Huile d’Olive Vierge Extra

Vieux Télégraphe France  |  Southern Rhône
Full-bodied yet delicate, infused with the joie de vivre of the south of France.

Crémant d’Alsace Brut

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Crémant d’Alsace
This rich, gastronomic crémant with fine and elegant bubbles will have even the Champagne purist singing its praises.

2021 Vino Bianco “Modestu” 999

Giovanni Montisci Italy  |  Sardinia
Montisci’s measured use of skin contact yields a fleshy texture, gently enveloping a granitic core.

2021 Vin de Pays de Vaucluse “Le Pigeoulet” Blanc

Famille Brunier France  |  Southern Rhône  |  Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
The blend is equal parts Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Clairette. Together, they create a wine that has a complex mouth-feel that finishes with a nice refreshing acidity.

2021 Vin de France “Le Vin Coule Dans Nos Veines”

Domaine Giacometti France  |  Corsica
Reminiscent of ripe wild blackberries crushed on a hot stone, “Le Vin Coule” is utterly gulpable—give it a light chill and revel in this unique Corsican rouge.

2021 Vin de France Rosé “Oasis”

Ludovic Engelvin France  |  Languedoc-Roussillon  |  Vin de France
A pure Mourvèdre vinified and bottled with zero added sulfur, it is a deeply colored rosé from the stony, garrigue-laden backcountry of the Gard

2021 Vin de France Rosé “Au Petit Bonheur”

Domaine Les Pallières France  |  Southern Rhône  |  Vin de France
This Gigondas rosé is a real pleasure to be around. It’s seasonally versatile and could quite possibly be the most food friendly rosé we carry!

2021 Vin de France Rouge “Sempre Cuntentu”

Domaine Giacometti France  |  Corsica  |  Patrimonio
The name is Corsican for “always happy,” and you’ll understand exactly why immediately upon pulling the cork.

2021 Vermentino di Gallura Superiore “Fria”

Deperu Holler Italy  |  Sardinia  |  Vermentino di Gallura
A fleshy and savory unfiltered Vermentino from northern Sardinia.

2021 Tavel “La Combe des Rieu”

Gaël Petit France  |  Southern Rhône  |  Tavel
This bears a rich bouquet of wild strawberry, flowers, garrigue, and sweet spices, culminating in a long, stony finale.

2021 Régnié

Guy Breton France  |  Beaujolais  |  Régnié
Savor it while you can, because your glass will be empty before you know it, leaving you only with the spicy, mineral-laden aftertaste of a bottle that went down way too easily.

2021 Rosato “Barrosu”

Giovanni Montisci Italy  |  Sardinia
Only 900 bottles produced, you’ll value it down to the last drop.

2021 Riesling Réserve

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
Meyer’s Riesling Réserve is a mélange of different terroirs around his domaine in Katzenthal, and is a precise, dry, minerally Riesling loaded with character.

2021 Pinot Gris “Réserve”

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
From the exceedingly fine and elegant nose to the creamy and lacy texture, the overall balance and touch, and its hint of salty freshness, this wine shows how understated, finessed, and downright glorious dry Pinot Gris can be in Alsace.

2021 Pinot Blanc “Vieilles Vignes”

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
Félix Meyer’s old-vine Pinot Blanc from the slopes of Katzenthal, in Alsace, has long overdelivered in the role of the proverbial “crisp white” for which we long.

2021 Pays d’Oc Cabernet Sauvignon “Les Traverses”

Château Fontanès France  |  Languedoc-Roussillon  |  Vin de Pays d’Oc
Genuinely reflecting the down-home, country soulfulness we love about the Languedoc.

2021 Patrimonio Rosé “Cru des Agriate”

Domaine Giacometti France  |  Corsica  |  Patrimonio
This rustic, pomegranate-tinged year-round rosé is for the table, not the pool.

2021 Morgon “Vieilles Vignes”

Guy Breton France  |  Beaujolais  |  Morgon
Low extraction, low alcohol, bright acidity, juicy fruit...P'tit Max's old-vine Morgon is simply hard to resist. Red wine doesn't get more delicious than this!

2021 Gentil d’Alsace

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
Light, citrusy, aromatic, and zippy on the palate ... Stock up, these bottles tend to disappear quickly.

2021 Friuli Grave Friulano “La Duline”

Vignai da Duline Italy  |  Friuli  |  Grave
Sumptuous, yet bone dry with a stony finish. It’s just easy to love.

2021 Friuli Colli Orientali Pinot Grigio “Ronco Pitotti”

Vignai da Duline Italy  |  Friuli  |  Friuli Colli Orientali
From the flowers on the nose to the fruit on the palate, and on through the succulent finish, it’s simply a joy to drink.

2021 Fleurie

Guy Breton France  |  Beaujolais  |  Fleurie
An opulent, mouth-filling expression of granitic terroir, this bottling has the delicate floral nuances and fine-grained tannin that differentiates Fleurie from the other crus.

2021 Edelzwicker

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
This “noble blend” combines the region’s principal grape varieties in one lip-smacking, liter-sized bottle of fun, perfectly capturing the magic of Alsace at bargain cost.

2021 Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge “Il Fait Soif”

Maxime-François Laurent France  |  Southern Rhône  |  Côtes du Rhône
This thirst-quenching, bright, and plummy red is enhanced with a little bit of chill and perfect for your favorite summer grillables.

2021 Côte de Brouilly

Guy Breton France  |  Beaujolais  |  Côte de Brouilly
A relatively new addition to Guy Breton’s Beaujolais lineup, this exuberant Côte de Brouilly is flat-out delicious.

2021 Chiroubles

Guy Breton France  |  Beaujolais  |  Chiroubles
Floral and succulent, bursting with notes of little red berries, but it is also delicate and light on its feet.

2021 Chinon “Les Granges”

Bernard Baudry France  |  Loire  |  Chinon
Put a slight chill on it, pop the cork, and inhale its lively perfume: the floral fragrance and bright, juicy fruit—picture fresh-squeezed berries—are simply irresistible.

2021 Chinon Rosé

Bernard Baudry France  |  Loire  |  Chinon
Matthieu Baudry captures both youthful fruit and energizing mineral textures with this rosé.

2021 Chinon Blanc

Bernard Baudry France  |  Loire  |  Chinon
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.

2021 Chablis 1er Cru “Mont de Milieu”

Henri Costal France  |  Burgundy  |  Chablis
Top-notch, organically farmed premier cru Chablis.

2021 Chablis
“Les Truffières”

Henri Costal France  |  Burgundy  |  Chablis
Devouring a fresh crab and pairing it with this pure, elegant, chalky, earthy (wet stone), and stunning finish is the perfect combo.

2021 Beaujolais-Villages “Marylou”

Guy Breton France  |  Beaujolais  |  Beaujolais-Villages
French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan says nostalgia is the longing for a past that never was. But, hand to god, this year's Cuvee Marylou tastes just like the raspberry thumbprint cookies my mother used to make for Christmas.

2021 Beaujolais-Villages

Alex Foillard France  |  Beaujolais  |  Beaujolais-Villages
This drinks like a Gamay infusion with lovely hints of potpourri, spice, and fresh grapes.

2021 Bandol Rosé

Domaine Tempier France  |  Provence  |  Bandol
Embodying what Tempier is all about—celebration, gaiety, and delicious simplicity.

2021 Bandol Rosé

Domaine de la Tour du Bon France  |  Provence  |  Bandol
Experience the delicate side of Bandol—gentle and full of charm, it offers notes of clementine, white peach, and lavender.

2020 Vino Bianco “Modestu”

Giovanni Montisci Italy  |  Sardinia  |  Vino da Tavola
Old-vine Moscato from Sardinian mountaintops, 4 days on skins, fermented dry and aged in barrel—heavenly with sea urchin pasta

2020 Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Rouge “Le Pigeoulet”

Famille Brunier France  |  Southern Rhône  |  Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
The life of the party at any cookout, picnic, or potluck.

2020 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore “Capovolto”

La Marca di San Michele Italy  |  Le Marche  |  Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
This generous, but chiseled Verdicchio will be one of your favorite white-wine discoveries of the year.

2020 Venezia Giulia Schioppettino

Vignai da Duline Italy  |  Friuli  |  Friuli Colli Orientali
Next time you’re in the mood for a lighter red from Burgundy or Beaujolais, open this bottle instead. You’ll be thrilled to have added a new wine full of finesse to your rotation.

2020 Vacqueyras Rouge “Cuvée de Lopy”

Domaine le Sang des Cailloux France  |  Southern Rhône  |  Vacqueyras
This old-vines bottling is all about smoky garrigue, dense black fruit, taut leather, chewy tannins, and stones.

2020 Terre Siciliane Carricante “Sciare Vive”

Vigneti Vecchio Italy  |  Sicily  |  Carricante Sicilia
Lean, energetic, and textured—full of salt and volcanic grit

2020 Terre Siciliane Rosso “Donna Bianca”

Vigneti Vecchio Italy  |  Sicily  |  Terre Siciliane Rosso
Delicate floral perfume, medium body, and velvety tannin.

2020 Terre Siciliane Bianco “Lato Sud”

Grottafumata Italy  |  Sicily
This low-alcohol Etna white shows subtly smoky aroma complemented by notes of yellow fruit, herbs, and wild broom.

2020 Terrasses du Larzac Rouge

Les Vignes Oubliées France  |  Languedoc-Roussillon  |  Terrasses du Larzac
This wine marries the sunny influence of the south with chewy mountain tannins and a fresh streak of cool stone.

2020 Sylvaner “Oolithe”

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace

2020 Sylvaner

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
With unrivaled versatility at table and guaranteed mouthwatering abilities, Sylvaner brings something new and fresh to the table.

2020 Sauternes

Domaine de l’Alliance France  |  Bordeaux  |  Sauternes
This is truly artisanal Sauternes—made by hardworking farmers who are willing to sacrifice quantity for excellence.

2020 Rosso di Montalcino

Ferretti Italy  |  Tuscany  |  Rosso di Montalcino
Paired with the high-elevation freshness, this site yields a lively, focused Rosso, featuring a mineral backbone that provides crystalline structure to the juicy, savory red fruit that cascades over the palate.

2020 Riesling Grand Cru “Sommerberg”

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace Grand Cru
It’s hard to imagine this beauty could taste any better than it does now, but I’ll be curious to revisit it in five to ten years.

2020 Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg “Dudenstein”

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace Grand Cru
The Dudenstein bottling, produced only in great years, represents the pinnacle of Boxler’s wine-growing prowess.

2020 Riesling

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace
Granite slopes give way to cooling citrus and crunchy pear.

2020 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Hameau de Blagny”

Comtesse de Chérisey France  |  Burgundy  |  Puligny-Montrachet
Power, finesse, succulence, and striking acidity... Pair with delicate crab meat and relish in the experience.

2020 Pinot Blanc “Vieilles Vignes”

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
Félix Meyer’s old-vine Pinot Blanc from the slopes of Katzenthal, in Alsace, has long overdelivered in the role of the proverbial “crisp white” for which we long.

2020 Patrimonio Blanc “Cuvée Sarah”

Domaine Giacometti France  |  Corsica  |  Patrimonio
This white, raised in demi-muids with malolactic fermentation, flamboyantly shows off the affinity of ripe Vermentinu grapes with a judicious use of wood.

2020 Muscadet Côtes de Grand Lieu sur lie “La Nöe”

Éric Chevalier France  |  Loire  |  Muscadet Côtes de Grand Lieu
At first, it is streamlined, saline, and full of lemon. Then the granite terroir kicks in...

2020 Meursault-Blagny 1er Cru “La Genelotte”

Comtesse de Chérisey France  |  Burgundy  |  Meursault-Blagny
De Cherisey produces classic Chardonnay that seems as if from a different time. White Burgundy like this doesn’t come around very often.

2020 Isola Dei Nuraghi “Familia”

Deperu Holler Italy  |  Sardinia  |  Isola dei Nuraghi
This inky, chewy blend of Cannonau with the native Muristellu boasts a strikingingly wild perfume that soars from the glass.

2020 Gigondas “Terrasse du Diable”

Domaine Les Pallières France  |  Southern Rhône  |  Gigondas
An abundance of violets and velvet, amid a cooling sensation of a cold spring on a hot day.

2020 Gigondas “Racines”

Domaine Les Pallières France  |  Southern Rhône  |  Gigondas
Intense, ripe peach fruit with distinguished tannins.

2020 Gard Rouge “Célas”

Ludovic Engelvin France  |  Languedoc-Roussillon  |  Gard
A pure Grenache from a north-facing parcel on sandstone soil. Delicate, floral, utterly seductive aromatics; silky texture.

2020 Friuli Grave Friulano “La Duline”

Vignai da Duline Italy  |  Friuli  |  Grave
Sumptuous, yet bone dry with a stony finish. It’s just easy to love.

2020 Etna Rosso “Sciare Vive”

Vigneti Vecchio Italy  |  Sicily  |  Etna
This red’s satiny texture allows it to gloss over the palate with utter delicacy, while suggestions of smoke, white pepper, and brandied cherries linger after each sip.

2020 Edelzwicker Réserve

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
Often featuring grand cru fruit, this bottling is arguably the ideal entry point to Boxler’s range of magnificent white wines.

2020 Côte de Brouilly

Alex Foillard France  |  Beaujolais  |  Côte de Brouilly

2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Télégramme”

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe France  |  Southern Rhône  |  Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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.

2020 Chinon “Les Grézeaux”

Bernard Baudry France  |  Loire  |  Chinon
A textbook Chinon like this merits simple, rustic cuisine such as roast game, baked potatoes, and sautéed porcini mushrooms.

2020 Chinon

Bernard Baudry France  |  Loire  |  Chinon
This cuvée comes from their highest vineyard, which rests on a plateau of gravel, sand, and limestone, and it is arguably their best entry point into the charm of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc, lithe and less dense than the bottlings from their clay-and-limestone terroirs.

2020 Chardonnay

Éric Chevalier France  |  Loire  |  Vin de Pays du Val de Loire
Some wines deliver well beyond expectations—this is one of them.

2020 Cannonau di Sardegna
“Barrosu”

Giovanni Montisci Italy  |  Sardinia  |  Cannonau di Sardegna
The sweetly perfumed nose of rose petals, wild strawberry, and juniper prefaces this deep and powerful, yet exquisitely refined Cannonau, definitively putting Mamoiada on the map for lovers of Grenache and great Italian reds in general.

2020 Bordeaux Sec “Les Clous”

Domaine de l’Alliance France  |  Bordeaux

2020 Bordeaux Blanc “Les Joualles”

Domaine de l’Alliance France  |  Bordeaux

2020 Bordeaux Blanc “Définition”

Domaine de l’Alliance France  |  Bordeaux
A simply stunning white that seems to not just elevate the food on your plate, but your entire mood. Your surroundings will melt away as you get lost in your glass.

2020 Bandol Rouge
“La Tourtine”

Domaine Tempier France  |  Provence  |  Bandol
La Tourtine perhaps best expresses the paradoxical combination of power and elegance that is a trademark of the Domaine's wines.

2020 Bandol Rouge
“La Migoua”

Domaine Tempier France  |  Provence  |  Bandol
At the domaine's highest-elevation site, Mourvèdre's might is gently enveloped by Grenache and Cinsault to yield a Bandol of great finesse.

2020 Bandol Rouge “Lulu et Lucien”

Domaine Tempier France  |  Provence  |  Bandol
With this chewy, fragrant cuvée, something garlicky cooked over coals will do just fine.

2020 Atlantique Blanc “Déclinaison”

Domaine de l’Alliance France  |  Bordeaux  |  IGP Atlantique
Artisanal white Bordeaux like you have never tasted before!

2019 Vino Rosso “Barrolu”

Giovanni Montisci Italy  |  Sardinia
You’d be right to be skeptical of a Nebbiolo from Sardinia, but from a top-notch terroir high in the mountains, it is something else entirely.

2019 Vino Bianco “Modestu”

Giovanni Montisci Italy  |  Sardinia  |  Vino da Tavola
Old-vine Moscato from Sardinian mountaintops. It is heavenly with sea urchin pasta.

2019 Vin de France Rouge “Sempre Azezzu”

Domaine Giacometti France  |  Corsica
Not quite Rhône-like and not quite Corsican, this has the best of both worlds, with plenty of palate-staining black fruit to boot.

2019 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva “Passolento”

La Marca di San Michele Italy  |  Le Marche  |  Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
A luscious Verdicchio with layered textures that white Burgundy lovers chase after.

2019 Venezia Giulia Gialloditocai MAGNUM

Vignai da Duline Italy  |  Friuli  |  Venezia Giulia

2019 Terre Siciliane Nerello Mascalese “Lato Sud”

Grottafumata Italy  |  Sicily  |  IGT Terre Siciliane
Grottafumata means “smoky caves” and that's exactly what I think about when I swish this around. Grown in volcanic soils, it's a perfect balance between smoky tannins and Sicilian grapes.

2019 Terre Siciliane Grenache “Vigna degli Architetti”

Grottafumata Italy  |  Sicily  |  IGT Terre Siciliane
Grottafumata’s first release from the “Vigna degli Architetti” delivers deep, ripe fruit with elegance and grace.

2019 Terre Siciliane Rosso “Donna Bianca”

Vigneti Vecchio Italy  |  Sicily  |  Terre Siciliane Rosso
Delicate floral perfume, medium body, velvety tannin.

2019 Terre Siciliane Bianco “Lato Sud”

Grottafumata Italy  |  Sicily
This low-alcohol Etna white shows subtly smoky aroma complemented by notes of yellow fruit, herbs, and wild broom.

2019 Sauternes “Esquisse”

Domaine de l’Alliance France  |  Bordeaux  |  IGP Atlantique

2019 Saint Romain Blanc

Domaine Taupenot-Merme France  |  Burgundy  |  Saint-Romain
Full-bodied style, golden, old-school Chardonnay with a chalky base.

2019 Riviera Ligure Vino Bianco “Antea”

Tenuta Anfosso Italy  |  Liguria
170-year-old own-rooted Rossese Bianco, four days on skins, raised in acacia barrels—a Ligurian heirloom!

2019 Riesling “Vieilles Vignes”

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
Boxler’s bottling of old vines is cultivated on impressive granite slopes that impart both dynamic acidity and lush fruit.

2019 Riesling “Réserve”

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
Made from young vine fruit from Grand Cru vineyards, this Riesling delivers delicious fruit, crispness, and minerality beyond its price point.

2019 Riesling Grand Cru “Brand”

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace Grand Cru
Brand is Boxler’s most powerful Riesling

2019 Pinot Gris “Dorfburg”

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
That grapes can be cajoled and fashioned to make such a liquid is miraculous.

2019 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Kaefferkopf”

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace Grand Cru
Meyer’s 2019 is lovely stuff—fermented dry, full-bodied in style, it shines at table in a multitude of gastronomic settings with kaleidoscopic range.

2019 Pinot Blanc

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
This Pinot Blanc is weightless, sultry, and lengthy as the day is long.

2019 Patrimonio Rouge “Cru Des Agriate”

Domaine Giacometti France  |  Corsica  |  Patrimonio
Our best value in Patrimonio offers notes of game and herbs over chewy tannins.

2019 Patrimonio Rouge “Cuvée Sarah”

Domaine Giacometti France  |  Corsica  |  Patrimonio
The Cuvée Sarah, an aromatic mix of roasted, smoking herbs with plenty of tannins to chew on, goes down with pleasure and calls for another round (and a grill).

2019 Marche Rosso “Bastian Contrario”

La Marca di San Michele Italy  |  Le Marche  |  Marche Rosso IGP
This red, made from the local Montepulciano grape, is aged in tank and bottle to refine its pleasantly rustic personality.

2019 Isola Dei Nuraghi Bianco “Prama Dorada”

Deperu Holler Italy  |  Sardinia  |  Isola dei Nuraghi
A field blend of Vermentino and other native Sardinian grapes, one week maceration; deep, broad, savory, and salty

2019 Gevrey Chambertin

Domaine Taupenot-Merme France  |  Burgundy  |  Gevrey-Chambertin
Classic Gevrey, with an emphasis on forward fruit and pleasure, great structure as well.

2019 Etna Rosso “Crasà Contrada”

Vigneti Vecchio Italy  |  Sicily
A radiant and rocky red from a brave little vineyard that stands tall and defiant in the shadow of Mt. Etna’s brooding billow.

2019 Côtes du Jura Chardonnay “La Chaux”

Domaine Rousset-Martin France  |  Jura  |  Côtes du Jura
A Chardonnay made with regular topping-off of the barrels, to avoid any oxidation, this delivers an exotic nose of candied lemon and spices, focused acidity and a sensation of beeswax and nuts on the palate.

2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “La Crau”

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe France  |  Southern Rhône  |  Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The majesty of the La Crau vineyard is encapsulated in this wine. I can't think of a grander expression of Southern Rhone terroir to be enjoyed this winter.

2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc “La Crau”

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe France  |  Southern Rhône  |  Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Fresh fennel aromatics followed by a juicy and creamy core of fruit and salt.

2019 Chinon “La Croix Boissée”

Bernard Baudry France  |  Loire  |  Chinon
Drink Later: This is the grandest bottling of Cabernet Franc from one of Chinon’s most outstanding producers.

2019 Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru

Domaine Taupenot-Merme France  |  Burgundy  |  Charmes Chambertin
A classic Charmes, sensual and graceful, with a deep core of concentration.

2019 Brouilly

Alex Foillard France  |  Beaujolais  |  Brouilly
A generous dash of plump, sun-ripened fruit enveloping a granite core.

2019 Bordeaux Blanc “Définition”

Domaine de l’Alliance France  |  Bordeaux

2019 Beaune 1er Cru “Les Montrevenots”

Antoine Jobard France  |  Burgundy  |  Beaune 1er Cru

2019 Bandol Rouge “Saint Ferréol”

Domaine de la Tour du Bon France  |  Provence  |  Bandol
Soulful and slightly wild, but beautifully balanced, this rouge has an irresistible notes of garrigue.

2019 Bandol Rouge

Domaine de la Tour du Bon France  |  Provence  |  Bandol
This Bandol captures the essence of the Mediterranean. It has lush fruit with hints of rosemary, squid ink, and peppery meaty flavors.

2019 Bandol Rouge

Domaine Tempier France  |  Provence  |  Bandol
With this chewy, fragrant cuvée, something garlicky cooked over coals will do just fine.

2018 Vino Rosso
“Barrosu Franzisca”

Giovanni Montisci Italy  |  Sardinia  |  Vino Rosso

2018 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva “Passolento”

La Marca di San Michele Italy  |  Le Marche  |  Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
A luscious Verdicchio with layered textures that white Burgundy lovers chase after.

2018 Venezia Giulia Gialloditocai MAGNUM

Vignai da Duline Italy  |  Friuli  |  Venezia Giulia

2018 Val de Loire Blanc “Fié Gris”

Éric Chevalier France  |  Loire  |  Vin de Pays du Val de Loire
It feels luscious and exotic yet incredibly lively, like if a papaya got struck by lightning.

2018 Terre Siciliane Bianco “Lato Sud”

Grottafumata Italy  |  Sicily
This low-alcohol Etna white shows subtly smoky aroma complemented by notes of yellow fruit, herbs, and wild broom.

2018 Saint Romain Blanc

Domaine Taupenot-Merme France  |  Burgundy  |  Saint-Romain
Full-bodied style, golden, old-school Chardonnay with a chalky base.

2018 Rossese di Dolceacqua “Poggio Pini”

Tenuta Anfosso Italy  |  Liguria  |  Rossese di Dolceacqua
The 130-year-old vines at Poggio Pini deliver Alessandro Anfosso’s greatest wine: a deep, silken Rossese that marries floral, smoky, and spice elements, culminating in a mouthwatering, stony finish.

2018 Rossese di Dolceacqua Superiore “Luvaira”

Tenuta Anfosso Italy  |  Liguria  |  Rossese di Dolceacqua
The single-vineyard Luvaira showcases vines planted in 1905 for a bold, savory expression of this historic appellation, rife with suggestions of stones, faded flowers, leather, and game.

2018 Rossese di Dolceacqua Superiore “Fulavin”

Tenuta Anfosso Italy  |  Liguria  |  Rossese di Dolceacqua

2018 Rossese di Dolceacqua Superiore

Tenuta Anfosso Italy  |  Liguria  |  Rossese di Dolceacqua
The fruit—think cherries and strawberries—is more reserved, with smoke and stones sharing the stage.

2018 Riviera Ligure Vino Bianco “Antea”

Tenuta Anfosso Italy  |  Liguria
170-year-old own-rooted Rossese Bianco, four days on skins, raised in acacia barrels—a Ligurian heirloom!

2018 Riesling “Réserve”

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

2018 Riesling “Pfoeller”

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
One of the gems of the Meyer portfolio.

2018 Riesling Grand Cru “Wineck Schlossberg”

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace Grand Cru
If the Boxler Réserve is an imposing massif, Meyer-Fonné’s Wineck Schlossberg is a vertiginous peak.

2018 Riesling

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace

2018 Pinot Gris “Dorfburg”

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
That grapes can be cajoled and fashioned to make such a liquid is miraculous. This aroma is beyond belief.

2018 Pinot Gris Réserve

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
Earthy Pinot Gris as dramatic and flinty as this, with a hint of residual sugar, demands an assertive pairing; try it with smoked sausage and mustard.

2018 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Brand”

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace Grand Cru
Decadent, rich, stony, and a touch off-dry—hard not to love.

2018 Pinot Gris Grand Cru Sommerberg “Wibtal”

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace Grand Cru

2018 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru “Les Pruliers”

Domaine Taupenot-Merme France  |  Burgundy  |  Nuits-Saint-Georges
Incredible elegance for Pruliers, power and finesse in spades.

2018 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru “La Riotte”

Domaine Taupenot-Merme France  |  Burgundy  |  Morey Saint Denis
Old vines planted just after WWII, spicy and deep, rich and full.

2018 Mazoyères Chambertin Grand Cru

Domaine Taupenot-Merme France  |  Burgundy  |  Mazoyères Chambertin
More Morey-like than the Charmes, with more muscle and spice. The grandest and longest-aging wine in this collection.

2018 Gewurztraminer “Réserve”

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace
The rose petal perfume of this ravishing Gewurztraminer enveloped the entire table, and was the perfect way to end a perfect meal.

2018 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru “Furstentum”

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace Grand Cru
A slightly sweeter style of Gewurztraminer with opulent aromas and flavors to pair with any kind of spicy food.

2018 Fronsac “Cuvée Piverts”

Château Moulin France  |  Bordeaux  |  Fronsac
Made without added sulfur, a transparent reflection of Merlot grown in the limestone and clay of Fronsac

2018 Côtes du Vivarais Rouge

Domaine Gallety France  |  Southern Rhône  |  Côtes du Vivarais
This wine combines Syrah’s savoriness with Grenache’s stoniness for a delicious red that is ready to drink today.

2018 Côtes du Jura Savagnin “Perrières”

François Rousset-Martin France  |  Jura  |  Côtes du Jura

2018 Côtes du Jura Savagnin “Cuvée du Professeur—Sous-Roche”

François Rousset-Martin France  |  Jura  |  Côtes du Jura
A transformative process must have been at work here, with the dynamic freshness of the ouillé, or topped-up style, yet it still displays hints of caramelization and golden savoriness.

2018 Côtes du Jura Chardonnay “Sous Roche”

François Rousset-Martin France  |  Jura  |  Côtes du Jura

2018 Côtes du Jura Chardonnay “Gravières”

Domaine Rousset-Martin France  |  Jura  |  Côtes du Jura

2018 Côtes du Jura Chardonnay “Croix Sarrant”

François Rousset-Martin France  |  Jura  |  Côtes du Jura

2018 Corton Rognet Grand Cru

Domaine Taupenot-Merme France  |  Burgundy  |  Corton Rognet
An explosively aromatic Corton, impeccably balanced.

2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

Domaine Méo-Camuzet France  |  Burgundy  |  Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “La Crau” MAGNUM

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe France  |  Southern Rhône  |  Châteauneuf-du-Pape

2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “La Crau”

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe France  |  Southern Rhône  |  Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The majesty of the La Crau vineyard is encapsulated in this wine. I can't think of a grander expression of Southern Rhone terroir to be enjoyed this winter.

2018 Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru

Domaine Taupenot-Merme France  |  Burgundy  |  Charmes Chambertin

2018 Chardonnay “Ronco Pitotti”

Vignai da Duline Italy  |  Friuli  |  Friuli Colli Orientali
First class depth and complexity on par with village level White Burgundy, but with a Friulian slant. Zingy adicity with citrus and apple notes.

2018 Cannonau di Sardegna
“Barrosu”

Giovanni Montisci Italy  |  Sardinia  |  Cannonau di Sardegna

2018 Bandol Rouge JEROBOAM

Domaine Tempier France  |  Provence  |  Bandol

2017 Venezia Giulia Bianco “Morus Alba”

Vignai da Duline Italy  |  Friuli  |  Delle Venezie
If mindfulness were a glass of wine you could sip, this would be it.

2017 Rossese di Dolceacqua Superiore “Fulavin”

Tenuta Anfosso Italy  |  Liguria  |  Rossese di Dolceacqua

2017 Riviera Ligure Vino Bianco “Antea”

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

2017 Rivesaltes “Noir de Carignan”

Domaine Les Mille Vignes France  |  Languedoc-Roussillon

2017 Riesling Grand Cru “Sommerberg” Vendange Tardive

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace Grand Cru
Late-harvest wines of this quality in Alsace take incredible skill to make. This is a supremely beautiful example of a harmonious, highly successful partnership between man and nature.

2017 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso “Morus Nigra”

Vignai da Duline Italy  |  Friuli  |  Friuli Colli Orientali
Ultra elegant yet energized, fresh, and juicy. An all-natural wine that’s just easy to love.

2017 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Brand”

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace Grand Cru
Boxler’s regal Pinot Gris—in this case, sourced exclusively from his grand cru Brand holdings—captures the essence of Pinot Gris in all of its textural glory.

2017 Pinot Gris Grand Cru Sommerberg “Wibtal”

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace Grand Cru

2017 Pays de l’Aude Blanc “Le Pied des Nymphettes”

Domaine Les Mille Vignes France  |  Languedoc-Roussillon
On the palate: round, shapely, a slight bitterness like bay leaf, a salinity from the nearby sea, and great freshness.

2017 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Les Pruliers”

Domaine Taupenot-Merme France  |  Burgundy  |  Nuits-Saint-Georges

2017 Mazoyères Chambertin Grand Cru

Domaine Taupenot-Merme France  |  Burgundy  |  Mazoyères Chambertin
More Morey-like than the Charmes, with more muscle and spice. The grandest and longest-aging wine in this collection.

2017 Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives “Boland”

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace Grand Cru

2017 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Sélection de Grains Nobles “Kaefferkopf” 500ml

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace Grand Cru
The nose just jumps out of the glass in a blaze of spicy, honeyed glory.

2017 Côtes du Jura Chardonnay “Terres Blanches”

Domaine Rousset-Martin France  |  Jura  |  Côtes du Jura

2017 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru “Près le Cellier”

Domaine Méo-Camuzet France  |  Burgundy  |  Clos de Vougeot
When life gets you down, this wine reminds you that there’s greatness in this world.

2017 Brunello di Montalcino

Ferretti Italy  |  Tuscany  |  Brunello di Montalcino
This 2017 is compact and absolutely brimming with energy, culminating in a grippy, stony tannin.

2017 Beaune Rouge 1er Cru “Cuvée Guignone de Salins” Hospices de Beaune

Comtesse de Chérisey France  |  Burgundy  |  Beaune 1er Cru
Without hesitation, this is the best red Burgundy I have tasted this year.

2016 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso “Morus Nigra”

Vignai da Duline Italy  |  Friuli  |  Friuli Colli Orientali
Ultra elegant yet energized, fresh, and juicy. An all-natural wine that’s just easy to love.

2016 Pinot Nero “Ronco Pitotti”

Vignai da Duline Italy  |  Friuli  |  Friuli Colli Orientali
A contender for Italy’s best Pinot Nero.

2016 Pinot Gris “Heimbourg”

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace
Heimbourg, a very stony, steep limestone terroir in Turckheim, produces a powerful, full-bodied style of Pinot Gris with exceptional aging potential.

2016 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Brand”

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace Grand Cru
Decadent, rich, stony—hard not to love.

2016 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru “Brand”

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Grand Cru Brand

2016 Fronsac

Château Haut-Lariveau France  |  Bordeaux  |  Fronsac
There is nothing overdone in this chiseled, elegant cuvée made from organically grown and pampered Merlot.

2016 Chinon “Les Petites Roches” MAGNUM

Charles Joguet France  |  Loire  |  Chinon
Given light treatment in the cellar, this wine shows off Cabernet in its most delicate, charming form.

2016 Canon-Fronsac

Château Moulin Pey-Labrie France  |  Bordeaux  |  Canon-Fronsac
Divine with lemon and rosemary roasted lamb.

2016 Brunello di Montalcino

Ferretti Italy  |  Tuscany  |  Brunello di Montalcino
Drink Later: The hype about 2016 is justified, and Ferretti’s first-ever release delivers all you could ask for in a great Brunello.

2015 Pinot Nero “Ronco Pitotti”

Vignai da Duline Italy  |  Friuli  |  Friuli Colli Orientali
Definitely a contender for Italy’s best Pinot Nero.

2015 Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives “Boland”

Albert Boxler France  |  Alsace  |  Alsace Grand Cru
A deep and luscious dessert wine for the ages, it is loaded with aromas of flowers, spices, and dripping honey—an utter masterpiece of Alsatian viticulture.

2014 Pays de l'Aude Muscat Sec

Domaine Les Mille Vignes France  |  Languedoc-Roussillon  |  Vin de Pay de l’Aude

2014 Macvin du Jura Chardonnay “5 ans d’age”

François Rousset-Martin France  |  Jura

2014 Le Pied des Nymphettes

Domaine Les Mille Vignes France  |  Languedoc-Roussillon
The nose soars from the glass—wildflowers from the Mediterranean basin, if you ask me—with incredible finesse.

2014 Crémant d’Alsace Brut Extra

Meyer-Fonné France  |  Alsace  |  Crémant d'Alsace
Notes of lemon curd find a crisp finish thanks to the minimal dosage technique, while the fine bead compliments a textured weight.

2013 Pinot Nero “Ronco Pitotti”

Vignai da Duline Italy  |  Friuli  |  Friuli Colli Orientali
Definitely a contender for Italy’s best Pinot Nero.

2013 Muscat de Rivesaltes

Domaine Les Mille Vignes France  |  Languedoc-Roussillon  |  Vin de Pay de l’Aude

2013 Merlot “Ronco Pitotti Valori” MAGNUM