2. Chemistry Pinot Noir
Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Producer: Stroller Family Estate and Chehalem Winery
• Location: Willamette Valley
• Body: Light
• Acid: Medium Low
• Tannins: Low
• Sweetness: Moderate
• Food Pairings:
• Notes: Deep ruby red color and inviting aromatics of red fruits like strawberry
and cherries. The wine is bright on the front palate showing initial flavors of
Bing cherries that evolve to red rose with elegant on mid-palate and finish.
• This is a collaboration between two wineries: Stroller Family Estate and
Chehalem Winery
3. Fournier Sancerre Rouge
Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Name: Les Belle Vignes
• Location: Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
• Body: Light-bodied
• Acid: High
• Tannins: Low
• Sweetness: Dry
• Food Pairings: Charcuterie (cured meats and cheeses), duck, poultry
• Notes: Ruby-garnet color, the aromas of morello cherries with brandy and leather develop on the first nose. The
first sensation proudly exhibits its red fruit aromatic range. The palate is charming, leaning on soft tannins,
enhanced by raspberry and fresh blackberry aromas.
• 92 points James Suckling
• Producer won top 100 wine producers of France 2 years in a row
4. Terra d’Oro Barbera
Varietal: Barbera
• Location: Amador County, California
• Body: Full-bodied
• Acid: High
• Tannins: Medium
• Sweetness: Dry
• Food Pairings: root vegetables, mushrooms, fatty meats
• Notes: Deep garnet in color, lush and inviting. This showcases notes of
peppercorn, cranberry, Bing cherry, orange chocolate, fresh thyme,
violets and graphite aromas that graze the nose. A generous palate of
flavor is filled with Rainier Cherry, ripe plums and wet stone. This is
long, yet delicate on the finish.
5. Klinkerbrick Syrah
Varietal: Syrah
• Location: Lodi, California
• Body: Full-bodied
• Acid: High
• Tannins: High
• Sweetness: Dry
• Food Pairings: grilled meats, tomato-based sauces, mushrooms
• Notes: Dark Garnet in color, the wine gives aromas of sweet tobacco and raspberry.
The palate bursts with pomegranate and spice followed by a long finish. True to Klinker
Brick style, the wine is balanced with juicy acidity and a fine tannin structure.
• 92 Points Wine Enthusiast
6. Prisoner Unshackled
Varietals: Zinfandel, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Tannat,
Tempranillo
• Producer: Prisoner Wine Company
• Location: California
• Body: Medium
• Acid: Medium
• Tannins: Medium-high
• Sweetness: Moderate
• Food Pairings: smoked and grilled meats, root vegetables, hard
cheeses
• Notes: Raspberry, spiced dried cherries, floral, blueberry, crushed
violets, white pepper
7. Navigator Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Producer: Precision Wine Company
• Location: Napa Valley, California
• Body: High
• Acid: Medium-High
• Tannins: High
• Sweetness: Dry
• Food Pairings: red meat, cured meat, hard cheese, spices
• Notes: This is a softer and more balanced style of Cabernet with aromas of
black cherry and some cassis. The palate shows good balance with a
moderate bodied style with some pepper, present cherry and a touch of
oak.
8. Giuliano Rosati Pinot Grigio
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
• Producer: Giuseppe and Luigi Anselmi
• Location: Fruili-Venezia Giulia, Italy
• Body: Light
• Acid: Light
• Sweetness: Moderate
• Food Pairings: cream-based pasta, shellfish, flaky fish, soft cheeses
• Notes: Clean, crisp aromas of apple, citrus, and peach carry over to the
fruity and refreshing palate.
• 100% estate grown
9. Mar de Vinas Albariño
Varietal: Albariño
• Producer: Adegas Gran Vinas
• Location: Galicia, Spain
• Body: Light
• Acid: medium
• Sweetness: Moderate
• Food Pairings: cream-based pasta, shellfish, flaky fish, soft cheeses
• Notes: Straw yellow with intense, clean and bright green tones.
Medium-high intensity, tropical notes, pineapple, passion fruit, melon
and floral, jasmine, orange blossom. Mouth fresh, white fruit, apple,
banana and citrus. very balanced
10. Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Location: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Body: Light
• Acid: Medium
• Sweetness: Moderate
• Food Pairings: shellfish, flaky white fish, cream-based pasta, poultry
• Notes: Complex and elegant Sauvignon Blanc bouquet, with citrus blossom and wild
flowers, surrounded by crushed ripe herbs and pineapple. Dense fruit core of juicy melon
and peach complemented by hints of ripe herbs and florals. Beautifully rounded with layer
upon layer of texture, this wine has a long, complex finish with plenty of minerality, citrus,
ripe stone fruit and an umami quality.
• Created by Kim Crawford (the genius of Sauvignon Blanc)
• Certified Organic and Vegan Friendly
11. Clay Shannon Chardonnay
Varietal: Chardonnay
• Location: Lake County, California
• Body: Full
• Acid: Medium low
• Sweetness: Moderate
• Food Pairings: cream-based pasta, meaty fish, shellfish, toasted/grilled
meats, semi-sweet savory dishes
• Notes: Generous and charming, our Chardonnay is bursting with
pretty aromas of white peach and Bartlett pears that lead to bright
citrus and tropical fruit enhanced by rich toasty vanilla and crème
brûlée notes. It’s simply irresistible.
• 91 Points Wine Enthusiast
12. Louis Latour Pouilly-Fuissé
Varietal: Chardonnay
• Location: Pouilly-Fuissé, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France
• Body: Full
• Acid: High
• Sweetness: Dry
• Food Pairings: shellfish, charcuterie, meaty fish
• Notes: Of a gold color with green nuances, this Pouilly-Fuissé
unveils nice almond aromas on the nose. The mouth is round and
balanced with enjoyable fruitiness revealing exotic fruits aromas.
The finish is very fresh and pleasant.
14. Dezat Sancerre
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Producer: Domaine Stephanie et Arnaud Dezat
• Location: Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
• Body: Light
• Acid: High
• Sweetness: Dry
• Food Pairings: Flaky white fish, shellfish, vegetables
• Notes: Casts a pale, green-tinged gold color in the glass followed by aromas of
greengage plums, lime zest, wintergreen, gunflint, and dusty, chalky minerals. On the
palate, the wine presents a riveting panoply of tart yellow and green plum fruit
complimented by clean, classic Sancerre overtones of white pepper, nettles, chervil,
mint, and freshly cut grass. Bristling acidity and an undercurrent of chalky minerality
carry Dezat’s Sancerre to its long herb, citrus, and limestone-tinged finish.
24. Calafuria Rosé
Varietal: Negroamaro
• Producer: Tormaresca
• Location: Maime Estate, San Pietro Vernotico, Salento, Italy
• Body: Medium
• Acid: Medium
• Sweetness: Dry
• Food Pairings: charcuterie, grilled vegetables, shellfish, flaky white fish,
spicy food,
• Notes: pale pink in color with fresh hints of white fruit such as peaches
and lychee, which blend with floral notes of roses and wisteria on the
nose. On the palate, this rosé wine offers a pleasant freshness followed by
delicate savory sensations and a lengthy, persistent finish.
25. Louis Roederer Collection 242
Varietals: Chardonnay (42%), Pinot Noir (36%), Pinot Meunier
(22%)
• Location: Champagne, France
• Body: Medium
• Acid: Medium High
• Sweetness: Dry
• Food Pairings: raw seafood, shellfish, cream-based pasta, hard cheeses
• Notes: The perfectly ripe Chardonnay grapes lend the wine its aromas of ripe, sweet
fruit complemented by subtle oaky notes. The palate is rich and ripe with a luxurious
texture that coats the palate, the signature of an outstanding Chardonnay. The Pinot
noir and Meunier grapes from the Vallée de la Marne complete the wine’s broad,
luscious, smooth and juicy character. The finish is energetic and fresh.
• This is a more entry level version of the famous “Crystal” Champagne.
• Has scored 93+ points by every Wine critic
26. Veuve Clicquot Rosé
Varietals: Pinot Noir (50-55%), Pinot Meunier (15-20%),
Chardonnay (28-33%)
• Location: Champagne, France
• Body: Medium High
• Acid: High
• Sweetness: Dry
• Food Pairings: Tuna, duck, tomatoes, raw preparation foods, red fruits
• Notes: with a luminous color and copper hues this wine tastes of fresh
red fruits, dried fruits, biscuits, pastries
• This was the first Rosé Champagne ever made by Madame Clicquot in
1818
27. Gaston Chiquet Special Club 2014
Varietals: Chardonnay (70%), Pinot Noir (30%)
• Location: villages of Hautvillers, Dizy and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Champagne, France
• Body: Medium
• Acid: High
• Sweetness: Dry
• Food Pairings: raw seafood, shellfish, cream-based pasta, hard cheeses
• Notes: Golden yellow hue with a hint of green, Fine mousse. Fine nose:
fresh, elegant, floral. Fresh and balanced palate; hazelnut, quince paste in
the long finish. An elegant vintage
• Special Club meaning: Each member uses grapes harvested on their own
land to ensure typicity and character rather than a common product. A
selection of blends is submitted to the rigorous regulations and standards of
oœnologues and winemakers expert in the Champagne tradition. Only those
that pass the test are deemed worthy of the Club Trésors label and
presented in the Club’s elegant, exclusive bottle.
28. Dom Perignon 2012
Varietals: Chardonnay (58%), Pinot Noir (42%
• Location: Champagne, France
• Body: Medium
• Acid: Medium
• Sweetness: Dry
• Food Pairings: raw seafood, shellfish, cream-based pasta, hard
cheeses
• Notes: An open and rich nose with intense red fruit character
with hints of nuts and gentle spice. Rich and creamy on the palate
with balanced acidity.
• 97+ Points across wine critics
29. Krug Grande Cuvée 168th Edition
Varietals: Pinot Noir (52%), Chardonnay (35%), Pinot
Meunier (13%)
• Location: Champagne, France
• Body: Medium
• Acid: Medium
• Sweetness: Medium
• Food Pairings: Jabugo ham and mature comté, oysters, grilled
shrimp, Indian or Moroccan food, as well as desserts such as
carrot cake, tarte tatin and cheesecake.
• Notes: A light golden colour and fine, vivacious bubbles, holding a
promise of pleasure. Aromas of flowers in bloom, ripe, dried and
citrus fruits, as well as marzipan and gingerbread. Flavours of
hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar, jellied and citrus fruits, almonds,
brioche and honey.
• It is a blend of 198 wines from 11 different years, the youngest is
from the year 2012, while the oldest dates back to 1996.
37. Jean Luc Columbo Les Abeilles
Varietals: Clairette (80%), Roussane (20%)
• Location: Côtes du Rhône, France
• Body: Medium light
• Acid: Medium low
• Sweetness: Moderate
• Food Pairings: seafood, sushi, poultry, and vegetarian fare.
• Notes: Light straw color. Intense perfumed aromas with citrus,
green apple, white peach and pear with herbal and chalky
mineral notes. On the palate, the lively Clairette combines with
the rich Roussanne to produce a well-balanced wine.
38. Brandborg Pinot Gris
Varietal: Pinot Gris
• Location: Elkton, Oregon
• Body: Light
• Acid: High
• Sweetness: Moderate
• Food Pairings: seafood, shellfish, soft cheese
• Notes: very pale straw color with some golden highlights. The aromas
explode from the glass, a fragrant summer mix of jasmine, hydrangea and
roses, with a touch of fresh mown hay. Flavors abound with crisp green
apple, ripe pear, tropical mango, and finishes with a creamy lemon
meringue
39. Heitz Cellar
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Location: Rutherford and St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
• Body: Full
• Acid: Medium high
• Sweetness: Dry
• Food Pairings: red meat, cured meats, hard cheese, mushrooms
• Notes: aromas of blackberry contrasted perfectly with spiced notes of
nutmeg. There is a luscious weight and texture to the wine, but also a racy
edge of well-balanced acidity on the palate, lush red fruits
• This wine maker is most notable for ‘Martha’s Vineyard’ AVA which in 1974
produced the most acclaimed wine out of the Napa Valley
41. iL Ghizzano
Varietal: Sangiovese (95%), Merlot (5%)
• Location: Tuscany, Italy
• Body: Medium High
• Acid: Medium
• Tannins: Medium
• Sweetness: Dry
• Food Pairings: pizza, pasta, cured meats, hard and soft cheeses
• Notes: incredibly rich in personality and fruit. There are velvety berry notes
on the nose – cherry and blackberry – with hints of warm spice.
• 92 Points James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast
• Certified Organic
43. Cecchi Chianti D.O.C.G
Varietal: Sangiovese (90%), Other Reds (10%)
• Location: Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
• Body: Medium
• Acid: Medium High
• Tannins: High
• Sweetness: Dry
• Food Pairings: pizza, tomato and meat based sauce, hard cheese, cured meats
• Notes: ruby red and garnet in color with flavors of cherry, chocolate, and floral
and citrus undertones. Shows a lovely depth and a layered texture with ripe,
round tannins.
• James Suckling 92 points, Wine Spectator 92 points
45. Stormwatch Red Blend
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon (46%), Merlot (27%), Malbec
(18%), Petit Verdot (7%), Cabernet Franc (2%)
46. Saintes Pierres de Nayls
Varietals: Grenache (69%), Syrah (20%), Cinsault (5%), Muscardin (4%), Counoise (1%),
Mourvèdre (1%)
• Location: Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France
• Body: Medium Full
• Acid: Medium High
• Tannins: Medium High
• Sweetness: Dry
• Food Pairings: cured, dried, and roasted red meat, aged cheese
• Notes: Deep, dark and profound red color. An elegant nose that opens with
notes of red fruits. Ample and supple tannins while keeping a lovely frame.
A rich wine, balanced between richness and freshness.
• 92+ Points across many Wine Critics