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Jean Marc Brocard Chablis Sainte Claire Biodynamic 2025 · Chablis, Burgundy, France

Jean Marc Brocard is one of Chablis' most respected and forward-thinking producers, farming biodynamically across his estate to honor the region's singular Kimmeridgian limestone terroir. Chablis is the northernmost appellation of Burgundy, a place where Chardonnay expresses itself with precision, purity and mineral tension. The Sainte Claire is Brocard's entry point into the appellation: 100% Chardonnay, hand-harvested, naturally fermented with minimal intervention, and vinified without synthetic inputs.

Tasting Notes

Aromatically this wine is tart, with notes of lemon oils and mango skin, as well as a bit of minty herbaceousness. On the palate, there are flavors of honey and tropical fruits just barely ripened, with a finish of bracing acidity.

Prior Vintage Reviews

Neal Martin, Vinous, 87 Points — The 2023 Chablis Sainte Claire has a delightful peachy bouquet that opens nicely in the glass. The palate is ripe and (again), a little honeyed on the entry–smooth in texture. Lightly spiced with a simple finish. Fine. Drinking 2024 to 2029.

Allen Meadows, Burghound — Moderate reduction overshadows the fruit so a quick aeration should be beneficial if you're going to open a bottle young. Otherwise the old vines are in evidence as there is both solid density and richness to the medium-bodied flavors that possess a seductive mouthfeel, all wrapped in a lingering finale. While this could also be enjoyed young, it could use better depth so a few years of keeping should prove helpful. Worth checking out provided you intend to cellar it over the next 2 to 4 years.

Details

• Producer: Jean Marc Brocard, Chablis, Burgundy, France
• Appellation: Chablis AOC
• Varietal: Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2025
• Farming: Certified Biodynamic; hand-harvested; no synthetic inputs
• Vinification: Natural fermentation, minimal intervention
• Terroir: Kimmeridgian limestone
• Size: 750ml
• Pairings: Oysters, clams, grilled sole, plateau de fruits de mer, goat cheese, leek tart, roast chicken with lemon

Mooiplaas Wine Estate · Stellenbosch · 2024

Xavier Flouret Fynbos Chenin Blanc 2024 is a vegan-friendly white from Mooiplaas Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Made from 100% Chenin Blanc, it combines generous tropical fruit with a fresh, mineral finish and the rounded texture of extended lees contact.

Founded in 1806 and owned by the Roos family since 1963, Mooiplaas is home to a 50-hectare private nature reserve dedicated to preserving the Cape Floral Kingdom. The Chenin Blanc vines grow on a western slope at 285 meters above sea level, in Oakleaf soils derived from Cape Granite, with decomposed granite over a deep clay base.

Tasting Notes

Pale straw in color, Fynbos offers ripe pineapple, guava and mango alongside golden apple, quince, lychee and summer melon. The palate has good weight and balance, with gentle acidity, layered minerality and a clean, refreshing finish.

Winemaker Description

Mooiplaas Wine Estate
Xavier Flouret Fynbos Chenin Blanc is a vibrant white wine from Stellenbosch, South Africa. Crafted from 100% Chenin Blanc, it offers aromas of ripe pineapple, guava, and mango, with a crisp, clean palate featuring subtle acidity and tropical fruit flavors.

Its refreshing finish makes it an excellent pairing for shellfish, spicy dishes, or mild cheeses.

Winemaking

Winemaker Bertus Basson works with bush-vine Chenin Blanc. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, with a portion fermenting spontaneously with wild yeast. Extended lees contact adds texture while preserving the wine’s fresh fruit character.

Food Pairings

Serve with grilled fish, crayfish, prawns, shrimp, creamy pasta, roast chicken or turkey. It also complements mild cheeses and lightly spicy dishes.

Details

• Producer: Mooiplaas Wine Estate
• Label: Xavier Flouret Fynbos
• Winemaker: Bertus Basson
• Vintage: 2024
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Country: South Africa
• Region: Western Cape
• Appellation: Stellenbosch
• Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc
• Type: White wine
• Soil: Oakleaf soils derived from Cape Granite
• Vinification: Stainless steel fermentation with extended lees contact
• Dietary Attribute: Vegan-friendly

Expert Reviews — Vintage 2023

• Vinous 92 Points | Opens with earthy notes, dark fruit and dark olives, lifted by a subtle floral character. Fresh and approachable on the palate with a clean, uncomplicated finish. Grapes sourced predominantly from Altamira.
• James Suckling 92 Points | Dark fruit, olives, and floral lift. Fresh, approachable, and clean on the finish — a textbook Reserva Malbec from a top Mendoza site.
• Jeb Dunnuck 90 Points | Earthy and fruit-driven with dark olive and floral notes. Clean and well-structured finish.
• Wine Spectator 90 Points — Top 100 #33 of 2023 | A charming style showing citrus blossoms, guava, and huckleberry with traces of fresh herbs and cassis. Subtle minerality and fresh acidity nudge the core flavors onto the polished finish.

Winemaker Notes

Bright red with purple shades. Intense floral and fruity notes on the nose — violets, ripe black cherry, and plum — with a toasty, spicy character of black pepper and chocolate. Sweet and juicy on the palate with finesse, delicate tannins, and an elegant finish of black fruits.

• Grape Source: 100% Malbec
• Appellation: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
• Location: Argentina
• Grapes: Sourced predominantly from Altamira
• Country of Origin: Argentina

67Wine Petit Somm Series Rosé (Central Park) — Castilla y León, Spain 2024

The 67Wine Petit Somm Series is a project created by our in-house buyer and sommelier, Oscar Garcia Moncada — a meticulously curated collection of high-quality, value-driven wines selected to represent the best of what the wine world has to offer at an accessible price. Each label in the series features artwork inspired by iconic New York City neighborhoods and landmarks. The Central Park Rosé is Oscar's everyday rosé selection: a 100% Tempranillo rosé from Castilla y León, crafted to deliver the freshness, vibrancy, and food-friendliness that makes Spanish rosé one of the world's great warm-weather wine values. Sealed with a screwcap for maximum freshness — pop, pour, and enjoy.

The 2024 vintage opens with an enticing bouquet of fresh-cut watermelon, ripe peaches, and red berries. On the palate, it is vibrant and refreshing, showcasing notes of strawberries, raspberries, and a touch of zesty citrus. The finish is dry yet juicy, lifted by a lively acidity that makes it exceptionally drinkable — a rosé to enjoy all year round.

"Opens with an enticing bouquet of fresh-cut watermelon, ripe peaches, and red berries. Vibrant and refreshing on the palate — strawberries, raspberries, and a touch of zesty citrus. The finish is dry yet juicy. I've paired it successfully with a wide range of cuisines — from scallion pancakes dipped in peanut sauce to smoked salmon bocadillos." — Oscar Garcia Moncada, 67Wine Somm

• Producer: 67Wine Petit Somm Series, curated by Oscar Garcia Moncada
• Region: Castilla y León, Spain
• Appellation: Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León
• Varietal: 100% Tempranillo
• Vintage: 2024
• Style: Dry Rosé
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Watermelon, peach, red berries, strawberry, raspberry, zesty citrus, dry and juicy finish
• Drink: Now
• Best Paired With: Scallion pancakes, smoked salmon, grilled fish, tapas, light salads, soft cheeses, aperitivo

Oscar's everyday rosé pick — the 67Wine Petit Somm Central Park is fresh, vibrant, and made for any occasion.

La Crema · Sonoma Coast · 2023

La Crema built its reputation on coaxing elegant, cool-climate Pinot Noir out of Sonoma's foggy coastal vineyards, and this Sonoma Coast bottling is the house style distilled. Fruit is sourced from multiple sites along the appellation, hand-harvested at peak ripeness to preserve the bright acidity and structure that define the wine.

On the nose, raspberry, cranberry, black licorice, and exotic tea notes lead the way. The palate brings red cherry, plum, and boysenberry, with subtle hints of espresso and cocoa nib underpinning notes of spice and toast. Firm yet integrated tannins and bright acidity carry through to a long finish, the result of aging in French oak that builds depth without overwhelming the fruit.

Winemaker Description

Aromas of raspberry, cranberry, black licorice, and exotic tea notes. Flavors of red cherry, plum, and boysenberry, subtle hints of espresso and cocoa nib underpin notes of spice and toast. Firm yet integrated tannins and bright acidity drives a long finish.
— La Crema, Winemaker Notes

Expert Reviews — Vintage 2023

Tom R. Capo, Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points — Aromas of macerated cherry, cranberry and cinnamon dominate the nose of this Pinot. The palate brings the satisfying grip of plush tannin, pithy orange acidity and concentrated raspberry and mint flavors that linger.

Wine Spectator, February 2024 — #1 Top Value Wine

Pairings & Serving

The bright acidity and red-fruit core make this a versatile match for grilled salmon, roasted poultry, or mushroom risotto. Serve slightly chilled, around 55–60°F, to keep the fruit lively and the tannins soft.

Specs

• Producer: La Crema
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Sonoma Coast, California
• Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Size: 750ml

Winemaker Description & Memo Notes

The Umathum Zweigelt Rotburger Classic 2022 is a standout example of Austria’s most-planted red grape. Produced by Josef "Pepi" Umathum, a pioneer in biodynamic viticulture in the Burgenland region, this wine is celebrated for being "crushable" yet sophisticated.

The name "Rotburger" is used here as a nod to the grape's historical name (Zweigelt is a cross of Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent).

Tasting Notes

•    Appearance: Deep ruby red with a youthful purple rim.   

•    Nose: A "cherry bomb" on the nose—expect intense aromas of sour cherry, blackberry, and raspberry, accented by a distinct black pepper spice and a touch of damp earth or flint. 

•    Palate: Fresh and juicy with medium body. It features vibrant acidity and soft, silky tannins. The palate mirrors the nose with tart red fruit and a savory, spicy finish.

•     Structure: Fermented with natural yeasts and aged for one year in large, neutral Austrian oak barrels (foudres) to preserve the purity of the fruit rather than adding heavy oak flavors. 
        
Pepi Umathum is one of Austria's best known producers. In the Burgenland growing district called Neusiedlersee (Lake Neusiedl), he counts as one of the great champions of the traditional Austrian grape varieties. His main holdings are Rotburger (Zweigelt), St Laurent and Blaufrankisch with a bit of Welschriesling, Roter Traminer, the extremely rare Gelber Traminer, and the unusual ancient Lindenblattriger (Harslevelu in Hungary).

Pepi has embraced the intricacies and harmonies of biodynamic viticulture, and for most of his wines, which are all hand-harvested, he prefers to use large barrels of native Austrian oak, which underscores the clear fruit aromatics of the wines. Some of the high-toned single vineyard bottlings are matured in smaller oak barrels and barriques, and are first released three years after the vintage. 

Memo Summary Notes

Notably, Umathum uses the name "Rotburger" (the original name for Zweigelt) to move away from the controversial historical associations of the grape's namesake, Dr. Zweigelt.

Winemaker Description 

Frontera Chardonay is a full-bodied white wine with a smooth, creamy texture. It has a bright golden hue and a nose of ripe apples, pears, and tropical fruits. On the palate, it has a rich, buttery flavor with notes of citrus, honey, and vanilla. 

The finish is long and lingering, with a hint of oak. This Chardonay is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual dinner with friends or a special occasion. It pairs well with seafood, poultry, and creamy cheeses. Its smooth texture and balanced flavor make it a great choice for sipping on its own. 

Tasting Notes: Frontera Chardonay has a bright golden hue and a nose of ripe apples, pears, and tropical fruits. On the palate, it has a rich, buttery flavor with notes of citrus, honey, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering, with a hint of oak.

Bedrock Wine Co. · Old Vine Zinfandel · 2023

Bedrock Old Vine Zinfandel 2023 offers juicy berry fruit, floral lift and peppery spice in a textured, inviting red. Cherry, raspberry and plum notes meet savory accents and a fresh finish, balancing generosity with restraint.

Producer & Farming

Thoughtful farming and the rehabilitation of ancient vineyards are central to Bedrock's work. Bedrock Vineyard itself is certified Organic and Regenerative Organic; the team applies the same core ethos to its outside vineyards, adapting practices to each site's soils and rainfall. These vineyard certifications do not establish certification for the entire Old Vine blend.

The approach emphasizes biodiversity, minimal soil disturbance, soil protection and animal integration. Winter and spring cover crops include more than 20 species from seven to eight plant families, supplemented by native insectary rows, pollinator pathways, owl boxes and raptor roosts. Non-till practices protect soil biology and carbon, while crimping shades the ground and helps moderate vineyard temperatures. Short periods of intensive seasonal grazing are followed by cover-crop regrowth before crimping.

Bedrock reports a fourfold increase in soil microbiology through animal integration. Its farming account describes organic matter rising from below 1% to above 5%, improving water-holding capacity by over 80,000 gallons per acre and storing 32 additional tons of carbon per acre. It notes that a 1% rise in soil organic matter can add 20,000+ gallons of water-holding capacity per acre, and compares rain absorption of 10 inches per hour in non-till systems with half an inch in tilled systems. The regenerative approach also reduces reliance on energy-intensive conventional fertilizers and offsite compost.

Jake Neustadt, Director of Viticulture. “What's inspiring about farming is when you start to think about terroir as a system where the plant is communicating with the soil. If you want to express terroir, you want the plant to be communicating with its soil instead of relying on external inputs, which the goal of everything we are doing.”

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023

Jeb Dunnuck · 93 Points · 2023. The 2023 Zinfandel Old Vine was raised in 600-gallon foudre with a small proportion (8%) in new oak, and it’s roughly 90% Zinfandel along with an eclectic field mix. The nose opens to bright peppery spice, fresh cut flowers, and black raspberries, with deeper notes of fresh sanguine earth coming through. The palate is full-bodied yet restrained, with a detailed structure and length with a mountainous feel. It’s a great lens into the range they produce here at Bedrock and a tremendous value. Drink 2025-2032.

James Suckling · 92 Points · 2023. An expressive, fruity and well-balanced wine that shows the rich berry aromas of the grape variety while keeping a slightly tangy, lightly tannic texture that’s refreshing. Raspberries, red cherries, red plums and hints of sage and orange peel. Made from vines with an average age of 80 years.

Wine Spectator · 92 Points · 2023. Sleek and juicy, with fan-friendly cherry, raspberry, toasty spice and briar accents that glide on the zesty finish. Drink now through 2033.

Vinous · 91 Points · 2023. The 2023 Zinfandel Old Vine is a very pretty wine. Floral, spice-inflected and lifted, the 2023 is such a classy offering. In this vintage, the Old Vine Zinfandel is incredibly varietal. Even so, it is sensual, silky and wonderfully inviting. The blend is built on a core of fruit from Sodini, Bedrock, Teldeschi and Evangelho, with smaller bits from several other properties in the portfolio. Most of the wine is aged in neutral vessels, with a well-judged touch of spice from some new oak that adds flair. What an absolute delight.

Winemaker Description

The largest single component comes from the old vines at Bedrock, followed by the perfumed goodness of Esola, the softer but fresh Schmiedt, and the peppery, dark-fruited Nervo Ranch.

As usual, almost all of the wine consists of declassified barrels from vineyard-designated wines, so it offers serious bang for the buck. 85% Zinfandel with the balance a blend of Carignan, Mataro, Grenache, and Alicante Bouschet, along with esoteric creatures like Aubun, Abouriou, and many more.

Pairing & Serving

Try grilled sausages, barbecued pork, roast lamb or mushroom pizza. Serve slightly below room temperature and allow time in the glass to explore its fruit, flowers and spice.

Details

• Producer: Bedrock Wine Co.
• Vintage: 2023
• Country: United States
• Region: California
• Listed appellation: Sonoma Valley
• Grape / blend: Zinfandel-led field blend; the undated winemaker note and 2023 review give different percentages
• Type: Red wine
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Vineyard character: Old vines
• Farming: Regenerative principles; Bedrock Vineyard is certified Organic and Regenerative Organic

Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros Napa Valley 2024 375ml Half Bottle

Rombauer Vineyards is the definitive name in California Chardonnay — the wine that set the standard for the rich, lush, butter-and-vanilla California style that the world has been chasing ever since. Founded by Koerner Rombauer in 1980 in the Napa Valley, Rombauer draws fruit for their flagship Chardonnay from Carneros — the cool, fog-influenced appellation at the southern end of Napa and Sonoma where cold San Pablo Bay air tempers the afternoon heat and allows Chardonnay to ripen slowly and beautifully, developing extraordinary fruit complexity while retaining the bright acidity that holds everything together.

The 2024 Carneros Chardonnay is quintessential Rombauer — ripe peach, melon, and citrus on the nose, a creamy vanilla midpalate, and a signature buttery finish underpinned by bright, refreshing acidity. This 375ml half bottle delivers the full Rombauer experience in a perfectly sized format for two generous pours or a solo indulgence.

"Lush, ripe, and relaxed — a classic with generous poached pear and peach pie flavors, creamy vanilla, and bright acidity tying it all together."

• Producer: Rombauer Vineyards, St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
• Appellation: Carneros AVA, Napa Valley
• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2024
• Format: 375ml Half Bottle
• Style: Rich, full-bodied, buttery California Chardonnay — barrel fermented and aged on lees
• Tasting Notes: Ripe peach, melon, citrus, creamy vanilla, butter, poached pear, peach pie, bright acidity, long finish
• Best Paired With: Lobster, crab, roast chicken, creamy pasta, brie, or enjoyed on its own.

California’s most iconic Chardonnay in a perfect half bottle — Rombauer Carneros 2024 is the wine that defines a style and never fails to delight.

Gary Farrell Chardonnay · Russian River Valley · 2023

Gary Farrell's Russian River Valley Chardonnay brings orchard fruit and citrus into balance with refreshing acidity and a gently creamy texture. Baked apple, golden pear, lemon and baking spice lead toward ginger, citrus zest and brioche, with a long, lively finish.

The 2023 blend draws from Rochioli, Allen and Olivet Lane vineyard sites. Rochioli and Allen contribute concentration and structure, while Olivet Lane's Wente-clone Chardonnay adds brightness. A cool, extended growing season supported flavor development while retaining acidity. The hand-sorted, gently pressed fruit was fermented and aged in French oak barrels and puncheons, with 30% new oak; ten months on primary lees brought texture and depth.

Expert review · Vintage 2023

Wine Enthusiast, 93 Points — A whisper of flint, green apple and sage aromas drive the nose of this Chardonnay. The palate brings in flavors of crisp pear, Meyer lemon, ginger and citrus blossoms before a soft and lifted finish with echoes of salty lemon peel.

From our team - David of 67Wine.com

“Bright and fresh, with high acidity, lightly toasted oak, and wonderful minerality. Aged in French oak barrels.”

David of 67Wine.com

At the table

Serve with roasted chicken, seared scallops, grilled halibut or creamy mushroom risotto.

At a glance

• Producer: Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Appellation: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
• Aging: 10 months in French oak, 30% new
• Alcohol: 13.6%
• Size: 750ml

A Russian River Chardonnay with texture, brightness and a compelling introductory offer.

Expert Review - Vintage 2020

93 Points Wine Spectator: "This packs in some serious plum compote and cassis flavors, liberally wrapped in dark licorice and finishing with a swath of sweet toast and tobacco on the broad finish. Nice mineral underpinning keeps it honest. Fairly accessible despite its heft."

Winemaker Description

The Cabernet opens with fresh fruit, aromas of black currant, ripe raspberry, wild sage, graphite, crushed rose petals, and fennel seed. The palate is elegant, complex, rich, and refreshing with a long finish that is supported by supple tannin and beautifully integrated French Oak.

Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot

About the Producer

Since first working in her family's Mendocino vineyards, Kathryn Hall dreamed of a place to showcase fine wines alongside expressive art and masterful architecture. Now, Kathryn and Craig Hall have created an unrivalled destination in the Napa Valley — where more than 30 years of winemaking excellence and innovation meets contemporary design to celebrate life and inspire the senses.

The Halls acquired the historic St. Helena Bergfeld Winery in 2003 and re-opened as HALL St. Helena in July of that year. With a rich history spanning 150 years, HALL St. Helena was once the home of the Napa Valley Co-Op, producing 40% of Napa Valley's wines. In 2013, the Hall family completed the restoration of the 1885 Bergfeld Winery — California's first LEED® Gold Certified winery — alongside a stunning Visitor Center and state-of-the-art gravity flow winemaking facility.

HALL's estate vineyards encompass more than 500 acres of classic Bordeaux varietals. As winegrowers, the Halls have a strong respect for the environment and a commitment to cutting-edge vineyard technology. Under the artisanship of winemaker Megan Gunderson, HALL Wines continue to set new heights in Napa Valley winemaking.

Oberon · Cabernet Sauvignon · Napa Valley 2023

Oberon draws fruit from across Napa Valley, including Oakville, Oak Knoll and Yountville, to bring different expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon into one bottle. The winemaker’s account describes a blend of fruit from volcanic and valley-floor soils for a rich, seamless texture.

Expect a generous Napa Cabernet for a ribeye dinner or roasted mushrooms. Bart Hopkins of 67Wine finds dark berries, cherry, mocha and spice, with silky tannins that make this an easy bottle to bring to the table.

Expert reviews on this listing - Vintage 2023

James Suckling · 93 points

Aromas of red and black currants, bitter chocolate, licorice, spices and earth. The palate is full-bodied with fine tannins, a rounded mouthfeel and a balanced finish. Nicely constructed.

Wine Enthusiast · 92 points

Lush aromas of mixed currants and plums layered with spiced cocoa and espresso grounds linger into rich flavors of ripe, black fruits with crushed cacao nib. Full bodied with generosity and powdery-fine, palate-coating tannins, this is a hearty wine built for satisfaction.

67Wine buyer’s note

Blended with small amounts of Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah, and Petite Sirah, Oberon Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is darkly colored with aromas and flavors of lush blackberries, black cherries, mocha, dark chocolate, and baking spices. Silky sweet tannins lead to a long and delicious finish.

— Bart Hopkins, 67Wine

Wine details

• Producer: Oberon (Michael Mondavi Family)
• Winemaker listed: Tony Coltrin
• Vintage: 2023
• Region: Napa Valley, California
• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, with small amounts of Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah and Petite Sirah according to the buyer’s note
• Size: 750ml
• Pair with: ribeye, lamb chops, roasted mushrooms or aged hard cheeses

A richly fruited Napa Cabernet built for a satisfying dinner.

Created for the complexity and refinement of charming, focused white wines, this glass will make them sing as never before. The shape of the bowl will highlight and articulate the subtle layers and minerality of the wine. This glass will also bring out the more elegant notes in medium bodied red wine that does not have overt barrique development.

Use for fruit-forward Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Frizzante, Muskateller and unoaked Chardonnay, as well as the style of reds mentioned before such as St.Laurent, Blaufrankisch, Chianti and Dolcetto. Older vintage Champagnes also benefit from the shape of this bowl.

The height of the glass is 9.1 inches and it is 3.2 inches at its widest part. The volume capacity is 400 ml.

Cakebread Cellars · Sauvignon Blanc · North Coast · California · 2024

Cakebread Cellars planted Sauvignon Blanc as the very first white grape variety at their Napa Valley winery in 1972 — and it’s still thriving there today. More than five decades later, the North Coast Sauvignon Blanc remains one of California’s most reliable and food-friendly whites: sourced from North Coast vineyards and Napa Valley estate ranches in Carneros, Suscol Springs, Rutherford, and Calistoga, fermented in a variety of vessels to build complexity, and crafted for the kind of zesty, citrus-driven freshness that makes it perfect for the aperitif hour and the dinner table alike.

The 2024 growing season delivered ideal conditions — winter and spring rains, moderate summer temperatures, and an extended pre-veraison period that allowed clusters to accumulate a wealth of aromatic compounds. The wine bursts with aromas of pink grapefruit, Granny Smith apple, kiwi, honeydew, guava, and lime zest. On the palate, bright citrus and green apple meet orange sherbet and lemongrass, with hints of tropical fruit and a refreshing acidity that carries through to a balanced, lingering finish of citrus, melon, pear, and tropical notes.

• Producer: Cakebread Cellars, Rutherford, Napa Valley, California (est. 1973)
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: North Coast, California
• Vineyards: Carneros, Suscol Springs, Rutherford & Calistoga estate ranches
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Sustainable
• Style: Dry white — citrus-driven, aromatic, refreshing
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Pink grapefruit, Granny Smith apple, kiwi, honeydew, guava, lime zest, lemongrass, orange sherbet, tropical fruit, lingering citrus finish
• Pairings: Grilled fish, poultry, pasta, salads, goat cheese, seafood, aperitif

North Coast California — Cakebread’s original white grape, still thriving since 1972. Zesty, aromatic, and built for the table.

Beringer Founder's Estate · California · Chardonnay · 1.5L Magnum

Beringer Vineyards Founder's Estate Chardonnay brings California fruit character to the table in a generous 1.5L magnum. Pear, apple and ripe tropical fruit are balanced by vanilla and oak notes.

The Producer

Beringer's history includes pioneering gravity-fed facilities and hand-dug caves and cellars. The winery began offering public tours in 1934, helping establish Napa Valley's hospitality tradition. Beringer has earned Wine Spectator's #1 Wine of the Year distinction for both a red and a white wine.

Winemaker Description

Flavors of pear, apple, and ripe tropical fruit. Well-balanced with vanilla and oak notes. Pair with grilled chicken or fish.

Pairing & Serving

Serve chilled alongside grilled chicken or fish. The magnum format makes this an easy choice for sharing at the table.

Details

• Producer: Beringer Vineyards
• Range: Founder's Estate
• Bottle size: 1.5L Magnum
• Country: United States
• Region / Appellation: California
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Type: White wine

Winemaker Description 

Decoy Featherweight is a refreshing lower-in-calorie* and lower-in-alcohol* Sauvignon Blanc, delivering delicate citrus notes of Meyer lemon, grapefruit, and lime; complemented by lush, tropical fruit flavors and a long, crisp finish. 

With uncompromising quality, Decoy Featherweight is crafted from the current vintage of Decoy Sauvignon Blanc, utilizing the same premium California fruit sourcing. 

*Compared to Decoy Sauvignon Blanc. Serving facts per 5 fl oz.
Production

Serving Facts (per 5 fl. oz serving) – Calories: 80, Protein: <1g, Carbs: 1.3g, Fat: 0g

Château de Ribebon Bordeaux Supérieur — Bordeaux, France 2020

Château de Ribebon has one of the more remarkable backstories in Bordeaux — the estate was formerly a hunting lodge for King Louis XVI, and today it is part of the distinguished Aubert family portfolio, one of the most respected names in the region. Farmed from 40-year-old vines and crafted in the classic Petit Château tradition, Ribebon represents exactly what Bordeaux Supérieur does best: honest, terroir-driven wine at an accessible price, made with the same care and philosophy as estates that cost far more. The 2020 vintage is widely regarded as one of Bordeaux's finest of the last decade.

The wine pours a deep ruby. The nose is inviting and well-defined — juicy black fruits, blackcurrant, plum, spice, and a touch of toast from careful oak aging. On the palate, it's structured and well-balanced with a savory, slightly earthy character, medium-to-full body, and a smooth mouthfeel. Still young and developing, it rewards patience — best from 2025 onward, but approachable now with decanting.

"A well-balanced wine, structured and still young. Spice and toast as well as juicy black fruits. The wine is on its way, but should not be drunk before 2025." — Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points

• Producer: Château de Ribebon (Aubert Family), Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2020
• Appellation: Bordeaux Supérieur AOC
• Varietal: Merlot-dominant blend
• Vine Age: 40 years
• Size: 750ml
• Accolades: Wine Enthusiast 90 (Roger Voss)
• Drink: Best from 2025; decant if opening now
• Tasting Notes: Blackcurrant, plum, spice, toast, earthy, structured tannins
• Best Paired With: Gourmet burgers, lamb chops with rosemary, duck confit, beef stew, mushroom risotto, aged Comté

A 90-point Bordeaux Supérieur from a former royal hunting lodge — Aubert family quality, 40-year-old vines, and one of Bordeaux's finest recent vintages at a Petit Château price.

Gato Negro | Chardonnay | Valle Central, Chile | 1.5L Magnum

Gato Negro is one of Chile's most beloved everyday wine brands, produced by Viña San Pedro — a winery with roots dating back to 1865 and one of the most established names in South American wine. The iconic Black Cat label has built a global following for delivering consistent, fruit-forward wines at exceptional value.

Valle Central is Chile's heartland wine region, stretching between the Andes and the Coastal Range. The warm, sunny climate and fertile soils are ideal for growing Chardonnay that is ripe, generous, and approachable — with the natural freshness that Chilean whites are known for.

Gato Negro Chardonnay is fruit-forward and approachable, with tropical aromas of ripe peach, banana, and pineapple, with a touch of light oak. On the palate, perfectly balanced acidity leads to a smooth, pleasant finish. No heavy oak, no fuss — just an easy-drinking, crowd-pleasing white that works in any setting.

Now available in a generous 1.5L Magnum — perfect for entertaining, parties, and casual gatherings. Pair with grilled chicken, light pasta, seafood, soft cheeses, and fresh salads. Serve well chilled.

• Producer: Gato Negro / Viña San Pedro
• Varietal: Chardonnay
• Region: Valle Central, Chile
• Style: Fruit-forward, tropical, easy-drinking
• Closure: Screwcap
• Format: 1.5L Magnum

Martin Ray Sonoma Coast Chardonnay — Sonoma Coast, California 2024

Martin Ray is one of California's most storied names in Chardonnay — a producer with deep roots in Sonoma winemaking whose commitment to sourcing from premium, standout vineyard sites throughout the vast and rugged Sonoma Coast has consistently produced wines that overperform at their price point. The 2024 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is a multi-vineyard blend assembled from the region’s top-performing sites, crafted to pay honorable tribute to the esteemed AVA. The result is a bright, layered, and minerally driven white that earned 93 Points from James Suckling and delivers well above its price.

The nose is fresh and expressive: citrus blossom, green apple, Asian pear, sliced apple, and oyster shell, with lovely aromatic density. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a lively core of lemon curd, crisp pineapple, and citrus zest, framed by subtle oak tones of vanilla and baking spice. The texture is both fresh and rounded, with vibrant acidity and a mineral lift that carries through to a long, clean finish. It is elegant, food-friendly, and deeply satisfying — the kind of Sonoma Coast Chardonnay that disappears fast.

"A solid Chardonnay with sliced apple, lime and oyster shell aromas. It’s medium-bodied with lovely density and hints of nougat, pears and green mangoes." — James Suckling, 93 Points. (Vintage 2024). 

• Producer: Martin Ray Winery, Sonoma County, California
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Sonoma Coast AVA, California
• Varietal: Chardonnay
• Aging: Oak-aged for vanilla, baking spice & citrus complexity with mineral lift
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Citrus blossom, green apple, Asian pear, lemon curd, pineapple, oyster shell, vanilla, mineral finish
• Best Paired With: Grilled halibut, roasted chicken, lobster bisque, soft cheeses, Caesar salad

Sonoma Coast’s benchmark value Chardonnay at an honest price — Martin Ray is the standard for what multi-vineyard, mineral-driven California Chardonnay can deliver.

67 Wine Petit Somm Series — Tempranillo Rosé HYDRANT, Castilla y León 2024

The HYDRANT Rosé is the summer anchor of the 67 Wine Petit Somm Series® — a project conceived by our buyer Oscar Garcia Moncada to bring meticulously curated, high-quality wines to New York at honest prices. Crafted from 100% Tempranillo grown in the Duero region of Castilla y León, the grapes undergo cold maceration to extract color, aroma, and flavor before fermenting in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The result is a dry, vivid, and endlessly refreshing rosé that captures the energy of a New York City summer — the label a nod to the iconic fire hydrants that cool the city’s streets.

The nose opens with pink grapefruit, strawberries, and raspberries. On the palate, peaches, watermelon, red berries, and citrus blend harmoniously with a dry, thirst-quenching finish. Pure joy in a glass.

Oscar Garcia Moncada, 67Wine.com — “This Rosé is pure joy to drink!”

• Producer: 67 Wine Petit Somm Series®, curated by Oscar Garcia Moncada
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León, Spain
• Varietal: 100% Tempranillo
• Vinification: Cold maceration, stainless steel fermentation
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Pink grapefruit, strawberry, raspberry, peach, watermelon, citrus
• Best Paired With: Grilled salmon, watermelon feta salad, prosciutto, charcuterie, summer aperitif

A dry, fruit-forward Rosé built for New York summers — the HYDRANT delivers every time.

Anapea Village · Saperavi · 2019 · 750ml

Anapea Village Saperavi 2019 comes from Kvareli in Georgia's Kakheti region. Produced by the husband-and-wife team Gocha and Khatia, it offers a connection to Georgian winemaking tradition in a 750ml bottle.

Producer & Origin

Anapea Village's approach draws on Georgia's long history of traditional winemaking. Saperavi is the grape identified for this bottling, with Kvareli and Kakheti anchoring its geographic identity.

Winemaker Description · 

Light orange with the notes of pink color. Aromas: Well-expressed aromas of barberry and rose, with the raspberry notes on the second nose.

Taste: Mouth is soft and rich with well-expressed dried barberry aromas, citrus, strawberries and earthy minerality.

Medium-bodied dry wine with balanced tannins, backed by lively acidity and long finish.

Food Pairing Suggestions

• Grilled lamb, beef fillet or Georgian chakapuli, an herbed lamb stew
• Duck, goose or pheasant
• Rich mushroom dishes or roasted root vegetables
• Mature hard cheeses

Details

• Producer: Anapea Village
• Vintage: 2019
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Country: Georgia
• Region: Kakheti
• Area: Kvareli
• Grape: Saperavi
• Listing Type: Red wine
• Farming Attribute: Organic

Critical Acclaim — Vintage 2022

94 pts — James Suckling
Bright and overtly fruity, this is full of intoxicating violets, cinnamon, blood oranges and black cherries, expressing mint and balsamic depth. Full-bodied with a soft, smooth attack, dusty yet velvety tannins and brilliant acidity. The chocolaty finish shows licorice and a mouth-coating texture. Delicious and balanced. Drink or hold.

93 pts — Vinous
The 2022 Barbaresco is a pretty rich, heady wine. Dark cherry/plum fruit, cloves, licorice and mocha build as the 2022 shows off its considerable depth. One of the few 2022s that is quite resonant texturally. The inclusion of some juice from Riserva lots is a great help. All things considered, this is a stellar showing.

92 pts — Jeb Dunnuck
Jeweled red color with aromas of ripe raspberry liqueur, fresh cherries, sweet herbs, and pressed flowers. Medium-bodied with ripe tannins and a clean, even finish. Juicy and approachable. Drink 2025–2040.

Winemaker Notes

Classic Barbaresco color with scents of spices, pepper, and black cherries. Powerful, firm, elegant, and ethereal.

About Produttori del Barbaresco

Founded in 1958, Produttori del Barbaresco is one of Italy's most revered wine cooperatives — and the benchmark producer for Barbaresco DOCG. The cooperative unites growers from the finest crus in the Barbaresco commune: Asili, Rabajà, Montefico, Montestefano, Ovello, Pora, and Rio Sordo. Under winemaker Aldo Vacca, Produttori remains committed to traditional Nebbiolo winemaking — long macerations, large Slavonian oak casks, and minimal intervention — producing wines of extraordinary purity, terroir expression, and age-worthiness at prices that consistently over-deliver.

Food Pairings

Fresh pasta with truffles or ragù, braised lamb, roasted game birds, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Barolo-braised short ribs. Cellar through 2040 or decant 2–3 hours before serving now.

Product Details

• Producer: Produttori del Barbaresco
• Appellation: Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
• Vintage: 2022
• Aging: Large Slavonian oak casks
• Style: Full-bodied, structured, age-worthy
• Drink: Now–2040 (decant 2–3 hours)
• Format: 750ml

For red and white wines. This glass is all about elegance and finesse, created from a single piece of mouth-blown glass from the lip of the bowl to the base of the stem. It has been hailed by wine lovers as the perfect Riesling glass, but is also particularly fine for Chardonnay and Gruner Veltliner as well as Chianti and roses.

Technical perfection is the basic principle of the Zalto Denk'Art glasses, and they have always been produced following a tradition of using only the most highly skilled glass-blowers working with a selection of the best raw materials. Originally designed by Father Hans Denk, the famous Austrian "Wine Priest" who was inspired by the tilt angles of the Earth which influenced the design of the curve of the bowls.

All Zalto glasses are lead free and dishwasher safe.

Height: 235 mm, Volume Capacity: 530 ml

Expert Review - Vintage 2019

The Wine Advocate 94 Points | The 2019 Gold Vidal Icewine was fermented and aged for about 14 weeks in 90% new French oak. It comes in with 272 grams of residual sugar, 10.5 of total acidity and 10% alcohol. Rich and unctuous, this also has classic aromatics and a certain level of freshness that keeps it from being particularly cloying. This is also completely delicious, with a little of bit of spicy apricots on the mouthwatering finish. The acidity lifts the fruit and allows it to shine through. It's never going to be a nervy wine, but it is not flabby either. If you like stickies, this won't disappoint. It should age very well, acquiring a bit more character along the way. Many will like it the way it is, but it can acquire another dimension in time. Best After 2021

Memo Summary Note

The Inniskillin Vidal Gold Icewine 2019 from the Niagara Peninsula is a luxurious, oak-aged expression that has earned world-class critical acclaim for this specific vintage.

• Traditional Pairings: Classic desserts like Crème Brûlée, apple tarte tatin, or a tropical fruit compote.

• Savoury & Bold: It pairs brilliantly with Blue Cheese (like Roquefort), foie gras, or even a spicy Thai curry.

• The "Niagara" Way: Try it with a brown butter lobster salad or a Vidal onion soup with cheese croutons.