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  96 Point, Oregon Chardonnay from the Best Appellation in America - Only $36.99

  Posted: May 16, 2025

  Imagine that all of the best aspects of California and Burgundy came together to make the perfect conditions to grow Chardonnay. If you are not on the Oregon bandwagon yet, you are simply missing out!

  2021 Day Wines Chardonnay Eola Spring Vineyard comes from Oregon’s Willamette Valley and is a stunning wine that received a lot of great praise from wine critics!

  “This is quite the Chardonnay from Brianne Day and the renowned Eola Springs Vineyard in the best Chardonnay appellation in America.” - Decanter

  “…a lovely wine… It should age beautifully.” - John Gilman

  “…this Oregon chardonnay glides over the palate, but also has the structure to age for some years…” - James Suckling Sommeliers and restaurant owners also appreciate winemaker and owner Brianne Day’s reasonably priced artisanal bottlings from biodynamic, organic and/or

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  Provence's Best Kept Secret - A 92 Point Rosé for Only $19.99

  Posted: May 09, 2025

  It’s that time of year - it’s Rosé season! There are so many Rosés on the market right now, but we carry only the best ones. When you shop with us, you can be confident that you are buying great quality wines that you’re going to absolutely love.

  2024 Chateau Saint Roseline Cru Classe Lampe de Meduse is from Provence and flies under-the-radar; we actually refer it to as Provence’s best kept secret. Chateau Saint Roseline produces top Rosés with its Lampe de Meduse being the flagship wine and a symbol of Provencal Rosé. The new 2024 vintage just arrived, and it’s delicious!

  If you think the bottle is beautiful, just wait until you taste the Rosé! Our team is blown away by the quality coming from Chateau Sainte Roseline, a prestigious, one thousand year old terroir

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  A New Arrival Sancerre from Lucien Crochet

  Posted: May 02, 2025

  There is no better time than spring and summer to enjoy a delicious bottle of Sancerre! Our new arrivals have been rolling in lately, and we have so many amazing Sancerre selections. Lucien Crochet Sancerre is a top, highly regarded producer in Sancerre and has a reputation for delivering great quality wines and consistency, with their wines often found in top restaurants.

  The latest vintage, 2023 Lucien Crochet Sancerre, just arrived. It’s downright delicious and is one you should add into your spring / summer wine rotation! It has a beautiful nose of pear, tangerine, minerals, spices and anise. The palate is dense, supple, and focused blending salty minerality with sweet citrus and orchard fruit flavors. The mouthfeel is lush and full, culminating in a finish with clarity and mineral-driven length. This vintage is crisp and clear and pairs so well with seafood and shellfish dishes.

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