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Expert Review - Vintage 2022

The Wine Advocate 94 Points | The 2022 Chardonnay Estate has open, inviting aromas of candied peaches, manuka honey, white pepper and tropical flowers. The satiny, medium-bodied palate pairs concentrated flavors and textural breadth with tangy acidity, and it has a long, flavorful finish.

Winemaker Description 

Rodney Strong California Chardonnay — Sonoma County 2024

Rodney Strong has been one of Sonoma County's most trusted names for over six decades, and their California Chardonnay is the house's benchmark for accessible, well-crafted white wine done right. The 2024 vintage was barrel-fermented at 60% and aged on lees for seven months — a technique that adds creaminess, spice, and vanilla complexity — while the remaining 40% was cold-fermented in tank to preserve the wine's bright tropical and citrus character. The result is a Chardonnay that punches well above its price point, earning 90 points from Wine Enthusiast and 88 points from Wine Spectator.

The nose opens with Gala apple, Meyer lemon peel, citrus blossom, lemon curd, and fresh herb, with hints of toasty oak and baking spice. On the palate, the wine is juicy and medium-bodied with concentrated flavors of nectarine, tangerine, pear, pineapple, and lemon curd, framed by a creamy mouthfeel, fresh sleek acidity, and a long, lingering finish of fresh pear, ginger, and vanilla. It is the kind of Chardonnay that overdelivers at every pour.

Wine Enthusiast 90 — "Lovely aromas of fresh Gala apple, Meyer lemon peel, citrus blossom, and fresh herb. The palate delivers concentrated flavors of fresh nectarine, sage, white flowers, and salty lemon at the finish." — Tom R. Capo. (Vintage 2024).

Wine Spectator 88 — "A juicy style, with notes of tangerine and lemon curd, plus a hint of lime sorbet. Fresh, sleek acidity leaves a lasting impression." — MaryAnn Worobiec. (Vintage 2024). 

• Producer: Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County, California
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: California
• Region: Sonoma County, California
• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
• Vinification: 60% barrel-fermented, 7 months lees aging; 40% cold tank-fermented
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Gala apple, Meyer lemon, nectarine, tangerine, pear, pineapple, lemon curd, toasty oak, vanilla, creamy finish
• Best Paired With: Grilled asparagus, seared tuna with mango-avocado salsa, apple and brie grilled cheese, roast chicken

A 90-point California Chardonnay at an honest price — Rodney Strong's flagship white is the benchmark for what Sonoma-crafted, lees-aged Chardonnay can deliver under $15.

Expert Review - Vintage 2021

Wine Enthusiast 92 Points | This ripe and generous wine smells like a cherry pie and tastes like warm raspberries and cherries dusted with cinnamon and ground cloves. It’s a welcoming, almost-sweet Pinot that is comfy in texture and alluring in flavor.

Wine Spectator 91 Points | Juicy and elegant, with a savory edge to the mix of gently mulled raspberry and cherry fruit flavors, revealing a sous-bois accent as they move through the finish. Drink now through 2027. 342 cases made.

Jeb Dunnuck 90 Points | Pouring a deep youthful red hue, the 2021 Pinot Noir Reserve is ripe and expressive on opening, offering loads of black cherries, sweet herbs, forest floor, and cola. Medium-bodied, it retains good levity on the palate while keeping a ripe feel, with ripe tannins and a clean finish.

Winemaker Description 

Ripe cherry and plum aromas open to a complex mix of rhubarb, forest floor, creamy oak and exotic dark floral tones. The fruit flavors continue a smooth, full bodied palate with forest floor, vinous and dark cherry flavors, finishing with supple volume and balance acidity.

Enjoy this wine now with sweet and spicy Moroccan roasted carrots, truffle risotto or cellar for enjoyment over the next few years.

A luxurious French churned butter from Rodolphe le Meunier, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, finished with delicate seaweed for a savory, ocean-kissed flavor. Rich, creamy, and beautifully balanced, this compound butter brings a subtle briny depth that makes simple food feel instantly elevated.

Spread over warm Sullivan Street Bakery bread, melt onto grilled fish or seafood, finish roasted vegetables, or use as a quick upgrade for potatoes, rice, pasta, or steak. Elegant, deeply flavorful, and ready to serve.

Approx. 8 oz.
Perfect with: crusty bread, oysters, lobster, scallops, grilled fish, roasted vegetables, and dry white Bordeaux.

Rodolphe Le Meunier | Tommette Brûlée | Basque Sheep's Milk Cheese | France | Priced per ounce

There are many semi-firm sheep's milk cheeses from the mountainous Basque country of southern France, but Tommette Brûlée is something apart. Several small dairies produce the little wheels, draining them for a few days before they are collected and brought to the cellars of famed affineur Rodolphe Le Meunier for further aging. There, the wheels are cleaned and turned for three to four months to ensure even, unhurried maturation.

Once the Tommette reaches ideal ripeness, Rodolphe's team torches the rind — adding a touch of caramelized sweetness and a burnished, deeply appealing exterior. The result is irresistible: silky, yielding paste with flavors of roasted cashews, brown butter, and tortilla chips, wrapped in a rind that carries the faintest whisper of smoke and caramel.

Melt slices over toast for a deeply comforting snack, or drizzle cubes with honey and peppery olive oil for an addictive appetizer. Either way, it disappears fast.

• Origin: Basque Country, France
• Milk: Sheep's milk, semi-firm
• Affineur: Rodolphe Le Meunier
• Aging: 3–4 months, torch-finished rind
• Flavor: Roasted cashews, brown butter, tortilla chips, caramel
• Pricing: Per ounce
• Pairs with: Honey, peppery olive oil, toasted bread, Basque cider, dry rosé, aged Rioja

Rodolphe le Meunier Beurre de Baratte aux Algues — Tours, France

Rodolphe le Meunier is one of France's most celebrated affineurs and artisan producers, based in Tours in the Loire Valley. Trained under the legendary Marie-Anne Cantin and named Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France) in 2000, le Meunier brings the same obsessive attention to quality to his butters as he does to his world-renowned cheeses. His Beurre de Baratte — churned butter in the traditional French style — is made from the finest cream and finished with hand-harvested Atlantic seaweed, creating a compound butter of extraordinary depth and character.

The butter is rich, golden, and deeply flavorful — the clean, cultured tang of high-quality French cream balanced by the briny, mineral complexity of the algues. It's simultaneously oceanic and luxurious: a finishing butter that transforms everything it touches. Spread on warm sourdough, melted over grilled fish or shellfish, or used to finish a risotto or pasta, this is a butter that earns its place at the table.

"Beurre de Baratte — churned in the traditional style, finished with hand-harvested Atlantic seaweed." — Rodolphe le Meunier, Meilleur Ouvrier de France

• Producer: Rodolphe le Meunier, Tours, Loire Valley, France
• Type: Compound Butter (Beurre de Baratte)
• Flavoring: Hand-harvested Atlantic seaweed (algues)
• Origin: France
• Sold: Per ounce
• Best Used: Spread on bread, melted over grilled fish, shellfish, or steak, finishing sauce for pasta or risotto
• Pairs With: Oysters, grilled sole, lobster, sourdough, steamed vegetables

A compound butter from one of France's greatest artisan producers — oceanic, mineral, and utterly transformative at the table.

Rodolphe Le Meunier Crémeux des Cîteaux — Burgundy, France | 7oz

Rodolphe Le Meunier is one of France’s most celebrated affineurs — a Meilleur Ouvrier de France whose name on a cheese is a guarantee of exceptional quality and care. The Crémeux des Cîteaux is his triple-crème masterpiece: a sumptuous, cloud-like fresh cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk enriched with crème fraîche, inspired by the monastic cheesemaking traditions of the Cîteaux Abbey in Burgundy. Silky, light, and impossibly smooth, it is one of the most luxurious fresh cheeses in the world — and at 7oz, it is the perfect size for a dinner party or an indulgent evening at home.

The texture is pure silk: cloud-soft and yielding, with a clean, fresh milky aroma and the faintest hint of cultured cream. On the palate, it is rich and luscious without being heavy, with a delicate tang and a long, buttery finish. It melts on the tongue and leaves you wanting more.

Martin Johnson, Cheesemonger, 67Gourmet — “If you look for a light, fresh cheese for the whole family — from toddlers to grandma — then Crémeux des Cîteaux is for you. Silky and light, simply very smooth cheese. Here you get the full taste of what a fresh artisanal cheese made from selected milk can give.”

• Affineur: Rodolphe Le Meunier (Meilleur Ouvrier de France), Burgundy, France
• Style: Triple-crème fresh cheese
• Milk: Pasteurized cow’s milk
• Size: 7oz (200g)
• Tasting Notes: Cloud-soft, silky, fresh cream, delicate tang, long buttery finish
• Best Paired With: Smoked salmon, Iberico ham, fig jam, honey, crusty baguette, Champagne, Chablis, or a light Pinot Noir
• Also Try: Spread on crostini, layer on finger food, or serve simply with jam and a crack of black pepper

A triple-crème from France’s greatest affineur — Crémeux des Cîteaux is the benchmark for what fresh cheese can be.

Bliss.  Pure, unadulterated bliss.  Yes, we're talking about a butter, but the RLM Beurre de Baratte is a butter like no other.  Smooth, creamy and sweet with big chunks to salt.  It's a cheat code to melt into pasta, atop grilled proteins or in popcorn, but seriously, all you really need is a spoon.  

Pair it with a Jura Chardonnay (yeah, really!)

Martin Johnson, Cheesemonger 

Rodolphe Le Meunier Fromage d'Ossau — Basque Region, Pyrénées, France

Rodolphe Le Meunier is one of France's most celebrated affineurs — a Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF), the highest honor in French craftsmanship, and a master of the art of cheese aging. Based in Tours, Le Meunier selects and ages cheeses from the finest producers across France, bringing each to its peak of expression through meticulous cellar work and an uncompromising commitment to quality. His Fromage d'Ossau is sourced from the Basque region of the French Pyrénées — one of the world's great sheep's milk cheese traditions, where flocks of Manech and Basco-Béarnaise ewes graze on mountain pastures to produce milk of extraordinary richness and character. Aged to perfection by Le Meunier, this is Ossau-Iraty at its finest.

The paste is firm and smooth with a natural rind. The flavor is rich, slightly sweet, and deeply satisfying — subtle overtones of herbs, honey, and butter, with the gentle, rounded character that defines the great Basque sheep's milk cheeses. Clean and lingering on the finish, with a warmth that speaks of mountain pastures and centuries of tradition.

"Basque sheep's milk cheeses are made throughout Europe and North America, but some of the best are either from or have roots in the Basque regions of France. The cheese from there is renowned for smooth, gentle flavors: subtle overtones of herbs, honey and butter. From France, we have Fromage d'Ossau, aged by Rodolphe Le Meunier — if you haven't tried his butter, you haven't lived." — Martin Johnson, Cheesemonger, 67 Gourmet

• Affineur: Rodolphe Le Meunier, MOF, Tours, France
• Region: Basque / Pyrénées, France
• Milk: Sheep's milk
• Style: Semi-firm to firm, natural rind
• Flavor Profile: Rich, slightly sweet, herbs, honey, butter, smooth and gentle
• Pricing: Per ounce
• Best Paired With: Marcona almonds, quince paste, honey, charcuterie, crusty baguette, dried fruit
• Wine Pairings: Jurancon, Madiran, white Burgundy, Champagne, dry Rosé

One of the Pyrénées' great sheep's milk cheeses, aged by France's finest affineur — Rodolphe Le Meunier's Fromage d'Ossau is a benchmark of the Basque tradition.

Producer Description 

Roe & Co is a new premium Blended Irish Whiskey, named in honour of George Roe, a true pioneer of Irish Whiskey.

Refined, elegant, and with remarkable depth, a masterful blend of rich malt whiskey and the smoothest of grain whiskey aged in bourbon casks.

Roederer Estate L’Ermitage Anderson Valley Brut 2019

When Louis Roederer — one of Champagne’s most prestigious houses — looked to California, they bypassed Napa and Sonoma entirely, heading north to the cool, fog-laced Anderson Valley in Mendocino County. The cooler climate, longer growing season, and distinctive soils of this remote appellation offered something rare: the conditions to make world-class sparkling wine with genuine terroir expression. Roederer Estate has been doing exactly that since 1982, and L’Ermitage is the pinnacle of their work — a tête de cuvée produced only in exceptional years, using the same philosophy that guides Cristal in Champagne.

The 2019 L’Ermitage marks a historic milestone: it is the first vintage of this wine to undergo malolactic fermentation, resulting in a rounder, more immediately expressive style with lower dosage (6 g/L) and an earlier drinking window than previous releases. The blend is 52% Chardonnay and 48% Pinot Noir, all estate-grown, with 3.9% Chardonnay reserve wine from 2016. Approximately 4.9% was fermented in oak cask with gentle bâtonnage for eight weeks. The wine rested on its lees for four years before disgorgement, followed by an additional seven months of cork aging prior to release.

Liquid gold in the glass, the wine opens with beguiling aromas of quince, fresh stone fruit, citrus blossoms, salt, herbs, and pine forest, with hints of river-rock minerality, sliced pear, and vanilla. The mousse is creamy and light, the palate textured and layered — baked red apple, blood orange zest, white grapefruit, brioche, clove, and sticky caramel — with a mouthwatering, chalky finish of extraordinary length. Drink now through 2035+.

Wine Enthusiast — 100 pts / Cellar Selection

“If sunshine could be bottled it would be this. Aromas of fresh succulent stone fruit, a hint of yeast, citrus blossoms and notes of quince on the nose. The mousse is creamy and light with baked red apples, blood orange zest, white grapefruit, sticky caramel and layered salinity with a mouthwatering finish. It will bring a smile to your lips.” — Tonya Pitts

James Suckling — 97 pts

“Pretty, delicate aromas of salt, herbs and pine forest. A compelling wine that really speaks of place, with fine bubbles that coat the palate before resolving in a finish of citrus oil and resinous herbs. Very fresh, layered, vibrant and medium- to full-bodied, with some wonderful chalkiness at the end.” — Courtney Humiston

Vinous — 96 pts

“A young, potent wine, the 2019 Brut L’Ermitage is shaping up to be the greatest wine ever made at Roederer Estate. Superb.” — Antonio Galloni

Jeb Dunnuck — 95 pts

“A complete, well-integrated, medium-bodied sparkling wine with a balance of fruit and savory notes. Textured and creamy in style, with a lingering brightness on the finish. Should age well over the next 10–15 years.” — Virginie Boone

Karen MacNeil — 95 pts

“Perhaps the most graceful sparkling wine made in California. Beautifully complex as well as refined. Layers of creamy notes are interspersed with a taut crispness. Purity and energy are woven together… a wine of great finesse.”

Wine Spectator — 94 pts

“Dynamic yet elegantly structured, with alluring flavors of Asian pear, baked apple, brioche, clove and nutmeg that build richness on the graceful finish.” — Tim Fish

VinePair — 93 pts

“River-rock minerality on the nose, with hints of sliced pear and vanilla bean. The palate is liquid gold with notes of roasted pear and cream and an elegant mouthfeel.” — Keith Beavers

Blend: 52% Chardonnay, 48% Pinot Noir (+ 3.9% 2016 reserve Chardonnay)
Appellation: Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California
Vintage: 2019
Format: 750ml | Dosage: 6 g/L
Aging: 4 years on lees + 7 months post-disgorgement
Scores: 100 WE | 97 JS | 96 Vinous | 95 JD | 95 KM | 94 WS | 93 VP

Roederer Estate · Brut NV · Anderson Valley · California

Roederer Estate is the California outpost of Louis Roederer — the legendary Champagne house behind Cristal — and it has long been not only one of California’s biggest sparkling wine producers, but one of its very best. Planted in the cool, fog-influenced Anderson Valley of Mendocino County, the estate grows Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in terroir that produces wines of genuine freshness and elegance. The Brut NV is a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, aged two years on the lees, with a significant portion of oak-aged reserve wine adding richness and complexity. Dosage: 7.5 g/L. Rated 94 points by Decanter, 93 by Wine Spectator, and named #2 Wine Spectator Top Ten Value of 2024.

The Estate Brut opens with aromas of baked apple, pie crust, toasted cashews, almonds, and biscuit with flinty touches. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied — rounded and creamy with bright lemony character, seashell minerality, and a long, mineral-driven finish. More herbal and textural than Champagne, with a good Champagne’s freshness and elegance. As the New York Times put it: “It doesn’t taste like Champagne. It’s more herbal, less mineral, but it’s got a good Champagne’s freshness and elegance.”

Expert Reviews

“First overall in the sparkling category. Louis Roederer’s outpost in California’s cool Anderson Valley is a stylistic chip off the old block. Rich, weighty mouthful of creamy bubbles. Lots of baked apple and toasted cashews here.”
— Michaela Morris, Decanter · 94 Points

“Aromas of pie crust with hints of nuts and cooked apple. Some butter cookie. Medium to full body with notes of seashell, cooked apple and lemon rind. A blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. Two years on the lees.”
— James Suckling · 93 Points

“Scented of sour lemon, almonds and biscuits with flinty touches. The medium-bodied palate is rounded and creamy with bright, lemony character and a long, mineral-driven finish.”
— Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate · 92 Points

• Producer: Roederer Estate (Louis Roederer), Anderson Valley, California
• Style: Brut NV Sparkling
• Appellation: Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California
• Blend: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir
• Base Vintage: 2019 | Lees Aging: 2 years
• Dosage: 7.5 g/L
• Accolades: #2 Wine Spectator Top Ten Value of 2024
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Baked apple, pie crust, toasted cashews, almonds, lemon, seashell minerality, creamy mousse
• Pairings: Oysters, sushi, fried chicken, soft cheeses, charcuterie, seafood pasta, aperitivo

D:94 · JS:93 · WA:92 · #2 WS Top Ten Value 2024 — Anderson Valley sparkling from the house of Cristal. Creamy, mineral, and built to over-deliver.

Roederer Estate Brut Rosé NV Anderson Valley

When Louis Roederer — the Champagne house behind Cristal — established Roederer Estate in California's Anderson Valley in 1982, they chose the region for a reason: its cool, fog-driven climate, elevated acidity, and distinctive soils offered the conditions to make world-class sparkling wine with genuine Old World character. The Brut Rosé is the estate’s most expressive non-vintage bottling — a wine that consistently overdelivers at its price point and has earned a devoted following among sparkling wine lovers.

The multi-vintage blend is 56% Pinot Noir and 44% Chardonnay, with 10–15% oak-aged reserve wines from the estate’s cellars adding depth and complexity. Disgorged in May 2023 with a dosage of 8 g/L. The result is a wine of delightful precision: fully balanced between red fruit and acidity, with a rounded mid-palate, enduring finesse to the mousse, and the structure to age through 2035 and beyond.

Gorgeous salmon-pink in the glass, the wine opens with aromas of yeasty brioche, fresh raspberry, strawberry, white tea, and spiced orange zest. The palate is firm and focused, with dried raspberry, orange blossom, cranberry, dried rose petal, and mint, gliding into supple orange cream and white grapefruit on a dry, refreshing finish. Graceful, dynamic, and endlessly versatile.

Jeb Dunnuck — 94 pts

“Gorgeously pretty in a salmon hue… delightfully precise in nature, fully balanced between red fruit and acidity, with a rounded mid-palate and enduring finesse to the mousse. The acidity and structure are solidly impressive and should give the wine plenty of time to age through 2035, if not beyond.” — Virginie Boone

Wine Enthusiast — 93 pts

“Pale-pink salmon-hued with aromas of yeasty brioche, fresh raspberry, youthful strawberry, white tea and spiced orange zest. The midpalate is firm mousse, dried raspberry, orange blossom, gliding into supple orange cream and white grapefruit with a dry finish. Pair with life.” — Tonya Pitts

James Suckling — 93 pts

“This wine has gone on my ‘wines that always deliver’ list. Delicious and excellent value.”

Wine Spectator — 92 pts

“Graceful yet dynamic, with pretty strawberry and citrus flavors that take on fresh violet, orange peel and spice accents as this builds vibrancy toward the bright finish.” — Tim Fish

Vinous — 91 pts

“A serious but also very versatile Rosé. Cranberry, spice, dried rose petal and mint grace this understated, resonant Rosé. Fleshes out beautifully with a bit of time in the glass.” — Antonio Galloni

Blend: 56% Pinot Noir, 44% Chardonnay (+ 10–15% oak-aged reserve wines)
Appellation: Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California
Style: Brut Rosé NV | Dosage: 8 g/L
Format: 750ml
Scores: 94 JD | 93 WE | 93 JS | 92 WS | 91 Vinous

Roederer Estate White & Rosé Bundle

Two of California’s most celebrated non-vintage sparkling wines, together at 15% off. Roederer Estate — the California outpost of the legendary Champagne house behind Cristal — has been crafting benchmark sparkling wines in Anderson Valley since 1982. This bundle pairs their iconic Brut NV with the equally acclaimed Brut Rosé NV: two wines that consistently overdeliver at their price points and have earned devoted followings among sparkling wine lovers worldwide.

What’s in the Bundle

• Roederer Estate Brut NV Anderson Valley 750ml — $29.99 — The estate’s flagship non-vintage blanc de blancs-style sparkling wine. Crisp, precise, and endlessly versatile, with citrus, green apple, brioche, and a fine, persistent mousse.
• Roederer Estate Brut Rosé NV Anderson Valley 750ml — $39.99 — 56% Pinot Noir, 44% Chardonnay. Gorgeous salmon-pink with aromas of raspberry, brioche, and orange zest. 94 pts Jeb Dunnuck | 93 pts Wine Enthusiast & James Suckling.

Bundle Details

• Bottles: 2 × 750ml
• Retail Value: $69.98
• Bundle Price: $59.48 (15% off)
• Best For: Gifting, celebrations, aperitif, brunch, seafood pairings

Note: Bottles will be packed together and shipped as one order.

Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue — Central Point, Oregon, Priced Per Ounce

Smokey Blue is one of America’s most celebrated artisan cheeses — and one of the most original. Handcrafted at Rogue Creamery in Central Point, Oregon from rBGH-free cow’s milk, it begins as a classic Oregon blue before undergoing something extraordinary: 16 hours of cold-smoking over local hazelnut shells. The result is a cheese unlike any other — deeply savory, subtly sweet, and layered with a distinctive smoky finish that lingers long after the last bite. It has earned a World Cheese Award and a devoted following among chefs and cheese lovers across the country.

The paste is velvety and rich with bold blue veining throughout. On the palate, the characteristic tang and earthiness of blue cheese is beautifully tempered by the gentle sweetness of hazelnut smoke, creating a complex, harmonious flavor that is simultaneously bold and approachable. The finish is long, smoky, and deeply satisfying.

• Producer: Rogue Creamery, Central Point, Oregon, USA
• Milk: rBGH-free cow’s milk
• Style: Cold-Smoked Blue Cheese
• Smoking: 16 hours over Oregon hazelnut shells
• Awards: World Cheese Award winner
• Tasting Notes: Bold blue tang, hazelnut smoke, velvety paste, subtle sweetness, long smoky finish
• Pricing: Per ounce
• Best Paired With: Full-bodied reds, late-harvest whites, Port, honey, walnuts, dried figs, charcuterie

Bold, smoky, and utterly original — Rogue Creamery’s Smokey Blue is the American artisan cheese that belongs on every serious cheese board.

About the Cheese

Sbrinz Alpage AOP is one of Switzerland's oldest and most revered cheeses, produced exclusively from the raw milk of Alpine cows grazing on high-altitude summer pastures. Rolf Beeler — Switzerland's most celebrated affineur — selects only the finest wheels and matures them for a minimum of 36 months, developing a deeply complex, full-bodied character unlike any other hard cheese.

Price is per ounce. Please specify your desired quantity at checkout.

Tasting Notes

• Texture: Brittle, crystalline, and dense — breaks into shards rather than slices
• Aroma: Rich alpine meadow, wild herbs, toasted nuts, and aged butter
• Flavor: Intensely savory, long-aged complexity with caramel sweetness and a clean, lingering finish

Serving Suggestions

• Grate over pasta, risotto, or soups as a Parmesan alternative
• Serve in shards alongside cured meats and honey
• Pair with aged Barolo, Amarone, or a rich Chardonnay
• Excellent with walnuts, dried figs, or dark chocolate

Product Details

• Affineur: Rolf Beeler
• Cheese Type: Hard, Raw Milk
• Milk: Raw Cow's Milk
• Aging: 3–4 Years
• Certification: AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée)
• Origin: Central Switzerland
• Pricing: Per ounce

Producer Description 

Sambuca is produced by the infusion of elder bush and licorice, sweetened with sugar and enhanced with a secret combination of herbs and spices. Romana Sambuca is a distinctive, flavorful and unique Italian liqueur. At 42% alcohol by volume, with a bold yet pleasingly sweet anise flavor. Romana offers a memorable taste experience with a smooth finish. 

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Dark ruby red. The typical notes of the varietal – blackberry, cherry, plum – are flanked by balsamic tones and slightly spicy hints. It is an energetic, deep, elegant wine, with excellent structure and surprising freshness, characteristics that also make it suitable for long aging.

Romano Amaro Liquore Classico 750ml

Romana Amaro is an Italian herbal liqueur made for slow sipping and thoughtful cocktails. It brings together a mix of herbs, roots, and botanicals that create a flavor you notice right away but don't get tired of. People often reach for it after a meal, but it works just as well when you want something deeper than a standard sweet liqueur. The first sip leans gently bitter, then softens with touches of citrus and mild caramel sweetness. The flavors keep shifting as you drink, moving from earthy and herbal to slightly warm and rounded.

Italian Herbal Liqueur

Romana Amaro is an Italian herbal liqueur with a rich tradition. Amaro means "bitter" in Italian, and this category of liqueurs is beloved throughout Italy.

Made for Slow Sipping & Thoughtful Cocktails

Made for slow sipping and thoughtful cocktails. This versatile spirit adapts to many occasions and serving styles.

Mix of Herbs, Roots & Botanicals

It brings together a mix of herbs, roots, and botanicals that create a flavor you notice right away but don't get tired of. The botanical complexity is carefully balanced.

Traditional After-Meal Digestif

People often reach for it after a meal as a digestif. Amaro is traditionally enjoyed to aid digestion after dining.

Deeper Than Standard Sweet Liqueur

But it works just as well when you want something deeper than a standard sweet liqueur. The complexity sets it apart from simpler spirits.

Tasting Profile

Appearance: Deep amber
Aroma: Dried herbs, citrus peel, and a light licorice note, followed by subtle spice
Palate: First sip leans gently bitter, then softens with touches of citrus and mild caramel sweetness. Flavors keep shifting. Moving from earthy and herbal to slightly warm and rounded. Nothing feels sharp or aggressive
Finish: Smooth and clean, with a lingering herbal note that fades slowly

First Sip Leans Gently Bitter

The first sip leans gently bitter, introducing the classic amaro character. The bitterness is approachable, not overwhelming.

Softens with Touches of Citrus

Then softens with touches of citrus adding brightness and freshness. The citrus balances the bitter elements beautifully.

Mild Caramel Sweetness

And mild caramel sweetness that rounds out the flavor. The sweetness is subtle and well-integrated.

Flavors Keep Shifting

The flavors keep shifting as you drink, revealing new nuances with each sip. The complexity unfolds gradually.

Moving from Earthy & Herbal to Warm & Rounded

Moving from earthy and herbal to slightly warm and rounded. The progression is smooth and natural.

Nothing Feels Sharp or Aggressive

Nothing feels sharp or aggressive, which makes it easy to enjoy neat or over ice. The balance is impeccable.

Dried Herbs & Citrus Peel

When you smell it, you pick up dried herbs, citrus peel creating an inviting aromatic profile. The aroma is complex yet harmonious.

Light Licorice Note

And a light licorice note that adds an anise-like quality. This classic amaro characteristic is subtle and pleasant.

Subtle Spice

Followed by subtle spice that adds warmth and depth. The spice notes are well-integrated and not overpowering.

Aroma Sets the Tone

The aroma sets the tone without overpowering your senses. The nose is inviting and balanced.

Smooth & Clean Finish

The finish stays smooth and clean, demonstrating quality craftsmanship. The conclusion is satisfying and elegant.

Lingering Herbal Note

With a lingering herbal note that fades slowly rather than dropping off. The persistence is pleasant and not cloying.

Easy to Enjoy Neat or Over Ice

Which makes it easy to enjoy neat or over ice. The versatility in serving options is a key strength.

Versatile Serving Options

Enjoy:

• Neat at room temperature
• Over ice
• In cocktails (Negroni, Americano, Spritz)
• As a digestif after meals
• With soda water
• In coffee

Perfect for Amaro-Style Cocktails

This bottle suits you if you enjoy bitters, amaro-style spirits, or cocktails with more depth. The spirit is ideal for classic Italian cocktails.

Solid Choice for Classic & Balanced

It's a solid choice when you want something classic, balanced, and grown-up without feeling heavy or overly complex. The sophistication is accessible.

Classic Italian Tradition

Romana Amaro represents classic Italian liqueur tradition. The heritage and craftsmanship are evident in every bottle.

Balanced & Grown-Up

Balanced and grown-up without feeling heavy or overly complex. The wine strikes the perfect balance between approachability and sophistication.

Thoughtful Cocktails

Made for thoughtful cocktails that showcase the spirit's complexity. Mixologists appreciate the depth and versatility.

Flavor You Notice Right Away

That create a flavor you notice right away but don't get tired of. The impact is immediate yet the appeal is lasting.

Romanoff Vodka — USA 1.0L

Romanoff is a straightforward American vodka built for mixing — clean, neutral, and reliable at a price point that makes it the smart choice for high-volume cocktail making, parties, and everyday use. Distilled to the vodka standard of colorless, odorless, and essentially tasteless, it delivers exactly what a well vodka should: a clean base that lets your mixers shine without getting in the way.

On the nose, there are subtle hints of vanilla and cream — softer than many value vodkas. On the palate, it's smooth and neutral with a clean finish. A true chameleon behind the bar: mix it with soda, juice, tonic, or use it as the base for any classic cocktail. The 1.0L format is the practical everyday choice for home bars and entertaining.

"A good mixing vodka, with hints of vanilla and cream — blends seamlessly with just about anything." — Romanoff

• Producer: Romanoff, USA
• Style: American Vodka
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 1.0L
• Tasting Notes: Clean, neutral, subtle vanilla and cream
• Best Used In: Vodka soda, screwdriver, bloody mary, cosmopolitan, or any classic vodka cocktail

The reliable well vodka in a generous liter format — clean, neutral, and priced for everyday mixing.

Winemaker Description 

Luminous amber colours. The aromas are pungent, almondy and persistent. On the palate it is slightly sweet, refined and with hints of dry flavours from the ageing. In short, the characteristics of an exceptional amontillado.

Straw-yellow, bright and transparent . Pungent and delicate. Light and dry on the palate.

Expert Review

Wine Spectator 88 Points | A pungent, dry and bracing fino, full of iodine, apple and walnut flavors. Light-bodied, with a clean, walnut aftertaste. Drink now. 1,000 cases imported.

Expert Review

Wine Spectator 89 Points | There's a richness here offsetting the firm structure, but the iodine and roasted walnut notes shine on the finish. Caramel, burnt molasses and tobacco round out the flavor spectrum. Drink now. 1,750 cases made.

Winemaker Description 

Mahogany colour with iodine tinged edges. Strong and nutty, with hints of varnish, caramel and vanilla. Very dry, well-rounded structure, with faint hints of saline, a slightly bitter and long- lasting finish.

Founded in 1980 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer — whose great-aunt Irma Rombauer wrote the legendary Joy of Cooking — Rombauer Vineyards has spent four decades building one of Napa Valley's most beloved wine brands. Drawing on Koerner's German Rheingau heritage and a deep love of food and wine, the family established a winery known for its fruit-driven, generous style and exceptional hospitality. Today, Rombauer sources from mountain and valley vineyards across Napa, Sonoma, the Sierra Foothills, and the Santa Lucia Highlands.

The Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022 750ml is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc, sourced from both mountain and valley estate vineyards. A labor-intensive 30% of the fruit is barrel-fermented — a technique that deepens color and layers fruit and oak nuances with remarkable complexity. Almost entirely estate-grown and optically sorted, it opens with mixed red and black cherries, dried sage, and bay leaf on the nose. On the palate it is plush, full-bodied, and easy to drink, with a comfortable, juicy character and moderately firm tannins. The quintessential Napa Cab for immediate pleasure.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2022

• James Suckling — 93 Points: "A plush, fresh and juicy red that's so comfortable and easy. A large 30% of the fruit is barrel fermented, a labor intensive practice that helps deepen the color and improve the layering of fruit and oak nuances. Full-bodied and moderately tannic."
• Wine Advocate — 90 Points: "Almost entirely estate grown and optically sorted. Mixed red and black cherries dominate the nose, accented by hints of dried sage and bay leaf. Full-bodied, plush and easy to drink."

Wine Details

• 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc
• Napa Valley, California — mountain & valley estate vineyards
• 30% barrel-fermented | Optically sorted
• Vintage: 2022 | 750ml
• Pairs with: grilled ribeye, lamb chops, aged cheddar, hearty pasta

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023 

Jonathan Cristaldi of Decanter Magazine writes 93 Points | This wine impresses with its richness, creamy vanilla, and buttery brioche notes on the nose—never over the top—building into a fleshy, layered palate balanced by excellent acidity, with a pH of around 3.4 and 6.2 TA. Candied ginger peel, rich citrus, and tangerine peel lead into baked pineapple notes on a very long, saline-mineral finish—a true crowd-pleaser, perfect with roast chicken and potatoes or roast pork. The fruit for this Chardonnay comes from Napa and Sonoma Carneros. Barrel-fermented and aged for nine months in a mix of American and French oak, one-third of which is new. Oklahoma-born and raised, Andrew Holloway began his winemaking journey as an intern at Rombauer in 2010. His talent and dedication saw him rise to assistant winemaker in 2014, and in 2023, he was named winemaker.

Jim Gordon of JamesSuckling.com writes 91 Points | This is a lush, ripe, relaxed classic with generous poached pear and peach pie flavors. Full-bodied, rich in fruit and spice flavors, with butter and caramel accents. All barrel fermented, with hand-stirred lees and full malolactic. Reasonable acidity and a super-relaxed texture.

Winemaker Description 

The iconic California Chardonnay! This wine will delight with its ripe fruit intensity, hints of vanilla oak, a creamy midpalate, and a buttery finish, all supported by bright acidity tying it all together. Bring this wine to a party or open on a quiet night at home- you'll never be disappointed! 

Aromas of ripe peach and melon are found on the nose, interspersed with bright citrus notes. These continue to the palate where they are met by flavors of creamy vanilla and buttery nuances on the long finish. Rombauer’s signature bright acidity is evident throughout each sip, balancing the softness of the midpalate.

Rombauer Vineyards | Chardonnay | Carneros, Napa Valley | 2024 | 750ml

Few California Chardonnays have achieved what Rombauer has: a style so consistent, so immediately recognizable, and so genuinely crowd-pleasing that it has become a benchmark in its own right. The Carneros bottling is the house's flagship — a wine that delivers ripe fruit intensity, creamy texture, and the signature bright acidity that keeps it from ever feeling heavy.

The 2024 vintage benefited from good winter rain, a moderate spring, and warm September spells that brought optimal ripeness while preserving structure. Sustainable farming throughout, with block-by-block precision guided by NDVI aerial imaging. The result is a wine that is both generous and focused.

On the nose: yellow peach, ripe melon, and bright citrus. On the palate: creamy vanilla, buttery nuance, and a long finish anchored by Rombauer's hallmark acidity. This is the Chardonnay that earns its reputation every vintage.

The Rombauer family authored the Joy of Cooking — they recommend pairing this with their Chicken Risotto or Strawberry Shortcake. Hard to argue.

• Appellation: Carneros, Napa Valley, California
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2024
• Farming: Sustainable, NDVI block-by-block management
• Style: Full-bodied, creamy, oak-influenced
• Pairs with: Lobster with drawn butter, Fettuccine Alfredo, crab cakes, chicken risotto, strawberry shortcake

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023 

Vinous 92 Points | The 2023 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) is a good bit lighter and brighter than last year, unsurprising given the conditions of this long, cool growing season. Layers of rose petal, sweet black cherry, asphalt, crushed rocks and blood orange unfurl in a nicely focused, elegant wine with sweet tannins and a sexy finish.

James Suckling 92 Points | A racy beam of acidity runs through raspberries, cranberries and red cherries. That mouthwatering fruit is wrapped up in anise, grilled sage and tilled earth. Balanced, rich and full of life. Drink or hold.

Rombauer Vineyards · Sauvignon Blanc · Napa & Sonoma Counties · California · 2025

Rombauer Vineyards has long been synonymous with California’s most hedonistic whites — and their Sauvignon Blanc, affectionately known as “California Sunshine in a Glass,” is no exception. Sourced from two estate vineyards in Sonoma prized for freshness and vibrancy, blended with select warmer sites in Napa County, the wine is farmed sustainably with NDVI aerial imaging to optimize each block individually. Whole-cluster pressed, fermented primarily in stainless steel with a portion in French oak and concrete for texture, and bottled under screwcap to lock in every bit of its aromatic intensity. 91 points from James Suckling.

The 2025 was shaped by a long, cool growing season — heavy winter rains replenishing the water table, followed by slow, even ripening through a cool spring and summer — yielding a wine of exceptional freshness and aromatic precision. Pale lemon-green in the glass, it bursts with key lime, freshly cut grass, grapefruit, stone fruit, and lychee. The palate is mid-weighted with brilliant acidity, a textured mouthfeel, and a linear, bright, mouthwatering finish that keeps you reaching for the next sip.

“Generous, fresh and vibrant, with white pepper, stone fruit, lychee and sliced lemon. The palate is mid-weighted with balanced acidity and textured mouthfeel with a linear, bright finish and freshness.”
— James Suckling · 91 Points (Vintage 2025). 

• Producer: Rombauer Vineyards, St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Napa & Sonoma Counties, California
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Sustainable; NDVI precision viticulture; night harvest
• Vinification: Whole-cluster press; stainless steel + French oak + concrete tank fermentation
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Key lime, freshly cut grass, grapefruit, stone fruit, lychee, white pepper, bright acidity, textured finish
• Pairings: Persian herbed omelet, green curry, fried fish tacos, grilled seafood, goat cheese, light salads

JS:91 · Napa & Sonoma — California’s most aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. Sustainably farmed, screwcap fresh, and built for sunshine.

Rombauer Vineyards has been one of Napa Valley's most beloved family estates since 1980, celebrated for wines of generosity, precision, and genuine pleasure. While their Chardonnay is iconic, their Zinfandel is a quiet revelation — drawing on old-vine fruit from both Napa and the Sierra Foothills, where 120–130-year-old vines in Plymouth, California add extraordinary depth and concentration.

The Rombauer Zinfandel Napa 2023 750ml is a standout vintage. Aged 14 months in a combination of American and French oak (10% new), it bursts with bright cherry, red plum, and raspberry jam on the nose, layered with vanilla, holiday spices, lavender, and mocha. The 2023 growing season was cool and consistent, with warm September spells that extended hang time and delivered exceptional fruit intensity. On the palate, the wine is soft and creamy at mid-palate, with fine tannins, a zesty thread of acidity, and a long, lush finish. Sustainably farmed, block by block, with NDVI aerial imaging guiding every decision.

Expert Reviews

• Decanter — 92 Points: "Beautifully lifted and red-fruited, showing strawberry and cranberry alongside sweet clove, vanilla, and gentle baking spices. There's wonderful mid-palate concentration, with a freshness factor in 2023 that's off the charts. Just spectacular."
• Wine Enthusiast — 91 Points: "Lush red berries, cassis, sarsaparilla, cocoa, supple vanilla on the nose; the palate is balanced with youthful blackberry, blueberry, cardamom, orange zest, and mouth-watering acidity to finish."

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cherry, red plum, raspberry jam, vanilla, lavender, and holiday spices
• Palate: Soft and creamy with mocha, clove, white pepper, and fine tannins
• Finish: Long, lush, and lifted with zesty acidity

Wine Details

• Zinfandel — Napa Valley & Sierra Foothills (120–130-year-old vines)
• Aged 14 months in American & French oak (10% new)
• Sustainably farmed | Vintage: 2023
• 750ml

Ron del Barrilito · Two Stars · Calidad Extra · Aged Rum · Puerto Rico · 750ml

Ron del Barrilito is Puerto Rico's most storied rum — a family-made spirit produced at the Hacienda Santa Ana in Bayamón, where the Fernandez family has been aging rum in small oak barrels since 1880. Unlike the large industrial producers that dominate the Caribbean rum category, Ron del Barrilito is made in tiny quantities using traditional methods: aged for a minimum of three years in ex-Oloroso sherry casks, bottled by hand, and released without chill filtration or artificial coloring. The Two Stars “Calidad Extra” is the entry point into the Barrilito range — and it is already a rum of remarkable character and complexity. At $31.99, this is one of the most authentic and underappreciated spirits in the category.

Natural bronze in the glass with a warm, inviting nose of dried plum, almond, apricot, and vanilla, layered with subtle smoky and woody notes from the sherry cask aging. On the palate: light-to-medium bodied and beautifully balanced, with caramelized fruit, sugar cane sweetness, and a delicate, lasting oak finish that lingers long after the glass is empty. Exceptional neat or on the rocks; also outstanding in a classic rum cocktail — a Daiquiri, Old Fashioned, or simply with a splash of soda water.

• Producer: Ron del Barrilito · Fernandez Family (est. 1880, Bayamón)
• Expression: Two Stars · Calidad Extra
• Origin: Puerto Rico
• Aging: Minimum 3 years · Ex-Oloroso sherry oak barrels
• ABV: 43% (86 Proof)
• Style: Aged Caribbean rum · Light-to-medium bodied
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Dried plum, almond, apricot, vanilla, caramelized fruit, sugar cane, smoky oak, lasting finish
• Serve: Neat · On the rocks · Daiquiri · Rum Old Fashioned · Soda water

Family-made since 1880, sherry-cask aged — Puerto Rico's most authentic rum.