classic club
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2018 Warson GSM Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, CA |
(70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre) 18 months in 25% new French Oak, balance was neutral oak. Fresh and fruity, classic scents of red plums and milk chocolate with fresh red raspberry flavors. On the palate there is a touch of black and white pepper and red berry fruit flavors that mirror the bouquet. Fine easy tannins balanced with medium acidity.
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2020 Mauricio Lorca Reserve Cabernet, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina |
Harvested fresh off an Uco Valley mountaintop in Mendoza – from a vineyard at 3,400 ft! Seductive – smooth and spicy, like roasted red peppers fresh off a sizzling grill. And it’s super complex from its time aging in deluxe French oak. Nose of leather, plum, baking spice. Rich ruby color with soft edges, medium plus tannin, balanced acidity and a smooth finish that lingers just a touch. Pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes to cool it down, then serve. Good as an aperitif with aged cheeses. Ideal with poultry, veal, fish and all kinds of red meat as well as with grilled fruit desserts.
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2025 Limerick Lane Failte Russian River Valley, Sonoma County,CA |
(60% Viognier, 40% Grenache Blanc) Named for the Gaelic word meaning “welcome,” Fáilte reflects the spirit of sharing good wine, good food, and good company. Aromas of white flowers, citrus, and ripe stone fruit rise from the glass, with notes of apricot and peach adding warmth and depth. On the palate, the wine is crisp, textured, and layered, with refreshing acidity that keeps the fruit bright and the finish clean and focused. Pair with Mediterranean appetizers, smoked salmon, fresh herbs, and citrus-driven dishes.
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2025 Torch Vin Gris of Grenache, El Pomar, Paso Robles, CA |
A very pale, dry rosĂ© made from Grenache Noir (and sometimes Grenache Gris) grapes using minimal skin contact to achieve a delicate pink or “grey” color, typically offering refreshing flavors of strawberry, white peach, citrus, and crisp acidity, inspired by Provençal styles.
collectors club
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2011 Chateau Massereau Cuvee K Bordeax Superieur, Barsac, Bordeaux, France |
(25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot and 15% Petit Verdot) Château Massereau doesn’t follow the Bordeaux rulebook. Located in Barsac but working well beyond the sweet-wine tradition, the Chaigneau family farms old vines organically and bottles with minimal sulfur—making some of the region’s most unconventional and soulful reds.
Cuvée K 2011 is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc from low-yielding vines, fermented with native yeasts and bottled unfiltered. Over a decade on, it’s mellowed into something quietly complex: dried black cherry, leather, tobacco, and forest floor, with earthy tannins and a whisper of wildness that speaks to its natural roots.
This is Bordeaux stripped of artifice, no new oak, no polish, just time, soil, and intent. For those used to glossy Right Bank reds, it’s a revelation in texture and honesty. Pair with roast lamb, lentils, or a long conversation. Decant gently, it’s alive.
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2023 Les Cadrans de Lassegue, St. Emilion Grand Cru |
(74% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon) A magnificent, intense, and brilliant ruby color. On the nose, aromas of black fruit like blackberry and black currant are immediately apparent, with a lovely freshness that evolves into subtle notes of violet and spice. The palate is vibrant, fruity, and balanced. With tannins already well-integrated, the long, mineral finish testifies to the quality of the clay-gravel-siliceous soils of their vineyards.
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2022 10 Ninths Chardonnay, Sta Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County |
Utterly clean and delicious aromas of lemon meringue, chiseled chalk and chipped flint show on the attention-grabbing nose of this bottling. There’s a lively acidity and chalky grip to the palate, where tight Asian pear and jicama flavors align.
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2024 Domaine Le Fateur Su L’Belo Vouvray, Loire Valley, France |
(25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot and 15% Petit Verdot) Château Massereau doesn’t follow the Bordeaux rulebook. Located in Barsac but working well beyond the sweet-wine tradition, the Chaigneau family farms old vines organically and bottles with minimal sulfur—making some of the region’s most unconventional and soulful reds.
Cuvée K 2011 is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc from low-yielding vines, fermented with native yeasts and bottled unfiltered. Over a decade on, it’s mellowed into something quietly complex: dried black cherry, leather, tobacco, and forest floor, with earthy tannins and a whisper of wildness that speaks to its natural roots.
This is Bordeaux stripped of artifice, no new oak, no polish, just time, soil, and intent. For those used to glossy Right Bank reds, it’s a revelation in texture and honesty. Pair with roast lamb, lentils, or a long conversation. Decant gently, it’s alive.
pinot club
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2021 10 Ninths Radius. Sta Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County |
Velvety berry fruit and elegant structure are the orders of the day. Supple and focused, it is supremely clear and precise, with beautiful curves. Tea leaves, blood orange, and sweet black cherry flesh out, expanding like a peacock’s tail on the epically long finish.
Meticulously hand-picked, sorted, and fermented each sub-block in small, open-top tanks. This approach provided valuable insights into the specific attributes of the soils and clone selections on the property. It was a year dedicated to laying the groundwork for the vineyard’s renaissance, adopting a no-compromise philosophy to cultivate the most expressive, authentic wines from our estate. A thoughtful inclusion of stems (whole cluster) was employed in select fermentations to enhance complexity and texture. Following a brief cold soak period, the fermenters were allowed to warm, facilitating spontaneous (natural yeast) fermentations. During fermentation, the tanks were punched down to ensure optimal extraction. Post-fermentation, the wines were pressed, with press wine kept separate, and underwent malolactic fermentation and aging in French oak, with a modest percentage being new.
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2020 Siduri Anderson Valley, Mendocino County |
(25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot and 15% Petit Verdot) Château Massereau doesn’t follow the Bordeaux rulebook. Located in Barsac but working well beyond the sweet-wine tradition, the Chaigneau family farms old vines organically and bottles with minimal sulfur—making some of the region’s most unconventional and soulful reds.
Cuvée K 2011 is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc from low-yielding vines, fermented with native yeasts and bottled unfiltered. Over a decade on, it’s mellowed into something quietly complex: dried black cherry, leather, tobacco, and forest floor, with earthy tannins and a whisper of wildness that speaks to its natural roots.
This is Bordeaux stripped of artifice, no new oak, no polish, just time, soil, and intent. For those used to glossy Right Bank reds, it’s a revelation in texture and honesty. Pair with roast lamb, lentils, or a long conversation. Decant gently, it’s alive.
NP Club
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2024 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir, Hermanus, Hemel-en-Arde Vly, South Africa |
This is from low-vigor, stony, clay-rich soil, cool maritime mesoclimate, naturally tiny yields of well under 35 hl/ha and their philosophy of expressing our terroir in our wines – give rise to a certain tightness, tannin line and elevated length to balance the richness and generosity of their Pinot noir. Their Pinot noir is not overtly fruity, soft and “sweet” and it generally shows hints of that alluring savory “primal” character along with a dark, spicy, complex primary fruit perfume. It has a spicy, brambly aromatic profile with eucalyptus-like high notes, alongside distant hints of cinnamon, clove and orange zest.
This is a lean-bodied red with good textural backing, giving the wine a firm and silky mid-palate. Fermentation includes 10% whole-bunch fruit, with the remainder destemmed but not crushed, and the wine is matured entirely in new and neutral oak for 10 months. The cool maritime climate of Hemel-en-Aarde, shaped by ocean breezes and clay-rich Bokkeveld soils, supports the wine’s precision and restrained structure.
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2020 Kleinood Tamberskloof Syrah Stellenbosch, Western Cape, S Africa |
A fine-tuned South African Syrah, brimming with blackcurrants and plums, fragrant with white pepper, violet and a dusting of spice. Hand-picked grapes sorted three times before going into stainless steel fermenters where a combination of modern technology and old-style winemaking techniques take care of crafting our unique wine. Fermented at 26ºC for 14 days. 19 months in 500L French oak barrels – 16% first fill and the remainder in older barrels. This is a versatile wine, that pairs well with red meats, ostrich fillet, venison, Asian food and tomato-based dishes. Drink now through 2035.
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2024 Stark Conde Monk Stone Chenin Blanc, Jonkershoek Vly, Stellenbosch, S Africa |
The Monk Stone Chenin Blanc gets its name from the large boulder which punctuates the dramatic vineyard block, situated at an elevation of approximately 300m. Hovering high above the valley, this bush-vine vineyard is planted along dramatic terraces which were sculpted to prevent rain erosion. The wave and ripple patterns formed by these terraces, together with the large boulder recall a traditional Japanese rock garden, and hence the name “Monk Stone”.Â
A well-balanced white, with succulent acidity buoying flavors of ripe green melon, kiwifruit and honeysuckle, plus hints of quinine and almond skin. Vibrant & mouth filling, unspools lime, apricot, pineapple & quince, creamy spice, too, from 9 months lees-stirring in seasoned barrel. Bottled unfiltered to keep site expression intact. Clean-cut on the minerally finish. Drink now through 2030.
Bubbles Club
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Les Tetes Aus Bois Dormant x2, Touraine Azay-le-Rideau, Loire Valley, France |
In the picturesque village of Le Pressoir in Touraine Azay-le-Rideau, four friends have created one of the Loire Valley’s most charming natural wine projects. Les Tètes, founded by Nicolas Grosbois, Philippe Mesnier, Baptiste, and Vivien, embodies a refreshingly simple philosophy: make wines that friends love to drink together. Les TĂŞtes Au Bois Dormant delivers an elegant balance between creamy texture and vibrant freshness, where citrus brightness meets brioche complexity, finishing with Loire Valley’s signature chalky minerality that lingers beautifully.
organic club
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2023 Viticcio Morellino de Scansano, Tuscany, Italy |
(85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot) Brilliant ruby red in color, on the nose this wine offers scents of red fruits, plums, and violets. Also evident are notes of blond tobacco, graphite, damp underbrush, and toasty notes. On the palate, it is pleasantly refreshing, with elegant and balanced tannins that leave a long finish of toasted and bitter cacao notes, which come from aging in wood.
Viticcio has been making wines since 1964, among the rolling hills of Greve in Chianti, in the very heart of Chianti Classico. The winery has grown to encompass 120 hectares of estate-owned land among the hills of Chianti Classico and Maremma. PHILOSOPHY: Viticcio stands tall by the efforts of its team. Young and invested, they are able to carry out a philosophy of sustainability and greater land stewardship that can express the beauty of Chianti Classico and Maremma through organic and biodynamic means.
PAIRINGS: Pot Roast, Pizza, Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
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2011 Chateau Massereau Cuvee K Bordeaux Superieur, Barcsac, Bordeaux, France |
Château Massereau doesn’t follow the Bordeaux rulebook. Located in Barsac but working well beyond the sweet-wine tradition, the Chaigneau family farms old vines organically and bottles with minimal sulfur—making some of the region’s most unconventional and soulful reds.
Cuvée K 2011 is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc from low-yielding vines, fermented with native yeasts and bottled unfiltered. Over a decade on, it’s mellowed into something quietly complex: dried black cherry, leather, tobacco, and forest floor, with earthy tannins and a whisper of wildness that speaks to its natural roots.
This is Bordeaux stripped of artifice- no new oak, no polish, just time, soil, and intent. For those used to glossy Right Bank reds, it’s a revelation in texture and honesty. Pair with roast lamb, lentils, or a long conversation. Decant gently- it’s alive.
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2025 Nortico Alvarinho Vinho Regional Minho, Portugal |
Nortico Alvarinho is a tribute to the artisan grape growers and tile makers of northern Portugal. This wine showcases the Alvarinho grape, capturing the taste of coastal Portugal in every sip. It’s a “farm-to-table” wine, sourced from old vines planted near the Minho River, located in the villages of Monção and Melgaço. These subregions are enclosed in a semi-circle of hills that protect it from the Atlantic winds, providing cold, rainy winters and hot, dry summers- ideal for producing wines of great quality. The label design pays tribute to the region’s rich tradition of local craftsmanship, drawing inspiration from the hand-painted “azulejos” or tiles that grace the buildings throughout this area. Crafted by winemaker Alberto Orte, Nortico is sourced from over 100 small vineyard plots, offering a beautiful expression of the land’s distinctive character, and featuring notes of fresh citrus, peach, and saline minerality.