Bricco Al Sole 2023 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Delicious certified organic wine from the Montepulciano D’abruzzo appellation in Abruzzo. From a small winery in Montepulciano, this family doesn’t reveal much, but they continue to produce spectacular wines, and we continue to bring in as much as we can. This classic Montepulciano shows intense aromas of dry fruits and flowers. Dry and savory with soft tannins & notes of dark cherry and red berry fruit. Pair with roasted and braised red meats, with poultry and savory dishes.

Anko 2022 “Flor de Cardon” Cabernet Sauvignon Established in 2008 by Fernando Saavedra Jr and his father, Estancia Los Cardones is home to Anko wines. Together these partners, Catena alumni Jeff Mausbach and celebrated winemaker Alejandro (Colo) Sejanovich, realized their dream to create a boutique winery in their native Salta. The name Estancia Los Cardones pays tribute to the giant cacti – Cardones in the region. The name Anko means “High Water” in the native Indian language (Quechan) of Salta, located in the northwest corner of Argentina. Salta is a land of extremes which makes for powerful, structured wines with a savory minerality. Anko Cabernet is a flavorful focused Argentinian red.

Nuiton Beaunoy 2023 Bourgogne Pinot Noir Incredible value Burgundy! Nuiton-Beaunoy is a distinguished wine cooperative situated in the prestigious Burgundy region of France, specifically the Hautes Côtes de Nuits and Hautes Côtes de Beaune. These exceptional Pinot Noir vines have been cultivated for over 20 years in nutrient-rich clay limestone soils, producing a fresh style of Pinot Noir we all love. A bouquet of small red fruits (cherry, redcurrant) and black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant). Lively and crunchy in the mouth, it is also generous and appealing. This has become a new shop staple!

Château de Gaudou 2022 Châtelet de Gaudou Cahors ‘Tradition’ Fabrice Durou is the seventh generation to continue his family’s winemaking tradition in Cahors. Aware of the importance of his heritage but carried aloft by the wings of youth, young vigneron Fabrice Durou creates wine worthy of Gaudou’s history. The Gaudou estate sits in Vire-sur-Lot amongst a handful of Cahors’ other most prestigious vineyard addresses – A mythical location referred to as “The Beverly Hills of the Cahors Appellation.” Most vines on the estate are considered “old vine,” some still on original rootstock being planted as far back as the late 1800’s! Vines here were planted when Fabrice Durou was in elementary school, and are now producing wine with remarkable complexity. Jammy, fleshy, and delicious – everything is in place in this great traditional wine!

Castello di Meleto 2024 Chianti Classico DOCG Meleto is a Tuscan estate on the rise, and probably the earliest ever vinous example of the now popular “crowdfunding” practice. This top-shelf Classico the result of grape selections from 5 sub-zones of Casi, Meleto, Poggiarso, Moci, and San Pietro, resulting in a combination that best holds together the real soul of Meleto, the variety of its terroir and its microclimates and the magnificent complexity of Sangiovese.

75 Wine Co. 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino ’75 Wine Co. is a family-operated venture by Tuck and Boo Beckstoffer. Tuck’s father, Andy, is a well-known figure in California viticulture, having founded Beckstoffer Vineyards after moving to California in the 1960s. The fruit, sourced from the Beckstoffer Family single vineyard in Feliz Creek, Mendocino AVA, is an excellent Cabernet Sauvignon, featuring gravelly loam soils and a warm Mediterranean climate that yields full-bodied wines. Notably, 25% of its vineyards are organic, the highest in California. The year 1975 is a nod to the early days when California’s wine industry was emerging, just before the Judgement of Paris tasting that gained Napa Valley global recognition. It was a time dedicated to exploring the region’s unique flavors and potential. Known for rich flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and dark chocolate, with cedar and vanilla from aging in French oak. Smooth entry and long finish.

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