Alta Via Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio’s are all alike, right? Hmm, well, yes, often, that is true. But differences exist. For instance, Pinot Grigio from some of the top spots in the Friuli Venezia region can carry some weight and distinct minerality. Alto Adige, up in the foothills of the Alps (and higher), is the grape’s other sweet spot. Here the flavors become almost shockingly fresh, like you’re biting into a cold ripe grape you've just plucked off the vine.

Austin Hope "Austin"

The “Austin” wine is a multiple vintage blend of vineyards in the region; think of it as the ultimate winemaker’s craft for his own table.

Aviary Birds of Prey

Part of a small group of wineries called the Folktale Wine Group, Aviary sources from Napa and Sonoma and is built to give good value. Impossible, you say? Their Birds of Prey Red Blend has 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Malbec. Sonoma has some of America’s greatest vineyards within its borders, and it has more sustainable viticulture happening than in any other American region. Value. Sustainability. Has it all.

BACA Somersault Zinfandel

Balcon sur la Mer Rose

The first time I ever saw this bottle and tried the wine, I kinda felt like I was transported onto a luxurious vacation. Someplace like Saint Barths. But I'm not paying and someone is just pouring me lovely rosé in infinite quantities as my feet rest in the sand. Balcon delivers everything you want in a great rosé in spades. This unctuous pink wine is dry, stony, fruity, lengthy. Comprised of Grenache, Grenache Gris and Mourvedre.

Baracchi O'Lilla Bianco

The Baracchi family seems to embrace a rebellious ethic – they were the first to produce a classic method sparkling wines made with native Tuscan grapes, Sangiovese and Trebbiano. With this white blend, they have married 80% Chardonnay and 20% Viognier, both warmed under the Tuscan sun where such grapes have never traditionally been seen. But with families like the Baracchis, there are many new things growing under that famed sun.

Baracchi O'Lillo Rosso

Though the Baracchi family has been growing vines and making wine since 1860, the goal for Riccardo Baracchi has been to do new things. But with vineyards on the hills facing Cortona and overlooking the panorama of the Val di Chiana, they have benefited from their creativity as well as the smarts of famed oenoogist and agronomist Stefano Chioccioli. This is 25 % Sangiovese, 25 % Syrah, 25 % Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 100% crushable.

Baron de Ley Museum Reserva

The Baron de Ley Museum Reserva Museum has more depth than their usual, worthy Reserva wines. It’s from extremely old vines (a century of age or so) planted in sandy and rocky soils with a thick layer of pebbles and a subsoil of limestone-clay and chalk. The bush vines that provide this sturdy wine are high up in the region, at over 2500 feet elevation.

Belle Glos Balade

Pinot from your friends at Caymus Vineyards. This is what we like to call Pinot for Cab drinkers. Large and in charge, this Pinot packs more punch than many Pinot's that are twice as expensive. Don't worry about the red wax...these people know what they are doing.

Belle Glos C&T Magnum