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Christmas in Austria & Germany

December 12, 2025

Selbach-Oster Pinot Blanc 2022 - $19.99/btl $2.50/taste

Mosel, Germany

Pinot Blanc grape is a mutation of the Pinot Noir grape known for producing crisp, fresh wines…notes of pear, apple and quince with a rich, lengthy structure

Brundlmayer Gruner Veltliner 2024 - $24.99/btl $2.50/taste

Kamptal, Austria

Certified organic…medium bodied, bright with white pears and citrus…versatile for holiday dinners…screaming for a ham dinner…was $29.99

Schoss Gobelsburg Zweigelt 2021  - $19.99/btl $2.50/taste

Kamptal, Austria

Another Pinot Noir cousin…flavors of violet and blackberry…a little dusty earth

Familie Reinisch Estate Pinot Noir 2022 -  $19.99/btl $2.50/taste

Thermenregion, Austria

100 % Pinot Noir from Burgundy cuttings brought to the region by Cistercien monks more than 100 years ago…elegant red cherry and fresh berries that lead to a medium bodied palate with silky tannins…Was $21.99

Turley “Juvenile”  Zinfandel 2023 - $29.99/btl $2.50/taste

California

From one of the great houses of Zinfandel…this Zinfandel is produced by young vines…6-25 years old…dark raspberry, blue fruits, winter spices…bright and well structured  

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Holiday Bargains

December 05, 2025

Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - $14.99/btl $2.50/taste

Napa Valley, California

Night and day from our friend from New Zealand…lots more lemon, guava, subtle herbs with more of a medium body wine that is perfect for colder weather

Raeburn Chardonnay 2023 - $19.99/btl $2.50/taste

Sonoma County, California

Love getting a Chardonnay with bright acidity…allows the fruit and minerality to show through but still have a rich mouth feel…pear, lemon, pear, with a creamy finish of crème brulee…will be great for holiday dinners

Erath Willakia Pinot Noir 2022  - $29.99/btl $2.50/taste

Willamette Valley, Oregon

The bargain of the evening!!!  Classic Willamette Pinot Noir…red fruit, earthy, spicy with floral notes…think cherry, tobacco, jasmine and clove…not to forget a vineyard started with specific clones like Pommard…Was $59.99

The McNab Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 -  $24.99/btl $2.50/taste

Mendocino County, Calfornia

So, I lied…This is the bargain of the night!!!  From the producers of Bonterra, McNab is one of their vineyard designate wines…certified biodynamic grapes…Was $59.99

Taub Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 - $69.99/btl $2.50/taste

Napa Valley, California

This Rutherford beauty just needs to be tasted to validate that $69.99 price point…dark plum, cedar, licorice and that classic Rutherford dust…full bodied, velvety…screaming to be drank with a Filet (sorry vegetarians)

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Thanksgiving Leftovers

November 28, 2025

Vandal Pet-Bat White Blend 2022 - $17.99/btl $2.50/taste

Marlborough, New Zealand

60% Chardonnay and 30% Muscat, this is a Pet-Nat wine which translates to an all natural wine produced in what is referred to as the ancestral method…the lack of or little to no intervention often leads to a little frizzante …Normally $35.99

Pago Del Vicario Tempranillo Blanc, Non-Vintage - $13.99/btl $2.50/taste

Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Using the “blanc de noir” technique to craft a white wine from a red grape varietal,  the heart of a red grape can be transformed into a vibrant white wine…the vineyard is attached a prestige hotel/restaurant near the hills of Montes de Toledo

La Atalaya Del Camino Red Blend 2021  - $19.99/btl $2.50/taste

Almansa, Spain

A blend of Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet) and Monastrella (Mourvedre)…so, we have two wines tonight from the same region…not by design…Castilla-La Mancha

Chateau Ste Michelle Idnian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 2019  - $13.99/btl $2.50/taste

Columbia Valley, Washington

Predominately Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Syrah and Cabernet Franc…the epitome of “new world” Cabernet Sauvignon…ripe, concentrated, dark fruit with lush style tannins

Terra Valentine Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 - $29.99/btl $2.50/taste

Napa Valley, California

Terran Valentine is in the Spring Mountain District…mountain Cabernet is powerful yet elegant with long, soft tannins and tons of bramble fruit flavors…Normally $59.99

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Gem’s from the Vault

November 7th 2025

Post & Beam Chardonnay 2023- $24.99/btl $2.50/taste

Carneros, California

Carneros…the wine region that straddles both Napa and Sonoma and one of the perfect regions for both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.  Post & Beam is an example of classic Carneros Chardonnay…bright acidity balanced with ripe fruit.  In the gem world, we’ll call this one a Yellow Topaz…represents wisdom and divine favor. (also my birthstone!)

Chateau Marsau Cotes de Bordeaux 2019- $19.99/btl $2.50/taste

Cotes de Bordeaux, France

100% Merlot from France know it for it’s elegance and silky tannins encased in cassis and violet flowers.  So this is your amethyst for the evening…asking us to connect with our higher consciousness. (it also represents sobriety…not a match for the evening)

Chalk Hill Red Blend 2019 - $19.99/btl $2.50/taste

Sonoma Coast, California

Predominantly Malbec but with the addition of Syrah and Petit Verdot an additional depth of dark fruit, richness and color.  Only a stone of passion and love would suffice…the garnet of the evening.

Beckmen Cuvee le Bec 2021 - $25.99/btl $2.50/taste

Santa Ynez Valley, California

Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, and Counise from on of the original Rhone Rangers in California.  The 2021 vintage is being hailed one of the best vintage of Cuvee le Bec…Lively acidity wrapped in dark berries, black pepper and licorice.  The top of the crown tonight sits a Ruby…representing wealth, prosperity and passion.