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| If you’re going to have Robert Parker or Stephen Tanzer over for dinner, selecting a wine they’ve rated highly will be a nice choice. However, when you’re buying wines for yourself, we’d love to see you find wines that match up your unique palate and pocketbook. We have a large staff of friendly and knowledgeable wine professionals that taste hundreds of wines each week. They can put you in touch with bottles that you are likely to love, often at a much lower cost than the highly-rated gems that often see a run-up in price and frequent availability issues. Like any great group of opinionated professionals, our staff has varied tastes themselves. Often our customers will find a particular staff member with a style that corresponds to their own. That concept works extremely well in our retail stores, and this section is our effort to bring you the same online. Don’t get us wrong, we love the highly rated wines from the press and will continue to offer them, but we think you’re missing out if you’re not augmenting those selections with picks from our excellent staff. Here are their favorites. (Click on a name to see their other selections - or to drop them a line.) Cheers! |
Reviews
2024 Seghesio Sonoma County Zinfandel
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 4/25/2026 | Send Email
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 4/25/2026 | Send Email
$18.95 for this California classic? Are you kidding me!? Seghesio Family Vineyards has been in Healdsburg since 1895 and is the oldest continuous family owned and operated winery in California. That's 125 vintages over 5 generations! Seghesio is only 1 of 100 California wineries that operated during the tragic scourge that was Prohibition. And you can't get more California classic than Zinfandel! USA! USA! USA! The Seghesio Sonoma County Zinfandel is an institution and the 2024 delivers in spades. On the nose and palate, blueberry, dark chocolate, espresso, spice, fennel, blackberry, soy sauce, and fresh herbs. An excellent new chapter in the storied history of Seghesio. Love it!
2023 Antech "Cuvée Eugenie" Extra Brut Crémant de Limoux
By: Cary Herrman | Review Date: 4/25/2026 | Send Email
By: Cary Herrman | Review Date: 4/25/2026 | Send Email
This is the kind of bottle that makes a strong case for skipping Champagne without feeling like a compromise. The nose leans properly yeasty, think fresh bread and a touch of brioche, with a pop of citrus zest that keeps it lifted.
On the palate, it snaps into focus. There is a strong mineral background here, stony and almost saline, pushing everything forward. Citrus and green apple keep it bright, the mousse is tight and energetic, and the extra brut finish lands bone dry and clean. It all feels intentional. No fluff.
The value is the kicker. This drinks with more structure and character than the price suggests. Mineral, a little savory, and easy to keep going back without overthinking it.
2025 La Bargemone Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé
By: Jonathan Parnell | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Jonathan Parnell | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
Delightful nose of candied grapefruit. Kiwi and strawberry on the palate. Invite your friends, put in on ice and watch the afternoon melt into the sunset, with smiling faces all around.
2021 Château Sainte-Eulalie "La Cantilene" Minervois La Liviniere
By: Jonathan Parnell | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Jonathan Parnell | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
Complex, elegant nose gives cassis, seasoned wood and stewed red fruit. Palate shows beautifully, expressing red stone fruit. Nice lingering finish. Wonderful for the price.
2024 E. Pira Chiara Boschis Barolo Chinato
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
The ultimate conclusion to an Italian dinner. Chiara’s Chinato is a labor of love—a fortified Barolo aromatized with a secret recipe of herbs, spices, and barks (including Cinchona). It is rich, bitter-sweet, and profoundly complex. In an era where many houses have moved to commercial styles, Chiara maintains the traditional depth that makes this one of the world's great digestifs.
Price:
$49.99
2024 E. Pira Chiara Boschis Langhe Nebbiolo
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
Don't call this an "entry-level" wine; it is a serious Nebbiolo sourced from prime parcels in La Morra. The 2024 is incredibly fresh and expressive, dominated by a bouquet of cherry, raspberry, and dried rose. It is vibrant and "nervous" in the best way, making it the perfect bottle to open while you wait for the Barolos to cellar.
Price:
$39.99
2022 E. Pira Chiara Boschis "Cannubi" Barolo
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
The 2022 Cannubi is a triumph of finesse over heat. It is deep and restrained, showing a sleek elegance that is hard to find in a warm year. Expect a myriad of sweet perfumes—red fruit, spice, and the signature balsamic notes of mint and eucalyptus that only this hill can provide. Suckling calls it "profound in its depths" with plush tannins you can really sink your teeth into.
2022 E. Pira Chiara Boschis "Mosconi" Barolo
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
A total powerhouse. This is one of the most refined expressions of Mosconi we’ve seen, managing to maintain its structural presence while layering in stunning floral overtones. It is austere, complex, and driven by a massive mineral core. Notes of bright cherries, cedar, and sliced mushrooms lead into a driving, persistent finish.
2022 E. Pira Chiara Boschis "Via Nuova" Barolo
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
The "New Road" is outstanding for its pure savoriness in 2022. It is a vibrant, mid-weight Barolo that perfectly balances the characteristics of its six constituent vineyards. Expect earthy strawberries, peonies, and restrained blood orange on the nose, with a silky, dainty palate and tannins that add a surprising, chocolatey touch.
2013 Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru "Cote de Lechet"
By: Jackson Kelly | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Jackson Kelly | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
What a steal, 5 dollars per year of age on Premier Cru Chablis! This wine is worth every penny, a crisp, complex expression of a prized appellation. On the palate, this wine is bursting with minerality, with notes of apple, pear, and lemon zest, complemented with salinity and a touch of honey. 2013 Chablis is drinking beautifully right now, and this is certainly among the best options on the market.
Price:
$64.99
2015 Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru "Les Lys"
By: Alex Pross | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Alex Pross | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
Les Lys is one of the most underrated Premier Cru sites in all of Chablis. Capable of producing some of the region’s most profound and complex wines, it has somehow remained under the radar for many enthusiasts—making the 2015 Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis all the more exciting. The nose opens beautifully with aromas of lemon peel, white flowers, crushed rock, and hints of flint. The palate delivers impressive energy and intensity, with citrus notes fanning out across the wine’s layered, complex structure. There is depth here with layer upon layer of fruit and spice seamlessly supported by vibrant acidity and lifted by captivating aromatics. A wine to love, and a remarkable opportunity to enjoy a Chablis of this caliber with over a decade of age at such an appealing price.
Price:
$64.99
2015 Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru "Vaillons"
By: Alex Pross | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Alex Pross | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
The 2015 Vaillons opens with an intensely flinty nose that gives way to aromas of lemon chiffon and dried herbs. The palate is richly textured, with abundant orchard fruit balanced by a surge of acidity and energy. The mid- to back-palate is particularly impressive, revealing layers of fruit and complexity that carry seamlessly through to a finish marked by classic Chablisienne character.
Price:
$64.99
2013 Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru "Cote de Lechet"
By: Alex Pross | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Alex Pross | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
A beautiful nose of Red Delicious apple and pear mingles with notes of straw and lemon. The palate shows wonderful drive and verve, with racy acidity that carries orchard fruit, wet stone, and flinty mineral tones across the palate, building complexity from start to the long, satisfying finish. A truly delicious Chablis, it feels remarkably vibrant and exuberant for a wine at 13 years of age.
Price:
$64.99
2024 Ridge Vineyards Paso Robles Grenache Blanc
By: Noah Schwartz | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Noah Schwartz | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
While the winemaker behind this delicious Grenache Blanc is being playful, this bottle doesn't play around. You can really tell how much effort went into making it- from the precise combination of varieties (85% Grenache Blanc, 12% Picpoul, and 3% Roussanne), to the meticulous fermentation process that involves stainless steel, barrels both old and new, as well as amphora and concrete tanks mixed in. The result? A vividly aromatic wine, that’s complex and serious but still fresh and vibrant. The bright acidity balances the smoky flint notes, and the savory minerality ties the whole thing together beautifully.
2024 Matteo Ascheri Langhe Nebbiolo
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
If the brilliant 2021 Barolo is the benchmark for value and precise terroir expression, the 2024 Langhe Nebbiolo is the ultimate everyday proof of Matteo Ascheri's no-nonsense approach. This is exactly what entry-level Nebbiolo should be: pure, unmanipulated, and completely stripped of any commercial makeup.
The nose is incredibly open and fragrant, immediately mirroring the ethereal qualities of his Barolo. . It is undeniably one of the smartest, most expressive everyday Nebbiolos on the market.
Price:
$24.99
2024 Raen "Royal St. Robert Cuvée" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 4/24/2026 | Send Email
A truly benchmark expression of the ultra-cool, western edge of the Sonoma Coast. This wine is sourced from a handful of vineyards, all within a few miles of the frigid Pacific. Fruit comes from Occidental, Bodega, and Fort Ross, where temperatures tend to hover in the upper 60s and low 70s even in mid-summer. This long, moderate growing season allows for incredible flavor development while preserving the fruit’s natural acidity.
Clones include Calera, Swan, and Dijon selections 667, 115, and 777. The wine is made with 100% whole-cluster native fermentation and aged in neutral French oak to preserve a pure expression of the coast. The nose soars from the glass with dried rose petals, alpine strawberry, bramble leaf, torn herbs, camphor, subtle leather, and earthy spice. The fruit profile mirrors the aromatics beautifully, with wild red berries, black raspberry, lifted floral tones, and deeper earthy notes. Woodsy spice, coastal chaparral, and brambly tones are always present, interwoven with the bright red fruit.
Long and silky on the palate, this is beautifully resolved even as a young wine, though it will surely become even more striking and gain additional mid-palate breadth with a few years in bottle. A singular, distinctive, and truly compelling expression of Pinot Noir that deserves a place on anyone’s dinner table.
2024 Aniello Blanco de Pinot Noir Rio Negro Patagonia
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 4/23/2026 | Send Email
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 4/23/2026 | Send Email
So fresh, flavorful and fun, this is my pick for the wine of the summer. The 2024 Aniello Blanco de Pinot Noir from Patagonia is a refreshing white wine vinified from 100% Pinot Noir, however, it is actually the palest shade of pink possible, more akin to a vin gris style of rosé from France. This tiny amount of pigmentation is extracted during the pressing of the fruit – the bunches of Pinot Noir are put directly into the press, and during this process itself, a subtle amount of color is extracted from the grape skins as the juice is extracted from the berries. Aniello is located in the heart of Patagonia, in southern Argentina, where long sunlight hours combined with cold nights help to create wines with great intensity and an electric, refreshing feel on the palate. This is evident in the Aniello, where a high level of fruit concentration is contrasted by bright acidity and lingering minerality. Also, an interesting characteristic about white wine made from red grapes is that many typical red fruit aromatics remain: in this wine, fresh strawberries and cream, juicy red plum and a slightly tarter red currant note. Aging in concrete and neutral barrels on the fine lees adds white almond and yeasty brioche to the mix, all backed up by a bracing, lingering finish. At this price, there’s a lot to like here: top-notch winemaking from a premium (and very up-and-coming) wine region, leading to a highly unique style of wine that would be very fun to serve to guests – after all, how many people have tried a white Pinot Noir from Patagonia? This is one to buy by the case while still available.
Domaine Hubert "K&L Exclusive" Pays d'Auge Vieux Calvados (750ml)
By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 4/22/2026 | Send Email
By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 4/22/2026 | Send Email
Its absolutely nuts that we're still able to get this stupendous product on the shelf for $35. The simple fact is that apple brandy production is extremely slow and difficult. It requires years and years of waiting for the trees to produce enough fruit for them to be commercially viable. But the Huberts are nonetheless putting exceptionally high quality brandy into great old would and doing it at a very reasonable price. Let's taste it! The first nosing is fragrant and round with soft ripe apple, hints of sweet spices and bake pears. The palate is very zesty and bright, moving more toward your granny smith than the baked pear on the nose. Medium bodied with a super round soft finish. There's tons of character here, so into the cocktails is where this will suit most people, but if you've ever been to Normandy this is as good as anything you'll ever try. It is the perfect thing to put on the table for the "trou" in your holiday dinner. An incredible digestif by any measure.
Price:
$34.99
2021 Château Sainte-Eulalie "La Cantilene" Minervois La Liviniere
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 4/22/2026 | Send Email
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 4/22/2026 | Send Email
Deep and Mediterranean in character, this blend opens with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and plum layered with note of licorice and subtle spice. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with ripe dark fruit supported by firm, well-structured tannins and a warm, savory core. Hints of vanilla and dried herbs add complexity, leading to a long, smooth finish. A classic southern French blend that delivers power, rustic charm, and excellent value.
2021 Red Car Sonoma Coast Syrah
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 4/22/2026 | Send Email
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 4/22/2026 | Send Email
Sourced from Red Car's Estate and Romondo vineyards, the 2021 Red Car Sonoma Coast is classic cool climate Syrah - savory with bright acidity and polished tannins. It is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 18% new. Savory aromas of black olive, lavender, dark plum, mint, black pepper, with bright, vibrant acidity, and a weightlessness on the palate common to Sonoma Coast wines.
2023 Monte Rio "Old Vines" Lodi Zinfandel
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 4/22/2026 | Send Email
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 4/22/2026 | Send Email
What a great yummy old vine Zin! I can't believe it's only $15 because it sells for $25 on the Monte Rio website! A blend from four organically farmed Lodi vineyards with 95-year-old Zinfandel vines, the 2023 Old Vine Lodi is pressed and fermented whole cluster in stainless steel followed by 10 months is neutral barrels. Low intervention in the cellar and no sulfur added. Bottled unfiltered. This is the opposite of a big jammy high alcohol Zin, which is say it's better. Medium bodied with flavors of blackberry, blueberry, red and black cherry, black pepper, tobacco leaf, and dried herbs.
Bernard Rondeau Bugey Cerdon
By: Aaron Hughes | Review Date: 4/21/2026 | Send Email
By: Aaron Hughes | Review Date: 4/21/2026 | Send Email
We almost didn't get to taste this today, Keith forgot and almost skipped it at the end, but since I pull the bottles for the tastings so I knew it was there. I'm really glad I did, because I was good through the whole tasting so I felt like I deserved a little treat. This is just so lovely, and it's one of those wines you just almost can't bear to spit out, but I did, because I'm a professional. The nose is fruity and pretty, strawberry, raspberry, guava, and rosehips all blend to make a very slightly off-dry sparkling wine that is so approachable and lovely. The palate is very slightly sweet with wonderful fruit and a really great acidity, this is Keith's perfect Thanksgiving wine, but I think for me it's just a banger bottle to share with friends or with no friends and just me and Mr. Tummy. Good boys get treats.
Price:
$19.99
2025 Domaine de Triennes Mediteranée Rosé
By: Aaron Hughes | Review Date: 4/21/2026 | Send Email
By: Aaron Hughes | Review Date: 4/21/2026 | Send Email
Easy and approachable this is such a friendly and fun bottle of pool wine. A little bit of tropical, but then more raspberry and bright strawberry than anything else, with a really pleasant but not too pushing acidity that goes through the whole palate. For people looking for a nice Provencal style rosé. The lingering finish has a little touch of something floral at the very end, really ending on a pretty and lingering note. This is new to us, and what a nice surprise!
Price:
$17.99
2022 Domaine Vico "Cantinone" Corse Rouge
By: Aaron Hughes | Review Date: 4/21/2026 | Send Email
By: Aaron Hughes | Review Date: 4/21/2026 | Send Email
Having these less common varietals is always such a treat, and I've found the Corsican wine I've had so far to all be really good. I realize that Keith is just trying to bring in the best ones, but still, hey, thumbs up Corsica keep up the good work. Obviously this wine is no exception, and gosh, I really enjoyed it when we opened it this morning but it's so much better now. The nose is a study in delicacy and elegance, all these angels balancing on the head of a pin, there's raspberry, red cherry, strawberry, a bouquet of flowers, a sachet of dried herbs, and something intensely savory and umami. This is just marvelous, absolutely top notch. The palate is racy and beautiful, this super rush of fruit at the front with this deeply savory middle that both then twine and blend together for a finish that has fruit but pushes forward with barrel spice, roundness, and a lingering sort of fruit and leather on the very finish. This is one of my favorite new wines already, and there's a lot of people who enjoy a little pretty wine that are going to get this in their hands. If that ends up being you, you're welcome, happy to help!
2024 Château Sainte-Eulalie "Plaisir D'Eulalie" Minervois
By: Aaron Hughes | Review Date: 4/21/2026 | Send Email
By: Aaron Hughes | Review Date: 4/21/2026 | Send Email
There's this kind of raspberry yogurt thing going on in the nose, and then it's joined with some blueberry, black cherry, a little bit of laurel or sage on the edges. This is just a really easy kind of wine, the kind that you open with friends and you just enjoy it, maybe empty a couple bottles and nobody says much just a little nod after the first sip to say "Oh yeah, this is totally going to work" and at the end of the night they take one of the bottles, checks out the label and asks where you got it. It's that kind of easy and friendly wine. The palate is really kind of lush and mid+ rich, lots of ripe and slightly stewed fruits, with a little bit of leather and cocoa in the very back on the finish. Budget banger bargain bottle. 4Bs.
2022 Aperture "Soil Specific" Sonoma County Bordeaux Blend
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 4/21/2026 | Send Email
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 4/21/2026 | Send Email
Beyond the massive critical acclaim and dazzling résumé of Aperture winemaker Jesse Katz, I’m not sure how much more I can add to the conversation, so I’ll keep it short and sweet. The hype around Jesse’s Aperture wines is absolutely legit. These are some of the purest, most polished, and most downright delicious wines you’ll find in California. The combination of estate-grown fruit and top-tier sourcing from some of the region’s best vineyards means they over-deliver time and again.
They are modern, rich, powerful, fruit-driven wines, but they also have lift, freshness, and more than enough structure to shine at the dinner table. We have exceptional pricing on these wines right now, taking them from best-in-class on a normal day to outright must-buys. Through our Insider’s Advantage program, we have the best pricing in the country. So whether you’re already a fan of these blockbuster wines or just hearing about them for the first time, don’t miss the chance to stock up at these ludicrous prices.
Charles Heidsieck "Brut Réserve" Champagne
By: Gary Westby | Review Date: 4/20/2026 | Send Email
By: Gary Westby | Review Date: 4/20/2026 | Send Email
My jaw almost dropped when I learned the story of the new Charles Heidsieck from Cecile Bonnefond, the CEO of both Charles and Piper. Instead of the normal package change / price increase rationalized by “increased international demand” this wine had been improved at great cost to the producer before the price went up! The new package contains a selection of half the vineyard sites of the old one, and older reserve wines. The result is non-vintage Champagne that is better than most big house vintage wines and a stronger value now at the current price than the old Charles was at $34.99. In the years since the change, this bottling has gone from strength to strength as the average age of the reserve wines inside has increased. When we poured this at a recent in-store tasting on “House Style” it was one of the stars of the night. This Champagne has depth, combining maturity and freshness, nutty intrigue and minerality!
2022 La Ca' Növa "Montestefano" Barbaresco
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/20/2026 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/20/2026 | Send Email
A dark, brooding expression that defies the heat of the vintage. Expect juicy dark cherry, plum, and licorice framed by a deep, earthy core. Ready to enjoy immediately.
2022 La Ca' Növa Barbaresco
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/20/2026 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/20/2026 | Send Email
A mid-weight, charming blend of parcels in Ovello, Cole, and Loreto. It’s a red-toned, fruit-forward entry-level wine that offers incredible value, though its 2022 grippiness suggests it benefits from a quick decant.
2020 La Ca' Növa "Montestefano" Barbaresco
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/20/2026 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/20/2026 | Send Email
2020 are surprisingly good now, they are in a great window. Its formidable tannins mean there is a long-term cellar play potential here as well.
2022 La Ca' Növa "Montefico Vigna Bric Mentina" Barbaresco
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/20/2026 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/20/2026 | Send Email
Bright, focused, and remarkably accessible. It retains its signature salinity and chalky texture, with high-toned notes of orange peel and white pepper.
2021 La Ca' Növa "Montefico Vigna Bric Mentina" Barbaresco
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/20/2026 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/20/2026 | Send Email
A classic. It conveys a translucent finesse, redolent of crushed flowers, cedar, and salt.
2020 La Ca' Növa "Montefico Vigna Bric Mentina" Barbaresco
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/20/2026 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 4/20/2026 | Send Email
"Dynamite" wine laced with mint and white pepper. It offers a bit more pliancy than the Montestefano, making it ready to enjoy in just a few years.
2023 Catena "DV Catena - Tinto Histórico" Malbec Blend Mendoza
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 4/19/2026 | Send Email
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 4/19/2026 | Send Email
Rich and expressive, this historic-style blend opens with aromas of blackberry, cassis, and plum, with notes of violet, spice, and subtle earth. the palate is full and structured, balancing dark fruit intensity with fresh acidity and polished tannins. A touch of savory complexity and integrated oak adds depth, leading to a long, smooth finish. A modern take on a traditional Argentine blend, offering both power and elegance with excellent approachability.
The Glasgow Distillery 1770 5 Year Old "K&L & Delmonico's Collaboration" Single PX Sherry Hogshead Heavily Peated Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
This outrageous young hyper-peated single cask from Glasgow 1770 is one of the most exciting barrels we've come across in a long time. Their tiny stills produce a tense, powerful, peated spirit with deep, oily texture, and a complex, smoky Highland character. Add the sweet, raisinated richness of PX sherry and you're in for a treat. This isn't the salty, iodine-laced smoke you might expect from Islay, but rather a more heather-driven, barbecue-like style of smoke that feels distinctly Highland in character. This awesome collaboration with the famous Delmonico Steakhouse is every bit as exciting as it sounds. It may be the first steak whisky I fully approve of. Needless to say, this one isn't about regionality, but originality.
Let's have it. The color is a vivid auburn (1.4). The nose is clear, tight, and wound full of energy, offering huge notes of Carolina barbecue, roasted chicory, pecan pie, turbinado sugar, and roasted arabica. This is coupled with a sweet salinity that feels more vegetal than coastal. On the palate, it's oily and rich with roasted nuts pushing forward and a dark, pungent smoke running through the center. Sweet oak and vibrant, sticky wine round out the mid-palate. The finish is smoldering and sweet, full of old mesquite embers and dense, chewy dark fruit. With water, the tension is released, and a huge wave of fruit battles the roasty aromas on the nose. The palate remains a battleground of dense flavors but the tannins soften, and the grippy finish relaxes into something surprisingly approachable, all things considered. An absolutely stunning young whisky and a perfect first single cask collaboration from this fabulous little distillery and the famous steakhouse. If you want to taste before you buy, you can grab a glass at Delmonico's in Las Vegas, but it probably won't last long at either venue once they pop these bottles and start pouring. It's too good!
Price:
$79.99
2024 Clos de Luz "Azuda" Carménère Cachapoal
By: Vanessa Serrano | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
By: Vanessa Serrano | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
I'm always excited to find a wine that's going to pair well with the flavors I use at home. With notes of poblano pepper, jalapeno, and light touches of cilantro, my mind instantly went to Chile Verde, a repeat dish in my house. The body is somewhere between medium bodied and full bodied, with nice acidity and structure that makes it a great pairing for a meal. Carmenere is a grape that can lean heavily into those green pyrazine notes, but here it moves away from straight jalapeno, into something a little more interesting. If you pair it with meat dishes that are heavy on salsa or peppers, then you've got a match made in heaven!
2024 Aniello Blanco de Pinot Noir Rio Negro Patagonia
By: Vanessa Serrano | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
By: Vanessa Serrano | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
I'm a fan of white wines made from Pinot Noir, whether it's champagne, or in this case, a still white from Argentina. This is a crisp wine where the fruit takes a back seat to the pronounced minerality. And even though the fruit notes are more subtle, they're still quite pretty. Aromas of pineapple, raspberry, and a savory plantain note make this a unique and fun Pinot Noir. This will do well with or without a meal. Personally, I would opt for tacos and a picnic.
2022 Altos Las Hormigas "Reserve" Malbec Valle De Uco Mendoza
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
This is a wonderfully deep and dark Malbec with deep red fruits and ripe black cherries. It is a beautifully structured wine that also has some clean oak tannin and a surprisingly long finish that is clean with some chalk, which evens everything out. One of the best Malbec's that I have had in many months! It satisfies the traditionalist for this varietal and adds an additional touch of out-of-the ordinary complexity. Simply put, it is extremely delicious!
Pascal Doquet Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne (1998 Base)
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
Another sparkling producer in our portfolio once used the word “oublié”—“forgotten”—for a batch of wines that had quietly over-aged on the lees after being misplaced in the cellar. When rediscovered, they far exceeded expectations.
This Doquet takes that idea even further. With a base vintage of 1998 and an extended, unintended aging, this wine is a remarkable stroke of luck. I tasted it with Gary at the importer’s office, and it was a pleasure to watch his reaction unfold in real time—though I was equally absorbed with what was in my own glass.
The nose is explosive, unfolding with layers of toasted brioche and deeply caramelized fruit. On the palate, it strikes a beautiful balance between richness and freshness—baked apple, grilled bread, and a long finish marked by candied ginger.
An extraordinary find, and easily one of the most compelling Champagnes on the shelf right now.
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$109.99
2025 La Bargemone Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
Rosé season doesn’t truly begin until the new vintage of Bargemone arrives. Year after year, this is the Provence wine that just delivers—one of our great success stories and a bottle that overperforms in every season.
This latest release opens with an inviting nose of wild strawberry, fresh nectarine, and pink grapefruit. A subtle mineral undertone keeps the fruit in check, lending balance and lift—but let’s be honest, it’s seriously crushable.
Another clear success, and one of the most inviting Provençal rosés on the shelf at any given moment. Santé to spring—and the summer just around the corner.
2020 La Conseillante, Pomerol
By: Ryan Moses | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
By: Ryan Moses | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
Conseillante has long been known for its incredible terroir in the heart of Pomerol—next to Vieux Château Certan, across the street from Cheval Blanc, and near Pétrus. But what Marielle Cazaux has accomplished at the estate over the past decade is another story altogether, elevating it from a fan favorite to a wine-of-the-vintage contender year after year. Such is clearly the case with the 2020, from an especially fine Right Bank vintage—a wine that received a 100-point score from The Wine Advocate, where it was called “a Pomerol of striking purity and sophistication.” Considering its elite status and roots in some of the world’s most treasured terroir, the asking price is remarkably reasonable for Pomerol perfection.
Masuda Shoten (Masuizumi) "Rui Hachimura's Black Samurai" Toyama Sake (720ml)
By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 4/17/2026 | Send Email
I, like many in this industry, am deeply skeptical of celebrity backed brands. Too often the famous name is little more than a marketing vehicle, detached from the actual liquid in the bottle. But on the rare occasion when the person behind the label is genuinely invested, not just financially but creatively, there is at least a chance for something compelling. What’s far rarer is a project where that involvement extends all the way through blending and production, anchored by a real connection to place. That is exactly what makes Rui Hachimura’s collaboration with Masuda Brewery worth serious attention.
Hachimura isn’t just lending his name here, he’s working with one of Toyama’s most respected producers, a brewery long known for championing a drier, more refined house style that stands apart from the flashier, fruit driven profiles that dominate the export market. Masuda has built its reputation on precision, restraint, and clarity, and this blend reflects those values with remarkable fidelity. The aromatic profile leans subtle rather than showy, offering delicate suggestions of young mango, pear blossom, and a faint mineral edge that recalls crushed stone. It’s not about overt richness, but about purity and balance.
On the palate, the sake walks a fine line between texture and lift. There is real weight here, but it never tips into heaviness, the structure keeping everything taut and composed. The finish is clean, persistent, and quietly complex, inviting another sip rather than overwhelming the senses. It’s a style that rewards attention but remains effortlessly drinkable.
More importantly, it succeeds where so many prestige bottlings fail. This isn’t trying to impress through excess or gimmickry. It’s thoughtful, authentic, and genuinely delicious. It outclasses plenty of “luxury” sake that cost more and deliver less. We’re proud to stock our favorite Laker’s sake, not because of what he does on the court, but because this is simply excellent sake. Kanpai.
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$189.99
2023 Domaine Ferret Pouilly-Fuissé "Autour de la Roche"
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 4/16/2026 | Send Email
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 4/16/2026 | Send Email
Looking for a stellar Chardonnay or perhaps experimenting outside of California? This is the place to start! There is a wonderfully floral nose with scents of sea salt, nectarine and lemon cream. On the palate, quite zippy and clean. There is a nice base of white peach, yellow pear and a mid-palate that has moderate and elegant richness. The finish is quite clean but, also has depth of lingering stone fruit and orchard fruit flavors. A winner!
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$49.99
2021 Bass Phillip "Estate" Pinot Noir Gippsland Victoria
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 4/16/2026 | Send Email
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 4/16/2026 | Send Email
Bass Phillip has long had a cult-like following in Australia, but its acquisition by famed Burgundian winemaker Jean-Marie Fourrier in 2020 only has caused demand for the wines – which have always been exceedingly difficult to source – to grow even more. Located in Gippsland, a cool-climate region in Victoria to the southeast of Melbourne, Bass Phillip has consistently produced lean, elegant examples of Pinot Noir that defy expectations of the style of wine Australia can produce. This part of the country has a maritime climate, with cold winds sweeping onshore from the nearby Bass Strait, lowering ripeness potential and lending incredible tension and structure to the wines. Jean-Marie Fourrier had previously worked as a consultant at Bass Phillip, and he too was taken with the landscape and the potential of the terroir, so much so that when the opportunity arose to purchase the estate, he accepted. His intention is not to be an absentee owner, but rather work two harvests per year, so that he can maintain influence over the winemaking, blending and bottling. 2021 was the first vintage where he was fully in control of the winemaking, and the results are lovely: brooding black cherry and plum on the nose that mingles with a delicately elegant note of dried violet, all tied together with supple, fine-grained tannins and a finish that lingers. This Pinot Noir perfectly balances power with finesse, and the nod to a Burgundian sense of restraint and emphasis on terroir is clear. With the demand of these wines growing each year, this is one – also priced at a tiny fraction of what Fourrier’s Burgundies cost – to collect by the case.
2024 Laberinto "Cenizas" Pinot Noir Valle de Maule
By: Carlo Delgado | Review Date: 4/16/2026 | Send Email
By: Carlo Delgado | Review Date: 4/16/2026 | Send Email
I love the aromas of this wine. You can almost smell the volcanic ash from the vineyards. Ripe pomegranates, wild strawberries, fresh cherries, touch of hibiscus, and hints of charcoal on the finish. Like a crossover between a Pinot Noir from Dundee Hills and the volcanic reds from Mount Etna, at a fraction of the price. Distinctive and delicious!
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$21.99
Lagavulin 11 Year Old "Sweet Peat" Bourbon Cask Ageed Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)
By: Jonathan Goldstein | Review Date: 4/16/2026 | Send Email
By: Jonathan Goldstein | Review Date: 4/16/2026 | Send Email
Take the classic Lagavulin and make it sweet? Keeping the peat and adding a chunk of sweet elements so that even the most vehement peat-haters are swayed? Sweet Peat is Lagavulin’s first new permanent expression in nine years. The whisky spent a full 11 years aging in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks, known for bringing sweeter vanilla notes to the palate, and that certainly shows here.
Sweet on the nose, with peat smoke, sea foam, cedar, and pronounced honey and vanilla. Mellow on the palate, syrupy and smooth—peated but not overly peated– it still shows the classic (heather) bonfire and iodine notes along with strawberry jam, dark chocolate, and coffee. The finish has spice and peat to keep the fruit in balance. In general, it is light and sweet, almost candy-like.
From the brand, “Sweet Peat presents peat in a way that tastes more approachable, while still delivering the depth and complexity long associated with Lagavulin.”
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$74.99
Wonderous Brewing Company "Wonderous Pils" Pilsner, California (16 oz. can)
By: Michael Pires | Review Date: 4/15/2026 | Send Email
By: Michael Pires | Review Date: 4/15/2026 | Send Email
I am a big fan of this one! Delicious and crisp German-style Pilsner that checks all the boxes of the style. Malt-forward and soft up front with a wonderful biscuit note that shifts to noble hop spice and clean bitterness on the back end.
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$5.24
2024 Aniello Blanco de Pinot Noir Rio Negro Patagonia
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 4/15/2026 | Send Email
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 4/15/2026 | Send Email
Delicate yet expressive, this wine opens with aromas of white peach, citrus blossom, and subtle red apple, with a faint mineral lift. The palate is fresh and finely textured, balancing bright acidity with soft orchard fruit and a gentle creaminess. A subtle savory edge and clean minerality carry through the finish, giving the wine both lift and quiet complexity. A unique and elegant expression that highlights freshness, finesse, and Patagonia’s cool-climate precision.
Macallan 12 Year Old "Sherry Oak" 110 Proof Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)
By: Josh Gelfand | Review Date: 4/15/2026 | Send Email
By: Josh Gelfand | Review Date: 4/15/2026 | Send Email
When word got out that we were finally seeing a Macallan 12 Year Old at 110 proof, the collective gasp from the Scotch community was audible. For years, we have loved the Sherry Oak 12 for its elegance, but we have always wondered what that iconic Speyside spirit would look like if it were allowed to keep its muscles. Most Macallan is dialed back to 43% ABV to stay polite, but this "Distillery Exclusive" style bottling is anything but. This is Macallan with the volume cranked up, proving that underneath all that luxury branding, there is still a powerful, oily, and intensely characterful malt.
This isn't just about the heat, though. At 55% ABV, the sherry influence isn't just a suggestion; it is a full-blown conversation. The higher proof acts as a magnifying glass for those classic European oak spices and the rich, dried fruit notes that have made this distillery a legend. It is a dense, brooding, and unapologetically bold expression that reminds me of the great "Cask Strength" bottlings of the early 2000s.
It's not just another raisin bomb either. Diving in, the nose is a massive wave of Oloroso sherry, leads with sticky medjool dates, singed orange peel, and a heavy dose of holiday spice. You do get that classic Macallan "Christmas cake" aroma, but with an added layer of espresso grounds and dark manuka honey. On the palate, the texture is incredibly viscous. It coats the tongue with layers of dark chocolate, ginger snaps, and stewed plums, while the higher proof brings a vibrant black pepper and cinnamon zing that keeps it from feeling too heavy. The finish is epic, trailing off with a dry, resinous oak and a lingering sweetness of golden raisins and clove. This is Macallan at its most raw and impressive.
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$109.99
2018 Fallet-Dart Extra Brut Champagne
By: Jonathan Parnell | Review Date: 4/15/2026 | Send Email
By: Jonathan Parnell | Review Date: 4/15/2026 | Send Email
Pale yellow color. Nose of apple cake with hints of brioche and sandalwood. Fine bubbles bring a palate of toast, almond and divinity (Turkish Delight). Nice finish. Great value!
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$49.99