CLASSIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2020 Claudio Quarta Anima di Negroamaro, Lizzano DOP, Campania, Italy
Certified Organic
100% Negroamaro
Claudio is fascinated with the expression of southern Italy’s flavors and cultures. In 2005, he left a successful career as a biologist, geneticist and microbiologist and returned to Italy with his family to begin his “second life” as a winemaker. His daughter, Alessandra, shares his passion and works with Claudio to help manage the business
Aged 6 months in French barrique and 12 months in stainless. Scents of wild blackberry, ripe plum and sour cherry, with hints of spice. Juicy, rich, and fresh with a soft tannin finish.
Food pairings: Savory first courses, red meat and cheeses. Perfect with beef stew, roast leg of lamb or stuffed pasta.
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Red 2 – 2023 Pier Avenue Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville, Napa Valley
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
The 2023 vintage in Napa Valley was considered exceptional, with a long growing season and consistent weather. The Cabernet Sauvignon harvest began in late September and early October, and was completed by mid-November.
White 1 – 2023 Claudio Quarta Cantina Sanpaolo Greco di Tufo DOCG, Campania, Italy
Certified Organic
100% Greco di Tufo
Grown on volcanic soil of limestone clay with sulfur veins. Aged 4 months in stainless steel.
Aroma of peach, cedar and ginger; notes of hazelnuts, mint, sage, white pepper, vanilla, chalk and herbs; structured palate, with enthralling, tasty flavor; balanced and persistent finish.
White 2 – 2021 Guido Marsella Falanghina, Beneventano IGP, Campania, Italy
Organically Grown
100% Falanghina
Guido Marsella is one of the pioneers of the rediscovery and valorization of indigenous grapes. In 1995, he founded Tenute Marsella, and became the first producer to release the wines a year after their harvest.
"Fermented with native yeasts and aged 10-12 months in stainless steel with lees contact. Close your eyes, breathe deeply and relax. Fresh flowers and fruit capture your senses. Lively flavors of minerals and complexity unfold." 91 PTS - JAMES SUCKLING
Food pairings: Seafood with seasonings of lemon, parsley and garlic
COLLECTORS CLUB
Red 1 – 2018 Crane Family Vineyards 'Alison's Cuvée' Red, Napa Valley
Bordeaux Blend
For more than three decades Crane Family Vineyards has been growing grapes and making wine in Napa Valley. Their hillside vineyard, the Don Raffaele Estate, is nestled on the instep of Mount Veeder. Named for their winemaker, Alison Doran, this red blend never fails to please.
Big vibrant and complex palate. Serious structure showing black cherry and black currant fruit. This wine has an explosive mid-palate and plenty of intensity, balance and good manners on the finish.
90 PTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST
Food pairings: Beef, lamb, venison
Red 2 – 2018 Crane Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
The microclimate of their small valley is one of the best kept secrets in the Napa Valley. Its terroir is similar to the well-respected vineyards of the Pomerol region of Bordeaux, imparting intense and unique flavors to the grapes grown here. The Don Raffaele Estate was named for their grandfather, who made wine many years ago and was an avid horticulturist.
Dark ruby in color, this is a classic Cab with aromas of black cherry, warm mocha and hints of black licorice and violets. Intense and ripe on the palate, with rich mouthfeel and flavors of black cherry, black licorice, and cedar. Muscular and generous mid-palate and a savory polished finish.
Food pairings: Beef, lamb, aged cheeses
White – 2021 Valduero White Wine, Ribera del Duero, Spain
100% Albillo Mayor
Valduero Blanco de Albillo Ribera Del Duero, 2021, is one of the first white wines made with the indigenous Albillo mayor variety under the D.O. With aromas of pineapple and grapefruit, which over time evolve into smoky and honey notes. Aged for a short period in oak, this wine is a unique expression of Ribera del Duero's white wine heritage.
Food pairings: Complements grilled seafood, roasted chicken, creamy risottos, and soft cheeses.
PINOT CLUB
Pinot 1 – 2023 Domain Michel Sarrazin et Fils Bourgogne Rouge Vieilles Vignes, Cote Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France
100% Pinot Noir
Winemaker Notes: A selection of fruit from estate-owned vines in Jambles, at the forest line, 1,020 feet in altitude; plot sits next to villages-level Givry vineyard ‘Champ Garambey. Vines are 50+ years old.
The wine is fermented on indigenous yeasts in open-top wooden fermenters. Aged 80% in older Francois Freres oak barrels and 20% tank for 12 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Aromas of violets, raspberries, a hint of licorice. Bright, tangy flavors of red plums and black cherries.
Food pairings: French ham or other charcuterie; peppered steak; soft-rind cheeses
Pinot 2 – 2021 Emeritus Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California
100% Pinot Noir
Winemaker Notes: Artfully blended from every parcel on the Hallberg Ranch, the 2021 vintage begins with a highly detailed aromatic profile that includes goji berry, orange zest, cranberries, cocoa powder, crushed violets, and a touch of cedar. This wine displays a highly energetic yet sleek acid profile that persists and melds beautifully from start to finish. It spreads easily across the palate in all directions, revealing an incredibly pure and classic example of the Hallberg Ranch that finishes with a very fine-grained tannic structure.
93 PTS - DECANTER, 93 PTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST
Food pairings: Cedar plank salmon, Humboldt Fog cheese, mushroom risotto
ORGANIC CLUB
BODEGAS GRATIAS is located in Manchuela approximately 75 miles west of Valencia. The Gomez Family works 10 hectares of exclusively indigenous varieties, half of which they own and half of which are tiny parcels owned by local farmers. The family works side by side with these growers all year long, collaborating to protect and preserve native varieties, many of which they have helped bring back from the brink of extinction. Their organic vines range from 30 to 100 years old, and are all bush vines, untilled and dry farmed. In the cellar they work with minimal intervention, with most of their wines totaling out at only 15ppm total sulfur.
Red 1 – 2021 Bodegas Gratias 'GOT' Bobal, Manchuela, Spain
Certified Biodynamic
100% Bobal
‘Got’, meaning ‘glass’ in Valencian, symbolizes a return to the simple pleasure of enjoying wine every day. To elaborate Bobal typicity and the uniqueness of the limestone & red clay soils in which these vines grow, the fermented juice ages in tinaja - clay amphora - which is gentler and more subtle than other vessels.
Notes of violets, blackcurrants, licorice with good acidity and noticeable tannins - but never rustic.
Food pairings: Paella, smoked meats, Moroccan lamb tagine
Red 2 – 2022 Bodegas Gratias ¿Y Tu de Quién Eres? Tinto, Manchuela, Spain
Certified Biodynamic
Field blend
One of the missions of this winery is the preservation of culture: the people, the local traditions; viticultural as well as culinary and more. The Y Tu wines are made from grapes hand-harvested from small, mixed plots. The grapes are co-harvested into small collection containers that are lightly stomped in the vineyard to initiate fermentation. In the cellar, a second surface stomping contributes to the partial whole cluster fermentation.
Floral and heady, with a palate you can sink your teeth into.
White – 2022 Bodegas Gratias ¿Y Tu de Quién Eres? Blanco, Manchuela, Spain
Certified Biodynamic
Field blend
One of the missions of this winery is the preservation of culture: the people, the local traditions; viticultural as well as culinary and more. The Y Tu wines are made from grapes hand-harvested from small, mixed plots. The grapes are co-harvested into small collection containers that are lightly stomped in the vineyard to initiate fermentation. In the cellar, a second surface stomping contributes to the partial whole cluster fermentation.
Light bodied, bright, and dry, mineral forward with notes of underripe pineapple, lemon/lime citrus, and yellow flowers, with medium plus acid and a soft silky texture.
BUBBLES CLUB
Bubbles 1 – 2022 L'archetipo Susumante Rosato Brut, Salento IGP, Puglia, Italy
Organic
100% Susumaniello
Made in the ancestral method, also known as pétillant naturel (pét-nat), goes through a single fermentation and are bottled before the fermentation process is completed. The finished product can be cloudy and with sediment.
Susumaniello is a unique and indigenous red Apulian grape variety. This delightful rosé exudes an intense cherry pink hue, complemented by lively effervescence that dances on the palate. The aroma is a vibrant blend of fruity and floral notes, setting the stage for a sensory experience like no other. On the palate, this wine reveals a harmonious balance of softness, spiciness, and persistent acidity, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.
Bubbles 2 – Daniele Conterno 'na Punta' Brut Nature, Piedmont, Italy
100% Nebbiolo
Winemaker Notes: Aged in wood barrels for 6 months. Second fermentation in Metodo Classico, resting on the lees for at least 40 months.
Persistent effervescence and fine perlage. Perfume of apple, bread crust, and dried fruit. Lively taste, with good balance, excellent structure and evident acidity.
Ideal for before dinner drinks or appetizers. Perfect with fish, sushi, white meat and cheeses.
NP SOMM CLUB
Red 1 – Emeritus Pinot Hill West Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California
100% Pinot Noir
Winemaker Notes: Made from two highly prized clones of Pinot Noir grown on the western side of Pinot Hill, this captivating wine strikes a terrific balance between fruit, oak, alcohol, and acidity. On the palate, cool waves of black raspberry and bramble fruit are revealed, as well as subtle hints of walnuts, herbs and honey. As it opens up, a softer, melted quality emerges that is both exotic and unctuous, as if the wine is beckoning you to put your feet up and let go.
94 PTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST
Food Pairings: Duck, salmon, pork dishes. Smoked cheeses
Red 2 – 2022 Frédéric Magnien Croix-Violette, Cote de Nuits-Villages, Burgundy, France
100% Pinot Noir
Frédéric is a fifth-generation winemaker from Morey-Saint-Denis, and Burgundy is the family’s lifeblood. Learning the craft first from his father, Michel Magnien (of Domaine Michel Magnien), Fred also traveled to California and Australia to hone his talents before returning home and starting his own négociant domaine in his native village.
‘Croix Violette’ is a small plot surrounded by a stone wall, neighboring an ancient cloister (the Violet Cross) in the village of Brochon. True to its name, fruit here is purple, regal, refined; very juicy and spiced. A classic Pinot Noir with poise and elegance.
Food Pairings: Charcuterie, cheese and pate or classic French dishes like Coq au Vin or Boeuf Bourguignon
White – 2023 Matthiasson Vermentino, Cressida Vineyard, Los Carneros, Napa Valley
100% Vermentino
Winemaker Notes: Our Vermentino has oodles of texture from the shale soil along with zesty acidity from the cool Carneros climate. That interplay is what makes a white wine like this so compelling. Besides the gorgeous texture, you will find notes of ripe orchard fruit, mandarin orange, juicy lemon, along with lifting herbal notes such as tarragon or chervil. All of this is carried by a broad, powerful expression of Vermentino.
Food pairings: Intensely flavored Mediterranean foods like pesto, fresh veggies and wood-oven roasted fish.