Staff Picks: 2022

The Isola del Satiro Rosso is a charming blend of 70% Nero d'Avola and 30% Perricone. Wonderful aromas of dark berries and purple flowers lead into ripe raspberry, fresh red cherry and lilac flavors. Soft, delicate tannins... Read More

The Béru family has owned the historical Château de Béru domain for 400 years. Athénaïs de Béru is rightly known for her Chablis, which is notably mineral and energized yet also has generous... Read More

The Loire Valley, and notably the wines of Cheverny, were the initial inspiration for the flavor profile of Béton. Since its inception 10 years ago, we’ve loved bringing together a mix of varieties that perfectly... Read More

Ripe red fruit on the nose. Raspberry, red cherry, red currants, cranberry and wild strawberry. Soft dark fruit. Clean herbaceous notes, soft earthy notes and lightly dusty. Juicy, smooth and delicate. Delicious red berries. Soft... Read More

100% Romorantin, a close, but nearly lost sibling to Chardonnay that was once widely planted across the Loire Valley. Nowadays the Cour-Cheverny appellation is the only place on the planet that Romorantin can be found. The nose... Read More

Pure and deep, the 2022 Watson has real wow factor as it balances trademark saline minerality with ripeness, richness and acidity. The fruit profile is lush citrus, the palate is rich and textured, the acidity is bracing, and... Read More

Perfumed and fresh on its feet, this charming Pinot Noir is a fantastic bargain find. Red-cherry notes are pure and pristine from start to finish, accented by cooling tones of crushed slate, wild mint and rose petal. It's... Read More

This beautifully combines the fruity and zesty elements, delivering great harmony between a vibrant array of peach, dried apricot and white-plum flavors and the firm backbone of acidity. The long, supple finish is well spiced.... Read More

The flinty soils of the Loire Valley appellation of Valençay are known for giving their wines a finesse, perhaps even a chalkiness. This cuvée is known as “Les Griottes” or ‘the cherries’... Read More

Seth Morgen Long, the winemaker behind Morgen Long, is deeply passionate about crafting site-driven Chardonnay from Oregon's Willamette Valley. After earning his Sommelier certification, Seth traveled the globe to hone his... Read More

Garnet-red color with aromas of tropical fruits, ripe plum, strawberries, and toasted oak. Saturating cherry and fresh acidity on entry. Medium body, bramble fruit, exotic spices, and underlying dusty gravel notes. The finish... Read More

A rare white blend from Tenerife’s Orotava Valley, combining Listan Blanco, Albillo Criollo, and Verdello. Each grape is vinified separately in concrete, clay amphorae, and old wood, then blended for a wine that’s... Read More

Pristine fruit is what this wine is all about. Fine and elegant, with excellent mouthfeel. The winemaking is quite superb, the texturing oak and barrel work adding depth and impact without detracting from the stone fruit notes.... Read More