Devin has a free-wheelin’ Willamette Pinot Noir
Grochau Cellars Commuter Cuvée Willamette Valley, Oregon $24.99/bottle Wanna go for a joy ride? Take your place atop this supple and resilient tannin frame on a comfortable and well-balanced seat of fresh black cherry and lavender-hinted oak. Commuter Cuvée [...]
Yes, Patagonia makes more than just fleece.
What are we drinking now with the FABulous KristenVerum ChardonnayPatagonia, Argentina$28.99/bottleWhile it's a touch more classic to pair a white Bordeaux or Burgundy with an elegant French fish dish like Sole Meunière (see the recipe below), I just love a [...]
Wine – because no great story ever started with a salad
March Wines of the Month Our Wines of the Month for March will cover you for the transition into spring — hearty reds for cooler days, chuggable whites and rosés for warmer days. Or vice versa — you call [...]
This Cab Franc can Stand up to Burgers, Meatballs in Tomato Sauce and Grilled Lamb
Abbie's "What Are We Drinking?" selection: Domaine Clo "Le Méchant" Rouge Anjou, Loire Valley, France $21.99/bottle Here we have an elegant French Cabernet Franc. Aromas of tart jam and spices, notes of cranberry and pomegranate, with soft tannins and [...]
This cava drink is way above its price level
Seth's "What Are We Drinking" selection: Kila Organic Brut Cava Spain $13.99/bottle Easy-drinking and dry, with flavors of pears, citrus fruits, honeysuckle, brioche, and ginger. It has a nice strong effervescence with a decadent creamy finish. Organically grown and [...]
Jacob has a Plisner that Pairs with the Great Outdoors
Our Mutual Friend Brewing Company Ancient Palms West Coast Pilsner Straight Outta Denver $3.99/can OMF’s Ancient Palms is the perfect beer to sip on any sunny Denver day. Though it’s crisp and clean like a German Pilsner, it trades [...]
Need Wine for a Very Important Football Game (TM)?
"A thousand cups of wine do not suffice when true friends meet, but half a sentence is too much when there is no meeting of minds." —Chinese Proverb We know that four or five of you — possibly up [...]
Seth is going all organic Italian on you
Capezzana Conte Contini Bonacossi Barco Reale Di Carmignano (that's easy for you to say) Rosso Tuscany, Italy $18.99/bottle This wine is a blend of organically grown Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Canaiolo. It is an awesome food-pairing wine — it [...]
Raina has a French Sauv Blanc for your Spicy Dishes
Domaine Cedrick Bardin Pouilly Fumé Pouilly-sur-Loire, France $26.99/bottle Calling all Loire Valley lovers! This 100% organic Sauvignon Blanc, with its aromas of citrus, mandarin and peach, will have you dreaming of a warm summer day. It hits your palate [...]
Seth has something special for your dry January – and for your not-dry January
Phony Negroni Non-Alcoholic Cocktail This non-alcoholic Negroni is next-level. Seriously! It has the traditional bitterness you'd expect from a Negroni, and the slight carbonation helps to imitate the bite you typically get from the alcohol. It's delicious guilt-free indulgence, [...]
Thank you… and a special case deal.
Dear loyal (wine shop) customers, As 2023 draws to a close, we want to thank each and every one of you for your business. In March, you were offered a lot more choices for wine purchases — as in...1400 [...]
December Wines Of the Month
You can relax now. We have your holiday wines all figured out. "Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life's most civilized pleasures." —Michael Broadbent Cedric Bardin Coteaux Du Giennois Rouge Loire Valley, France [...]