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Arf! What's going on? I kinda prefer this weather to the heat wave, so I dunno why I'm barking... it's just a little shocking. The cool...

Surprise! More Clos de la Roilette 2019!

Clos de la Roilette is an iconic Beaujolais and it has a rabid following. It is one of the few wines of the region that is allocated. I...

Return of the Jedi: Claré J.C. 2020

... did I say jedi? I think I meant nebi... nebbiolo... Vajra's Claré J.C. does seem to have some mind tricks up its sleeve... is it red,...

Umami Bomb: El Pedrosal Reserva 2009

This wine is a no-brainer. It is an incredible deal. Most of the reserva-level wines from Perez Pascuas are released early and cost $60+....

Paris at Craft and Cru: Syrah of Light

I'll sometimes talk about contrapposto or chiaroscuro, terms borrowed from the world of visual arts, to describe the balance of a wine....

Deals, Steals, Feels

We pride ourselves on a diverse and interesting selection, but some of our favorite bottles can be kinda (or very) pricey. We take value...

A True Favorite: Le Piane

One of the great wine estates in Piemonte, Le Piane is notable for so many reasons: sustainable and organic farming, a hands-off...

Barolo Magic + Cantina del Pino

We don't often get very excited about half bottles, as they can be quite a bit more expensive, per ounce of liquid, than full bottles....

Bourgogne Reds

We love (love love) Pinot Noir, especially great Pinot Noir from Burgundy, its homeland. One of the major issues with Burgundy is...

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