Wines so Good They’ll Make you Forget Winter was Ever a Thing

Spring is the time when every bottle of wine whispers, “I’m the reason you spring forward and not fall back.” As the days get
longer, so, most likely, does your wine list, because nothing says “spring cleaning” like making room in the fridge for more rosé. (Is spring cleaning still an actual thing?) And remember: We always maintain a glass-half-full attitude when it comes to drinking wine in spring, or as we like to call it, optimistically prepped for a top-off. Our Wines of the Month for May will have you embracing spring with all the ardor of a kangaroo on a trampoline.

El Jefe Grande
Tempranillo
Ribera del Duero, Spain
You won’t be sorry there’s more wine in this bottle…

We are huge fans of Tempranillo because, yes, it’s delicious, but it is also versatile. This one is aged in cement for purity of fruit and freshness, revealing notes of white cherry, berry, plum, stone and mocha. And it’s ORGANIC.

Pairings: Jamon Serrano or Spanish chorizo, stuffed peppers, grilled veggies, eggplant parm, hard cheese

$16.99/btl
• 3 bottles: $16.14/btl
• 6 bottles: $15.29/btl
• 12 bottles: $14.44/btl

Pablo Claro
Rosado
Castile, Spain
ORGANIC & BIODYNAMIC!

Tantalizing flavors of red currants, cherries, wild strawberries, orange zest, and minerals. This rosé is very well-balanced and rich, with a fresh acidity and dryness.

Pairings: spicy chorizo, grilled vegetables, charcuterie, Mediterranean food (especially seafood), BBQ, appetizers, salads…

$15.99/btl
• 3 bottles: $15.19/btl
• 6 bottles: $14.39/btl
• 12 bottles: $13.59/btl

Schodl
St. Laurent
Austria
Get this wonderful, chillable red into your spring lineup.

Never heard of St. Laurent? Think bright, juicy, fresh red fruits, subtle baking spice, thyme, and earth. Made naturally and organically by three siblings, this wine is the essence of Austrian chillable red.

Pairings: charcuterie, citrus-glazed pork chops w/ ginger, oven-roasted chicken shawarma, grilled salmon, gochujang shrimp pasta

$19.99/btl
• 3 bottles: $18.99/btl
• 6 bottles: $17.99/btl
• 12 bottles: 16.99/btl

Roncier
White Blend
France
An excellent everyday white!

This wine has a beautiful pale golden appearance with flavors of orange blossom, tangy citrus, apricot, fresh baked bread, and subtle floral notes.

Pairings: Tapas, grilled fish, mild cheeses, seared tuna, shellish, chicken pot pies, creamy mushroom sauces, roast chicken, crab cakes from Marczyk Fine Foods…

$10.99/btl
• 3 bottles: $10.44/btl
• 6 bottles: $9.89/btl
• 12 bottles: $9.34/btl

Cerejeiras
Red Blend
Lisbon, Portugal
We all need that rustic & rich summer BBQ red.

Rustic and approachable, this dark Portuguese gem is full of all the flavors we imagine going well with the ribs and beefs and mushroomy things hot off the summer grill. Notes of blueberry, plum, dark flowers, and herbs make this your new go-to full-bodied red.

Pairings: steak tacos, grilled veggies, juicy ribeye steak, burgers, stuffed mushrooms, stuffed peppers, Korean BBQ, spicy chicken wings

$11.99/btl
• 3 bottles: $11.39/btl
• 6 bottles: $10.79/btl
• 12 bottles: $10.19/btl

Txakoli Primo
Txakoli Rosé
Basque Country, Spain
The pink version of this zesty, summer sipper!

Like the white, the rosé version of Primo Txakoli is zesty, refreshing and salty, but the pink version has notes of watermelon, cherry, tangerine and cantaloupe. Perfect for all your picnics and pool dreams.

Pairings: beet and goat cheese salad, white grilled cheese and tomato, falafel wrap, Greek salad, BLT, grilled harissa shrimp

$14.99/btl
• 3 bottles: $14.24/btl
• 6 bottles: $13.49/btl
• 12 bottles: $12.74/btl

Txakoli Primo
Txakoli
Basque country, Spain
What pairs well with sun? This wine!

This wine was a customer and staff fave and we’re glad to be bringing it back! 100% Hondarrabi Zuri, this wine is zesty, racy, slightly carbonated, salty, citrusy, and perfect for all the warm, sunny days.

Pairings: grilled shrimp, sushi, ceviche, chicken skewers, elote, gazpacho, grilled cheese, buffalo chicken sliders, tacos

$14.99/btl
• 3 bottles: $14.24/btl
• 6 bottles: $13.49/btl
• 12 bottles: $12.74/btl

Terregaie Kali
Sauvignon Blanc
Veneto, Italy
Italian Sauv Blanc…The Ultimate Crowdpleaser

It’s common to hear people say, regarding Sauv Blanc, “Is this more like New Zealand style or French?” How about neither! This Italian SB leans more French in its minerality, but then leans toward New Zealand with lots of citrus, mango, guava and elderberry. So we try not to classify it one way or the other; we prefer to just categorize it as “generally very delicious.”

Pairings: Grilled chicken, citrus salads, shrimp, chicken tikka tacos, Korean fried chicken, ceviche, goat cheese on crostini

$16.99/btl
• 3 bottles: $16.14/btl
• 6 bottles: $15.29/btl
• 12 bottles: $14.44/btl

Ampeleia
Rosato
Tuscany, Italy
Trust us when we say this rosato will change your life if you let it.

This wine is super magical with a color akin to coral reef. The wine goes through longer skin maceration, creating some light tannins and gorgeous flavors of strawberry, blood orange, spice box, sour berries and saline. Natural and organic.

Pairings: watermelon feta salad, pan con tomate, grilled cheese and tomato soup, gazpacho, tuna poke

Friends & Family: $15.99/btl
(reg $21.99)
• 3 bottles: $15.19/btl
• 6 bottles: $14.39/btl
• 12 bottles: $13.59/btl

L’Atzar
Cava Brut Nature
Penedes, Spain
Bubbles, almost too good to be true.

It’s not everyday you find a Cava that’s bone dry, aged for 22 months in the bottle (more than some Champagne), family-owned, all ORGANICALLY farmed and crazy delicious. We love this bottle and know you will, too.

Pairings: OYSTERS! Crab cakes, paella, lobster bisque, fried chicken, Cacio e pepe or any cheesy pasta, fondue, spring pea pasta, popcorn

$18.99/btl
• 3 bottles: $18.04/btl
• 6 bottles: $17.09/btl
• 12 bottles: $16.14/btl

Friends & Family Deals
Bottle Discounts:

3 bottles: 5% off
6 bottles: 10% off
12 bottles: 15% off

Happy Hour
Enjoy an extra 5% volume discount on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4pm to 6pm.

3 bottles: 10% off
6 bottles: 15% off
12 bottles: 20% off

Monthly Specials
Look for our purple signs — discounts on big and little wines.

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At Marczyk Fine Wines, we source hidden gems from small producers around the world, offering over 250 wines, many priced under $15, in our intimate Denver wine store. Whether you're looking for a killer $10 Pinot Noir, a well-priced gift, or personalized service to choose a case, we've got you covered. We've also built close relationships with local brewers and distillers, often featuring special releases like Leopold's and a variety of mixers. Founded in 2002, our mission is to bring you THE BEST WINES YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF, with the personalized service you deserve. Come visit us today, join our mailing list and get $10 off your first purchase of $50 or more! Conveniently located just up the stairs from Marczyk Fine Foods on Clarkson. Na zdrowie!