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2013 Boony Doon Vineyard, Le Cigare Volant, 30th Anniversary, Rhone Style Red Blend, California. The 30th Anniversary edition of Randall Graham’s iconic Le Cigare Volant is a ripe and full…

2015 Weingut Reichsrat Von Buhl, Riesling Trocken, Forster, Pfalz, Germany. The historic Reichsrat Von Buhl which was originally founded in 1849 is one of Germany’s most famous family estates is…

n.v. Sean Thackrey “Pleiades XXVI Old Vines” Red Blend, California. The aging rock star looking Sean Thackrey, a self taught winemaker, is a counter culture legend in the wine world…

n.v. Filipa Pato “3B” Rosé Extra Bruto, Sparkling Wine, Bairrada DO, Portugal. The Pato wines have become synonymous with Baga, the traditional indigenous red grape varietal of Bairrada, it’s led…

2017 Desparada, Arclight Rosé of Sangiovese, Barbera, & Nebbiolo, California. The wildly amusing Arclight Rosé from Vailia From at Desparada is a serious wine with intense flavors, ripe layers and…

2017 Cameron Winery, Giuliano Bianco, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon. John Paul, legendary Pinot Noir winemaker at Oregon’s famed Cameron Winery in Dundee, is a northern Italy junkie and loves…

2017 Joyce Wine Company, Pinot Noir, Albatross Ridge Vineyard, Carmel Valley, Monterey County. These 2017 Joyce wines are something to behold, each a great expression of place and elegance, especially…

2008 Arcadian, Syrah, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands. Joe Davis was one of the first to realize the potential of Syrah in the Santa Lucia Highlands and crafted wonderful…

2014 Scott Paul Wines, Pinot Noir, La Paulee Cuvee, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Originally made for a special La Paulee celebration, this Scott Paul is now available at $18, which is…

2015 Ceritas, Chardonnay, Trout Gulch Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains. John Raytek, winemaker and his wife Phoebe’s Ceritas is one of the most celebrated modern Chardonnay producers in California and their…