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Hofkäserei Kraus Alp Blossom · Bavaria · Aged 7 Months · Priced per Ounce

Alp Blossom is a raw cow’s milk cheese with a confetti-like coating of dried alpine flowers and herbs, pressed onto each wheel by hand. Made with incredibly rich, unskimmed milk and aged seven months, it brings floral character and an inviting richness to the cheese board.

Tasting Notes

Juicy and accessible in texture, milky and fresh in taste, with notes of hazelnut. The alpine flowers and herbs complement its deeply rich, floral character and notes of brioche.

Details

• Producer: Hofkäserei Kraus
• Cheese: Alp Blossom
• Region: Bavaria
• Milk: Raw, unskimmed cow’s milk
• Aging: 7 months
• Coating: Dried alpine flowers and herbs, applied by hand
• Rennet: Traditional
• Sold and priced per ounce

Honig Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon — Napa Valley 2022

Honig is one of Napa Valley’s most trusted family estates — a multi-generational winery committed to sustainable viticulture and the kind of honest, terroir-driven Cabernet that made Napa famous. Sourced from estate vineyards in the heart of the valley and aged in a combination of French and American oak, the 2022 delivers everything that defines great Napa Cabernet: concentrated dark fruit, elegant structure, silky tannins, and a long, complex finish. James Suckling awarded it 91 points; Wine Advocate 90. At under $60, it is one of the most compelling values in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

The nose is inviting and expressive: blackberry, kirsch, red plum, dried flowers, and walnuts. On the palate, it is full-bodied and luscious, with layers of black cherry, cranberry, cedar, loam, and subtle bitter spice, framed by ripe yet lightly chewy tannins and a silky-velvety texture that leads to a long, intense finish. Drink now or cellar through 2030+.

James Suckling 91 — “Attractive nose of blackberries, kirsch and hints of dried flowers and walnuts. Full and well-structured with ripe yet lightly chewy tannins and deep, succulent fruit underneath. Intense, bitter-spice finish.” (Vintage 2022).

Wine Advocate 90 — “Delivers notes of cedar, loam, black cherries and dried spices… full-bodied, silky-velvety in texture and softly tannic, with ample length and texture on the finish.” (Vintage 2022).

• Producer: Honig Vineyard & Winery, Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Napa Valley AVA
• Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Aging: French and American oak
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Blackberry, kirsch, red plum, black cherry, cedar, loam, dried spice, bitter-spice finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now or cellar through 2030+
• Best Paired With: Grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roasted lamb, beef Wellington, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto

A 91-point Napa Valley Cabernet at an honest price — Honig is the benchmark for what family-farmed Napa Cab can be.

Producer Description 

Balanced Agave With Apple And Herbal Notes, Slightly Woody on the nose, fine Agave, herbal and green apple notes. With a medium to full bodied spirit with warm, slightly astringent finish.

Expert Reviews - Vingage 2023

The Wine Enthusiast by Tonya Pitts writes 92 Points | There are so many gems coming out of the 2023 vintage in California. Flavors of fresh-picked red berries, plums, pomegranates, mint sprigs, a kiss of earth and sunshine tell the story of a short but almost perfect growing season. Pick this one up and give it a whirl on the dinner table. 

The Tasting Panel 91 Points | This bright and shining red is a floral beauty packed with peony, violets, orange blossom, and red tea. Cherry pie arises on the midpalate.

Winemaker Description 

Production:
• Regeneratively farmed
• Certified sustainable per “Lodi Rules”
• Aged 12 mos. in seasoned French oak
• Vegan-friendly

Composition: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon • 25% Nero d'Avola

Eye: Deep garnet core, translucent ruby rim.

Nose: Gardenia, lilac, lavender, violet, black cherry, dried rose petals, spicy cedar, cigar box, and sweet vanilla.

Palate: Ripe blue & black fruits with subtle citrus, eucalyptus & brown sugar. Structured yet lush and creamy with soft, supple tannins that lead to an endlessly
delightful finish.

Pairing inspirations: Grilled portobello mushroom with balsamic garlic glaze, Moroccan spiced lamb, spaghetti Bolognese, vegetable lasagne, wild mushroom risotto, Margherita pizza.

House of Brown is a second-generation wine label under the BROWN Napa Valley umbrella, which also includes Chaos Theory and is anchored by flagship Brown Estate.

The Brown family have been in Napa since 1980. Siblings Deneen, Coral, and David began making wine in 1996. Raised by two medical professionals in a “Blue-Zone” household in Southern California, they all pitched in at their parents’ medical clinic. There, they adopted what would become a guiding principle in their wine business: Do no harm.

The creation of House of Brown was inspired by an extraordinary community of wine consumers who for over two decades had been finding themselves at home with Brown Estate, and in 2017 began assembling at the family’s then newly opened Brown Downtown Napa tasting room. This period marked an evolution in wine consumer demographics, with the industry at large seeing an influx of young and culturally diverse enthusiasts coming to the fore — dynamics that have been manifest at Brown for decades.

House of Brown was established in 2018 to expand access to the Brown wine experience, then nearly 25 years strong. The label designs are an homage to the brand’s Feel Seen ethos, and to the sense of welcome and belonging that are hallmarks at Brown. Produced with the same commitment to purity and balance that is foundational to Brown Estate, House of Brown wines are regeneratively farmed, certified sustainable, and vegan-friendly.

House of Brown is 100% family-owned + 100% Black-owned, and the brand is women-led.

Memo Summary Notes

The House of Brown Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a relatively new addition to the "next-generation" lineup from the legendary Brown Estate—Napa Valley's first Black-owned estate winery. This Lodi bottling is designed to be inclusive, sustainable, and highly aromatic.

Highly versatile. It pairs excellently with Margherita pizza, grilled portobello mushrooms with balsamic glaze, Moroccan spiced lamb, or wild mushroom risotto.

Warehouse stored item - please allow two to five business days to fulfill.

The Wine Enthusiast 91 Points | Fresh and vibrant aromas of stone fruit, kumquat and orange blossoms flicker across the nose. Enticing flavors of pineapple, yellow plums, cinnamon and a kiss of citrus landing midpalate. Enjoy with sunshine and friends.

Bright, lively, and effortlessly refreshing, House Wine Rosé Bubbles is a cheerful sparkling rosé made for celebrations both big and small. It opens with inviting aromas of ripe strawberry, juicy watermelon, and fresh red berries, followed by subtle citrus notes that bring lift and freshness to every sip.

Fine bubbles and crisp acidity give the wine an energetic, clean character, while its fruit-forward style keeps it smooth, approachable, and easy to enjoy. The finish is bright and refreshing, with lingering notes of berry and citrus.

Serve well chilled as an aperitif or pair it with brunch dishes, fresh salads, seafood, sushi, soft cheeses, charcuterie, or lightly spicy foods. It is also an excellent choice for picnics, parties, casual gatherings, and festive toasts.

The Human Rights edition combines the wine’s vibrant personality with bold, message-driven packaging, making it a distinctive bottle for sharing, gifting, or adding to any celebration.

Howard Park is a pioneering family-owned winery with over 35 years of history crafting wines from two of Western Australia's premier regions: Margaret River and the Great Southern. Founded by John Wade, who recognized the enormous potential of these emerging wine regions, Howard Park has always aspired to produce wines of generational cellaring potential and uncompromising terroir expression. Today, the winery remains family-owned and continues to set the benchmark for Western Australian fine wine.

The Miamup Chardonnay is sourced from Margaret River — Australia's most celebrated region for Chardonnay, where the maritime climate, ancient gravelly loam soils, and long, temperate growing season produce white wines of exceptional freshness, precision, and natural balance. The Miamup label represents Howard Park's approachable, fruit-forward tier: wines crafted with freshness and drinkability at their core, without sacrificing the quality and terroir integrity the estate is known for.

Vinification is focused on preserving the natural vibrancy and citrus-driven character of the Margaret River Chardonnay. Careful temperature-controlled fermentation, lees contact for texture, and minimal intervention allow the fruit and the region to speak clearly in the glass.

The 2024 Miamup Chardonnay opens with fresh, citrus-driven aromas of lemon peel, grapefruit, and orange blossom, with a touch of flint and reductive complexity. On the palate, the wine is midweight with lively acidity, generous texture, and notes of white stone fruit, ginger cream, and nutty lees. Bright and linear, with a clean, refreshing finish lifted by crisp acidity.

"Fresh, citrus-driven aromas of lemon peel, grapefruit, orange blossoms and flint. The midweight palate has lively acidity and a generous texture. Bright and linear with a nice reductive touch in the finish."
— Wine Spectator, 91 Points. (Vintage 2024). 

"A no-nonsense drink, as in it's made with freshness and drinkability in mind. It meets the brief well. Some citrus and white stone fruit, ginger cream, and nutty lees add texture, with acidity lifting the finish and keeping the palate fresh."
— Australian Wine Companion, 90 Points. (Vintage 2024). 

Grape: Chardonnay
Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
Vintage: 2024
Bottle Size: 750ml

Pairing: Grilled fish, roast chicken, scallops, creamy pasta, soft cheeses, and light seafood dishes.

Howard Park · Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon · Margaret River · 2021

Howard Park Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 brings together dark berry fruit, savory herbs and polished structure. Blackberry and dark cherry notes mingle with bay leaf, dried mint, tobacco and spice, while lively acidity and silky, textured tannins carry the wine toward a softly saline finish.

Producer & Heritage

Howard Park is a family-owned Western Australian winery focused on Margaret River and the Great Southern, with a commitment to wines that express their regional terroir. Founder John Wade began with Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon, recognizing the Great Southern's potential for wines with generational cellaring ability. Both varieties remain central to the range.

In 1988, Jeff and Amy Burch purchased a pastoral property in Margaret River that would become Leston vineyard. They became partners with Wade in 1993, opened a winery and cellar door in Denmark in 1997, and took sole control of Howard Park in 1998. The family, winemakers and viticultural team continue to champion the character of Western Australia's wine regions.

Howard Park acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which it operates across Perth, Margaret River, Pemberton and the Great Southern: the Whadjuk, Wadandi, Pibelmun and Minang Peoples of the Nyoongar Nation, paying respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Expert Reviews · Vintage 2021

James Suckling · 93 Points. I like the savory iodine and bark notes here overlaid with black berry fruit, nutmeg and bay leaves. It’s juicy and supple with a medium to full body, silky tannins and soft, salty finish. Drink now or hold. Screw cap.

Wine Enthusiast · 92 Points · Best Buy. Dark cherries, dried mint and tobacco peep through the cracks of this polished, rather reticent wine from Australia’s west. It’s tightly wound with textured tannins and a nice lift of acidity. Flavor gets a little lost in all the power, but it should evolve nicely over the next several years. (Best Buy)

Pairing & Serving

Try grilled steak, roast lamb with herbs, mushroom dishes or aged cheddar. Serve slightly below room temperature and allow time in the glass for the fruit and savory notes to unfold.

Details

• Producer: Howard Park
• Wine: Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vintage: 2021
• Country: Australia
• Region: Western Australia
• Appellation: Margaret River
• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Type: Red wine
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Closure: Screw cap

Warehouse stored item - please allow one to three business days to fulfill.

Producer Description 

Lovingly aged 5 years in new American oak barrels with a mash bill of 95% corn and 5% malted barley. The result is a buttery blend of vanilla, citrus, and corn bread on the nose, with notes of cashew butter and caramel on the palate. Best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite whiskey cocktail.

Memo Summary Notes

The Hudson New York Straight Bourbon 5-Year-Old is a significant milestone for the Tuthilltown Spirits distillery. Released in late 2023 to celebrate the brand's 20th anniversary, it is only the second age-stated whiskey in their core lineup.

Hudson Whiskey was founded in 2006 in Gardiner, New York — one of the first craft distilleries to open in New York State after Prohibition. Nestled in the Hudson Valley at the foot of the Catskill Mountains, they pioneered the American craft bourbon movement with a commitment to local grain and small-batch production that has since inspired a generation of distillers.

“Bright Lights, Big Bourbon” is Hudson’s boldest expression — a grain-forward, no-holds-barred straight bourbon distilled from 95% New York corn and 5% malted barley, aged a minimum of three years in new charred American oak barrels. It shines with rich vanilla and lightly salted caramel on the finish, with the kind of confident, corn-forward character that makes it equally at home neat, on the rocks, or in a classic Old Fashioned. This 375ml half bottle is the perfect introduction — or a great excuse to keep one at the bar.

“Never one to shy away from the spotlight, Bright Lights, Big Bourbon is a bold, grain-forward, no-holds-barred straight bourbon whiskey… it shines brighter than the rest.”
— Hudson Whiskey

Mash Bill: 95% New York Corn / 5% Malted Barley
Aging: Minimum 3 years, new charred American oak
Kosher Certified
Serve: Neat, on the rocks, or in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

This vibrant, lightly sparkling natural wine is bursting with energy and charm. Fresh, fun, and just a little wild, it’s full of juicy fruit, gentle bubbles, and a dry, refreshing finish. Totally unfiltered, beautifully hazy, and made with minimal intervention — it's the kind of bottle that disappears quickly (especially when shared).

Perfect for aperitifs, autumn picnics, or just bringing some magic to your day.

Hugel Classic Riesling — Alsace, France 2024

Famille Hugel is one of Alsace's most storied and respected wine dynasties — founded in Riquewihr in 1639 and now in its fourteenth generation of family ownership, making it one of the oldest continuously operating wine estates in the world. From their base in the medieval village of Riquewihr at the heart of the Alsace wine route, the Hugel family has been a defining force in establishing Alsace Riesling as one of the world's great white wine styles: dry, mineral, precise, and built for the table. The Classic Riesling is the family's signature expression — sourced from around half estate-grown fruit from Riquewihr, supplemented by select villages to the north and south, and crafted to showcase the finesse, frankness, and electric minerality that define Hugel's house style. It is their most demanding variety, as Riesling is also the latest ripening — expressing itself best on the steepest slopes with the most complex minerality.

The nose is unusually expressive for a Classic: a kiss of crushed fennel seed rises above pear and lemon — aromatic, precise, and inviting. On the palate, it is super slender and vividly bright, almost sylph-like, with exquisite lemony charm and lemon pithiness. Electric, vivid, and bone-dry, with a lip-smacking finish that is a tonic on any occasion. Wonderful balance and elegance — the ideal partner to fish and seafood.

Vinous 89 — "The palate is super slender and vividly bright, almost sylph-like but with exquisite lemony charm and lemon pithiness. This is an electric, vivid little Riesling; the finish is bone-dry and lip-smacking and should be a tonic on a hot day." (Vintage 2024). 

• Producer: Famille Hugel, Riquewihr, Alsace, France (est. 1639)
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Alsace AOC
• Varietal: 100% Riesling
• Style: Bone-dry
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Crushed fennel seed, pear, lemon, lemon pith, electric acidity, mineral, bone-dry lip-smacking finish
• Drink: Now through 2030
• Best Paired With: Grilled fish, oysters, sushi, scallops, lobster, Alsatian choucroute, soft cheeses, asparagus

Fourteen generations of Alsace Riesling mastery — Hugel Classic 2024 is electric, bone-dry, and one of France's most reliably brilliant white wine values.

Hugel Gentil — Alsace, France 2024

Hugel is one of Alsace's most storied and respected family estates, based in Riquewihr and producing wine since 1639 — nearly four centuries of unbroken winemaking in one of France's most distinctive wine regions. Gentil is their signature multi-varietal blend and one of the great value wines of Alsace: a kaleidoscope of grapiness produced exclusively from hand-harvested grapes grown in predominantly clay and limestone vineyards across a dozen of the most favored localities in and around Riquewihr. The 2024 is a blend of 30% Riesling, 20% Gewurztraminer, 15% Pinot Gris, 15% Pinot Blanc, 15% Sylvaner, and 5% Muscat — each variety contributing its own character to the whole.

The 2024 pours a pale, luminous gold. The nose is aromatic and inviting — citrus is the keynote, with a subtle overtone of rose and the gentle grapiness that only Muscat can bring. On the palate, it's slender and almost delicate, with lemon setting the tone and a live-wire acidity that makes it shine. Bone-dry, superbly refreshing, and straight as an arrow — the Riesling's finesse, the Gewurztraminer's spice, the Pinot Gris's body, and the Muscat's aromatic lift all in perfect balance.

"Straight as an arrow, slender, almost delicate, but with a live-wire acidity that makes it shine. Superbly refreshing. Bone-dry." — Vinous, 89 Points

• Producer: Hugel & Fils, Riquewihr, Alsace, France
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Alsace AOC
• Blend: 30% Riesling, 20% Gewurztraminer, 15% Pinot Gris, 15% Pinot Blanc, 15% Sylvaner, 5% Muscat
• Farming: Hand-harvested, clay and limestone vineyards
• Style: Bone-dry, aromatic
• Size: 750ml
• Accolades: Vinous 89
• Tasting Notes: Citrus, rose, lemon, grapiness, live-wire acidity, bone-dry, refreshing finish
• Best Paired With: Alsatian tarte flambée, grilled fish, sushi, Thai cuisine, soft cheeses, charcuterie

Nearly four centuries of Alsatian winemaking in a glass — six varieties, hand-harvested, bone-dry, and one of the great everyday whites of France.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023

• James Suckling 90 Points | Striking aromas of cardamom, cloves and dried flowers. Very good balance of restrained richness, fine-grained tannin and bitterness on the medium-bodied palate. Surprisingly dry finish.

Winemaker Notes

A bright colour with clear legs that herald what is to come, the aromas rapidly announcing a charming and almost heady wine. Delicate floral notes of rose and jasmine interact with hints of yellow fruit — peach, Mirabelle — and tropical fruit: lychee, mango, dragon fruit. The bouquet is expressive but retains a sense of refinement and nuance, a true Hugel wine. On the palate it is fine and delicate, inviting you to travel afar and enjoy it with strongly flavoured dishes.

Food Pairing

Gewurztraminer is an invitation to accompany a variety of spicy Asian dishes as well as smoked salmon and strong cheeses.

• Grape Source: 100% Gewurztraminer
• Appellation: Alsace
• Location: France
• Producer: Famille Hugel
• Style: Aromatic, dry finish

Huia Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough, New Zealand 2025

Huia Vineyards is one of Marlborough’s most respected organic and biodynamic estates — founded in 1994 by Claire and Mike Allan with the conviction that the region’s finest expression comes from small-scale, unhurried winemaking rooted in the land. Today, under owner Tom Pegler and winemaker Josh Lee — whose career spans Greywacke, Dog Point, and biodynamic estates across Europe — that conviction is stronger than ever. Every grape is grown organically on estate vineyards and sourced from trusted Marlborough growers who share Huia’s values. The 2025 earned 92 Points from Wine Enthusiast and 91 Points from Wine Advocate, and overdelivers at its price point vintage after vintage.

The nose is captivating: pink grapefruit, lime blossom, crystallized ginger, cantaloupe, passionfruit, and honeydew melon, with fresh basil-like herbs and something flinty behind. On the palate, the wine is pure and lively — Granny Smith apple, gooseberry, key lime, and a touch of pie crust and hazelnut, carried by bright, tangy acidity and a quietly creamy texture. The finish is refreshing, balanced, and utterly delicious. It is elegant, aromatic, and deeply satisfying — the kind of biodynamic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that disappears fast.

"There’s a lovely waxy, honey-flecked tropical and citrus fruit to start, with fresh basil-like herbs and something more toasty and flinty behind. The palate shows the variety’s bright, tangy acidity, tempered by a quietly creamy texture. Food friendly and priced for every day drinking." — Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points. (Vintage 2025). 

• Producer: Huia Vineyards, Marlborough, New Zealand (est. 1994)
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
• Farming: Certified Organic & Biodynamic
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Pink grapefruit, lime blossom, crystallized ginger, cantaloupe, passionfruit, gooseberry, Granny Smith apple, hazelnut, creamy texture, energetic acidity
• Best Paired With: Seafood, sushi, oysters, poultry, salads, spicy stir fry, goat cheese

Marlborough’s benchmark biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc at an honest price — Huia is the standard for what certified organic, small-scale New Zealand winemaking can deliver.

Hunky Dory Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Organic 2025

From the sun-drenched vineyards of Marlborough on New Zealand's South Island, Hunky Dory's organically farmed Sauvignon Blanc is a textbook expression of the region — vibrant, aromatic, and utterly refreshing. The 2025 vintage bursts with fresh gooseberry, zesty lime, and ripe tropical fruit, with a crisp, clean finish that lingers long after the last sip.

• Producer: Hunky Dory (Wife & Husband Owned)
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Region: Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2025
• Size: 750ml
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Closure: Screwcap

Husch Vineyards · Pinot Noir · Anderson Valley · Mendocino County, California · 2022 · 750ml

Husch Vineyards holds a special place in California wine history: founded in 1971, it was the first winery established in the Anderson Valley, a remote, fog-laced appellation in Mendocino County that has since become one of the state’s most celebrated addresses for Pinot Noir. The valley’s cool, maritime climate — shaped by Pacific fog that rolls in through the Navarro River corridor — produces Pinot Noir that sits at a compelling stylistic crossroads: darker and earthier than Russian River or Sonoma Coast, yet more structured and spice-driven than Willamette Valley Oregon. Husch has been farming this land for over fifty years, and the estate Pinot Noir remains the benchmark expression of what makes Anderson Valley special.

Lively ruby in the glass with an inviting, complex nose of raspberry compote, strawberry jam, dried florals, dried herbs, and a savory note of portobello mushroom. On the palate: baked red plum, pomegranate, and orange zest, interwoven with vanilla bean, earth, and mineral, carried by smooth tannins and lifted acidity that brings focus and length to a dry, supple finish. Wine Enthusiast awarded 92 points, calling it “a legacy family in the Anderson Valley still going strong.” Drink now through 2029. Pair with coq au vin, mushroom ravioli, roasted duck, grilled salmon, or creamy cheeses.

• Producer: Husch Vineyards (est. 1971, Anderson Valley — first winery in the appellation)
• Wine: Estate Pinot Noir · Anderson Valley
• Vintage: 2022
• Origin: Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California
• Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
• Style: Earthy, spice-driven, food-friendly Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
• Score: Wine Enthusiast 92 Points
• Drinking Window: Now–2029
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Raspberry compote, strawberry, dried florals, portobello mushroom, red plum, pomegranate, orange zest, vanilla, earth, mineral, supple finish
• Pair With: Coq au vin · Mushroom ravioli · Roasted duck · Grilled salmon · Creamy cheeses

Anderson Valley’s founding winery, 92pts Wine Enthusiast — California Pinot Noir at its most authentic.

Expert Reviews

Wine Enthusiast — 92 Points
“This lively wine offers aromas of raspberry compote, strawberry jam, florals, dried herbs and portobello mushroom on the nose. The flavors on the palate are baked red plum, pomegranate and orange zest, interwoven with vanilla bean, earth, mineral and a dry, supple finish. From a legacy family in the Anderson Valley still going strong.”

Bart Hopkins — 67wino.shop 
“The beautiful Anderson Valley of Mendocino County is home to some of California’s best Pinot Noir. I look at it as a stylistic bridge between Russian River–Sonoma Coast and the Willamette Valley of Oregon. The fruit leans more to the darker spectrum with earthy complexity and a spicy character. Aromas of cherry and strawberry mingle with shades of violet, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Well balanced and harmonious with smooth tannins and lifted acidity that brings focus to the fruit on the long flavorful finish.”

 Expert Reviews - Vintage 2022

James Suckling 97 Points | A superb and rich chardonnay with driven phenolics that frame the wine, giving it form and intensity. It’s full-bodied but not heavy. Dried apples, nuts, peach pie and hints of salted butter and honey. It’s flavorful and intense. Real Napa chardonnay. 70% Wente clone and the rest Calera. So drinkable now, but will age very well. 

Winemaker Description 

Delicate aromas of Bartlett pear and fresh-sliced pineapple are lifted by notes of jasmine and citrus zest, maturing into subtle warming tones of baking spices, brioche, and vanilla custard. On the palate, the flavors are intensely focused, yet the pleasant round body fills the mouth with a wide, elegant mid-palate. The salinity and minerality of this wine bring a refinement that is gently carried by bright, integrated acidity. 

I Favati | Pietramara | Fiano di Avellino DOCG | Campania, Italy | 2024

Vinous 91 Points | The 2024 Fiano di Avellino Pietramara lifts from the glass with an inviting bouquet of crushed apples and pears, pine shavings, stone dust and raw almond. It splashes across the palate with soft textures and a lifted feel. Masses of mineral-inflected pit fruits and hints of citrus slowly saturate. This finishes long yet fresh, leaving a subtle inner tension and a saline tinge that lingers long.

Vinous: 91 Points (Prior 2023 vintage) — Minty herbs combine with crushed stone and nuances of exotic spice as the Pietramara blossoms in the glass. Soothingly round, displaying a pretty inner sweetness balanced by juicy acidity and a core of tart orchard fruits. Hints of raw almond mix with candied citrus, showing a sweet and sour character through the long and mouthwatering finale.

I Favati is one of Campania's most respected family estates, farming the volcanic hillside vineyards of Avellino with a commitment to expressing the singular character of Fiano — one of southern Italy's most ancient and distinguished white varieties. The Pietramara is the estate's flagship Fiano di Avellino, sourced from old vines planted in the high-altitude soils of the Irpinia hills, where cool temperatures, volcanic ash and mineral-rich limestone combine to produce whites of remarkable depth, tension and longevity.

Fiano di Avellino has been prized since antiquity — the Romans called it Vitis Apiana, the vine of the bees, for the irresistible sweetness of its grapes. Today it is recognized as one of Italy's finest white DOCG appellations, capable of producing wines that age gracefully for a decade or more. The Pietramara is vinified to honor that tradition: fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness and aromatic precision, with extended lees contact adding texture and complexity.

The 2024 opens with aromas of lemon peel, ripe pear, white peach and a distinctive smoky, mineral note — the hallmark of Avellino's volcanic soils. With air, hints of almond blossom, dried herbs, grilled pineapple and hazelnut emerge. The palate is medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, with bright acidity, a creamy texture and a long, mouthwatering finish marked by citrus, stone fruit and a clean saline minerality.

Serve well chilled at 48–52°F. An excellent aperitif and a natural partner for seafood, grilled fish, shellfish, light pasta with cream or herb sauces, roasted vegetables, fresh cheeses and the classic dishes of Campania.

• Producer: I Favati
• Cuvée: Pietramara
• Appellation: Fiano di Avellino DOCG
• Region: Irpinia, Campania, Italy
• Grape Variety: Fiano (100%)
• Vintage: 2024
• Vinification: Stainless steel with lees aging
• Style: Dry white wine
• Bottle Size: 750ml

IASA Filetto di Branzino Grigliato — Grilled Sea Bass in Olive Oil, Campania, Italy (5.11 oz)

IASA is one of Campania’s most celebrated artisan producers, best known for their exceptional Italian anchovy products — and their Filetto di Branzino Grigliato brings that same philosophy of quality and tradition to Mediterranean sea bass. Branzino — long prized across Europe and a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet — is celebrated for its pristine white fillets and delicate, slightly sweet flavor. IASA sources sustainably farmed branzino from the waters off the coast of Campania, cleans and gently grills each fillet by hand, then packs them in tins with mild olive oil — a recipe that is a direct homage to the tradition of fishermen grilling fresh-caught branzino and drenching the fillets in olive oil straight from the fire. The result won the 2018 Specialty Food Association sofi™ Award for Best New Product — one of the food industry’s most prestigious honors.

The fillets are tender and delicate with a subtle smokiness from the grilling, a clean, slightly sweet sea bass flavor, and a richness from the olive oil that ties everything together. Serve straight from the tin over crostini, flaked into pasta, alongside a simple green salad, or as the centerpiece of an antipasto spread. It is the kind of pantry staple that elevates every occasion.

2018 Specialty Food Association sofi™ Award — Best New Product & Silver Award Winner

• Producer: IASA, Campania, Italy
• Fish: Sustainably farmed Mediterranean sea bass (Branzino)
• Preparation: Hand-cleaned, gently grilled, hand-packed in olive oil
• Net Weight: 5.11 oz (145g)
• Best Served: Over crostini, flaked into pasta, antipasto boards, or alongside a crisp white wine
• Vendor: 67Gourmet

Winemaker Description

A wonderfully food-friendly Barbera from one of our favorite producers in Piedmont. Ruby red and medium-bodied with light cherry fruit and great acidity. Lovingly made from organically grown grapes.

Tabaren (from the French “tabarin”) was a venue used for theatre plays, art, and dancing. We are all better dancers after a couple of glasses of wine.

About Icardi

Icardi is a family-run estate based in Castagnole Monferrato in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, farming organically across their vineyards in the Barbera d’Asti and Monferrato appellations. The Icardi family has long been committed to sustainable, organic viticulture — allowing the Barbera grape to express its natural vibrancy, bright acidity, and cherry-driven fruit without synthetic intervention. Their Tabaren bottling is a perennial favorite among sommeliers and wine lovers for its effortless drinkability, food versatility, and honest expression of Piedmontese Barbera at an accessible price.

Food Pairings

Pizza, pasta with tomato or meat sauce, grilled chicken, antipasto, salumi, mild cheeses, and vegetable dishes. One of the most versatile food wines in the cellar — equally at home with a weeknight dinner or a long Italian lunch.

Product Details

• Producer: Icardi
• Appellation: Barbera d’Asti DOC, Piedmont, Italy
• Grape: Barbera 100%
• Certification: Organic
• Vintage: 2024
• Style: Medium-bodied, bright, food-friendly Piedmont red
• Format: 750ml

Producer Notes

Icardi is a certified organic estate in Piedmont’s Barolo zone — The Parej is their single-vineyard Barolo, made from 100% Nebbiolo grown on the estate’s organic vineyards. Roasted cherries, warmed clove, star anise, and dried floral hints rise from the glass as the wine opens. Mouthfilling on the palate with wild berries — fresh, dried, and preserved — combined with oak spice and superfine tannins. Dense and compact with plum, cherry, leather, forest floor, and tar. Well-balanced with a lingering finish. Best from 2027 through 2042.

Expert Reviews — Vintage 2019

• Wine Enthusiast 91 pts | Roasted cherries, warmed clove, and star anise with dried floral hints and wild thyme. Mouthfilling with wild berries, oak spice, and superfine tannins. Drink now–2040. — Jeff Porter
• Wine Spectator 91 pts | Dense and compact with plum, cherry, leather, forest floor, and tar. Well-balanced with a lingering finish and chalky tannins. Best from 2027–2042. — Bruce Sanderson

Food Pairings

• Braised beef short ribs or osso buco
• Truffle pasta or mushroom risotto
• Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Castelmagno
• Roasted lamb or wild boar

Icardi Langhe Nebbiolo Surisjvan Organic 2024 750ml

A wine of honesty, character, and integrity from one of Piedmont's most committed organic estates. The Icardi family has been growing grapes since 1914, farming in full harmony with nature — no herbicides, no pesticides, no nitrogen fertilizers. Just certified organic viticulture and a deep respect for the land.

Tasting Notes

100% Nebbiolo. Perfumed and elegant with inviting aromas of rose petals, violets, red berries, and spice. Medium-bodied and juicy with succulent cherry fruit, savory richness, and earthy complexity, framed by sturdy yet fine-grained tannins and beautifully integrated oak.

Food Pairings

• Braised meats, osso buco, and slow-cooked lamb
• Aged cheeses and charcuterie boards
• Mushroom risotto and truffle dishes
• Roasted pork and game birds

Wine Details

• Varietal: Nebbiolo
• Region: Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
• Vintage: 2024
• Size: 750ml
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Producer: Icardi

Il Conte · Pinot Grigio · Italy · 2023 · 1.5L Magnum

The Wine

A crisp, easy-drinking Italian Pinot Grigio in party-ready magnum format, twice the wine of a standard bottle behind a convenient screw cap. It's a David Pick for when the crowd is bigger than one bottle can handle.

Winemaker Description

"Pale straw yellow color. The clean, intense aroma and the dry flavor with pleasant citrus aftertaste make this Pinot Grigio a wine of character and versatility. Excellent as an aperitif. Ideal accompaniment to seafood salads, fish- and shellfish-based pasta and rice courses. Perfect with white meats, boiled or grilled fish and with soufflé."
Il Conte Winemaker

Pairings & Serving

Made for gatherings: seafood salads, shellfish pasta, risotto, grilled fish and white meats. Serve well chilled, around 45–48°F. A magnum takes longer to chill, so give it a couple of hours in the fridge.

Specs

• Producer: Il Conte
• Country: Italy
• Vintage: 2023
• Varietal: Pinot Grigio
• Closure: Screw cap
• Size: 1.5L Magnum

Big bottle, bright wine, easy crowd-pleaser.

Winemaker Description 

Delicate profile, floral with notes of citrus, a hint of pineapple and banana. Fresh taste, pleasantly acidic with a long finish. 

Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Delicate profile, floral with notes of citrus, a hint of pineapple and banana. Fresh taste, pleasantly acidic with a long finish.

This light, refreshing Bianco Toscana is a versatile and very drinkable wine to complement many dishes and to capture the heart.

Ideal as an aperitif or to accompany fish and vegetables.

Ilegal Mezcal Artesanal · Joven · Oaxaca, Mexico · 1 Liter

Ilegal Joven puts full-bodied Espadín agave at the center, balanced by light smoke and lingering warmth. Eucalyptus and mineral aromas meet green apple, fresh citrus and red chiltepe in a mezcal that works equally well served neat or mixed into a citrus-forward cocktail. 

Producer & Craft

Handcrafted in small batches by fourth-generation mezcaleros, Ilegal is made with 100% Espadín agave and double distilled in the Santiago Matatlan Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Producer Description

Full bodied agave flavor. Light smoke, lingering heat. Eucalyptus and mineral aromas compliment hints of green apple, fresh citrus, and red chiltepe.

Ilegal Mezcal has a beautifully balanced profile, with a mouthful of agave and a hint of smoke.

Handcrafted in small batches by fourth-generation mezcaleros, our Joven, Reposado, and Añejo mezcals are all made with 100% Espadín agave, double distilled in the Santiago Matatlan Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Commitment to quality is apparent in every step of our process, from harvest to first sip.

Made with 100% Espadín agave, our Joven, Reposado, and Añejo mezcals are perfect neat. Our aged mezcals are rested in a combination of new and used American oak, medium char barrels, a unique and complex taste for those who enjoy sipping spirits.

Our mezcals are also exceptional in cocktails – originals and reimagined classics alike. Check out our signature mezcal cocktail recipes, and try Ilegal as the base spirit in a Mezcal Margarita, a Mezcal Mule, or your favorite cocktail.

The producer's barrel-aging comments above refer to its aged expressions, not to this Joven listing.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

Enjoy neat to explore the agave and mineral character, or use in a Mezcal Margarita or Mezcal Mule. For food, try grilled vegetables, citrus-dressed seafood or tacos with a bright salsa.

Details

• Producer: Ilegal Mezcal
• Expression: Joven
• Bottle Size: 1 Liter
• Country: Mexico
• Region: Oaxaca
• Production Area: Santiago Matatlan Valley
• Agave: 100% Espadín
• Type: Mezcal Artesanal
• Strength: 80 Proof
• Production: Small batch, double distilled

Producer Description 

Caramelized pear and orange on the nose, butterscotch and a light wisp of smoke on the palate. Hints of nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon. Espadín agave from start to finish.

Ilegal Caribbean Cask Finish is aged to taste for 4 months, then finished in Caribbean rum barrels for 2 months.

Ilegal produces the most award-winning and well-loved aged mezcals in the world. 

For this limited edition spirit, Ilegal Mezcal Reposado is finished to taste for 2 months in barrels that previously aged 8-year Caribbean rum.

Perfect neat, on the rocks, or in an Ilegal Daiquiri. Upgrade your drink, make it Ilegal Caribbean Cask Finish.

Winemaker Description 

Illimis is a small project made by young winemaker, Lucinda Heynes. With roots as a viticulturist, she crafts honest, minimal intervention wines showcasing particular talent with Chenin Blanc and Cinsault. Her Transparency range expresses the wines’ origin with clarity, finesse and complexity. This red blend boasts expressive aromas of red fruit and floral perfume. Lively purity and acidity on the palette, chalky tannin followed by a long finish. Serve slightly chilled.

Illumination by Quintessa · Sauvignon Blanc · 2025 · 750ml

Illumination 2025 combines layered citrus and tropical fruit with a rich mid-palate and a long line of saline acidity. Decanter's 97-point review highlights lemon, lime, creamy apple and pear alongside apricot, pineapple, mango and guava, with a savory hint of anise and freshness that carries through the extended finish.

Producer & Style

A passion project of the Huneeus family, Illumination is approached with the same care and attention as Quintessa, aiming for aromatic complexity, beautiful texture and harmony. This California Sauvignon Blanc balances generous fruit with the saline mineral character singled out in the 2025 review.

Expert Review · Vintage 2025

Decanter · 97 Points

Very expressive bouquet running the gamut from lemon and lime-bright citrus fruit to creamy apple and pear, with notes of apricot and hints of pineapple, mango and guava, along with a savoury note of anise. On the attack, one thing is clear: this is a seriously layered, complex Sauvignon Blanc. Its rich mid-palate weight and long, exacting through-line of saline acidity – particularly pronounced in 2025 – are striking. All that fruit in the bouquet really pops and melds together seamlessly on the palate, as the wine retains optimum freshness into the very long, viscous, fruity finish. That saline mineral character makes this one of the best food-friendly vintages of Illumination I’ve tasted.

Expert Reviews · Previous Vintage 2024

Wine Spectator · MaryAnn Worobiec · 94 Points · Vintage 2024

Fragrant, effusive and charming, with notes of honeysuckle and orange blossoms up front giving way to a creamy mix of mango, orange sherbet and lemon curd. Spicy accents of candied ginger, litsea oil and salted, preserved lemon join a drizzle of wildflower honey and linger on the long, impressive finish. Drink now through 2036. 5,000 cases made.

The Wine Advocate · Joe Czerwinski · 93 Points · Vintage 2024

Quintessa's 2024 Illumination blends fruit from Napa (55%) and Sonoma (45%). As usual, there's a decent-sized dollop of old-vine Sémillon (14% this year) in the blend, with the rest of the fruit being Sauvignon Blanc—roughly one-third of that is the more aromatic Musqué clone. Fermented and raised in a variety of vessels, including new and old French oak barrels, acacia barrels, stainless steel drums and concrete eggs, it offers up enticing scents of pencil shavings, lemon zest, grapefruit and fig. Plump and medium-bodied in the mouth, it boasts a fine line of acidity from start to finish, giving the fruit a spine to play against and prolonging the concentrated, citrusy finish.

The blend percentages, vessel details, production figure and drinking window in these historical reviews describe 2024, not the 2025 bottle.

Further Winemaker Notes ·

What started as a passion project for the Huneeus family, this limited bottling is one of Napa Valley's most sought-after Sauvignon Blancs. When making Illumination our ultimate goal is to produce a white wine of true character. We approach Illumination with the same care and attention as with Quintessa, with the aim of capturing the best qualities of our grapes and to craft a wine of harmony and balance. Illumination is alive with aromatic complexity, beautiful texture and bright fruit flavors. This is an incredible vintage and the perfect summer wine that pairs with a variety of appetizers and seafood.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Try with seared scallops, grilled fish, citrus-dressed shellfish or appetizers with fresh herbs. Its combination of rich texture and saline freshness offers room for dishes with a little cream or butter.

Details

• Producer: Illumination by Quintessa, Huneeus family
• Vintage: 2025
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Country: United States
• Region: California
• Appellation Listed: Napa Valley
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Type: White wine
• Current-Vintage Review: Decanter, 97 Points
• Historical Reviews: Wine Spectator and The Wine Advocate, vintage 2024

Winemaker Description 

Century-old, pre-phylloxera, ungrafted vines planted on a blue slate hillside of dizzying steepness renders a wine that’s nothing short of profound. It offers intense flavor, integrated juiciness, sensuous texture and extraordinary length and intricacy with guaranteed potential for long maturation.

Gernot Kollmann started his career at the Immich Batterieberg winery in 2009. Since then he has led the house to new successes. Connoisseurs are fascinated by the house wines because they reflect the Moselle and especially the Riesling in an intensive and individual way.

The Immich Batterieberg Enkircher Ellergrub Riesling brings sweet and tart pleasure into the glass. Enchanting herbal bouquet Its bright straw-yellow dress suits the Immich Batterieberg Enkircher Ellergrub Riesling admirably. Spicy flint and dried herbs inspire in the bouquet. Here the Riesling flatters the nose in a clear and light way. Ripe plate peach, a hint of citrus zest and apple blossom find their way into the aromatic spectacle.

The Immich Batterieberg Enkircher Ellergrub Riesling on the palate The mineral-fruity nose of the Immich Batterieberg Enkircher Ellergrub Riesling is followed by a full-bodied and crystal-clear pleasure on the palate. The dried garden herbs and the spicy slate combine on the tongue with apple compote and juicy peach wedges. Balsamic accents and a sinewy body give the wine a lot of elegance, even in the long finish. The fruit of the Immich Batterieberg Enkircher Ellergrub Riesling is pleasantly restrained and leaves plenty of room for spicy and mineral notes.

For this reason, the Riesling is ideal as an accompaniment for the exclusive kitchen on special occasions. Baked veal cheeks on risotto, steamed zander and grilled trout welcome him with joy at their side. Gernot Kollmann creates a fine Riesling from a steep site.

For the Immich Batterieberg Enkircher Ellergrub Riesling, the winemaker chooses particularly long-grown vines with deep roots. The plants have been growing on the blue slate soil for more than eighty years. The Ellergrub site is known for exceptionally elegant wine.

The Immich Batterieberg Enkircher Ellergrub Riesling does not disappoint either. Gernot Kollmann ferments the wine with great patience and calm. Under his hands, the Riesling unfolds its natural potential and absorbs the terroir around the steep slate slope. Great enjoyment from a great location.

Indaba Chenin Blanc — Western Cape, South Africa 2024

Indaba — the Zulu and Xhosa word for a gathering or meeting of minds — was founded on the belief that great South African wine should be accessible to everyone. Sourced from the Western Cape, where Chenin Blanc has thrived for centuries as the country's most widely planted white variety, this bottling captures everything that makes the grape so beloved in its adopted homeland: freshness, generosity, and effortless drinkability.

The 2024 pours a bright, pale gold. The nose is inviting and fruit-forward — honeyed pear, golden delicious apple, and luscious tropical fruit with a lift of citrus blossom. On the palate, it's full and richly textured yet finishes clean and crisp, with a dash of citrus and a subtle mineral thread that keeps it lively and refreshing from first sip to last.

"South Africa's signature white — vibrantly infused with honeyed pear, golden apple, and tropical fruit with a clean, crisp finish." — Indaba Winemaker

• Producer: Indaba Wines, Western Cape, South Africa
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Western Cape WO
• Varietal: Chenin Blanc
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Honeyed pear, golden apple, tropical fruit, citrus, mineral finish
• Best Paired With: Grilled fish, Thai cuisine, summer salads, soft cheeses, and light pasta dishes

An outstanding everyday Chenin Blanc from South Africa's most expressive white wine region — fresh, generous, and priced to enjoy any night of the week.