What Are We Drinking Now? Valentine’s Edition

Sierra has the ultimate wine for a romantic night in!Lunaria 2021 Sparkling Pinot Grigio Pet NatPicture this: you and your partner decide to take it easy for Valentine's Day and just enjoy each other's company with some delicious takeout for dinner. The only problem is: What are you going to drink? Lunaria's Pet Nat is definitely the answer!This luxurious wine boasts big aromatic elements of muddled strawberries, tart pear, and fatty prosciutto. It was made with spontaneous fermentation, which means that the fermenting process was paused for bottling, allowing it to ferment further while on the shelves of your favorite [...]

By | 2023-02-17T20:31:27+00:00 February 14th, 2023|

What Are We Drinking Now? We Have the Bubbles for NYE

My New Year's Resolution? I'll probably keep it at 1280x1024, like always. Thanks for asking! If it's bubblies you're looking for, it's bubblies we have. The nine sparklers we're featuring below have a range of prices and a range of flavors, but the range of quality runs the gamut from exceptional to exceptional. And if you'll be serving a certain dish for which you'd like a very special wine, just ask us — our experts can pair anything. Several have a Friends & Family (F&F) discount attached, which can make a bubbly even bubblier. Krasno Sparkling Slovenian Rebula - Organic [...]

By | 2023-01-04T21:15:09+00:00 December 29th, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? Krasno Sparkling Rebula

Devin has a Slovenian Sparkler for your Holidays. Yes, we said "Slovenian." Krasno Sparkling Rebula Not usually mentioned when thinking of wine-producing countries, Slovenia produces some exquisite wines, including this bubbler. Give your next mimosa or spritz a little extra sparkle. This wine, from Goriška Brda (yep, that's spelled correctly), the westernmost region of Slovenia (a.k.a. "The Tuscany of Slovenia"), is made from 100% Ribolla Gialla from 10–to–25-year-old vines. It presents shy aromas of green apple, then bursts with energetic tangerine interwoven with the soft, lingering minerality of marl. To preserve viticulture in Brda, traditional know-how is passed from [...]

By | 2022-12-21T20:28:40+00:00 December 20th, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? Philippe Fontaine Grower Champagne

Kevin has 3 Grower Champagnes. What the heck are grower Champagnes? There are plenty of things to celebrate: springtime is here; Easter is almost upon us; and Mother's Day is just around the corner. Plus, if you're reading this it means you've made it through the past few years with enough steam in the engine to check your email. I'd say it's time for some bubbly. In our pursuit to find you the best wines you've never heard of, we bring you these beautiful grower Champagnes. Remember: You don't need a special occasion to enjoy Champagne. Celebrate the small [...]

By | 2022-04-01T21:49:31+00:00 March 26th, 2022|

Don’t Forget Your Valentine’s Day Wines!

"Remember the Wine." - Your Brain to You Just Now. Wine seems to be the last thing we remember for a special occasion, and since you've forgotten the wine for Valentine's Day (c'mon, just admit it — it'll be easier for everyone), we're spotlighting three that will complete your Valentine's Day dinner AND you'll be the hero for selecting such a great wine. Cedrick Bardin Coteaux Du Giennois 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Gamay. Pairs beautifully with any boldly flavored and meat-driven dishes. Warm and earthy with the perfect touch of pucker! $19.99/bottle Cedrick Bardin Sancerre The perfect lobster and [...]

By | 2022-02-14T23:59:20+00:00 February 14th, 2022|

Refresh with these Spanish Pét-Nats

Pét-Nats are the way more fun and wilder version of French Champagne. Petulante White Pét-Nat & Petulante Rosé Pét-Nat - Spain Despite its recent surge in popularity, Pét-Nat is actually far from being the new hipster kid on the block. A Pét-Nat (short for the French pétillant naturel, which means "natural sparkling") is a wine made according to the ancestral method. Developed in the 16th century, this is the oldest way of making sparkling wine. But don't let its trendiness scare you away. Pét-Nats come with a much smaller price tag than French Champagne, and they are way more [...]

By | 2021-07-26T23:42:58+00:00 July 22nd, 2021|

What *Else* Are We Drinking Now? Klet Brda Fritzz Elderflower & Lime

WARNING: You may find this to be extremely refreshing. You have been warned. Klet Brda Fritzz Elderflower & Lime - Slovenia We have found the perfect libation for Jazz in the Park, Botanic Gardens Concerts, and everything else: Klet Brda Fritzz (there are no typos there) has a base of sparkling wine from Slovenia with elderflower and crisp lime zest added. Our recommendation is to pour over ice, add a twist of fresh lime and get after it. Then repeat, because it comes in four packs. Klet Brda Fritzz Elderflower & Lime - Slovenia $2.99/can & $11.99/4-pack ORDER ONLINE [...]

By | 2021-07-26T23:33:09+00:00 July 22nd, 2021|

What Are We Drinking Now? Petulante Pet Nat White

Jericho has a gorgeous Pet Nat for you. Petulante Pet Nat White Don't call it a comeback: Pet Nat has been around for years. "Naturally Sparkling," as petillant naturel translates, is the bubbly you want to party with. Fresh and alive Petulante from Cuenca, Spain, is crafted from organic grapes. With a light, hazy body, there are delightful citrus and floral aromas on the nose. On the palate it has moderate acidity with green apples, lemon, and mineral notes. A delicious beverage for enjoyment with friends — pick up one today! ORDER ONLINE (Order online if you'd [...]

By | 2021-05-27T22:14:53+00:00 May 27th, 2021|

What ELSE are we drinking for Mother’s Day? Crochet & Filles Champagne

Some bubbles for your troubles, Mom. What does this Mother want??? Champagne and black truffles, baby!!! Pairing the classic beauty of our Crochet & Filles Champagne with the next-level intensity of ALL the black truffleness (which as of now is a word) I could fit on one plate is my idea of Mother's Day Nirvana. Pictured: Prepare to salivate ... Torres's Black Truffle Premium Potato Chips; Cypress Grove's Truffle Tremor goat cheese; Melchiorri's Tartifata Black Truffle Sauce; marinated, raw, sashimi-quality ahi tuna; as well as black truffled brown butter-seared, U-10, dry-packed, wild scallops — ALL available just next door [...]

By | 2021-05-26T22:40:11+00:00 May 7th, 2021|

What Are Drinking Now? Chateau Moncontour Vouvray Brut

Drew has become a devoted follower of this particular bottle of bubbles. CHATEAU MONCONTOUR VOVRAY BRUT This zesty Vouvray is my favorite bottle of bubbles in the whole store. I mean that. To say I enjoy a bottle (the whole bottle) once a week would rarely be truthful, because it's usually two, but with warm weather this week? Maybe more. This wine though...the beauty in it, for me, is a perfect balance of subtle components. The aroma — delicate, a little bit of ginger and honeysuckle. The fruit — modest, with light cameos from pear and yellow apple. Some [...]

By | 2021-02-02T23:59:52+00:00 February 1st, 2021|

What Are We Drinking Now? E.F. Crochet & Filles Rosé Champagne.

Heidi would like to ease you into fall with this gorgeous Rosé Champagne. Autumn is here! But first, Champagne. Pop yourself a bottle of this salmon-colored bubbly — a perfect companion to watching the foliage change. Summer will linger with the wine's notes of tart strawberries and raspberries. This Rosé Champagne, owned and operated by a mother and her two daughters, has gentle mousse and soft brioche on the nose. Now what are you waiting for? Treat yourself to more Champagne! You deserve it. E.F. Crochet & Filles Rosé Champagne Friends & Family: $39.99/btl (reg $44.99) [...]

By | 2020-11-17T21:47:39+00:00 September 25th, 2020|

Lambrusco

Tis’ the season for pink bubbles. With so many options regarding style, format and price point, there is plenty of reason to branch out and dive into Lambrusco.    The word Lambrusco may conjure thoughts of sweet, cloying, syrupy wine that is dense and one-dimensional. On the contrary, Lambrusco can be made into rather elegant wine that both treads lightly and delivers depth. While these wines do possess a fizz, their bubbles are not quite as alive and animated as those found in Champagne, Cava or even most Proseccos. Specifically, Lambrusco is the type of grape, which encompasses over [...]

By | 2020-09-28T21:41:14+00:00 July 31st, 2019|