Made from mostly Merlot and a splash of Cabernet Franc, this velvety rouge is approachable now despite having years of beautiful life ahead.

Full of that perky, palate-opening freshness and vigor that’s so essential in a blanc.

Aromas of black pepper, briny black olive, and violets with the earthiness, herbs, and concentration of southern Rhône Grenache.

A longtime personal favorite for the weeknight go-to blanc, citrusy fresh with just the right hint of salted butter to round it out.

Full of freshness and detailed elegance, with not a hint of rusticity.

You’ll be met with a charming texture and aromatics reminiscent of sweet, toasted bread.

A generous dash of plump, sun-ripened fruit enveloping a granite core.

The wine has a distinct elegance, and there’s a chalkiness so textural you can feel it as you taste.

A fleshy and savory unfiltered Vermentino from northern Sardinia.

This juicy red is low in alcohol and delightfully refreshing.

From vines that are more than eighty years old comes this Marsanne with magnificent floral, pit fruit, and bitter notes.

Imagine if in Alsace, deep beneath the earth, there were a Riesling aquifer...

A citrusy and floral sparkler with a stony, bone-dry finish. Mamma mia!

If Hermitage were grown in the Provençal Alps...

April Club Gourmand ~ Brimming with honeysuckle, lychee, and citrus, this Bordeaux blend is reliably harmonious with Eastern cuisine.

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

April Club Gourmand ~ This is bone-dry, incredibly stimulating, low-alcohol Garganega frizzante from the unheralded volcanic hills of Gambellara.

Today, the 2023 is a robust, tightly coiled rouge balanced by notes of dark fruit, plum, earth, and eucalyptus.

Massimo Benevelli specializes in making honest wines that reflect the rolling hills around Monforte d’Alba.

A blend of Ugni blanc, Claudette, Marsanne, and Sauvignon blanc, here is the wine to enhance seafood and shellfish.

Each refreshing sip goes down lighter than air, keeping your palate clean and refreshed for whatever comes next.

The Rozeta features the exuberant, inviting perfume and velvety wild fruit we expect from a wine that underwent 100% whole-cluster fermentation.

A crisp, linear white with subtle aromas of flowers and herbs, this is an all-purpose bargain sipper made for aperitivo, salads, and seafood.

The kind of Saint-Jo to dig into right away: smoky, layered, lush, and laced with violet, bay leaf, and black olive.

While it has a crystalline edge, there is a surprising dollop of sun, heft, and deep, creamy notes of white flowers and citrus fruit.

You’d be right to be skeptical of a Nebbiolo from Sardinia, but from a top-notch terroir, it is something else entirely.

Peach-scented Bandol rosé is the bee’s knees on a warm summer afternoon.

This bottle gives some of my favorite grand cru Rieslings a run for their money with a nose evoking peach skin and a palate rippling with fresh acidity.

An aromatic mix of roasted, smoking herbs with plenty of tannins to chew on, Cuvée Sarah goes down with pleasure.

Tangy, thirst-quenching Gamay from a family that has been making Beaujolais for over 500 years.

You’ll appreciate the distinctive flavor profile: ripe, succulent citrus devoid of grassiness, with the same flinty nerve as a good Sancerre.

A laid-back Barbera-based rosso with soft fruit and gentle tannins to enjoy with anything, not just Italian food.

Perfumed Nebbiolo fruit and tender tannins encourage pulling the cork just for the sake of quenching one’s thirst.

A brooding, wild beast with hints of black fruit and Mediterranean herbs, this is a portal to Catalonia’s stunning seaside vineyards.

I find the Clos du Roy blanc to be quite versatile at my house in Meursault, especially with fowl, pork, and veal.

Limited to vintages where poor weather prevents individual bottlings, Climat renders all the top qualities of the Robert family’s holdings.

Offers an absolutely electric perfume, while the palate delivers bracing acidity and a chiseled, chalky finish.

One of five or six most outstanding dry whites of the Mediterranean rim, vintage after vintage and worth every centime!

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

A terroir-driven rosé redolent of a Provençal summer with notes of thyme and white peach, and a mouthwateringly salty finish.

If you don’t recognize Félix’s touch from the rich aromas of lychee, ginger, and rose petals, you will by the time you finish your first glass.

This is about as quaffable as the region’s rouges get.

Crisp and characterful, and loaded with Provençal complexity.

Some wines deliver well beyond expectations—this is one of them.

This is a universally loved pink bubbly delight of candied strawberries and roses, always true and always exquisite.

With an unmistakably Italian nose, it recalls the grippy tannins of a bright Chianti and the stateliness of an aged Bordeaux.

There’s a quality that almost feels mouth-cleansing; like a spoonful of zesty citrus sorbet in the middle of a multi-course meal.

First class depth and complexity on par with premier cru White Burgundy, but with a Friulian slant. Zingy adicity with citrus and apple notes.

This bottling highlights a parcel shielded from the afternoon sun by tall oaks (lecci), yielding a gentler Chianti characterized by sultry fruit and velvety tannins.

Savor it, because your glass will be empty before you know it, leaving you only with the spicy, mineral-laden aftertaste..

This mineral blend has an ethereal perfume, reminiscent of blossoming flowers with a hint of fennel.

April Club Gourmand ~ With lovely notes of currant and violets, this bright, crunchy wine is irresistible in its youth. Serve cool with just about anything.

Fixin is known as the “rustic cousin” to Gevrey-Chambertin, but Bouvier’s Crais de Chêne is refined and easy to adore.

Delicate, precise, and succulent at the same time, this beautiful blanc will pair well with fresh seafood and light summer salads and pastas.

Who could resist such a heavenly ambrosia, with its scent spring wildflowers, citrus blossoms, and succulently ripe grapes?

Always a standout, it is lithe, racy, and elegant, while not lacking the stony backbone for which great Greve is known.

It has a melony, jasmine scent, a frothy texture, and when paired with spicy wontons and sesame noodles was revelatory!

You’ll taste the salty sea breeze in this wine.

This ultralight rosso is best served slightly chilled to amplify its punchy cranberry notes, subtle kiss of black pepper, and tongue-tingling tannin.

Concentrated, youthful, and soulful, this Sangiovese is enchanting now, but it has a long life full of gorgeous evolution ahead.

A fragrant blend of mostly Riesling and Muscat, Félix Meyer’s Gentil works like a reset button for your palate.

Made from hand-picked sorted Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, the deceptively saline Définition tastes crystal-clean.

This Tour du Bon rouge, with its juicy nose and bright, crunchy fruit, its mouthwatering acidity and peppery verve, is particularly elegant.

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

Alouettes harkens to a different era: it’s pleasantly tannic and chalky, with sleek notes of licorice, cranberry, and prickly black pepper.

Earthy Pinot Gris as dramatic and flinty as this demands an assertive pairing; try it with smoked sausage and mustard.

Moulin-à-Vent has a unique, earthy, chewy edge to it that you just can’t find anywhere else.

Grown in volcanic soils, it’s a perfect balance between smoky tannins and Sicilian grapes.

Made with mature black olives, the most buttery and decadent oil we import.

Brambly and mineral, this bottling exudes both the convivial charm of Gamay and the crunchy intensity of the Côte de Brouilly.

Recommended for the curious, the geeky, and enthusiasts of grilled fish, bottarga pasta, and goat cheeses.

This Corsican delight is fully dry, aromatic, and playful with notes of lychee, citrus blossom, pomelo fruit, and a touch of sea breeze.

Sweet spices conceal an edgy undercurrent, making this Pinot Gris both versatile and alluring.

A masterfully made Muscat is an aromatically divine experience.

This gorgeous blend of Vermentino, Ugni Blanc, Sémillon, and Clairette is both fleshy and mineral-driven.

Old vines give this Carignan a supple, suede-like texture, along with loads of dark fruit, a peaty smokiness, and great minerality.

After aging for eight years, it’s now in a spot where the fruit recalls savory plums and baked cherries.

With mouthwatering notes of citrus, honey, and the faintest salinity, this Mâcon-Villages is immediately approachable (read: gulpable).

Golden-hued and aromatically complex, notes of chamomile and green apple, lime zest and honey, will tickle your senses.

Intensely dry and mineral, the structured Les Arceaux is a bottle to pair with a meal rather than to drink as an apéritif.

Aged eight years before release, the wine is textured, vibrant, and delightfully decadent.

Lychee and ripe citrus wrapped in beeswax. You might think there are a bunch of busy benevolent bees whiling away inside your glass.

Valinière is a monumental demonstration of what happens when respectfully working the earth is not just a job, but one’s whole life.

A profound red wine full of depth, liveliness, and old-school, rustic character.

April Adventures Club ~ Classic Muscadet aromas endure, but there’s a complexity here that’s uncommon for an appellation known for its simple oyster wines.

Showing off Cabernet in its most delicate, charming form, rife with aromas of roses, damp earth, and little red berries.

Hints of ripe cherry and tar soar from the glass, and the palate is marked by an undeniable volcanic grit, a signature of Etna reds.

All the care and backbreaking labor required to farm this site result in one of the most joyful reds you will encounter.

A vibrant country red that mixes the trademark notes of the South with beguiling elegance and drinkability.