Rising Stars and Living Legends
by Tom Wolf
The twelve wines in this collection are divided into two categories: six bottles from vignerons we consider to be living legends, and six bottles from rising stars. If you tasted all twelve wines blind, or without reading about them first, you wouldn’t be able to tell which wines fall into which camp…
View the CollectionCahors Two Ways
by Tom Wolf
If you were to walk into our brick-and-mortar shop at 1605 San Pablo Ave in Berkeley—or our new store at the Marin Country Mart—and ask for help putting together a case of twelve diverse French classics regardless of price, Clos La Coutale’s Cahors would make the cut every time...
View the CollectionExploring Piemonte
by Tom Wolf
Nestled in between France and Switzerland, in Italy’s northwest corner, Piemonte is a food and wine lover’s paradise. The home of agnolotti, white truffles, Barolo, and Barbaresco—to name just a few—this region produces its fair share of Italy’s most delicious bites and sips…
View the CollectionGiulia Negri’s Momentous Barolos
by Anthony Lynch
A Burgundy fanatic, Giulia has extensively studied the subtleties of her own terroir, searching for the nuances responsible for diverse expressions of Nebbiolo within her holdings...
View the CollectionRisk And Transcendent Reward: Quintarelli
by Tom Wolf
All four of these wines age in large barrels for seven years, a relative eternity during which profound depth, structure, and a mesmerizing range of flavors form. When they are finally bottled, the results are dry reds that retain freshness and poise, while delivering epic complexity and power...
View the CollectionWriting New History in Santenay
by Tom Wolf
The only problem at this hugely exciting Burgundy domaine is that we usually receive such miniscule quantities that we don’t get to showcase them widely. With the generous 2023 vintage, we got a touch more, and we are thrilled to share the Vincents’ masterpieces with you.
View the CollectionNew 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!
View the CollectionThe 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.
View the Collection50th 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!
View the CollectionRecent Wine Club Selections
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.
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The twelve wines in this collection are divided into two categories: six bottles from vignerons we consider to be living legends, and six bottles from...
The twelve wines in this collection are divided into two categories: six bottles from vignerons we consider to be living legends, and six bottles from rising stars. If you tasted all twelve wines blind, or without reading about them first, you wouldn’t be able to tell which wines fall into which camp…
Wines in this Collection
2024 Bandol Rosé
France | Provence
Crisp and characterful, and loaded with Provençal complexity.
2024 Menetou-Salon Blanc “Le Prieuré”
France | Loire
From a small but mighty appellation boasting an impressive soil loaded with fossilized oyster shells. Peachy, finely textured, and pleasantly verdant.
2022 Côtes de Provence “Blanc de Blancs”
France | Provence
This gorgeous blend of Vermentino, Ugni Blanc, Sémillon, and Clairette is both fleshy and mineral-driven.
2021 Hautes Alpes Blanc “Grains de Clotinaille”
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
While it has a crystalline edge, there is a surprising dollop of sun, heft, and deep, creamy notes of white flowers and citrus fruit.
2018 Vin de France Blanc “Diplomate d’Empire”
France | Corsica
Rich, exotic, and appealing—a monument to the grandeur of the forgotten Corsican varietals.
2024 Beaujolais-Villages
France | Beaujolais
December Club Gourmand ~ This drinks like a Gamay infusion with lovely hints of potpourri, spice, and fresh grapes.
2022 Rosso di Salina
Italy | Sicily
This rosso translates the island’s eruptive nature with a vibrant energy, offering otherworldly red fruit seasoned with smoky, peppery nuances.
2022 Rosso di Montalcino
Italy | Tuscany
The perfume of rose petals and vivid red berry fruit, along with the delicate, fine-grained tannin, make this a truly special Rosso.
2022 Saint-Joseph Rouge “L’Instinct”
France | Northern Rhône
It is a real-deal northern Rhône roasted-slope Syrah that walks the tightrope perfectly between creamy fruit, meaty tannins, and fresh spine.
2021 Côte-Rôtie
France | Northern Rhône
The pinnacle of traditional Côte-Rôtie being produced today.
If you were to walk into our brick-and-mortar shop at 1605 San Pablo Ave in Berkeley—or our new store at the Marin Country Mart—and ask for help p...
If you were to walk into our brick-and-mortar shop at 1605 San Pablo Ave in Berkeley—or our new store at the Marin Country Mart—and ask for help putting together a case of twelve diverse French classics regardless of price, Clos La Coutale’s Cahors would make the cut every time...
Wines in this Collection
2023 Cahors
France | Southwest
La Grave is one of the rare Cahors to consist exclusively of the native Malbec. Without any Merlot to soften it, this Cahors is decidedly old-fashioned.
2023 Cahors
France | Southwest
Today, the 2023 is a robust, tightly coiled rouge balanced by notes of dark fruit, plum, earth, and eucalyptus.
Nestled in between France and Switzerland, in Italy’s northwest corner, Piemonte is a food and wine lover’s paradise. The home of agnolotti, white...
Nestled in between France and Switzerland, in Italy’s northwest corner, Piemonte is a food and wine lover’s paradise. The home of agnolotti, white truffles, Barolo, and Barbaresco—to name just a few—this region produces its fair share of Italy’s most delicious bites and sips…
Wines in this Collection
Vermouth di Torino Bianco “Aperitiv dla Tradission”
Italy | Piedmont
Let this aromatic Piemontese vermouth spice up your cocktail game, or sip it on the rocks with an orange peel garnish.
2022 Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba “Sörì Santa Lucia”
Italy | Piedmont
Real refreshment, plus a serious side and good concentration from old vines in chalky marl soils.
2021 Barolo “Gianetto”
Italy | Piedmont
The Barolos of Serralunga are renowned for their power and longevity, and while Porro’s Gianetto is not the unyielding, tannic beast of old, it will certainly benefit from a few years in your cellar.
2022 Barbaresco “Vicenziana”
Italy | Piedmont
Rich, ripe fruit with the delicacy and floral notes we love in great Barbaresco.
2021 Barolo “La Tartufaia”
Italy | Piedmont
The wines produced from La Tartufaia are textbook examples of classically structured Barolo typical of the area.
2020 Barolo “Ravera di Monforte”
Italy | Piedmont
Beautiful, classic Barolo nose. Intense depth. Fresh and complex.
2023 Erbaluce di Caluso “Tredicimesi”
Italy | Piedmont
Both generous and chiseled, it evokes orchard fruit, citrus, and has an irresistibly saline finish.
2020 Barolo “Serradenari” JEROBOAM
Italy | Piedmont
Giulia’s most high-toned wine, offering delicate florals and tart berry fruit with laser-like precision. It is a racy and perfumed Barolo for those who appreciate wines of great finesse.
2024 Langhe Nebbiolo “Camilu”
Italy | Piedmont
A superb companion to stews, braised meats, and roasted vegetables.
2024 Vino Rosato
Italy | Piedmont
Each refreshing sip goes down lighter than air, keeping your palate clean and refreshed for whatever comes next.
A Burgundy fanatic, Giulia has extensively studied the subtleties of her own terroir, searching for the nuances responsible for diverse expressions of...
A Burgundy fanatic, Giulia has extensively studied the subtleties of her own terroir, searching for the nuances responsible for diverse expressions of Nebbiolo within her holdings...
Wines in this Collection
2021 Barolo “La Tartufaia”
Italy | Piedmont
The wines produced from La Tartufaia are textbook examples of classically structured Barolo typical of the area.
2021 Barolo “Serradenari”
Italy | Piedmont
Giulia’s Serradenari bottling is a beautiful, bracing, tightly wound, and vibrant Nebbiolo full of cherry, rose petals, and citrus.
2020 Barolo “Marassio” MAGNUM
Italy | Piedmont
Unusual for La Morra, the soil here is rich in limestone with veins of chalk, giving Giulia’s most dense, profound, earth- and mineral-driven Barolo.
2020 Barolo “Serradenari” JEROBOAM
Italy | Piedmont
Giulia’s most high-toned wine, offering delicate florals and tart berry fruit with laser-like precision. It is a racy and perfumed Barolo for those who appreciate wines of great finesse.
All four of these wines age in large barrels for seven years, a relative eternity during which profound depth, structure, and a mesmerizing range of f...
All four of these wines age in large barrels for seven years, a relative eternity during which profound depth, structure, and a mesmerizing range of flavors form. When they are finally bottled, the results are dry reds that retain freshness and poise, while delivering epic complexity and power...
Wines in this Collection
2018 Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Italy | Veneto
With a beautiful aroma of toasted hazelnuts, and tannins that are now silky smooth and polished to perfection, this stylish wine invites you to dive in right away.
2018 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Italy | Veneto
Quintarelli’s dry Amarone is the grandest expression of the Veronese hills, a full-bodied, kaleidoscopic wine, to be enjoyed with fine roasts and cheeses.
2016 Alzero Cabernet
Italy | Veneto
Fresh and vibrant, bursting with every imaginable fruit, ripe off the tree.
The only problem at this hugely exciting Burgundy domaine is that we usually receive such miniscule quantities that we don’t get to showcase them wi...
The only problem at this hugely exciting Burgundy domaine is that we usually receive such miniscule quantities that we don’t get to showcase them widely. With the generous 2023 vintage, we got a touch more, and we are thrilled to share the Vincents’ masterpieces with you.
Wines in this Collection
2023 Auxey-Duresses Blanc “Les Hautés”
France | Burgundy
Marvel over the explosive roundness and the stony, mineral freshness of this Auxey blanc.
2023 Santenay Blanc 1er Cru “Le Beaurepaire”
France | Burgundy
From Santenay’s highest-altitude premier cru, this rare white is not to be missed. Enjoy this masterpiece over the next fifteen years.
2023 Santenay Rouge 1er Cru “Le Passetemps”
France | Burgundy
Truly great Burgundian Pinot “pops” with a bright, effusive, explosive character—this one does.
2023 Santenay Rouge 1er Cru “Les Gravières”
France | Burgundy
This Gravières has loads of fruit, and it’s also got that unique Burgundy—and, more precisely, Santenay—earthiness to it that can turn the accidental sipper into a full-blown connoisseur.
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...
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!
Wines in this Collection
2022 Bourgogne Chardonnay
France | Burgundy
Its complex nose, redolent of honeydew and baking spice, leads to a beautiful richness on the palate and a refreshing, stony, slightly saline finish
2022 Colli Trevigiani Verdiso Frizzante “Sui Lieviti Erti”
Italy | Veneto
You’ll be met with a charming texture and aromatics reminiscent of sweet, toasted bread.
2023 Cahors
France | Southwest
La Grave is one of the rare Cahors to consist exclusively of the native Malbec. Without any Merlot to soften it, this Cahors is decidedly old-fashioned.
2019 Lalande-de-Pomerol
France | Bordeaux
Made from mostly Merlot and a splash of Cabernet Franc, this velvety rouge is approachable now despite having years of beautiful life ahead.
2023 Île de Beauté Biancu Gentile “L’Altru Biancu”
France | Corsica
It is the up-and-coming white Corsican grape, rapidly winning back the reputation it had earned so long ago.
2024 Chignin Blanc
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
This Jacquère grown on Savoie’s limestone mountainsides may be the crispest beverage to ever grace your palate.
2024 Chinon Rosé
France | Loire
Matthieu Baudry captures both youthful fruit and energizing mineral textures with this rosé.
2021 Riesling “Pfoeller”
France | Alsace
One of the gems of the Meyer portfolio.
2023 Santenay Rouge 1er Cru “Les Gravières”
France | Burgundy
This Gravières has loads of fruit, and it’s also got that unique Burgundy—and, more precisely, Santenay—earthiness to it that can turn the accidental sipper into a full-blown connoisseur.
2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc “Clos la Roquète”
France | Southern Rhône
Clos La Roquète’s blanc is luscious, yet finishes nice and dry with striking acidity.
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...
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.
Wines in this Collection
2018 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso “Morus Nigra”
Italy | Friuli
Lovely now with a slight chill, their Refosco has a stimulating, stony backbone that ensures a slow evolution through the years.
2018 Riviera Ligure Vino Bianco “Antea”
Italy | Liguria
170-year-old own-rooted Rossese Bianco, four days on skins, raised in acacia barrels—a Ligurian heirloom!
2019 Vin de France Muscatellu “Morta Maió” Non Muté
France | Corsica
If you’re like me, a glass of Corsican Muscatellu sparks visions of evening cheese plates laden with Marcona almonds and gemlike fruits.
2020 Vin de France Blanche
France | Loire
This lithe and expressive “orange” wine is an ideal palate-opener with a dry, cleansing finish and a fresh, cooling effect like coastal sage and seaspray.
2020 Isola Dei Nuraghi Bianco “Prama Dorada”
Italy | Sardinia
A field blend of Vermentino and other native Sardinian grapes, one week maceration; deep, broad, savory, and salty
2022 Vino Rosato “Passatella”
Italy | Molise
Offers an absolutely electric perfume loaded with bright notes of pomegranate, sour cherry, and fresh strawberry, while the palate delivers bracing acidity and a chiseled, chalky finish.
2021 Veneto Frizzante “Primo Incontro”
Italy | Veneto
In his hometown of Gambellara, a sleepy village about halfway between Verona and Vicenza, Davide Vignato is making waves with his stony, acid-driven white wines.
2021 Bordeaux Sec “Les Clous”
France | Bordeaux
A nervy, age-worthy wine; it smells remarkably like top-notch Chablis, but on the palate hints at cool and tropical fruits like melon, lychee, and lime.
2021 Savoie Arbin Mondeuse “Terres Brunes”
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
This red conveys loads of juicy, brambly berries with floral and gamey nuances.
2021 Côtes-du-Rhône “La Papesse”
France | Southern Rhône
Elevation and abundant limestone combine to give taut, high-toned wines with delicate floral aromas and stimulating mineral freshness.
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...
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!
Wines in this Collection
Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary Tote
The perfect tote for a bottle of wine, loaf of bread, or whatever else you might be bringing to that holiday party around the corner.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer Hat
Do you love someone who loves Kermit Lynch wines and hats? Then this is the perfect gift. Spread the great grape gospel one chapeau at a time!
Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary T-shirt
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer Hat
Just arrived, it’s corduroy, and wide whale as well!
Kermit Lynch Tolmer Hat
Our bold, original color. An instant classic.
Wine Sleeve with 50th Anniversary Art by Michel Tolmer
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer T-Shirt Blue XL
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary Logo Apron
Locally screen-printed on soft and durable Port Authority pocketed full-length apron.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer T-Shirt Red XL
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.
Wines in this Collection
2024 Dolcetto d’Alba “V. Pari”
Italy | Piedmont
Prime placement in a great vineyard site provides exquisite balance, gentle tannin, and notes of brambly fruit.
2024 Morgon “Vieilles Vignes”
France | Beaujolais
December Club Rouge ~ If Beaujolais were Burgundy, we might consider Morgon to be Vosne-Romanée, with its haunting perfume and silky texture, the proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove.
2022 Languedoc Montpeyroux Rouge
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
December Club Rouge ~ Proof that a great site and honest farming are key to genuine, long-lived wines.
2024 Valle d’Itria Minutolo “Rampone”
Italy | Puglia
December Club Bianco ~ Crafted from the local variety Minutolo, Pástini’s Rampone preserves lip-smacking acidity and low alcohol despite the baking-hot Puglian summers
Vouvray Brut “La Dilettante”
France | Loire
December Club Gourmand ~ Dry Champagne-method sparkler that delivers tremendous value.
2024 Beaujolais-Villages
France | Beaujolais
December Club Gourmand ~ This drinks like a Gamay infusion with lovely hints of potpourri, spice, and fresh grapes.
2024 Savoie Chignin Pinot Noir
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
If any Pinot Noir on these pages is built for the Parisian bistro or Lyonnais bouchon, it is this one.
2022 Chianti Classico
Italy | Tuscany
December Club Gourmand ~ A delicious Chianti Classico for now or later, with extraordinary potential at table.
2022 Chianti Classico
Italy | Tuscany
December Club Gourmand ~ The 2022 is pungently savory with herbaceous reminders of the Tuscan countryside.
2024 Bourgueil “Trinch!”
France | Loire
January Adventures Club ~ Peppery and bright, earthy and juicy all at once.