CLASSIC CLUB
Red 1- 2020 Mercer Bros. Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington – (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 12% Syrah) Solid density of color, deep core, youthful appearance, lovely aromatics. Notes of cassis, black fruit, savory, vanilla oak notes, with good intensity. Weighty on the palate, but balanced and harmonious, with well-integrated wood and as with many Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, the tannins lend firmness and definition on the back palate. Fourteen months oak aged, a combination of French and American wood. Outstanding value!
Pair it with – Anything Grilled Red Meats, Center cut Pork Chops, Roasted Chicken
Drink or Hold: This wine can age 10+ years. A 30 min to 1 hour decant will serve you well, serve with a slight chill at 55-65F.
Red 2 – 2021 Malibu Rocky Oaks Cabernet Franc, Malibu Coast, California –Â a premium, estate-grown red wine from a 37-acre vineyard in the Malibu Coast AVA, often featuring notes of dried flowers, red fruit, spices, and a smooth, medium-bodied texture. The Malibu-based winery, founded in 2003, is known for its volcanic soil, high-altitude terrain, and award-winning, limited-production wines.
Pair it with – all BBQ stuff, Ribs, any roasted meat or Chicken dishes!
Drink or Hold: A very ageable wine through 2035, Start with a slight chill and decant for 30min. Serve at 55-65°F.
White 1 – 2024 Toje Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Coast, CA – Fermented with native yeast to enhance its expression of place, our 2024 Sauvignon Blanc opens with lively key lime, grapefruit and honeysuckle. On the palate, notes of white peach and limestone shine through, alongside the varietal’s hallmark tropical berry character. Hints of honeydew melon and lychee add richness, while a refreshing minerality and vibrant acidity carry the wine to a clean, energetic finish. Pair it with
Pair it with – fresh oysters, goat cheese, summer salads, or grilled seafood for a bright, complementary experience.
Drink or Hold: This wine is ready to enjoy and is at its best potential now and can age several more years. Serve chilled at 48-55°F.
White 2- Toje Schorle Spritzer – Schorlè blends dry, white wine with sparkling water for a refreshingly light, lower-alcohol spritz you can enjoy anywhere, anytime. 100% Dry White Wine – Sourced from high-quality California vineyards. No artificial flavors, no nonsense. Naturally Light – Lower alcohol (8% ABV), fewer calories – 72 to be exact – than a full glass of wine, and zero sugar. Clean Ingredients – Just wine + sparkling water. That’s it! Forget the corkscrew. Skip the sugar bombs. Schorlè is wine for right now – clean, bright, and effortlessly drinkable.
Pair it with – The light and delicate style of this wine allows it to be enjoyed cool on its own. Any cheeses and light appatizer trays!
Drink or Hold: Delicious now. Serve at 50-55°F.
COLLECTORS CLUB
Red 1 – 2019 Monticello Merlot Estate Vineyards, Napa Valley – Vintage 2019 began with abundant rainfall, followed by a mild Spring. We had an extended period of flowering which resulted in great fruit set, with little shatter. A Labor Day weekend heatwave kicked harvest into high gear, then cool weather followed promoting full ripeness at lower sugar levels. The 2019 wines are finding great complexity of rich texture, deep structure, and finesse.
Pair it with A perfect match for Red meat, game, pasta with red sauce or pesto sauce, and semi-hard cheese.
Drink or Hold: Showing well now with a 30min to 1-hour decant; this is a very ageable merlot well through 2030-35. Serve between 60-65°F
Red 2 – 2022 La Lieff Grenache, San Luis Obispo County –This beautiful Grenache was whole berry fermented using native yeasts and aged for 6 months in neutral French oak to capture the true expression of the varietal and vineyard. This is a very ripe style of Grenache, showing baked cherry, prominent clove and tons of barrel spices on the nose. The palate is rich with roasted cherry and nutmeg flavors.
Pair it with –Â Hard aged cheeses and cured meats. Roasted vegetables and meats with savory sauces.
Drink or Hold: Excellent now for freshness and vibrancy, with potential to 2030+. Serve at 58-65°F. A 30-minute aeration will help expand the aromatics.
White 1 – 2023 Toje Chardonnay Sweet Lane Vineyard, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma Coast –Inviting notes of grilled white peach, toasted brioche, and warm Meyer lemon curd with a backbone of crushed white rocks. On the palate these aromas are mirrored by crunchy stone fruit, dried white tea flowers, spiced mutsu apple, roasted hazelnut, and core of savory saline sea air. Incredible depth and vibrancy bring these flavors together with a juicy, lingering, and mineral-driven finish. A focused wine allowing for years of cellaring potential.
Pair it with- Creamy Pasta dishes, Cedar plank Salmon, Roasted Chicken.
Drink or Hold: Best now through 2035. Serve at 48-55°F. No decanting necessary.
PINOT CLUB
Pinot 1 – 2023 Meyer Family Pinot Noir The AV Way Anderson Valley, California –AV Way is a frontage road running parallel to the main route through the Anderson Valley. It is dotted with several small vineyards which contribute to this wine. This Pinot Noir jumps out of the glass like a mĂ©lange of pronounced pomegranate, raspberry, blackberry, and a hint of orange liquor. Ten months in oak adds spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and perhaps a hint of anise. Gobs of acid influence the Pinot varietal. This versatile wine is easy to drink on a warm evening or even with a heavy meal.
Aging: 8 months 67% Neutral Oak 33% New French Oak
Pair it with – grilled or cedar-plank salmon, or mushroom ravioli in sage butter. Pinot Noir is one of the most versatile wines with food and it’s ideal with most medium savory dishes!
Drink or Hold: Enjoy now or hold through 2035. Serve at 58-64°F. Please do not serve at room temperature, always start off cool with Pinots!
Pinot 2 – 2022 Meyer-Nakel Estate Dernauer Pfarrwingert, Ahr, Germany – The Ahr, a tiny wine-growing area, but it is the largest contiguous red wine growing area in Germany. 80 percent of our vineyard area consists of Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) and FrĂĽhburgunder (Pinot Noir PrĂ©coce), which we cultivate here in steep, slate slopes! Smoky, reductive notes and slightly woody. Red berries with aeration. Sweet fruit on the palate, ripe, well integrated tannins, the finish is juicy, tactile and mineral.
Pair it with – All salted appetizers, medium to hard chesses, cured meats. This Pinot loves salty stuff, but not too salty!
Drink or Hold: Always feel free to serve it slightly chilled or at cellar temp. Serve at 58-65°F.
ORGANIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2022 Meyer-Nakel Estate Dernauer Pfarrwingert, Ahr, Germany – The Ahr, a tiny wine-growing area, but it is the largest contiguous red wine growing area in Germany. 80 percent of our vineyard area consists of Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) and FrĂĽhburgunder (Pinot Noir PrĂ©coce), which we cultivate here in steep, slate slopes! Smoky, reductive notes and slightly woody. Red berries with aeration. Sweet fruit on the palate, ripe, well integrated tannins, the finish is juicy, tactile and mineral.
Pair it with – All salted appetizers, medium to hard chesses, cured meats. This Pinot loves salty stuff, but not too salty!
Drink or Hold: Always feel free to serve it slightly chilled or at cellar temp. Serve at 58-65°F.
Red 2 – 2022 Schaefer Frohlich Blanc de Noir Trocken, Nahe, Germany – Pinot Noir RosĂ© from Germany, who knew?  This delicious treat is loaded with flavors of red fruit, tart cherries, citrus skin, and wet rocks. Tim Fröhlich is undoubtedly one of the stars of the Nahe. 100% free-run juice from 40-50 year-old Pinot Noir vines planted in the steep, volcanic-rock strewn Stromberg vineyard. This wine is so pale in color, it appears like rose-tinted water. Floral, with notes of white roses and strawberries; refreshing acidity with surprising texture for such a lightly colored wine.Tim considers this traditional style of wine a Blanc de Noir rather than a rose. The color certainly backs up his claim as it’s more onion skin in appearance than pink. The Pinot Noir grapes come from Stromberg– a very steep vineyard full of volcanic rock and planted with 40+ year old Spätburgunder vines. Tim seeks “maximum elegance;” and achieves this by using only free run juice and no skin contact. Direct press. Made like a white wine. Some steel and some halbstĂĽck (600 liter barrels). The texture, acidity and minerality belie the light color. Limited.
Pair it with – All appetizers, soft to medium firm chesses, oysters, cured meats. A very versatile rose!
Drink or Hold: Definitely serve it chilled or at cellar temp. Serve at 50-58°F.
White 1 – 2023 Willems Willems Riesling Fineherb, Konz-Oberemmel, Saar Valley Germany – This wine comes from vines up to 55 years old in a vineyard in Oberemmel that is bordered by a wall and, thus, was originally called “Auf der Mauer” (On the Wall). But according to the Willems-Willems website, another winemaker already had that name patented, so they simply renamed it “Auf er Lauer” (On the Lookout) and “with a grin, added a fox to its label.” The elegant, delicately fruity nose of the 2023 Saar Riesling Feinherb Oberemmel “Auf der Lauer” is extremely delicate and slate-scented, promising ripe, juicy fruit as well as a serious slate expression. Round and extremely juicy for a Kabinett, this is a full-bodied but still delicate, elegant and stimulating Riesling with well-balanced fruit and acidity. The finish is long and quite complex, supported by a mineral structure and texture. This is an exciting and thoroughly complex Kabinett with expression and style. It is still youthful but already very seductive. 11.5% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure. 93 Points Wine Advocate.
Aromas of green apple, orange blossom, sweet lime zest, fine minerality, animating. Lively acidity on the palate, bold and grippy, citrus fruit, lemon, lime, very fresh, finely woven, sweetness perfectly integrated, finishes fresh.
Pair it with –Â this delicate and food friendly works with most sushi and Asian spicy seafood noodle/rice dishes.
Drink or Hold: This wine is ready to enjoy and is at its best potential now and can age several more years. Serve chilled at 48-55°F.
White 2 – 2024 Toje Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Coast, CA – Fermented with native yeast to enhance its expression of place, our 2024 Sauvignon Blanc opens with lively key lime, grapefruit and honeysuckle. On the palate, notes of white peach and limestone shine through, alongside the varietal’s hallmark tropical berry character. Hints of honeydew melon and lychee add richness, while a refreshing minerality and vibrant acidity carry the wine to a clean, energetic finish. Pair it with
Pair it with – fresh oysters, goat cheese, summer salads, or grilled seafood for a bright, complementary experience.
Drink or Hold: This wine is ready to enjoy and is at its best potential now and can age several more years. Serve chilled at 48-55°F.
BUBBLES CLUB
Bubbles 1 – 2020 Reichstrat Von Buhl Riesling Brut Sekt Traditionelle Flashengarung, Pfalz, Germany – This classic wine presents itself with ripe apple and juicy pear, along with a delicate brioche note on the nose. Lively, fresh acidity, elegant smoothness, and minerality on the palate.
Over the past few years, Reichsrat von Buhl have established their own style within the realm of sects, achieving an inspiring level of quality that sets new standards. It remains their goal to continuously improve and further develop this level.
Pair it with – definitely popcorn and fried chicken!
Drink or Hold: Perfect now, with 10+ years of cellaring for added complexity. Serve chilled at 47-55°F. No decanting. And ALWAYS for best enjoyment, pour it in a nice wine glass and abandon the champagne flutes here!
Bubbles 2- Toje Schorle Spritzer – Schorlè blends dry, white wine with sparkling water for a refreshingly light, lower-alcohol spritz you can enjoy anywhere, anytime. 100% Dry White Wine – Sourced from high-quality California vineyards. No artificial flavors, no nonsense. Naturally Light – Lower alcohol (8% ABV), fewer calories – 72 to be exact – than a full glass of wine, and zero sugar. Clean Ingredients – Just wine + sparkling water. That’s it! Forget the corkscrew. Skip the sugar bombs. Schorlè is wine for right now – clean, bright, and effortlessly drinkable.
Pair it with – The light and delicate style of this wine allows it to be enjoyed cool on its own. Any cheeses and light appatizer trays!
Drink or Hold: Delicious now. Serve at 50-55°F.
NP SOMM CLUB
Red 1 – 2019 Begali Lorenzo Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Monte a Bianca, San Pietro in Cariano, Veneto, Italy – This wine is made from the drying of grapes left to rest after an initial careful selection in the fields of the best, ripest bunches, with few berries. This is followed by a second selection in the drying room to check their integrity, ripeness, and health. The grapes remain here for an appropriate period until pressing. Sometimes wine doesn’t need to be complicated to be great. This one brings the goods straight up: plump black fruits cruise through tobacco and fresh earth while cocoa and cinnamon add warmth. The kind of texture that reminds you why Amarone earned its reputation.
Pair it with ideal for important second courses such as roasts, game, grilled meats and red meats in general and with mature cheeses, and cured meats.
Drink or Hold: Drink Now – 2040. Allow this one to breathe for 30-45minor longer. Serve at 60-65°F.
Red 2 – 2022 Begali Lorenzo Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore, San Pietro in Cariano, Cengia, Italy – A blend of the indigenous varieties corvina and corvinone with a small percentage of other local grapes. The vines, located around the municipality of Cengia in a mountainous area, are cultivated with respect for the environment. Once the grapes arrive at the winery, they are carefully selected, destemmed, and crushed. The vinification process employs the ripasso technique, where the wine is fermented on the spent lees of amarone during the racking phase. This method enhances the aromatic complexity and structural depth beyond that of a standard Valpolicella. Subsequently, the wine matures in oak barrels for 12 months, followed by a further maturation period in the bottle, preparing it for commercialization.
A ruby-red wine with garnet highlights. On the nose, it presents fresh aromas of forest fruits such as blackberries and raspberries, accompanied by a vinous hint and sour cherries. On the palate, it is robust and dry, with a smooth texture and delicate tannins. Its concentrated profile makes it a well-structured and balanced wine.
Pair it with All medium to firm mature cheeses, and cured meats. All roasted veggies too!
Drink or Hold: Drink Now – 2030. Allow to breathe for 30 min. Serve at 60-65°F.
White – 2022 Selva Capuzza Lugana, Lake Garda, Italy – Produced from our oldest and highest vineyard the Selva is one of the first single vineyard Lugana ever produced. This vineyard has three important elements: altitude, hill incline, and stones that allow the clay in the soil to be more permeable and temperature stable.The grapes are hand-harvested in 20 kg crates and brought to the cellar, where they are gently pressed. The must is then cooled and clarified with the utmost care before the alcoholic fermentation begins, using selected yeasts. The entire winemaking process takes place in stainless steel tanks to protect and enhance the typical characteristics of the grape variety, known for its austerity.
A generous width of aromas, which, though always delicate, will be balanced between minerality and fruitiness (citrus, peach…). Subtle vegetal notes, sometimes of sage, may also be detected.
Pair it with Such a complex wine can be paired with chicken or rabbit, as well as red meat tartare. It supports most seafood and pasta dishes.
Drink or Hold: Enjoy now. Serve at 50-58°F.