The Cellar Shot
- Gros Ventre Pinot Noir 2022, Russian River Valley - From the Baranoff Vineyard overlooking Laguna de Santa Rosa in Sebastopol. Aromas of red fruits, tea leaves, and orange zest. Notes of vanilla bean and sweet spices. Silky and medium bodied. Best gift to yourself now or for your cellar!
- Paolo Bea ‘Cotidie’ Sagrantino Blend 2021, Umbria, Italy - A co-fermentation of Sagrantino and Trebbiano grown in close proximity to one another. Organic & biodynamic. Vibrant ruby color. Offers heady spice yet lighter frame. Classic “everyday” natural wine!
The Californian
- Wrath Pommard 4/777 Pinot Noir 2021, Monterey County - Dark, earthy. Aromas of black cherry and forest floor. Balanced acidity with notes of bing cherry, black raspberry and allspice. Long and structured finish. Cool Site Pinot Noir!
- Herrmann York Lopez Ranch Zinfandel 2022, Cucamonga Valley - From 100+ year old vines in LA. Harvested from own-rooted bush vines. Planted in deep sand of alluvial granite fans. Notes of cayenne, plum, & milk chocolate. Don’t let the low alcohol fool you?
- Gros Ventre Rose of Pinot Noir 2022, California - El Dorado Gamay and Sonoma Pinot Noir. Aromatics of strawberry, orange peel, pink grapefruit, and rose petals. Finishes crisp, clean, and bone-dry on the palate. Begs for another gulp!
The Trust Fall
- Gros Ventre High Country White Chenin Blanc Blend 2021, Sierra Foothills - This cuvée spent an additional 2 years in stainless steel tanks adding more integrated aromas, acidity and weight. Notes of stone fruit, white flowers, and Christmas spices. Cellar worthy. Sonoma meets Alto Adige!
- Frenchtown Farms ‘Poisson Pilote’ Roussanne Blend 2023, Sierra Foothills - From young vines planted in the 1990's. Aromas of citrus fruits, green apples, and white flowers. Subtle mineral undertones. Crisp and refreshing on the palate. Cut their teeth at Clos Saron!
- La Clarine Farm ‘The Angle of Repose’ Syrah / Tannat 2022, Sierra Foothills - Organically grown with minimal intervention wine. Lifted aromas of cherry and herbs with an earthy undertone. Good acidity and firm tannins. All Roads Lead to Rhône!
The Pop & Pour
- Quinta do Montalto ‘Cluricaun’ Siria Blend 2022, Lisbon, Portugal - Fresh and nutty with a hint of spice. Notes of tangerine, marmalade and pure citrus fruits. Structurally juicy and linear, with a nice saline finish. Skin Contact Goodness!
- Chateau Massiac Syrah / Carignan 2020, Languedoc, France - Complex notes of juniper, rosemary, and thyme, alongside savory wild berry flavors and a subtle, earthy nuance. A remarkable expression of its terroir, this wine remains one of the most compelling values in France!
- Stamnaki Assyrtiko 2023, Peloponnese, Greece - Lemon-y, crisp, creamy too. A rounder expression of Assyrtiko features fresh citrus, a juicy palate, and a touch of salinity to demonstrate its Mediterranean influences. Bring on the calamari!