The Cellar Shot
- Lisini Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese Grosso 2019, Tuscany, Italy - From the slopes of southern Montalcino. Earth and dusty mineral notes. Core of cherry and raspberry flavors in this succulent red. Supple and balanced with a long finish. One of Montalcino’s historic, reference-point estates!
- Edmond Cornu Ladoix Rouge Pinot Noir 2019, Burgundy, France - From two parcels at the foot of the hillside of Corton. Black fruit and darker-toned spices. Tannic but the broad-shouldered fruit fleshes out the underlying structure. Affordable and Age Worthy Red Burgundy!
The Californian
- Dirty & Rowdy ‘Clothing Optional’ Muscat Blend 2018, Chalone - Extended maceration of Muscat, Chenin Blanc and Roussanne. Spicy, salty, tannic, with layers of fruit and different expressions of minerality. Complex and Mind Bending!
- Luli Chardonnay 2023, Santa Lucia Highlands - Bouquet of freshly-peeled Meyer lemon, ripe pear and crushed stone. Subtle notes of peach and flint. Fresh. Delicious cool vintage Chardonnay!
- windchaser ‘The Red Triangle’ Syrah Blend 2019, Mendocino County - Unusual blend of Syrah, Pinot Noir and Grenache. Full bodied, flavorful and laced with fine-grained tannins. Pairs well with rich proteins. Rich Proteins = Shark Food!
The Natural
- Dirty & Rowdy ‘Clothing Optional’ Muscat Blend 2018, Chalone - Extended maceration of Muscat, Chenin Blanc and Roussanne. Spicy, salty, tannic, with layers of fruit and different expressions of minerality. Complex and Mind Bending!
- Margins ‘Rugged Heart’ Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Santa Cruz Mountains - A light bodied Bordeaux blend that is both earthy and bursting with red fruit notes. Hints of cranberry and a wonderful acidity create harmony throughout. Low intervention take from the Natural Wine Genre!
- 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!
The Trust Fall
- Terre Nere ‘Etna Rosso’ Nerello Mascalese 2022, Sicily, Italy - Incredibly spicy, bouquet of cloves, dried cherries and sage. Silky-smooth, with cooling acidity. Long finish with aromatics of lavender and cloves that echo on. Raising the Bar in Sicily!
- Boehler Molse Blanc Pinot Blanc Blend 2022, Alsace, France - A delicious blend including Sylvaner and Pinot Gris. Fresh and fruity, medium bodied and round. A true chameleon across the menu!
- Mantha ‘Liquefaction’ Rosé of Sangiovese 2023, Sierra Foothills - Inspired by Masanobu Fukuoka’s “natural farming” methods. Salmon-and-copper color. Floral and stone aromatics. Medium-bodied, savory and dry. A gastronomic rosé!
The Pop & Pour
- Les Clos Perdus L’Annee Rouge Grenache Blend 2019, Languedoc, France - Light, fresh, nice texture. Extended lees time with some whole cluster. Red berries, blood orange, and baking spice. Another hidden gem from a great house!
- Edaphos by Ernest Picpoul 2022, Lodi - A mixture of apple blossom, acacia flower sprinkled with citric notes. Clean and refreshing with forward Meyer lemon zest and an overall impression of youthful energy.
- Matias Riccitelli Malbec 2023, Mendoza Argentina - Deep violet color. On the nose it presents red fruits, vanilla and chocolate. A complex, rich wine with soft tannins ripe and with a long finish. Grill Me!