Wine: $15 - 30
Results
Velvet Devil
Mr Charles Smith, the gentleman who owns this winery made his money in the rock world, you can tell by his BIG hair. Once seen atop the bar at Terroir in the East Village. Rich round ripe black..velvety fruit with vanilla hints, this is one of hits in the wine world.
Dios Baco Manzanilla
Classic Manzanilla sherry. Shows sea-like character with lots of yeasty, savory tastes, brilliant acidity, and intriguing jamon-like notes. Next to champagne this is the most versatile of wines; it goes with almost anything, though we mostly like being greeted at the front door with a copita after a hard day's work.
De Forville Barbera D’Asti
Classic ripe barbera fruit with loads of cherry notes framed with delicate acidity and a bit of tannins.
Farming Details: Sustainable
Kung Fu Girl
This is from Charles Smith: The Modernist Project, an outfit that aims to shed all pretensions in an effort to make wine fun. Smith is a big-haired dude and former band manager. His Walla Walla wines are as badass as they are easy to drink. Kung Fu Girl is sassy yet well-balanced with a touch of green apple. Perfect amount of weight and body, but not sweet. Winemaking Details: Fermented and Aged in Tank
Durigutti Malbec
Lush nose laced with black-berry and plum fruit. Soft yet focused on the palate, with additional flavors of strawberry and wild herbs. Medium tannins and balanced acidity. A more complex and interesting wine than most Malbecs at this price, but still a crowd-pleaser! Winemaking Details: Natural Yeast, Unfined
Venturini-Baldini Lambrusco
Check out the crushed purple hue and pretty pink froth on this dry fizzy red. Venturini-Baldini owns up to being an artisan Lambrusco with powdery tannins, bright acidity and some vibrant brambly character. It hits all the right buttons, opposed to the mass-produced, icky sweet stuff we used to see on the US market. They also produce balsamic vinegar, walnuts, honey and grappa: the stuff of life. Winemaking Details: Wild Yeast Fermentation, Low SO2 Added
Tiamo Prosecco
Situated at the foot of the Venetos Pre-Alps, North of Venice, this is a co-op of small farmers working together, farming organically since 1953. The average age of the vines are between 15 and 25 years.This is a typical dry prosecco. Crisp and dry, a little ripe fruit and a super refreshing finish.
NoCo Chardonnay
Nice California fruit, no intrusive oak and a bit of acidity, what's not to like? This wine is made by the good folks at Liocco, and we appreciate the restraint that is evident in this wine. Everything is in balance just the way we like it. This is a great everyday Chardonnay which works all year round. Winemaking Details: Stainless Steel Tank Fermentation
Sablonnettes P'tit Blanc
Christine and Joel Mneard have been making wine in the heart of Coteaux du Layon AOC for more than twenty years. They practice bionynamic methods in their 13 hectares of vines. The wine was made as naturally as possible, no artificial yeasts and unfiltered. Fresh nose with notes of flowers, almonds and subtle pear and a finale of honey. It is charming and delightful!
Sablonnettes Les Copains D'Abord Grolleau
Christine and Joel Menard have been making wine in the Coteaux du Layon AOC for more than twenty years. They are among a handful of producers growing lesser-known Loire Valley grape varieties, like this Grolleau. Cloudy ruby in the glass with layers of cherry pit & plum. The palate has a ton of red fruit flavors boosted by scintillating minerality & silken folds of acidity. A complex & vibrant red. Winemaking Details: Wild Yeast Fermentation, Unfiltered, Unfined, No SO2 Added