2020 Post Flirtation White Blend ($28.99) Martha Stoumen Wines, producer of Post Flirtation, was founded upon the desire to recapture a farming and winemaking culture of patience. After 8 years apprenticing around the world, Martha set out as a
Red Wines of Maremma Toscana These red wines from the Maremma Toscana sub-region of Italy’s Tuscany are considered “Super Tuscans” using non-native Italian grapes and/or blends. Many fine examples of Super Tuscans come from the region of Maremma
Ultraviolet Sparkling Rosé ($24.99) This Ultraviolet sparkling rosé is from Poe Wines, in Napa, which was founded by Samantha Sheehan in 2009 after being inspired by the wines she tasted in Burgundy and Champagne. Their goal “is not to replicate
Ciliegiolo Wines of Maremma Toscana The Ciliegiolo (cheeli-oh-JOL-oh) grape gets its name from an Italian word for cherry, a fruit that is prominent in this wine’s aroma and flavor. Although traditionally used as a blending grape in Chianti, sin
2019 Alberto Motta Ansonica ($23) Ansonica (an-so-NIC-ah) may not be a grape variety that you are familiar with. I was not. And, the wine region of Maremma Toscana in Italy may not be a region you are familiar with. But, both are quite interesti
Wines of Alentejo Portugal (Part 2) Alentejo ( ah-len-TAY-zhoo ) is one of seven wine regions in Portugal and a real up-and-comer in today’s global wine world. With its distinct and diverse growing areas, hundreds of unusual grape varieties and
Wines of Alentejo Portugal (Part 1) Alentejo ( ah-len-TAY-zhoo ) is one of seven wine regions in Portugal and a real up-and-comer in today’s global wine world. With its distinct and diverse growing areas, hundreds of unusual grape varieties and
2019 Ritual Sauvignon Blanc ($20.99) This organic Sauvignon Blanc is from the Casablanca Valley in Chile. This cool climate area is located on the northwestern side of Chile’s coastal range that is less than 30 km from the Pacific Ocean. This wi
Wine of Spain 2021 Pazo de Lusco Albariño ($24.99) This Albariño is from Adega Pazos de Lusco, one of the most renowned wineries of the Rías Baixas wine growing region along the northwestern coast of Spain. The winery boasts a historic 16th ce
2021 Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Tarrassen ($18.99) Domäne Wachau is deeply rooted in the Wachau region of Austria and manages 30 percent of the entire Wachau vineyard area (400 hectares), including half of Austria’s most iconic vin
Josh Cellars Wines Josh Cellars is produced by Joseph Carr who named his wines “Josh” for his father. Josh Cellars is produced as a negociant brand. That means they don’t actually own a winery or any vineyards. At first that might seem odd. But
Monte Velho Wines These Monte Velho wines are from Portugal’s Esporão Group. Both are produced from blends of grapes from Portugal’s Alentejo region. This region, in eastern Portugal, covers approximately one-third of the country and is best know
Le Petit Verre Wines From the Tupungato Valley of Chile’s Uco Valley comes Le Petit Verre Wines. And, they are imported by Origins Organic which is run by Anne Bousquet of the Domaine Bousquet family winery in Argentina. Roughly translated as “
Sandy Giovese Vino Rosso ($32) Amy Ezrin, the founder of Sandy Giovese wines, was training to be an opera singer and lived in Italy for eight years. During this time, she found that she was an OK singer but was really good at speaking Italian and
2020 Cline Family Ancient Vines Zinfandel ($16) Fred Cline founded Cline Family Cellars in 1982 in Oakley, California, which is part of Conta Costa County. With this 40th year vintage, they have created the special anniversary bottle design shown
2021 Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc ($20.99) As the weather gets warmer it’s time to start enjoying. Wairau River Wines wants to remind us that while life moves fast, there is always time to unwind, unplug and head outside. And, what better way to
Beronia Rioja Wines With almost five decades of wine making, Bodegas Beronia is renowned for it Rioja. Their flagship winery is located in La Rioja, Spain. It is nestled seamlessly into the hillside, preserving the natural beauty of the landscape
Veramonte Organic Wines Earth Day is Friday April 22nd and here’s a great way to celebrate. Veramonte takes seriously how they produce their 100% organic wine. Veramonte employs organic farming practices, which are essential for helping the plan
2019 Catena Malbec ($15) World Malbec Day is coming up on Sunday, April 17th, an annual holiday that commemorates the founding of the first agricultural school in Argentina in 1853, which was instrumental in the early cultivation of Malbec in the
2021 Alavida Malbec ($19) World Malbec Day is coming up on Sunday, April 17th, an annual holiday that commemorates the founding of the first agricultural school in Argentina in 1853, which was instrumental in the early cultivation of Malbec in th
2020 Trivento Reserve Malbec ($11) World Malbec Day is coming up on Sunday, April 17th, an annual holiday that commemorates the founding of the first agricultural school in Argentina in 1853, which was instrumental in the early cultivation of Mal
Rosés from Mack & Schuhle Wines Spring is here and warmer days are ahead! Here are some delicious and refreshing Pink wines and a Pink Sparkler. These wines are imported by Mack & Schuhle, a Miami-based national importer (founded in 2012)
Wines of Chile’s Maipo Valley Chile’s Maipo Valley is located in the Central Valley near Santiago, and just north of the Colchagua Valley. The Coastal Range separates the Maipo Valley from the Pacific coast on the west and in the east, the Andes
Wines of Chile’s Colchagua Valley The Colchagua Valley is located in Chile’s Central Valley and stretches from the coastal hills that run the entire length of Chile's Pacific coastline and to the foothills of the Andes in the east. Each of these
Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile’s Maipo Valley and Colchagua Valley As mentioned last time, Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted red variety in Chile and it is the grape credited with putting Chile on the world stage. It accounts for arou
Rosés from Mack & Schuhle Spring is just around the corner! We are about three weeks from the start of Spring. That means warmer days ahead. And, it also means rosé season is coming soon too! Look for these pink wines and pink sparkler in
2017 Vina Robles The Arborist Red Blend ($18) The Arborist is dedicated to the founder of Vina Robles, Hans Nef, and named for the arborist who saved the life of the iconic 300+ year-old oak tree featured on the label. Mr. Nef was known for his l
2017 Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Merlot ($18) Built on the 1912 estate owned by Seattle lumber baron Frederick Stimson, the Chateau Ste. Michelle winery’s roots date back to the Repeal of Prohibition. With more than 50 years of winemaking
2017 The Federalist Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon ($17.99) The Federalist Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon is created to honor the man many call the first American, Benjamin Franklin. Ben Franklin was a passionate man who helped draft the Declaration of Indepen
Wines of Esporão Herdade do Esporão is located in southern Portugal’s Alentejo’s region and the largest wine producer in the region. Esporão is also the region’s most widely distributed winery in the U.S. and a driving force behind the revitali
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