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Jean Claude Buecher, Esquisse Crémant d' Alsace | 2019 {You May Not Go Back To Champagne}

To the eye, the bubbles are fine and follow each other in diffuse cords and the color is pale yellow. On the nose, the crémant is open and expressive, with notes of butter and brioche as well as a touch of peach and yellow fruit. In the mouth, you'll experience a supple and enveloping flavor that develops in breadth and finishes with freshness with grilled notes and fresh bitterness.

$17

Cima da Conegliano, Extra Dry Prosecco | NV {Life is to short to drink bad prosecco!}

Cima di Conegliano is located in the province of Treviso, the heart of the Veneto region. The name derives from the beautiful hills of Conegliano, famed for the production of Prosecco. This family-owned property, now run by the second generation, is known for exceptional attention to quality production resulting in distinctive offerings.

$15

Geierslay, Vertigo Feinherb Riesling | 2022

Geierslay's Vertigo Riesling Feinherb is beautifully aromatic with gorgeous aromas of stone fruits leaping from the glass. This is a fun and energetic wine. The palate is awash with flavors of white peach and apricot infused with a light citrus zest.

$17

Alpha Estate, Single Vineyard Turtles Block Malagouzia | 2022 {Super Complex Greek Stunner !!}

Brilliant!!! light yellow in color with greenish tints. Strong and lively nose, typical Malagouzia, suggesting rose petal with floral aromas and sweet spices, melon, litchi with a note of honeysuckle. Round and mellow on the palate, fat but balanced, high in alcohol with plenty of finesse. Well structured, reminding the nose aromas with a hint of rosemary. A richly textured wine with superb length and balance. A classy wine with long finish and persistent aromas.

$16

Sandro De Bruno, Soave Superiore | 2016 {Rich Volcanic Soave From A Tiny Parcel}

100% Garganega from a 1.5-hectare parcel of vines at 300 metres above sea level on Monte San Piero’s volcanic soils. A rich, powerful expressive wine with smoke, baking spices, ripe nectarine, hints of dried pineapple and grilled nuts – lots going on here.

$15

Boschkloof, Stellenbosch Chardonnay | 2022 {Organic, Biodynamic And Absolutely Stunning}

Easily the most overlooked and under appreciated Chardonnay region in South Africa is Stellenbosch. There are pockets in the region that can achieve the great heights of the best sites in Hemel-en-Aarde. The Polkadraai Hills see the brisk False Bay air cool down the sunshine-rich Stellenbosch.

$17

Domaine Reine Juliette, Picpoul de Pinet | 2022 {Pinot Grigio? Never Heard of It}

This Picpoul de Pinet displays classic flavors of lemon and saline, white flower blossoms and stones. Literally translated, Picpoul means "stings the lip,” referring to the grape's naturally high acidity. This 2022 also has luscious ripeness and medium body in a dry style with mouth watering acidity.

$13

Domaine Raimbault-Pineau, Coteaux Du Giennois | 2022 {Sancerre's Next door Neighbour}

Cousin of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume, but it’s impossible not to notice the genetic connection with its mineral freshness and energetic liveliness! Enticing aromas of lemon verbena are complimented with vibrant shades of freshly mown grass, ocean breeze and wet stones. In the mouth, the fruit is perfectly balanced with crisp acidity bringing about superb balance and graceful elegance in every delicious sip. Sometimes, even the poorer cousin can be well endowed with unseen riches!

$16

Rousseau Frères, Touraine Noble Joué | 2022

40% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Gris, 30% Pinot Noir Established in the suburb of Tours, in Esvres, the Touraine Noble Joué’s. Soil in mainly clay-siliceous and sand-siliceous, with flint stone on thesurface. This area is located on a plateau above the Indre river. The grapes undergo direct pressing, to create the pale ‘vin gris’ a style. Noadded sulfur Temperature controlled fermentation occurs over the course of 3 weeks.The wine is aged in steel tanks for 4 months before being bottled in the Spring

$16

Lovely Creatures, Western Cape Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 {This Is Not Your Over Extracted Napa Cab}

Yes, Lovely Creatures is a nod to the eponymous album by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Enticing aromas of blackberry and plum, with a distinct menthol undercurrent. On the palate, sage is revealed, and there is a light smokiness. Velvety in texture, with a delicately grippy finish. Certified Sustainable

$17

Forastero, Mendoza Malbec | 2021

The high elevation vineyards of the Uco Valley are what make this Malbec so special. Malbec struggles to maintain acidity in lower elevations but does fabulously in higher elevation spots where there is a large diurnal temperature shift (cold nights and sunny days). Forastero (Spanish for "stranger") is a dense and layered red wine, with loads of crushed plum, macerated blackberry and lovely tea and spice notes. Grapes are farmed from vines ranging 1,100 and 1,500 meters in elevation.

$16

Shelter Winery, Baden Spätburgunder | 2021

Hans-Bert Espe and Silke Wolf are two Northerners who met while studying winemaking at Geisenheim and decided to found their own estate in 2003. They made their first wines in a bunker on an abandoned Canadian airfield (hence the name) and have since built themselves a winery based on the same design. They have vineyards with old vines in the villages of Kenzingen and Malterdingen, and produce some of the best wines of the region.

$17

Domaine Moulin Tacussel, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape | 2003

Founded in 1976 by Anne and Robert Moulin, Domaine Moulin-Tacussel is an approximately 8 hectare propriety in Chateauneuf du Pape, a part of the original vineyard created by Henri Tacussel in the 19th century. The domain is planted with 7 red varietals and 6 in white...Since 2003, Didier Latour has been the vineyard manager and winemaker.

$16

Rocche Costamagna, Roccardo Langhe Nebbiolo | 2021 {From one of the Greatest Wine Regions in the World}

A generous style with broad, spicy and peppery black fruit aromas unveiling a rounded, smooth yet earthy palate with abundant tannins and liquorice-infused crunchy cranberry fruit on the long finish;

$16

Soto Del Vicario, Men de Mencia | 2018 { Wild Expression of Mencia}

Vibrant aromas of cherry and red berry with a hint of violet. The palate is complex with crunchy berry fruit, a hint of liquorice and spice, and more floral characters - all balanced by fresh acidity.

$16

Acquesi, Valle delle Rose Brachetto D' Acqui | 2022

Very small grape production in Piemonte. Brachetto is a dessert wine and the perfect alternative to Moscato. It has a wonderful aroma of strawberry and raspberry with notes of flowers such as violets and orchids. It is frizzante, lightly sparkling.

$14

Dandelion Vineyards, Legacy of Australia PX Sherry | 30 Year

You Like Wine Press? Here you go!! 2023 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition - Top Dessert Wine, Double Gold Medal, Regional Class Champion, Class Champion The Real Review, Huon Hooke - 95 Points The Wine Advocate – 94 Points James Halliday Australian Wine Companion - 93 Points James Suckling – 92 Points 1

$16

Domaine du Mas Blanc, Banyuls Hors d'Age le Colloque | NV

From the benchmark producer of the appellation and most historic estate in Roussillon, ‘Le Colloque’ is made from old-vine Grenache noir aged in demi-muid. The wine is a blend of three vintages with reserve wine from the previous blend of vintages in a roughly 2/3 to 1/3 proportion. Balanced, poised and energetic, the specified vintages lend vibrancy and exuberance; the reserve wine depth and complexity.

$16