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  A New Arrival, 97 Point Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc - Very Limited

  Posted: March 21, 2025

  The Rhone region is very well known for its Chateauneuf du Papes and Hermitages, but its whites are most often overlooked and under-rated. We thoroughly enjoy turning the spotlight to this region’s amazing white wines.

  "I love white Rhones! Where else can you get full bodied, rich and food friendly whites at low prices? Many of the wines are priced at a fraction of what you’d pay in Burgundy or even California!" - Dave Sokolin

  We have an exciting new arrival, Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc to share with you from one of our absolute favorite Southern Rhone producers, Isabel Ferrando. She left a successful banking career to pursue winemaking and bought Domaine Saint Prefert in 2002 and was new to the region. Wine critic Jeb Dunnuck said, “Isabel Ferrando has taken her Saint Prefert estate to France’s highest level, and she’s unquestionably

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  An Old Vine Sancerre from a Top Producer - Only $26.99!

  Posted: March 14, 2025

  Warm, sunny days are ahead, and that means it’s time to re-stock your wine unit with great white wines! We highly recommend you add this 92 point old vine Sancerre to your spring / summer wine lineup.

  Sancerre is a renowned wine appellation in the eastern Loire Valley (France) that’s known for producing wines with vibrant acidity and terroir-driven minerality.

  2023 Gerard Fiou Sancerre Terroir Silex is a new arrival wine that checks all the boxes! A highly regarded Sancerre producer, Gerard Fiou’s vineyards average 60+ years of age. The terroir has a unique soil composition made up of silex (flint) and contributes to the wine's flinty character. Certified organic as of the 2023 vintage.

  This premium Sauvignon Blanc delivers tremendous value for a low price of $26.99 and showcases the best of Sancerre's

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  Three Delicious Sauvignon Blancs for Spring - All Under $30

  Posted: March 07, 2025

  Spring is just around the corner and that means it’s Sauvignon Blanc season! Sauvignon Blanc thrives in many regions around the world, and outstanding Sauvignon Blancs are produced in France, the US, New Zealand and Chile. Sauvignon Blancs generally pair very well with seafood and vegetarian dishes. This grape varietal is known for its distinct flavor spectrum and refreshing profile.

  We’re sharing three delicious Sauvignon Blancs that we know you’ll love, and the best part is that they’re all priced under $30. These are all delicious, fantastic choices to add into your spring and summer wine line-up.

  2023 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is produced in Marlborough, New Zealand, one of the region’s benchmarks for top quality Sauvignon Blanc and is a global icon for Sauvignon Blanc. Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay has gained a reputation for producing some of the world’s best Sauvignon Blancs. The

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