between the spicier “Sauvage” and softer “Douce.”

This wine is deep and textural, with serious presence on the palate and a dry, flinty finish.

This perfectly middle-aged rouge abounds with beautiful aromas of strawberries and cassis along with a certain woodsiness, and it feels deep and soulful—the way old-school Bordeaux should.

There is actually a depth of interest that can reflect man’s insignificance in the solar system. Take me to the terrace!

A rare Chenin Blanc from the land of Cabernet Franc. Ultra fresh and brimming with citrus blossom and orchard fruit notes, it has a saline, mineral finish that leaves my palate simultaneously satisfied and begging for more. Try it with fresh trout, grilled whole topped with chimichurri or smoked and tossed into a Niçoise salad.

The singularity and beauty of Chenin Blanc really shines with a bit of age, which is what makes this wine so special to enjoy now.

This is the staff-favorite olive oil you'll find in the breakroom at our Berkeley shop. Savor it with dishes that allow its lavish flavors to shine.

Made up of riverbed stones, gravel, and pockets of limestone, the terroir looks like Chateauneuf-du-Pape meets Bordeaux meets Burgundy. The wine could be described the same way.

This is everything I love in a great northern Rhône Syrah. Aromas of violet and smoke are intensified with the luxuriously full and stony finish.

A reserve bottling made from Kante's best barrels of citrusy, salt-kissed Malvasia. Aged ten years before release, the wine is textured, vibrant, and delightfully decadent.

Just when I think I’ve seen it all, this wine comes along and surprises me! It’s not a typical rosé, nor is it a typical light red wine. Instead, it occupies a wonderful space between the two!

Dynamic and supremely minerally (grown in ancient submarine volcanic soil), this is the perfect oyster/crustacean accompaniment.

Such a great value, high quality, old-vine Cabernet Franc, from one of the best Loire producers in our portfolio.

The palate is plush, with sweet red fruits and grippy tannins. Aged for two years in barrique and two years in bottle before release, it's a great Bordeaux alternative.

Cherry-cheeked and ebullient, this old-vine Mourvèdre acts anything but its age. Pure fun and drinkability; black cherry, citrus and stone. Age ain't nothing but a number!

Wow, this wine is delicious! 100% Pinot Noir from Tuscany of all places. Supple and complex and very enjoyable now, it is a wonderful blend of the best of Burgundy and Tuscany.

This is for the adventure seekers. Not because they like to take risks, but because they enjoy the great outdoors and want a wine with character and beauty to enjoy by the campfire.

This Bandol is a big, chewy, broad, chiseled, and full of character—kind of like Alain Pascal himself. Classic Bandol flavors are ready to be served with a chunk of braised lamb.

Soft and refined, it can be appreciated in its youth, while the powerful structure lurking beneath promises a bright future in your cellar.

Supple, pretty notes of freshly crushed blackberries and raspberries—it will pair well with pretty much anything.

About one in every five bottles of Reuilly is pink: a pale, delicately colored dry rosé of Pinot Gris.

Soulful and savory, with notes of cherries, iron, and smoke, this is cru Beaujolais built to last.

It feels luscious and exotic yet incredibly lively, like if a papaya got struck by lightning.

Floral and irresistibly juicy, with notes of cherries, rhubarb, and pomegranate.

A complex and thought-provoking wine loaded with notes of dried fruits, herbs, and citrus zest. Pair with the region's famous Comté cheese.

There is something exotic here, something herbal, quite serious with great tension.

This Chianti boasts notable finesse and aromatic lift, proving what Sangiovese is capable of when planted in a great site.

Deep, opulent Mourvèdre fruit, a hint of game, ample flesh, and earthy nuances framed by bright acidity

Ultra elegant yet energized, fresh, and juicy. An all-natural wine that’s just easy to love.

Decadent, rich, stony—hard not to love.

Farming incredibly old vines in the region’s top terroirs, brothers Antoine and Nico at Robert-Denogent are stars of the Maconnais.

Old-vine Moscato from Sardinian mountaintops. It is heavenly with sea urchin pasta.

A uniquely Corsican granite grain with summer maquis aromatics

Cuvée 1512 represents a much more serious breed of Gamay pleasure.

This cuvée is dark-fruited velvet in a bottle.

Keep it simple with grilled portobellos smothered in balsamic and minced garlic.

At once luscious and vibrant, Voglar is not only one of Italy’s most sublime Sauvignon Blancs, but one of the country’s great white wines.

The incredible depth, power, and fine but grippingly youthful tannins are text-book Pomerol

A beautiful example of Biancu Gentile, an heirloom white grape revived from near-extinction by Arena in the 1990s.

Muriel Giudicelli’s Patrimonio rouge is elegant, deep, bursting with ripe black fruits, silky smooth, and offering great length.

Crisp and mineral-driven, this slightly saline Muscadet will quench any parched palate.

The wine builds to a crescendo and leaves the palate stained and saturated with staying power. This is much more than quaffing Frappato. Irresistible.

Nsajàr is characterized by an enlivening jolt of acidity uncommon to southern climates, along with aromas of gunflint, pine, ginger, and citrus zest.

Unlike light, crisp Italian Pinot Grigio, the grape achieves a sun-drenched plumpness that translates to a lusciousness on the palate.

A throwback to the legendary Barolos of old.

Delicate floral perfume, medium body, and velvety tannin.

Raised in foudres, this red is nuanced, finessed, and coursing with mystical biodynamic energy.

Pure Pinot Noir made in the Champagne method: there are very few sparkling rosatos of this quality in Italia.

One of the first rosés Kermit imported, this wine has been consistently delicious for four decades.

A perfect mix of fennel, strawberry, and some Corsican sun.

Crisp and characterful, and loaded with Provençal complexity, it’s a balanced blend of structured Mourvèdre with equal parts Cinsault, a more delicate variety, and fruit-forward Grenache.

Eric’s latest cuvée, a cranberry-orange tinted Cabernet Franc rosé, is a mouthwatering homage to the carefree moments in life.

Do not miss this outstanding, value-driven Chardonnay from one of our most beloved French domaines.

The quintessential Provençal refresher—a nectar of bright citrus, fresh berry fruit, wild herbs, and salty sea air.

With a beautifully integrated tannin and outstanding finesse, this “baby Brunello” punches way above its weight.

A delicious aperitivo, it can seamlessly pair with anything you throw its way.

“Sciavè is the result of ancient clones of Nero d’Avola which, besides exalting the limestone matrix of its terroir of origin in the Eloro appellation, carry forth the elegance gleaned from patiently aging the wine in barrel.”

Bright, lively, and fun, with just the right of amount of tannin for some chew as well.

It is a seafood lover’s dream wine.

Rich, juicy fruit and plump textures make it hard to resist, especially when served with tomato-based pastas, pizza, or even a burger.

A biodynamic, orange-zesty, multifaceted masterpiece from the most ancient growing region on the island.

A luscious Verdicchio with layered textures that white Burgundy lovers chase after.

It’s like Corsican Chablis: pure Vermentinu planted in seashell-encrusted limestone.

Bone dry and perfectly chiseled, this zesty Petites Roches blanc will serve you well alongside a wide range of seafood from raw oysters to seared scallops to grilled sea bass.

This red, made from the local Montepulciano grape, is aged in tank and bottle to refine its pleasantly rustic personality.

A rosé made via ancient methods from ashy soils high on Mount Etna.

Among the most perfect country wines we carry on our shelves.

This unfiltered bottling from the excellent 2020 vintage—a more classic, sun-filled year than that fateful 2002—is one of the best editions to date.

Smooth and seductive on the palate, Cuvée Beauvais offers a resurgence of silky fruit and florals—like blackberries and roses, without the thorns.

The chalky minerality, the salt sea, the bitter tinge of ripe Vermentino grapes—combine that with fish soup or fish stew and revel in the result.

Short skin maceration lends a bit of color and, most important, texture to this earthy, mineral, and exotic wine.

In the granite hills above the capital city of Ajaccio, white wines are among the island’s most delicate.

Made from young vine fruit from Grand Cru vineyards, this Riesling delivers delicious fruit, crispness, and minerality at good value.

Ravishing perfume of miel du maquis, wildflowers, and resinous herbs.

One of the gems of the Meyer portfolio.

A slightly sweeter style of Gewurztraminer with opulent aromas and flavors to pair with any kind of spicy food.

March ’21 Club Bianco Selection

The fruit—think cherries and strawberries—is more reserved, with smoke and stones sharing the stage.

Full-bodied yet delicate, infused with the joie de vivre of the south of France.

A wine with an unexpectedly aromatic bouquet and bright, zippy palate—a testament to the natural elegance that embodies all of Château Thivin’s wines.

Pinot Beurot is the Burgundian name for their local strand of Pinot Gris. It is unique and delicious and showcases an interesting bit of Burgundy’s history.

Among the greatest expressions of Sciaccarellu being made today.