October 2026

The Pop & Pour 

  • Exopto Cosecha, Rioja, 2024 - Bright notes of ripe strawberry and cherry, followed by layers of raspberry, blueberry, delicate violet, mineral touches, and subtle spice. 65% Grenache, 30% Tempranillo, 5% Granciano. 14% Alcohol. 

  • Mas des Brousses 'Chasseur des Brousses', Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, 2022 - Bright red and dark berries like juicy plum, blueberry, and brambly raspberry, intertwined with savory wild herbs, garrigue, tapenade, and black pepper. 50% Merlot, 40% Mourvedre, 10% Grenache. 13% Alcohol. 

  • Vina Almirante 'Vanidade', Rias Baixas , 2025 - Features vibrant aromas of citrus, ripe stone fruit, white flowers, and lemon verbena, balanced by a silky texture, piercing acidity, and a distinct mineral, saline finish. 100% Albarino, 13% Alcohol. 


The Trust Fall


  • Mazette 'Mutual Muse' Santa Ynez Valley, 2025 - Aromas of honeydew melon, pineapple core, lemon-lime zest, chamomile stems, and ripe passion fruit, complemented by a distinct mineral streak. Naturally fermented in neutral French oak cigar barrels. 100% Sauvignon Blanc. 13.2% Alcohol. 

  • Frenchtown Farms 'Cecelia' Rose, Sierra Foothills, 2024 - Aromas and flavors of wild strawberry, fresh raspberries, blackcurrant leaf, and wild flowers, complemented by a dry, textural profile. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 12.2% Alcohol. 

  • En Cavale 'Who Goes There' Etna, 2023 - A lighter bodied red with super bright red fruit, including ripe plum, black cherry, and dark cherry accented by a savory edge, snappy acidity, a hint of white pepper. A blend of Barbera, Nero d'Avola, Sangiovese, and Molinara. 13% Alcohol. 


The Cellar Shot


  • Chateau Falfas Le Chevalier Cotes de Bourg. Bordeaux, 2019- Opens with a vibrant, remarkably pure note of fresh blueberry, in addition to notes of cassis, black cherries, and blackberries. Layered with fine oak, cedar wood, graphite, and a subtle hint of juniper. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot. 13.5% Alcohol 

  • David Trousselle Auxey-Duresses, Burgundy 2022- Ripe red and dark berry fruit complemented by earthy undertones, chalky minerality, and a touch of savory spice. Warm-but-balanced vintage character offering fresh, juicy red fruit. 100% Pinot Noir. 11-14% Alcohol. 

 

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