Roserock is an extraordinary vineyard at the southern tip of the Eola-Amity Hills, in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Ancient volcanic soils, an ideal elevation range and the unique cooling effect of the Van Duzer corridor produce classic cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Sourced from the 18-acre Barbed Oak Vineyard in Sonoma County’s Bennett Valley appellation, this small planting of Aligoté, less than one acre, is known to be perhaps only the third after Josh Jensen’s Mt. Harlan Vineyard. The best known Aligotés comes from the Burgundy region of France.

The Ghost Block name was inspired by the Ghost Block Single Vineyard which overlooks the 165 year old George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery at the north end of Yountville. The Cabernet Sauvignon from this vineyard, however, isn’t scary at all – it is delicious with just the right amount of fruit, balance and structure.

Goldeneye is is part of the extended Duckhorn Vineyards group. It has consistently been on the richer end of the Pinot Noir spectrum in California, yet has always maintained a sense of overall balance.

Högl, a typically very classic Austrian producer, is seeing a new generation of stars. Georg Hogl's skin fermented Gruner Veltliner is a Smaragd level, orange wine. It was skin fermented for 35 days, pressed and left to ferment in Austrian oak. No sulfur/No filtration. DELICIOUS!

Fruit from a first growth Zwirch vineyard is used for this middle-weight wine that is bottled under the name Zwiri, so as to allow for an earlier bottling date than the strict rules for first growths require. Delicious herb and zest combine with ripe pear show a richness well balanced by bright acidity and a slight pepper on end. Great with food or on its own. A wine with length!

The Leonardini family purchased the Rassi Vineyard in 2012 for its great potential for Cabernet Sauvignon. Known for the gravelly sandy loam site, excellent free-draining soils, and perfect climate for Sonoma Valley Cabernet.

Our search for delicious and varietally accurate Pinot Noir is a never-ending quest, and when we find great examples that can land on our shelves at under $30 it is an added bonus. Wrath's EX bottling has been a very consistent winner in that regard.

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Dark plum robe with a touch of purple at the rim. Intense, complex aromatics of ripe, red fruits, cola, cracked pepper and a touch of smoke. The palate is fresh, with flavors of baked blackberry and ripe boysenberry. There is a touch of dusty tannin on the finish in this otherwise soft, round, juicy summer red.

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Bright and fresh in the nose with aromas suggesting apple, fresh pineapple and wet stone. On the palate the wine is fleshy with bright acidity. The flavors are yellow apple, pineapple core and a touch of honey with pronounced length on the complex finish.

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This wine is a blend from 30-year-old Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan vines hand-harvested just a few minutes from the cellar. Each lot was vinified separately in stainless steel vats before being aged on fine lees in concrete - highlighting both the varietal and terroir traits and lending to the wines’ inherent freshness. Deep garnet in color, with sultry aromas of dark fruit, red plum and a hint of smoked meat. The palate is fresh and juicy with red and blue fruits, fresh red plum, wet stone and a smooth tannin on the spicy finish.

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Bright red with a garnet rim. Aromas of strawberry and dusty red fruits. On the palate the wine is suave and silky, loaded with fresh berry fruit, cherry, red plum and a fine-grained tannin that suggests black tea. Very approachable, a delightful starter Nebbiolo and perfect for summer sipping.

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Deep red with a garnet rim. Fresh aromas of ripe, red cherry and dried sage. The palate is juicy, showing sour cherry, rhubarb, strawberry tart and pie crust. The finish is bright and tapers away softly.

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Translucent garnet color with bold aromatics of macerated strawberries, plum and rose jam. The palate bursts with fresh black cherry, cassis with a touch of back tea and a beautiful texture. The tannin is nicely met by perfectly balanced acidity on the long, juicy finish.

Medium-bodied, this is an approachable red, highlighted by dark berry fruit flavors and smooth tannins. One wine we cannot keep in stock not only due to the $9 price tag but the value behind the brand.

From the producer:  Mt. Jefferson Cuvée is a blend of the Cristom estate Pinot Noir vineyards along with exceptional fruit we source from neighboring vineyards in the Willamette Valley. These contributing sites have been thoughtfully selected over the years, and are planted on a variety of soil types, elevations and aspects, representing the Willamette Valley Appellation as a broader whole.

Notes from Eberle: Eberle was founded in 1979 focusing on the production of handcrafted, premium wines. Eberle is a name of German descent, meaning a small boar, and has served as the winery's symbol since it's inception. Their Cotes du Robles is a white Rhone style blend of 55% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne and 15% Viognier.

Fritz Haag is a top notch Mosel producer that we have supported for many years. According to the importer, this delicious Riesling Kabinett is "a selection of early-picked fruit from both the Juffer and Juffer Sonnenuhr vineyards.

This Chardonnay comes from 35 year and older vines on a steep east exposure. The soil is mostly clay over hard limestone. The wine has been aged in large 45hl barrels and demi-muids and was fermented using indigenous yeast.

As the name implies, Institut Agricole Régional, is a regional agricultural institution located near the town of Aosta dedicated to education, research and experimentation in agriculture. For the field of education, it offers both technical and vocational training in agriculture, agri-food and agro industries at its school and college where ‘the purpose of the college service is to promote the process of socialization and human, civil and cultural growth of the students.’

From Producer: Hand harvested and organically grown; not de-stemmed or crushed. Whole cluster pressed to tank. Settled twenty-four hour then racked. Fermented on the native yeasts, followed by partial malolactic by naturally occurring bacteria. The primary fermentation lasted for 25 days after which the wine was topped. Total Of 20 ppm so2 added without filtration in keeping with our minimalist (lo-fi) philosophy.

Aromas of lemon zest, and apricot, along with kiwi, citrus blossom and a hint of fresh cut green grass on the palate, combine with a mouthwatering acidity that results in a crisp, elegant wine.

This juicy, youthful red wine made from Spain's ubiquitous Tempranillo has been one of our preferred "house" wines for several vintages in a row.

Navarro's Gewuztraminer has long been considered a benchmark for the variety in California, and with good reason. It is an excellent rendition, vintage after vintage.

Piaugier is located in Sablet, south of the Rhône Valley. Son and grandson of winemakers, Jean-Marc Autran and his wife, Sophie, cultivate about 70 acres of vines spread over sixty plots on the Sablet and Gigondas appellations.

Aromas of red summer berry fruit, red currant, baking spices. Tangy, refined, with suave tannins; flavors of pomegranate jam, red cherries, spice box. Remoissenet Père et Fils is a reference point for refined Burgundy wines.