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Rhone
Cotes du Rhone "Cuvee Sabrine", Andre Brunel, Rhone Valley, FR, 2019JS 90: Very brambly, rich and attractive tobacco, red and dark fruit and wild herbs. The palate has richness and an attractive feel with great core flesh and balance. Great mix of good quality, drinkability, and value.
Carricante
Etna Bianco DOC, Benanti, Sicily, IT, 2021 (Family winemaking for over 100yrs)WE 92Pts.
Woodsmoke & burning leaves flicker on the nose before darker peach notes, pennies, soil & the perfume of bergamot emerge. The palate is alive with an almost Sichuan peppercorn-style buzz, followed by lemons, peaches and finally more smokiness.
Last Chance
Red Blend, "Rebel with a Cause", Red Tail Ridge, NY, 2017“Dedicated to those who choose the road less traveled”, this bottle is the proprietary red blend of Red Tail Ridge. Aromas of black plum, fig, & blackberry preserves sit atop a layer of warm brown spice & earthiness that envelopes you like a friendly hug.
Last Chance
Tequila, 21 Seeds, Cucumber JalapeñoNOM 1438
This is a true sensory experience. Delicious, bright and crisp with a cucumber nose and a refined spicy jalapeno finish.
Bordeaux
Château La Tour de Bessan, Margaux, FR, 2020 ( Marie-Laure Lurton)94pts James Suckling
90pts Vinous
Bordeaux
Château Haut-Bergey, Pessac-Leognan, FR, 2020 (Paul Garcin & François Prouteau)94pts James Suckling
93pts Wine Enthusiast
91pts Wine Spectator
90pts Decanter
90pts Wine Advocate
Michael's Picks
Other Whites
White Rhone, "M5" Margerum, Santa Barbara, CA, 2021Apricots, white floral, sweet honey, hints of brioche toast, sweet pea flowers & pineapple. Full, round & ample acidity to balance the richness. Apple, wet stone & a touch of peach, with a lovely & long persistent finish.
White Burgundy
Chardonnay "Secret de Famille", Albert Bichot, Bourgogne, FR, 2018JS 90pts
Sliced cooked apples, honey & straw. Medium-bodied with pleasant fruit & a fresh finish.
Winemakers Notes
Aromas of citrus & white flowers, evolve into notes of honey & dried fruits. Balanced mouthfeel, skillfully blending vivacity & roundnes
Rum
Rum "Planas", Diplomático, 750mLVenezuela- Planas is the replacement for Diplomatico's Blanco Reserva. Aged for six years, the same as its predecessor, the strength has been upped to 47%. The result is a rich and chewy rum with notes of cappuccino and a nutty finish.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc, Angel Falls, Touraine, FR, 2020Angel Falls is a clean, bright & fresh white wine with a powerful aroma. Scintillating pale gold colour .Lovely fresh fruit & floral aromas. Develops beautifully on the palate with delicate white fruit (nectarine) & fresh lemony flavours.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel, Seghesio, Sonoma, CA 2022 (Andy Robinson)Expressive burst of aromas of deep dark fruits layered red fruit & a soft luscious mid-palate. A juicy vibrant entry with notes of black cherry black raspberry fig baking spice & plum is interwoven with supple tannins & acidity on the long finish.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir "Winemaker Selection", Anne Amie, Willamette Valley, OR, 2022Anne Amie Winemaker's Selection Pinot Noir shows aromas of cherry, cola, leather, blueberry, blackberries and bramble. Flavors of cassis, dark cherry, baking spice, plum and pomegranate. Finishes long with edgy, dusty tannins and acidity.
Sparkling
Cava, Avaline, ES, NVOrganic
Low Intervention
Zero Additives
Transparency in Production
Most Importantly Delicious!
Sangiovese
Rosso di Montalcino, Uccelliera, Tuscany, IT, 2021 (Bulleri & Poggianti Families)WE 92 : Medium garnet color with bright aromas of sour cherry, red currant, blue flower and a touch of bitter almond. The palate is lean with cinchona notes.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay “304”, Neyers Vineyards, Sonoma County, CA, 2021Forks & Corks 2023 Gold Award Winner
90pts James Suckling
Green apples, pears, green star fruit and some oatmeal follow through to a direct, medium-bodied palate with fresh, medium acidity.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel "Juvenile”, Turley Wine Cellars, CA, 2021 (Turley Family & Tegan Passalacqua)92pts Wine Spectator
Jammed with fresh, lively fruit, this Zinfandel abounds with black raspberry, spice and orange zest accents that linger on the long, supple finish.
Last Chance
Sparkling, "J Cuvée" J Vineyards, CA, 2020Forks & Corks 2023 Silver Award Winner
92 pts Wine Spectator
Steely and full of snappy acidity, with accents of red apple, gingerbread, and lemon tart that build richness and plushness on the lingering finish.
Last Chance
Gamay, Château du Moulin-A Vent, Beaujolais, FR, 2019WS 91 : Exuberant wild strawberry preserves & cherry coulis are bold & inviting in this elegant red, underscored by a chalky fine mineral element & an earthy, gamy note. Polished & pure on the well-integrated palate, this is open yet well-framed & vibrant
Other Whites
White "Field Blend", Stark-Condé, Stellenbosch, ZA, 2020Forks & Corks 2023 Best of Show White!
Tons of pear with some pale wild-honey sweetness in the finish. Lighter body than you might expect but pretty fruit & florals offer plenty of pleasure & the prickly acid keeps the wine feeling bright.
Rum
Rum "Mantuano", Diplomático, 750mLVenezuela- Mantuano is aged up to 8 years in white oak casks, which previously was used to age bourbon and malt whiskey. Aromas of dried plums, oak and a delicate spiciness. It is complex and well balanced. Ideal for cocktails or neat.
Last Chance
Chardonnay, SamSara, Santa Rita Hills, CA, 201892pts WE
Scorched grapefruit lemon pith & oak-smoke aromas show on the nose of this bottling by winemaker Matt Brady, in only his second stab at this grape. It's tightly textured on the palate, where warm tones of butter & peach meet with savory sea salt
Albariño
Albariño "Leirana", Bodegas Forjas del Salnés, Rías Baixas, ES, 2022 (Rodrigo Méndez)For lovers of salty racy whites with length & focus look no further than this golden colored Albariño.
Meyer lemon honeysuckle quinine & mineral scents with a hint of ginger. Dry taut & light offering intense mineral laced citrus & orchard fruits.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc, Rombauer Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA, 2022JS 90 Pts.
Aromas of ripe pears, guava, leafy herbs and white flowers. Medium-bodied, juicy and fresh with bright acidity cutting through. Fleshy finish.