I went out of my way last year to visit this beautiful property located right in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers between the Garonne and the Dordogne, not far from Saint-Émilion. A very beautiful terroir, and their Merlot based red is easy-drinking yet has some very fine complexity. WSJ columnist Lettie Teague wrote up the Chateau after we sent her a bottle to try for one of her columns. Perfect burger on the grill wine! -Phil

Phil "discovered" this wine in a chance meeting at the Air France lounge in Bordeaux! This blend of 70% Sauvignon blanc, 20% Sémillon, 10% Muscadelle is a textbook white Bordeaux that is wonderfully crisp and jut plain fun to drink. Fun fact: Hubert De Boüard (owner of Chateau Angelus in St. Emilion) consults on this wine!

"A blend of Xinomavro and Moschomavro and aged in stainless steel, this rose is bold in color, smell and palate. Deep pinkish red in color, the nose explodes with rich ripe red berries, crisp stone fruit and hints of white pepper and minerality. Floral, spicy and exotic, the palate is medium to full bodied, drinking like a clean light red wine. Ripe raspberries and wild strawberries roll in the mid palate creating a point of sweetness, following with a briny, vibrant mineral driven finish." - Winery notes

With 30 years of existence, Atlantis is the first table wine produced and bottled in Madeira and represents the freshness of the Atlantic and the beauty of the Island where this nectar is produced. The Atlantis rosé is produced with the grape variety Tinta Negra. A dry & crisp rosé with undertones of strawberry fruit. Excellent as an aperitif or paired with grilled fish, shellfish, pasta and salads.

This direct import was "discovered" for us by the same broker who sells us Pasquiers. A small family-run operation 

With 40 ha in DOC Friuli, they care about the bees (SNQP = sustainable certification for the wines  / close to organic certification/ and also for workers ).

They are located in Friuli Venezia Giulia.

From our friends at the winery:

"The lower Friuli area is a landscape particularly favourable to the cultivation of vine. This is possible due to the proximity to the Adriatic Sea that mitigates the temperatures, but also due to the presence of the mountain range of the Julian Prealps that divert the cold northern currents away"

"If you are looking for a red wine that is fruit-forward, very approachable, delicious and won't break the bank, this one is for you. Whether you plan to pair it with a bowl of chili, tacos de lengua or by itself...a glass of this wine will put a smile on your face!"

-Daniel S.

ONNA is a red wine produced with the grape varieties Tempranillo and Syrah from 100% organic certificate vineyards grown in Penedes region. Onna red is a wine with an intense and elegant aroma of ripe red fruit and jam, pleasant with a soft sweetness. Aged 3 months in Allier French oak.

The Pinot Gris variety was first identified in the Pfalz region, and Germany is second only to Italy in acres planted. Villa Wolf Pinot Gris is made in a full-bodied, dry style with fresh, unoaked fruit and a crisp texture. Half of each vintage is made in large, neutral oak casks for depth and complexity. The other half is done in stainless steel to preserve freshness and enhance the vibrant fruit. It is an excellent partner for salmon, chicken or pork.

-Winery notes-

This pretty Gewurztraminer has golden yellow hints. Nice aromatic intensity and exotic fruits. The bouquet is intense and develops rich aromas of exotic fruit (passion, pineapple, litchi), flowers (roses) and spices (pepper, cinnamon). Round and well-balanced with good persistence, finishing on spicy notes.