An elegant, smooth, refined and well-rounded palate with a slight sweetness, and also a certain bitterness. An elegant and citrus fruit finish ensures freshness and a superb aftertaste giving this vermouth a gourmet touch. Vermouth made from a unique infusion of aromatic herbs and aged in the barrel before bottling.
White
Bodegas Gaintza 2019 Getariako Txakolina Aitako
$44.9985% Hondarrabi Zuri, 15% Chardonnay
Fully hand-harvested. Fermentation is mostly in stainless steel at low temperatures to preserve aromas, using natural yeasts. Apple and pineapple aromas. Fresh and mineral with good body, roundness and balance.
D’Arenberg 2022 Money Spider Roussanne
$31.99This wine reveals elevated aromas of honeydew, preserved lemon, and macadamia. The palate is concentrated with layers of melon, yellow peach, and macadamia, offering a creamy texture complemented by a focused acidity that underscores its dense and powerful profile. Exemplifying complexity and balance, this wine is a sophisticated expression of its varietal.
Les Deesses 2022 Muettes Chardonnay
$18.99Bright yellow colour with golden hues. Expressive nose of flowers and exotic fruits. Fleshy and balanced on the palate, it complements the harmonious impression of freshness. Serve very cool (8-10ºC) with fish, shellfish or as an aperitif.
Can Leandro 2020 La Vella Blanco
$37.9980% Merseguera, 15% Malvasia, 5% Tortosi
Opulent with excellent acidity. A delightful nose of pineapple with a suggestion of banana. Medium-bodied palate with tropical and stone fruit flavours and a delicious mid-length finish.
Lorgeril 2020 Chateau de Pennautier Viognier
$28.99Bright golden yellow in colour, the aromas of yellow-fleshed peaches, passion fruit, apricot are accented by floral notes of rose petal and lime blossom. On the palate, it has a rich, smooth mouthfeel kept in check by fresh acidity. Excellent balance, vivid and smooth. Ideal with a seasonal salad, seafood, poultry, white meat or grilled fish.
Ragotierre 2023 Chardonnay
$27.99Fresh and vibrant in the glass, it impresses for its energy and elegance. Bright lemon, grapefruit, white flower and crushed rock notes race across the palate. At the same time, there is plenty of texture and richness. This terrific wine will delight Chablis fans for a fraction of the price.
Domaine Pelle 2019 Menetou Salon Morogues
$49.99Made from several parcels in the village of Morogues. Practicing organic, soils are plowed and completely hand-harvested. Aged in a combo of 70% tank and 30% wood (foudres and used 400L barrels) and for 11 months.
A classic style that is released ready to drink. Quite aromatic on the nose with a rich and powerful palate, quite full bodied for a Sauvignon Blanc and makes a great alternative to Sancerre.
Ortega Ezquerro 2021 Don Quintin Rioja Blanca
$39.9980-year-old vines: 90% Viura, 5% Garnacha Blanca, 5% Malvasia
A fruit bouquet dominates the nose tempered with spicy notes of barrique. The palate is rich yet nuanced, with well-balanced acidity.
93 Points – Tim Atkin
Joya 2023 Branco Lisboa
$17.99Arinto, Fernão Pires & Moscatel.
From Casa Santos Lima comes this incredibly aromatic white highlighting citric notes, and which the palate shows once again. It is a vivid wine revealing freshness and a very good acidity.
Reverdito 2021 Langhe Nascetta
$39.99A rich floral bouquet with notes of yellow apple, white peach and grapefruit. Rich and persistent on the palate with good acidity and freshness.
Tinel Blondelet 2020 ‘Buffatte’ Pouilly Fume
$52.99A superb vintage that has wonderful concentration and backbone, with floral and mineral aromatic complexity, lemon zest, smoke and crushed chalk and glorious mouth filling depth. Fine balance and great finesse, with a capacity to develop. Drink this beauty over the next several years.
La Rivolta 2021 Coda Di Volpe Sannio Taburno
$44.9993 pts – “Peach, apricot and minerals on the deep, complex nose. Then rich, dense and tactile, with flavors similar to the aromas on the long, ripe, stony finish. Another smashingly good Coda di Volpe wine by La Rivolta, an estate that has a real knack for this variety and a long history of making outstanding wines with it.”
– Ian d’Agata (Vinous)
Li Veli 2023 Torremossa Fiano
$34.99CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Deliciously fruity on the nose, with aromas of mild citrus and pear. The unique, aromatic character continues on the palate, with fresh fruit and lively acidity combining with mineral notes to leave a very round yet firm impression.
Lavau 2023 Envyfols Pays D’oc Chardonnay
$22.99Captivating nose melds fresh herbs and cut grass with fresh peach and hints of honey and spice. Supple, rich and fresh – showing the strength of the vintage – offering a lovely touch of sweetness and just enough acidity to its flavours of peach, lemon, flowers and stone.
Antonio Scala 2022 Ciro Blanco
$33.99100% Greco, from a 2 hectare vineyard located in Cirò (Crotone district). Spicy, fresh aromas of peach, quince and honeysuckle hold much allure. The palate is white spice, salty, fresh and focused. This is an irresistible example of the native Greco grape.
“I think greco bianco (unrelated to Campania’s greco di Tufo) is potentially one of Italy’s best native grape varieties.” – Ian d’Agata