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Beringer's Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has long been one of California's benchmark expressions of the variety — a wine that bridges Napa's richness with Sonoma's elegance. Sourced from the volcanic soils of Knights Valley, just east of the Mayacamas Mountains, the 2022 vintage delivers everything this appellation is known for: depth, structure, and a sense of place.

The 2022 growing season brought warmth and richness, yielding bold layers of blackcurrant, plum, and boysenberry, accented by dark chocolate, sage, and hints of tobacco and cedar. Extended maceration extracted maximum color and flavor, while 14 months in French oak (30% new) added spice and texture without overwhelming the fruit. Fine-grained tannins and bright acidity give this wine both immediate appeal and genuine aging potential.

Tasting Notes

• Color: Deep plum with ruby highlights
• Nose: Blackcurrant, boysenberry, cassis, dark chocolate, sage, cedar, wild lavender
• Palate: Medium-to-full body, plush sandy tannins, vibrant acidity, baking spice, crushed stone
• Finish: Long, elegant, savory — structured and mouthwatering

Expert Review - Vintage 2022

James Suckling 93 | Perfumed aromas of red currants, lavender, fresh thyme and graphite. Medium-bodied with plush tannins and balanced acidity, giving flavors of raspberry coulis, red licorice and baking spices. Very soft and delicate, with a nicely constructed backbone. Drink or hold.

Food Pairings

Grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, lamb chops, aged cheddar, and mushroom risotto. A natural at the dinner table, equally at home with a casual weeknight meal or a celebratory feast.

Product Details

Bottle Size: 750ml
Vintage: 2022
Region: Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California
Appellation: Knights Valley AVA
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Oak Aging: 14 months, French oak (30% new)
Style: Full-bodied Red Wine

Producer Description 

Our Napa Valley Merlot opens with lively bright red fruits and a soft, lush texture. Delicate floral aromas combine with ripe blackberry, milk chocolate, wet stone and barrel spice. The finish is bright and spreads out on the palate to reveal mineral notes that support the silky tannin structure.

Deep ruby in color, the 2019 Napa Valley Merlot features a tempting nose with hints of violet, ripe cherry and warm baking spices. The palate is supple in texture with luxurious layers of brambly red fruits, cocoa, and dusty tannins. This classic Napa Valley Merlot finishes long and vibrant with lingering notes of graphite.

James Suckling 95 Points | A juicy and delicious wine with aromas of black cherries, walnuts, flint, graphite and matchsticks. Medium-bodied with creamy and refined tannins and a pretty finish. Inky aftertaste with some iodine. 60% merlot and 40% sangivoese. Drink or hold. 

Winemaker Description

Lucente is the result of a careful selection of the estate’s vineyards particularly suited for the production of a fruity and very pleasant wine. Like Luce, it is made from Sangiovese and Merlot, with Merlot prevailing in the blend.

About Luce della Vite

Luce della Vite — “Light of the Vine” — is one of Tuscany’s most celebrated Super Tuscan estates, born from a visionary partnership between the Frescobaldi family and Robert Mondavi in 1993. Based in Montalcino, the Tenuta Luce estate produces wines that bridge the Old and New World: blending the structure and earthiness of Sangiovese with the richness and suppleness of Merlot. Lucente is the estate’s second wine — sharing the same vineyards and winemaking philosophy as the flagship Luce, but crafted for earlier enjoyment and exceptional everyday value. At under $25, it offers a genuine window into one of Italy’s most prestigious estates.

Food Pairings

Grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, wild boar ragù, truffle pasta, roasted lamb, and aged Pecorino Toscano. Decant 30 minutes before serving.

Product Details

• Producer: Luce della Vite (Tenuta Luce — Frescobaldi)
• Appellation: Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Blend: Merlot & Sangiovese (Merlot dominant)
• Vintage: 2022
• Style: Medium-to-full-bodied, fruit-forward Super Tuscan blend
• Drink: Now–2030
• Format: 750ml

Winemaker Description 

Established in 1978, Kistler Vineyards stands as a pioneer in the realm of Californian winemaking, guided by the vision of founders Steve Kistler and Mark Bixler. Their belief that exceptional wines of site could thrive in California laid the foundation for a four-decade journey marked by dedication, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Kistler’s Pinot Noirs are come from two heritage selections originating from a Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy. Both clones contribute to the richness and complexity of the wines. The approach in the vineyard emphasizes low yields, small berries, and a delicate touch to let the individual site characteristics shine through.

Aromas of wild cherries, pepper, spice and earthy floral notes in the 2023 Russian River Pinot Noir lead to a rich, medium-bodied palate of red and black fruits with excellent depth of flavor, elegant balance and a deceptively long lasting finish.

• 100% Pinot Noir
• Heritage Kistler Clones
• Redder soils banded with gravel from the Sebastopol soil series along the Gravenstein Ridge
• Hand harvested at night
• 100% destemmed
• Fermented in open top fermenters
• Only free run juice is collected from the tanks, with no pressing
• Aged 10 months in barrel and racked once to tank
• Bottled unfined and unfiltered

Grooner is a collaboration between importer Monika Caha & Toni Silver of Monika Caha Selections and Meinhard Forstreiter of Weingut Forstreiter — one of Austria's most respected family estates. The Forstreiter family has been making wine in Krems-Hollenburg in the Kremstal since 1868, farming 69 acres of vineyards along the banks of the Danube River, directly across from the Wachau. The estate was named Top 100 Wineries of the Year by Wine & Spirits Magazine, and Meinhard Forstreiter has brought the property to a new level of quality through a combination of advanced modern technology and sound, sustainable viticulture.

The Grooner Grüner Veltliner is sourced from Forstreiter's vineyards on south- and east-facing terraces above the Danube, planted on the distinctive Hollenburger Konglomerat — a unique soil formation of compressed Ice Age gravel from the Danube riverbanks, layered with loess, clay, and sandy soils. This exceptional terroir, combined with the Kremstal's continental microclimate, produces Grüner Veltliner of natural freshness, mineral depth, and the characteristic white pepper spice the variety is celebrated for.

Vinification follows Forstreiter's meticulous approach: careful temperature-controlled fermentation to preserve the grape's aromatic vibrancy and varietal character. The result is a Qualitätswein (appellation-controlled) wine of genuine quality — fun and approachable in style, but crafted with the same artisanal care as all Forstreiter wines.

The 2024 Grooner is crisp, refreshing, and peppery, with inviting aromas and flavors of citrus, green apple, and cool stone fruit. On the palate, the wine is balanced and lively, with bright acidity, a clean mineral thread, and a fresh, clean finish. The quintessential food-friendly Austrian white.

Grape: Grüner Veltliner
Region: Kremstal, Niederösterreich, Austria
Appellation: Qualitätswein Niederösterreich
Vintage: 2024
Closure: Screwcap
Bottle Size: 750ml

Pairing: Oysters, sushi, fried chicken, light meats, spicy cuisines, tofu, vegetables, and snacks. An exceptionally versatile food wine — serve well chilled.

Expert Reviews — Vintage 2021

Jeb Dunnuck 98+ Points | "Incredibly elegant yet concentrated 2021 that does everything right." Purple-hued, with ample cassis, wild sage, graphite, and darker chocolate aromatics. Picks up a Graves-like gravelly earth character with air. Full-bodied with ripe, polished tannins, beautiful balance, and a great finish. Needs 4–5 years of bottle age but will drink well for 30 years.

James Suckling 98 Points | Intense aromas of iodine, blackcurrants, cedar, sandalwood and mint. Medium to full body with silky tannins that spread across the palate and expand in a balanced, harmonized way. Hints of chocolate and tar. Better in a few years — try 2027 and beyond.

Wine Spectator 95 Points | Packed with dark, winey flavors of blackcurrant and blackberry paste underscored with alder, sweet tobacco, warm paving stone and black licorice. Violet accent fills the background. Polished finish makes it accessible now, with plenty of life ahead. Drink now through 2042. — Wine Spectator’s #2 Wine of the Year 2024.

Winemaker Notes

A truly remarkable vintage of BV’s iconic flagship. The bouquet is intense with wild sage, blackcurrant, cedar, and fresh mint. The palate is expansive and full-bodied with layers of ripe blackberry, redcurrant, and red rose petal alongside graphite, licorice root, gravelly stone, and dark chocolate. French oak aging adds sandalwood, clove, and Ceylon cinnamon. The signature "Rutherford Dust" tannins are silky, polished, and fine-grained, finishing long with a cocoa powder texture.

Slightly reserved upon release but incredibly drinkable — significant presence, depth, and concentration foreshadowing cellar-worthy potential across the next few decades.

Tasting & Pairings

Cassis, wild sage, graphite, dark chocolate, blackberry, cedar, sandalwood, and Rutherford Dust. Full-bodied with polished, fine-grained tannins and extraordinary length. Decant generously now or cellar through 2042+.

• Prime rib or dry-aged ribeye — the wine’s concentration and tannin structure demand equally serious beef.
• Braised lamb shank with herbs — the sage and cedar notes mirror herbed, slow-cooked meats.
• Dark chocolate truffles — the cocoa powder finish and chocolate aromatics are a decadent match.

Vigneti Del Sole Pinot Grigio — Delle Venezie DOC, Italy 2025

The Delle Venezie DOC spans the sun-drenched foothills of northeastern Italy — Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Trentino-Alto Adige — and is home to some of Italy's most reliable and food-friendly Pinot Grigio. Vigneti Del Sole ("Vineyards of the Sun") draws on this classic growing region to produce a lighter-style Pinot Grigio of genuine freshness and varietal purity. Vinified entirely without oak to let the grape's natural character shine, it is the kind of effortlessly drinkable white that earns a permanent spot in the fridge.

The nose is fresh and inviting: lemon, green apple, and a delicate hint of almond. On the palate, it is light-bodied and lively with plenty of fruit, crisp acidity, and a clean, refreshing finish that makes it endlessly versatile at the table. A perfect aperitivo, a reliable house pour, and a natural partner for anything from the sea.

"A lighter-style Pinot Grigio with plenty of fruit and lively acidity. Vinified with no oak to let the pure varietal character shine through. Well-balanced with a crisp, clean finish that makes it endlessly versatile at the table."

• Producer: Vigneti Del Sole, Delle Venezie DOC, Northeastern Italy
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Delle Venezie DOC
• Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio
• Closure: Screwcap
• Style: Light-Bodied, Unoaked, Crisp
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Lemon, green apple, almond, lively acidity, clean finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now through 2027
• Best Paired With: Grilled branzino, shrimp scampi, clam linguine, antipasto, fresh mozzarella, light pasta salads
• Serve: Well chilled, 45–50°F

Northeastern Italy's most reliable everyday white — Vigneti Del Sole Pinot Grigio is crisp, clean, and always the right answer.

Kylie Minogue Prosecco Rosé — Veneto, Italy NV

Kylie Minogue has sold over 80 million records, earned a Grammy, three BRITs, and France's highest cultural honor — the Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. In 2020, after two years of development, she launched her bespoke wine range to immediate acclaim. The Prosecco Rosé is produced in partnership with the Zonin estate — a seven-generation family winery spanning 4,000 hectares on the picturesque hills of Gambellara in the heart of Veneto, and a pioneer of premium DOC wines. The result is a wine as elegant and effortlessly charming as the icon behind it.

Pale pink with fine, lively bubbles. The nose is fresh and inviting — strawberries, raspberries, and delicate blossom. On the palate, the wine is brightly textured and crisp, with ripe red berry fruit and a refreshing citrus finish that is clean, light, and endlessly drinkable. Made from 85% Glera and 15% Pinot Noir, it delivers everything a great Prosecco Rosé should: freshness, elegance, and a smile with every sip.

Produced on the Zonin estate in Gambellara, Veneto — seven generations of family winemaking behind one of Italy's most celebrated Prosecco Rosé labels.

• Producer: Kylie Minogue Wines x Zonin, Veneto, Italy
• Vintage: Non-Vintage
• Appellation: Veneto, Italy
• Blend: 85% Glera, 15% Pinot Noir
• Style: Sparkling Rosé — Extra Dry, Light & Crisp
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh strawberry, raspberry, blossom, bright citrus, crisp acidity, clean finish
• Best Paired With: Lightly spiced Asian dishes, satays, Balinese curries, Pad Thai, fresh fruit, aperitivo

An icon's wine — Kylie Minogue's Prosecco Rosé is the benchmark for what a celebrity sparkling wine can be when it's made with genuine craft and care.

Chateau Montelena · Chardonnay · Napa Valley · California · 2023 · 750ml

On May 24, 1976, Chateau Montelena's Chardonnay changed the wine world forever. In a blind tasting judged by a who’s-who of French food and wine critics — now known as the Judgment of Paris — it took first place over Burgundy’s most celebrated whites, announcing California as a serious fine wine region to a skeptical world. Nearly fifty years later, the Montelena Chardonnay remains the benchmark: a wine of extraordinary precision, minerality, and longevity that has never chased trends or compromised its identity. Winemaker Matt Crafton has described the 2023 vintage as one of the best in the last decade — a cool, mild growing season that produced wines of exceptional tension, acidity, and aging potential. At $69.99, this is a piece of California wine history in every bottle.

Brilliant pale gold in the glass with a vivid, pure nose of Meyer lemon, citrus blossom, white peach, and oyster shell minerality — linear, precise, and utterly compelling. On the palate: lush pear, lime leaf, orange blossom, and flinty minerals, with bright, racy acidity that gives the wine extraordinary shape and drive. Marcona almond notes add depth and texture through a long, elegant finish. Decanter called it “vivid, pure citrus expression with a mineral character… crisp, crunchy acidity provides shape and drive.” Winemaker Matt Crafton notes the mouthfeel is “just gorgeous with more gravitas and weight than I would have expected.” Drink now through 2035+, or cellar for a decade to watch it fully unfold. Pair with lobster, roast halibut, Dover sole, or aged Comté.

• Producer: Chateau Montelena · Winemaker Matt Crafton
• Wine: Chardonnay · Napa Valley
• Vintage: 2023
• Origin: Napa Valley, California
• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
• Style: Precise, mineral, age-worthy Napa Chardonnay
• Certifications: Sustainable
• Notable: 1976 Judgment of Paris — 1st Place
• Press: Decanter — “Vivid, pure citrus expression with a mineral character”
• Drinking Window: Now–2035+
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Meyer lemon, citrus blossom, pear, lime leaf, orange blossom, flinty minerals, Marcona almond, long elegant finish
• Pair With: Lobster · Roast halibut · Dover sole · Aged Comté

The wine that won the Judgment of Paris — Napa Chardonnay at its most precise and enduring.

Chateau Gloria Saint-Julien 2022 · Bordeaux, France

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2022

Vinous, 94+ Points (Neal Martin) — The 2022 Gloria was picked from 12-26 September and matured in 40% new oak, slightly less than the Saint-Pierre. It has a perfumed, floral nose with crushed violet infusing the black cherry and blueberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with sumptuous tannins that belie the structure underneath. With pure fruit and well-judged acidity, this 2022 is sensual with a persistent and lightly spiced finish. Superb.

Jeb Dunnuck, 94-96 Points (May 2023) — A gem in the vintage is going to be the 2022 Château Gloria, which comes from 50 hectares of vines and is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot. Harvested between September 14 and 26, with yields of 34 hectoliters per hectare, it offers an inky purple hue to go with medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors of crème de cassis, ripe black cherries, spicy oak, and graphite. Hitting 13.8% alcohol and aging in 60% new French oak, it’s a pure, layered, elegant yet concentrated Saint-Julien that readers will love. Tasted twice.

James Suckling, 94-95 Points (April 2023) — A linear and very fine wine with blackberry, blueberry and currant character. Hints of cedar and stone. Medium to full body. Linear and fine finish. Very well done.

Expert Reviews

Wine Advocate 96 Points | More elegant and refined than the Napa Cab, the 2019 Insignia features restrained cedar and vanilla notes (despite spending two years in 100% new French oak) and delicate herbal shadings accenting cassis and black cherry fruit. Full-bodied, velvety and somewhat open-knit on the palate, it turns plush and long on the finish, adding a touch of warmth. Production this year is approximately 17,000 cases, reflecting the increased volume coming from recently replanted vineyards. It's remarkable what a good job they continue to do with this bottling year after year, without compromising on quality.

Jeb Dunnuck 99 Points | Another beautiful wine from this team, the 2019 Insignia is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon but includes smaller amounts of Merlot and Malbec, brought up all in new barrels, sourced from seven estate vineyards. It has a classic varietal and incredibly complex nose of crème de cassis, freshly sharpened pencils, green tobacco, and damp earth, with a kiss of background sappy spring flowers. Seemingly from a cooler year with its freshness, vibrancy, and herbal, floral character on the nose, it's nevertheless full-bodied and beautifully concentrated on the palate, with ultra-fine tannins, a seamless, layered mouthfeel, and a gorgeous finish. Unquestionably up with the finest vintages of this cuvée, this is legit awesome juice that’s going to offer incredible pleasure over the coming 20-25 years. Hats off to winemaker Ashley Hepworth.

James Suckling 98 Points | A very aromatic Insignia with pencil-shaving and graphite highlights to the dark fruit and blackberries. Full-bodied yet tensioned and vertical with very fine tannins that run deep and layered in the wine. Needs time to come together but fantastic tension and structure. Try after 2027.Vinous 96 points The 2019 Insignia is a bold explosive wine. Sumptuous dark fruit mocha leather sweet spice and tobacco are all amplified in an Insignia endowed with tremendous textural intensity and plenty of soft contours. I imagine the 2019 will age well for years but it will also drink well with minimal cellaring.
  

Altesino's Brunello di Montalcino is a benchmark expression of Sangiovese Grosso from one of Tuscany's most storied estates. Brilliant ruby tending toward garnet with age, it opens with an intense, refined bouquet of sweet violet, tobacco, chocolate, wild berries, and vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-structured, with firm yet balanced tannins and exceptional aging potential.

The first wine to receive Italy's DOCG appellation, Brunello di Montalcino is the ultimate ambassador of Italian fine wine. This 375ml half bottle is ideal for an intimate pairing or a first look at a cellar-worthy vintage.

Pairs beautifully with braised meats, wild boar, aged pecorino, truffles, and hearty Tuscan cuisine.

Expert Review - Vintage 2022

Decanter 94 Points | Gorgeous Cabernet aromas, clear and crystalline, some herbal notes with a cool blueberry and chalky element. Rose scents, dark cherries and cinnamon bark. Full and expressive, warming tones but great acidity that gives such lift. Lovely purity and drive, this has a great sense of confidence - nothing overdone, really pristine and finessed. If anything it’s not super heavy, but it’s the better for it. You get the Napa richness in the fruit concentration but it’s so well defined and still with a graceful power. Yum. 0.5% Petit Verdot completes the blend.

Winemaker Description

Since 1993, Overture has been an expression of place across time. In keeping with an internal desire to underscore the importance of the growing season, Opus One has taken the necessary steps for Overture to become a vintage-dated wine. In doing so, Opus One intends to emphasize the diversity of our estate with a renewed focus.

Over the years our winemaker, Michael Silacci, and his team have come to deeply understand the individual blocks within the vineyards. Farming practices may then be adjusted at the block level to enable the vines to fully capture the quality of the estate.  The majority of our vineyards are planted in alluvial soils in the extreme western part of the Oakville, AVA, at the foot of the Mayacamas mountains. 

The fruit is harvested and vinified with the same care, precision, and attention to detail as Opus One. Unique aromatics, flavors, and textures are recognized as ideal for Overture — more red fruit, herbal characteristics, soft tannins, and creamy texture. 

Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Meursault Les Corbins — Côte de Beaune 2023

Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur is one of Meursault’s most respected family estates, known for wines of precision, tension, and genuine terroir expression. Les Corbins is a southeast-facing lieu-dit located north of the village of Meursault on the road to Volnay, sitting just beneath the premier cru Les Plures — a position that speaks to the quality of the site. François Bitouzet farms a hectare and a half of Chardonnay here, planted between 1974 and 1987 in a particularly deep and rocky clay-limestone soil that imparts the wine’s signature intense minerality and acid-driven tension. Aged 16 months in 20% new barrels, this is a textbook Meursault of excellent weight and complexity — a village wine that drinks with the authority of a premier cru.

The nose is enchanting: intense minerality, subtle buttercream, spice, and a lifted touch of mint. On the palate, it is weighty and precise — the Bitouzet house style of acid-driven tension is fully on display, with the deep clay-limestone soils delivering concentration and structure alongside the classic Meursault richness. A wine of real distinction that will reward cellaring.

67 Wine — “Les Corbins sits just beneath the premier cru Les Plures, and it shows. Intense minerality, buttercream, spice and mint — with the acid-driven tension that defines the Bitouzet-Prieur house style. A village Meursault that drinks like a premier cru.”

• Producer: Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur, Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Meursault AOC
• Lieu-Dit: Les Corbins (SE-facing, north of Meursault village, below premier cru Les Plures)
• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
• Vine Age: Planted 1974–1987
• Soil: Deep, rocky clay-limestone
• Aging: 16 months, 20% new oak barrels
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Intense minerality, buttercream, spice, mint, excellent weight, acid-driven tension, long finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink 2025–2035+
• Best Paired With: Lobster, roast turbot, scallops, roast chicken with cream sauce, aged Comté

Southeast-facing, clay-limestone, vines from 1974 — Bitouzet-Prieur’s Les Corbins is the village Meursault that earns its place among the greats.

Winemaker Description

Our 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is dark ruby in color and entices you with a nose of raspberry, cassis and loose pipe tobacco. This full-bodied wine has an assertively silky structure and is notably spicy on the palate. Flavors of sage and blackberry mark the wine’s entry. The strong acidity in the mid-palate is followed by a lingering finish. Given proper cellaring, this wine will provide drinking pleasure through 2038.

Gato Negro Balance White Wine Blend — Chile

Gato Negro is one of Chile’s most recognized wine brands, known for delivering honest, flavorful wines at everyday prices. With Balance, they’ve done something genuinely useful: crafted a white wine blend that delivers the full flavor of their classic style at just 5.5% alcohol and 62 calories per glass. No compromise on taste — just a lighter, more flexible wine for any occasion. Whether you’re pacing yourself at dinner, cutting back without cutting out, or simply looking for a wine that fits your lifestyle, Balance White is the answer.

The wine is fresh and fruit-forward, with the easy-drinking, approachable character that has made Gato Negro a household name. Light on alcohol, generous on flavor — a guilt-free glass that doesn’t taste like one.

• Producer: Gato Negro, Chile
• Appellation: Chile
• Varietal: White Wine Blend
• Alcohol: 5.5%
• Calories: ~62 per glass
• Closure: Screw Cap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh, fruit-forward, light-bodied, easy-drinking
• Best Paired With: Salads, light seafood, grilled vegetables, soft cheeses, casual entertaining

Full flavor, half the guilt — Gato Negro Balance White is the everyday low-alcohol wine that actually delivers.

Yarden Katzrin Chardonnay — Golan Heights, Israel 2022

Golan Heights Winery is Israel’s most acclaimed producer, and their Yarden Katzrin Chardonnay is the flagship white of the lineup — a single-vineyard, full-bodied Chardonnay produced exclusively from the winery’s finest Chardonnay plots in the northern Golan Heights. Grown at high altitude on sustainably certified volcanic basalt soils, the 2022 is aged in French oak to build complexity and texture while preserving the site’s natural minerality and freshness. It is Kosher certified, with the depth and structure to rival serious Burgundian Chardonnay at its price point.

The nose is rich and aromatic: ripe lemon, poached pear, and tropical fruit, with toasted baguette, French oak, and a distinctive mineral undercurrent. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, elegant, and polished — generous fruit and creamy oak seamlessly integrated, with a long, refined finish. It is approachable now with food, and built to develop further with a few years of cellaring.

“Katzrin Chardonnay presents aromatic characteristics of ripe lemons, pears and tropical fruits, alongside hints of minerality, toasted baguette and French oak. A full-bodied Chardonnay, rich in flavors, elegant and pleasant to drink.” — Golan Heights Winery

• Producer: Golan Heights Winery (Yarden label), Katzrin, Golan Heights, Israel
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Galilee — Golan Heights, Israel
• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
• Aging: French oak
• Certification: Kosher | Sustainably Farmed
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Ripe lemon, poached pear, tropical fruit, toasted baguette, French oak, minerality
• Best Paired With: Halibut with lemon butter, smoked duck, wild mushroom risotto, roasted chicken, aged cheeses

Israel’s benchmark Kosher Chardonnay — Yarden Katzrin delivers single-vineyard Golan Heights character, French oak complexity, and genuine aging potential in every bottle.

Luis Perez El Muelle de Olaso Blanco VdT Cadiz 2023 750ml

Willy Pérez is one of the most exciting winemakers working in the Sherry region today — and El Muelle de Olaso is the wine that proves it. Made from 100% Palomino Fino sourced from 40- to 50-year-old vines on the legendary albariza marl soils of Macharnudo and Carrascal, this is a Vino de Pasto in the old tradition: a dry, still table wine from Jerez that has nothing to do with Sherry and everything to do with terroir. Fermented mostly in stainless steel with a touch of bota aging and brief contact with flor, El Muelle is a wine of extraordinary finesse and minerality.

The 2023 vintage is a year of nuance and detail — less concentrated than 2022 but more balanced, with a fine thread of tension running through the palate and a long, clean, and deeply satisfying finish. This is Palomino as it was always meant to taste.

"The claim that Palomino is a neutral-flavor grape is proven wrong with El Muelle — a wine with citrussy and tropical fruit flavors, lively chalky minerality, and a touch of herbal tanginess from its short contact with flor."

• Producer: Luis Pérez, Jerez, Cádiz, Spain
• Appellation: Vinos de la Tierra de Cádiz
• Grape: 100% Palomino Fino
• Vintage: 2023
• Vineyards: Macharnudo & Carrascal — 40–50 yr old vines on albariza marl
• Vinification: 80% stainless steel, 20% bota — brief flor contact — 6 months aging
• Tasting Notes: Dried pineapple, citrus, apple, light caramel, honey, cedar, chalky minerality, herbal tanginess, long clean finish
• Best Paired With: Grilled seafood, oysters, jamón ibérico, fried fish, or goat cheese

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023 

James Suckling — 93 Points
Aromas of dried pineapple, apple and light caramel. Medium to full body. Light honey and cedar flavors. Made mostly in stainless with some natural fino in the blend. This is blended from two top vineyards of Jerez: Macharnudo and Carrascal.

Wine Advocate — 93 Points
The 2023 El Muelle de Olaso comes from a warm year but less warm than 2022 and more balanced. It was produced with Palomino grapes from 40- to 50-year-old vines on "barajuela" laminar albariza marl soils fermented mostly in stainless steel (80%) and only 20% in bota. It matured in stainless steel for six months. Pérez confessed that the wine has a little more Macharnudo wine this vintage. The wine is still a baby, primary and undeveloped but with a lot of finesse; it’s a year of less concentration, and it has nuance and detail, a fine thread and a long, clean and tasty finish.

A wine that rewrites what Palomino can be — El Muelle de Olaso is essential drinking for anyone who loves mineral-driven whites with soul.

Domaine Jean Foillard Beaujolais Villages Organic 2024

Jean Foillard is at the pinnacle of Beaujolais winemakers. Serve chilled to 64°F — about 20 minutes in the fridge!

Jean Foillard is one of the Gang of Four — the legendary quartet of Beaujolais producers who, alongside Marcel Lapierre, Guy Breton, and Jean-Paul Thévenet, helped define the natural wine movement in the 1980s. His Beaujolais Villages is sourced from Gamay parcels across Villié-Morgon, Lancié, Saint-Amour, and Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, farmed organically and vinified with minimal intervention. The 2024 is everything you want from Foillard: sensuous red fruit, mouthwatering acidity, low alcohol, and a silky, dreamy finish that makes you reach for another glass.

• Producer: Domaine Jean Foillard
• Grape: Gamay
• Region: Beaujolais Villages, France
• Vintage: 2024
• Size: 750ml
• Farming: Certified Organic, Natural Winemaking

Pairs beautifully with charcuterie, roast chicken, grilled salmon, or a classic Lyonnaise bouchon spread. Serve slightly chilled.

Cavit | Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC | 2024 | 1.50L Magnum

Crafted by Cavit, the cooperative that has defined Italian Pinot Grigio for American palates, this 1.5L Magnum delivers the variety's signature freshness at a generous scale. The 2024 vintage from the Venezie DOC — spanning Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, and Friuli — brings bright citrus, crisp green apple, and a clean, mineral-driven finish. Light-bodied and refreshing, it is equally at home as an aperitif or alongside pasta in cream sauce, risotto, veal, chicken, and fresh seafood. The Magnum format ensures every pour is as lively as the first.

Grape: 100% Pinot Grigio
Region: Venezie DOC, Italy
Vintage: 2024
Format: 1.50L Magnum

Jean Perrier & Fils · Savoie Abymes · Cuvée Gastronomie · 2023

Jean Perrier & Fils Cuvée Gastronomie is a light, refreshing white from Savoie, in the Alpine foothills near the Swiss border. Made from 100% Jacquère, this Abymes bottling offers a crisp, mineral-driven expression that is equally at home with seafood, cheese or a generous holiday table.

Tasting Notes

Fresh almond, hawthorn, citrus and green apple aromas introduce a delicate palate of crisp apple, white peach and orange zest. Bright acidity and mineral notes keep the wine lively, while stainless-steel aging without oak preserves its fresh character.

Expert Review

Eric Asimov, The New York Times, “20 Wines for the Thanksgiving Table,” November 2025: This wine from the Savoie region, in the Alpine foothills near the Swiss border, is made entirely of the jacquère grape. It’s fresh, textured and direct, not complex but subtle and refreshing. It’s light-bodied and low in alcohol, making it an ideal Thanksgiving wine.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

Serve chilled with shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi or white fish. Salads and cheese also complement its bright, delicate character, and its light-bodied style makes it a versatile option for Thanksgiving dishes.

Wine Details

• Producer: Jean Perrier & Fils
• Cuvée: Gastronomie
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Savoie Abymes
• Country: France
• Grape: 100% Jacquère
• Style: Light-bodied white wine
• Aging: Stainless steel, no oak
• Bottle size: 750ml

A fresh Alpine white with a natural place at the table.

Oberon · Los Carneros · 2024

Chardonnay · California · 750ml

Producer & Terroir

Oberon by the Michael Mondavi Family brings together Los Carneros Chardonnay and the experience of Head Winemaker Tony Coltrin. The producer notes his more than 50 years of Napa Valley winemaking heritage, understanding of the region’s terroir, and long-standing relationships with premier growers.

Winemaker Description

The Oberon Los Carneros Chardonnay is expressive and approachable, showcasing balanced fruit, beautiful crushed seashell minerality, lingering acidity, and rich flavors and aromas of caramelized white pear, fresh Fuji and golden delicious apple, apple blossoms, and torched crème brûlée.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2024

The following reviews are retained from the existing listing. Their vintages are not specified in the supplied text, so they are not confirmed ratings for the 2024 vintage.

James Suckling, 92 Points: Aromas of wet stones, sliced lemons, grapefruit, sea salt and pastry. The palate is finely tuned with bright acidity, a generous texture and a restrained finish. Drink or hold.

Wine Enthusiast, 89 Points: The nose of this wine leads with nuanced aromas of citrus peel, nectarine, white flower, and fresh linen. The nimble palate features bright acid and flavors of fresh Gala apple, pithy Meyer lemon, toasty barrel spices, and lemongrass to finish.

Pairing Suggestions

Try with roast chicken, seared scallops, or pasta with a light cream sauce. Serve chilled.

Wine Details

• Producer: Michael Mondavi Family
• Wine: Oberon Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2024
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Appellation: Los Carneros
• Region: California
• Country: United States
• Winemaker: Tony Coltrin
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Val di Suga · Brunello di Montalcino DOCG · 2020

Val di Suga’s 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is a Sangiovese red from Tuscany, Italy, offered here in a 375ml half bottle. The smaller format makes it a practical choice when you want to open Brunello without committing to a full-size bottle.

For a food-pairing suggestion, bring it to the table with roast beef, lamb, mushroom pasta or aged cheese. These are general Brunello pairing ideas, rather than tasting notes for this particular vintage.

At a glance

• Producer: Val di Suga
• Vintage: 2020
• Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
• Region: Tuscany, Italy
• Grape: Sangiovese
• Style: Red wine
• Size: 375ml half bottle
• General pairing suggestions: Roast beef, lamb, mushroom pasta or aged cheese

Val di Suga Brunello in a convenient half-bottle format.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023

The Wine Enthusiast 93 Points | Here’s Dolcetto flexing all tis muscles. Dark purple fruits hit first, then a crack of black pepper wakes up your senses. Violets drift above it all, adding complexity without getting precious. The structure means business but doesn’t forget Dolcetto’s friendly side.  This is the wine showing you why it deserves more attention, serious enough for wine geeks but fun enough for everyone else. (Best Buy)

The Wine Spectator 89 Points | Ripe and bursting with boysenberry, raspberry, violet and sweet spice flavors, this is dense and backed by gripping tannins on the finish. Balanced with succulent acidity.

Winemaker Description 

The Pecchenino "San Luigi" Dogliani Superiore is a distinguished example of Dolcetto, known for its depth and rich flavor profile. It features a well-structured profile with vibrant acidity and a smooth, elegant finish. Produced by Pecchenino, a notable estate in the Dogliani region, the winery is celebrated for its dedication to quality and traditional winemaking techniques.

This Superiore, crafted from carefully selected Dolcetto grapes, offers a complex array of flavors including ripe dark fruit, subtle spice, and a hint of earthiness. It pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes such as pasta, grilled meats, and savory cheeses, making it a versatile choice for both everyday enjoyment and special occasions.