The Cellar Shot
- Nervi-Conterno Gattinara 2021, Piedmont, Italy - From a classic vintage: cool, balanced, and naturally structured. This wine opens with pure red cherry, orange peel, rose petal, and crushed herbs, layered over volcanic minerality and fine-grained tannins. Compared to Barolo, it’s more angular, more savory—less about power, more about lift and clarity. This wine is built to age and will become more complex over time!
- Forlorn Hope Nacré Semillon 2015, Napa Valley - Reveals a captivating nose of ripe honeydew melon, lemon curd, and orange blossom, with nuanced hints of toasted almond and beeswax. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a rich, creamy texture and vibrant acidity. The wine showcases a complex interplay of citrus fruit, honey, and subtle oak influences, leading to a long, savory finish with a touch of minerality.
The Trust Fall
- Ermes Pavese Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle 2024, Vallée d'Aoste, Italy - A stunning wine from the highest vineyard site in Europe on the summit of Mont Blanc. Because these vineyards are so isolated, Pavese has been able to work with the original, pre-phylloxera root stock since that malady never infiltrated this area when it came sweeping through Europe many years ago. An austere, racy, mineral white wine with vivacity and length.
- Vincent Gateau Lac de B Rouge 2022, Savoie, France - 100% Mondeuse (aka Syrah) with a fruity and spicy style, where barrel aging brings elegance and a lovely roundness to the wine. A wine that is ready to drink now but will gain in finesse with time. A superb expression of this signature red grape of Savoy!
- La Morandina Moscato d'Asti 2024, Piedmont, Italy - Moscato Bianco is one of Italy’s most ancient varieties and these vines were planted over 60 years ago. All fermentation is done with indigenous yeasts, giving this Moscato d’Asti a complex depth that is devoid in the majority of this mass market category.
The Pop & Pour
- Hollow Wines ‘Sunset’ Orange Chardonnay 2023, Monterey County - Lemoncello vibes meet Sunset Beach. Grown right atop of the San Andreas fault line this wine's minerality is perfectly balanced and rich. Drink now at 55 F or lay down for up to 10 years.
- Kumusha Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Western Cape, South Africa - Bold green pepper up front is paired with roasted cherries and hints of blueberries. More boysenberry like flavors come out giving the whole wine a brambly profile that dries the palate. The robust green pepper comes back on the finish along with subtle rose petal characteristics. Savory and chillable!
- Poderi Cellario 'Lafrea' Favorita 2024, Piedmont, Italy - 100% Favorita (aka Vermentino) from organic vines in the hills of western Langhe made all in steel and bottled unfiltered with minimal sulfur. Fresh and easy with notes of grapefruit and wild herbs. Bottled sunshine 🌞