Staff Picks: 2020

From right across France's border in the German region of Pfalz, this is an incredibly drinkable, lovely Pinot Noir with sweet fruit and exceptional depth. Pleasant, clear ruby red appearance with aromas of wild berries, tobacco,... Read More

100% Pinot Meunier sourced entirely from a single plot called La Fontinette located in the middle altitude slopes of Vandieres (Mi-Coteau). The vines were planted in 1965. This Champagne is a beautiful coppery gold color in the... Read More

Full bodied with complex forest fruits, cherry, blackcurrant and pepper spice with a soft, yet textured mouthfeel. Hints of vanilla and plums on the fresh, elegant finish.

Austrian reds are known for their bright, tart fruit quality, expressing an acidity reminiscent of the fresh alpine air, and an earthiness that develops with bottle age - this St Laurent (one of whose parents is Pinot Noir) is... Read More

100% Garnacha from a single vineyard located in Marçà, D.O. Montsant. Named in tribute to Josep Grau’s mother, Florentina, and the goldfinches she loved and kept throughout her marriage. The wine embodies her... Read More

Mr. Tomato Man! 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from Tuscan vineyards. Pizza wine unparalleled. Spaghetti wine sine qua non. With its enticing black fruit aroma and luscious mouthfeel, this is about the most... Read More

The 2020 Manchuela from Rus Jimenez (and selected by Mary Taylor) is crafted from the Moravia Agria grape, which I have never previously had the pleasure to taste. The wine is made from forty-five year-old vines, fermented with... Read More

Gravels is our ‘village’ level blend, based on a handful of vineyards that are planted upon gravelly soils and dedicated to the Mediterranean varietals that established the foundation of our program. The 2020 vintage... Read More

Textura is the result of Marcelo Araujo’s bold decision to leave a successful career in investment management to pursue his passion for wine in Portugal's Dão region. Made from estate-grown Jaen, Touriga Nacional,... Read More