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 | Didier and Celine Sanzay are fifth generation growers in Saumur-Champigny producing fresh, pure Cabernet… More (+) Didier and Celine Sanzay are fifth generation growers in Saumur-Champigny producing fresh, pure Cabernet Franc in the modern Loire style -- small batch, organic, wild yeasts, no fining or filtering. Their 2023s in particular are “Loire classique” Didier told us last week – a return to the refreshing, low-alcohol.
Their 2023 Saumur-Champigny is exactly what you want Loire Cab Franc to be: pure, joyful, unoaked, and fresh. Clean, juicy fruit bursts from the glass on the nose — think wild cherries and graphite. The mouth is fresh, fruit forward, inky, and intense, with a bold and vibrant attack and a quick clean finish. Picture a juicy Beaujolais with more serious texture and darker fruit. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Poggerino is often cited as a reference point for Chianti Classico. Vinous writes of… More (+) Poggerino is often cited as a reference point for Chianti Classico. Vinous writes of their Poggerino’s “remarkable purity and nuance,” and Rajat Parr calls their wines “excellent” and “some of the purest expressions of the grape in Italy.” A few years ago they introduced a rosato, and as you'd expect it's simply delicious.
A pure sangiovese rosé with excellent definition. It offers lively freshness, attractive fruit and at 12.5% alcohol just the right weight. The nose is drier than the Sanzay, with stony freshness and dried rose petal notes. Serve with a caprese salad or grilled vegetables dressed in good olive oil. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Florence Cartier continues to steer her family’s Southern Rhône domaine with a calm, thoughtful… More (+) Florence Cartier continues to steer her family’s Southern Rhône domaine with a calm, thoughtful hand, producing traditional southern Rhône cuvées in the best sense of the term. They’re distinct in style from many of our low-intervention Southern Rhône sources – Joncuas, André, Malmont, to name a few. Goubert’s wines are clean and consistent, comfortingly old-school in character and taste.
Goubert’s 2023 Côtes du Rhône is delightful. It’s unoaked, low-alcohol, middleweight, and very refreshing, with the spirit of a Cru Beaujolais or a Loire Valley cab franc. It’s a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carginan, and an unusual local grape called Brun Argenté or Vaccarèse. In some vintages it’s of a rugged character – this year it’s summerweight, with less extraction and gentler tannin. Look for notes of strawberry and garrigue, and serve outdoors with pizza as the spring weather returns – a useful, tasty vin de soif. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
| We find ourselves reaching for Loire reds often these days, whatever the occasion –… More (+) We find ourselves reaching for Loire reds often these days, whatever the occasion – they’re characterful, refreshing, complex and downright tasty.Our source for these delicious wines is the Domaine des Sanzay, a fifth generation organic domaine in Saumur-Champigny in the central Loire. Their unblended Cabernet Franc wines have become highly popular in our warehouse, opening tasters’ eyes to a new expression of the grape.
The 2024 Saumur Champigny is fresh, juicy and beautiful. The nose shows cranberry and spring flowers, and no oak (it’s fully raised in tank). The mouth is crackling and refreshing with a quick clean finish and low alcohol. This cuvée is always easy to like, but the 2024 is particularly lively and gulpable. Drink on its own, particularly in the springtime, or with a pizza. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Roquegrave is located in Valeyrac, fully an hour and a half north of Bordeaux… More (+) Roquegrave is located in Valeyrac, fully an hour and a half north of Bordeaux, near the top of the Médoc peninsula and along the banks of the Gironde estuary. They produce humble, unfussy, extremely well-priced red Bordeaux, more at home in a Parisian bistro than a Michelin restaurant.The 2020 Chateau Haut Valeyrac is a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot, grown on the classic gravelly soils of Bordeaux’s Left Bank. It’s lightweight and pretty, an easygoing wine at its peak. The nose shows red fruits and dried roses, with a pleasant earthiness and low tannin in the mouth. The mouth is lively and clean with an almost Pinot like character. This is Bordeaux that wishes it were Burgundy – friendly, affordable, delicious, and perfect for a weeknight red. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Salomon Undhof is a centuries-old winery in Krems, Austria overlooking the Danube River. Today… More (+) Salomon Undhof is a centuries-old winery in Krems, Austria overlooking the Danube River. Today 7th and 8th generation winemakers Bert and Bert Salomon run the estate, and they’re among the best respected sources in the region. They’ve become favorites of many readers (as well as our own family) and we’re delighted to bring them back by popular demand.First the domaine’s Hochterassen 2024 Grüner Veltliner. This comes from vines high up on the slopes, above the family’s historic plots – the vines are younger and wine they produce is less serious but no less enjoyable. This is fresh, clean, lightweight wine with a lovely profile – white flowers, stones and lime. The mouth is short, very dry, and light (12% alcohol) – “wine that wants to be water,” comes to mind. Pour this all summer. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | The Domaine des Sanzay is one of our longtime favorites in the Loire Valley… More (+) The Domaine des Sanzay is one of our longtime favorites in the Loire Valley, producing wines that combine freshness, balance, and character. Their wines consistently overdeliver, capturing the bright, refreshing style that makes Loire Valley rosé such a pleasure to drink, especially during the warmer months.
The 2025 Saumur Rosé is pure Cabernet Franc from the central Loire Valley. It offers a fresh strawberry nose and a crisp, dry mouthfeel. This is a perfect wine for hot summer afternoons, whether pool, patio, or picnic. Serve with nothing at all, or alongside goat cheese on crackers. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | After a near electrocution more than a decade ago, winemaker Denis Basset decided to… More (+) After a near electrocution more than a decade ago, winemaker Denis Basset decided to pursue his personal passion and began making wine from the family’s long-established vineyards.
The 2020 Crozes-Hermitage “Fleur Enchantée” is all of 13% alcohol – refreshingly fresh despite its abundant dark fruit. The nose shows clove and blackberry, with black pepper and hints of earth – the oak is barely perceptible. The mouth is young and juicy with dark tannins and plenty of zip. The blackberry/plum fruit joins a fresh minerality and long dusty finish.
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