Bouvet Signature Brut Cremant – Loire Valley – $16
“Bouvet Ladubay, one of the Loire’s largest producers of sparkling wine, is back under Monmousseau family control since 2015, after having been run by a succession of corporate enterprises. This mid-weight rosé, made exclusively from Cabernet Franc grown in the Saumur region of the Loire Valley, delivers spice with a hint of sweetness. This energetic wine would be a good match for spicy food or sushi and a superb way to welcome guests this Thanksgiving.”
88 Michael Apstein Nov 10, 2020
Taylor Fladgate LBV Port – Portugal 2016 – $25
Our favorite LBV port – Here’s what the experts say: “One of the original Late Bottled Vintage brands, this continues to set a fine style. This latest release is full of black fruits that have been softened by extra wood aging. At the same time, the richness of the wine shows strongly and emphatically, giving a Port that has density and ready drinkability.” Roger Voss 91pts WE
Chateau de Fontenille Entre-deux-mers – France 2022 – $15.25
“The wine, from close to the abbey of La Sauve, is rich and creamy, its density and spice combines with the ripe white fruits. The wine could age further, so wait to drink until late 2024”. — Roger Voss WE 90pts Best Buy
Mayu Pedro Ximenez – Chile 2022 – $12.50
“From an old vineyard established in the 1950s for Pisco production, this rarely seen varietal is grown at one of Chile’s highest sites, at 6,300 feet. Established in 2005, Mayu is the first winery in this northern region and makes Sauvignon Blanc and Carmenere in addition to Pedro Ximenez. Usually abbreviated as “PX,” this grape is best known for its role in ultra-sweet Sherries. This unusual dry version is aged on the lees with frequent battonage. Straw colored, it retains amazing fresh citrus and peach aromas. Medium-light bodied, it offers apple flavors with a hint of chalk in the background. It has a pleasant finish with decent acidity. Mayu may be the sole producer of a dry PX table wine which makes scoring kind of arbitrary, so this rating is for a dry white.”
88 Norm Roby Nov 16, 2021 (for the 2021 vintage)
Dopff & Irion Pinot Blanc – Cuvee Rene Dopff Alsace 2022 – $15
COLOR: luminous pure gold.
AROMAS: complex notes of nectarine, pineapple, fresh almond, white acacia flowers, and white pepper.
PALATE: very harmonious, evoking honey, spicy cardamom-pepper, citrus fruit on the finish, well balanced acidity and alcohol.
The Seeker rose – France 2023 – $13
“Brilliant light pink color. Intense scents of raspberries, strawberries and redcurrants with hints of grapefruit and a bright, floral finish. Fresh and lively on the palate with complex red berry and citrus flavors and a lovely, fruity, rounded finish.” From the Winery
GRAPES: 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Cinsault
Barnard Griffin rosé of Sangiovese – Washington 2022 – $12
“A nose of fresh strawberries and cherries with hints of melon rind and orange zest. The fruit intensity is mouth filling and quite flavorful with racy acidity completing the package. A double gold winner at this year’s San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Taste for yourself why Barnard Griffin is considered one of the North America’s best Rosé producers.” FW
Pomelo SB – 2021 California – $10
This wine is lush, vibrant with aromas of apricot, honeysuckle and allspice on the nose. The midpalate has flavors of white nectarine, white grapefruit, melon and lime cream wrapped around mineral, earth and a long, dry finish. Pair with tuna tartare. — Tonya Pitts 90PTs WE “best buy”
Villa Wolf rosé – Germany 2023 – $13
“Watermelon and white-cherry flavors show a salty undertone in this rosé, with herb details on the finish” WE 85pts
Wither Hills SB – Marlborough 2023 $15.50
“Here is a nice buy in a true New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc that doesn’t lean too far into grass or gooseberry – there is just enough to let you know where it hails from. Citrus, stone fruit and passion fruit are fine tuned on the nose, and the palate adds a little saline note. It is well balanced on every front, and will make for a value priced oyster accompaniment. This may explain the label’s ongoing sponsorship of the Oyster Recovery Partnership, which plants water filtering oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. Nicely done on all fronts!”
90 Rich Cook May 28, 2024
Terra Alpina Pinot Grigio – Dolomiti 2022 $15.75
From the winery:“Brilliant straw yellow colour with a green tint in appearance. Very fine, fruity (apples, peaches), forward varietal aroma. Vibrant, lively, grapey flavour, light to medium – bodied, with a fresh mouth-watering finish. Pairs well with starters, salads, asparagus, and all kind of seafood and pasta dishes.”
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