The Underrated and Overlooked

Ricard Anise Pastis Marseille - 750 ml

$30.95

Although it is consumed throughout France, especially in the summer, pastis is generally associated with southeastern France, especially with the city of Marseille. Ricard is a light and refreshing aperitif that also boasts subtle floral, fruit and spice.

Arizona Stronghold 2010 Tazi White Wine (Maynard James Keenan)

$16.95

Luscious and sunny, evoking tropical fruit and cornucopia of citrus flavors, all beautifully displayed against a finely integrated structure. Very well-balanced, this has energy and lingers with a floral note on the finish.

Bogle 2010 Merlot California

$7.95

Full-bodied and big, the resulting wine resonates with bright cherry and dried herbs on the nose. Rich flavors of black currants and a touch of summer fig combine with savory black pepper to create a wine mouthfilling and intense, yet silky smooth and approachable. After twelve months in American oak, the wine has a complex, developed palate that finishes with perfect acidity and a long, lingering finish.

Nifo 2008 Aglianico De Taburno

$19.95

Powerful bouquet exuding aromas of plum,fig and caramel. Wide and generous on the palate with flavors of raisin and fig again, finishing dry with powerful tannins. A truly expressive, complex and generous wine.

Chateau La Roque 2010 Clos Des Benedictins Blanc

$17.95

Rolle 45%, marsanne 45%, roussanne 10%. A paradoxical beautifully gold colored wine with green hints; aroma of dry flowers and citrus marmalade. On the palate, lemon, fresh ripe grapes and dry apricots, followed by passion fruit with a long ending.

Corvidae 2011 Chardonnay Mirth (Owen Roe)

$9.95

Owen Roe's super affordable Corvidae Chardonnay Mirth is fermented in 100 Percent Stainless Steel, and shows lots of varietal freshness, with bright green apple and lemon lime aromatics, crisp acidity and a clean finish. Great for poolside sipping.

Poliziano 2010 Rosso Di Montepulciano

$13.95

When we tasted Poliziano's Rosso Di Montalcino, we were sincerely impressed because of the grace and elegance of this Sangiovese blend. Lovely high toned cherry and red raspberry fruit character, with cedar, mushroom, and tobacco notes with dusty tannins.

Chateau De Campuget 2011 Tradition Rose

$8.95

Campuget Tradition Rose is a blend of 70/30 Syrah and Grenache. A super summer food wine with perfect balance between fruit notes and acidity. The incredibly low price of this rose leaves no excuses to give dry roses a shot this summer.

Chateau Malmaison 2008 Moulis (Rothschild)

$19.95

This Cab-Merlot Blend is quite harmonious and exudes a fresh and spicy bouquet. This has a good core of plum and red currant fruit laced with tobacco, savory herb and mineral notes. Stays fleshy and focused on the finish. Solid

Champalou 2011 Vouvray

$13.00

A benchmark for the region, the Champalou Familys sec Vouvray is gorgeous with aromas of granny smith apple, honeydew, and elderflower. On the palate, the wine is plump and round, with bracing minerality and crisp acidity.

Domaine De Cabasse 2008 Gigondas

$19.50

A traditional Gigondas made of Grenache (80%), Syrah (10%) and Mourvedre (10%).White pepper and dark berry notes on the nose. Aromas of ripe fruit and spices with a mineral touch, tobacco and again pepper. Perfect with a good steak-frite.

L'Ecole No 41 2008 Perigee Seven Hills Vineyard Walla Walla Valley

$43.95

L'Ecole's 2008 Perigee is mostly Cab, with Merlot, Malbec, Cab Franc, and Petit Verdot rounding out the blend. Perfumed aromatics of violet, black currant, graphite, fig, and nutmeg. Very layered and complex.

Domaine Galevan 2009 Cotes Du Rhone Villages L'Esprit Devin

$16.95

Very rich and precise, the Galevan 2009 L'Esprit Devin Cotes Du Rhone Villages is a more serious and cerebral counterpart to the entry level from Galevan. 60/20/20 Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre has lovely berry character and notes of allspice and anise.

Michael~David 2011 Chardonnay Lodi 7 Heavenly Chard

$13.95

Pure and ripe with notes of buttered popcorn, white currants, and a hint of peach jam. This wine is medium bodied, balanced, and creamy with a hint of oak in the background.

Vino de Espana 12 Btl Combo with NapaCabs Corkscrew

$149.00

Save 10 Percent on this Case Assortment! This combo includes our favorite Rioja values and a really interesting white wine from Northwest Spain. 12 bottles of critically acclaimed wines with classic character we strive to find – all for $149 bucks.

Bodegas Borsao 2011 Rose Campo De Borja

$7.95

Bodegas Borsao Rose is made of 100 Percent Grenache, and is bright and powerful, with aromas of wild strawberry and apricot. The wine has fantastic structure and crisp acidity. An excellent value.

Beronia 2009 Rioja Crianza

$12.95

Bodegas Beronia Crianza Rioja is very lush and plump in the 2009 vintage, with cranberry, cherry, and anise aromatics. A level of complexity is achieved here that is impressive considering the price.

NXNW 2011 Riesling Horse Heaven Hills (North by Northwest)

$11.95

Golden straw in color with aromas of peach, jasmine, clover, paper whites, and graham cracker. The flavors consist of apricot, mango, lychee, lemon meringue, and citrus. On the palate it is crisp, round, long finish, balanced with dry acidity

Bogle 2010 Essential Red California

$8.95

Rich, enticing layers of complexity, starting with that first irresistible sip. Ripe fruit, intense with flavors of boysenberries and sweet cherries. Luscious vanilla, caressing the palate from barrel aging in American and French oak. Juicy and silky throughout, with a finish that lingers of black licorice and spicy pipe tobacco.

Starmont 2010 Chardonnay Napa Valley (Merryvale)

$14.95

Asian pear, butter crust apple tart tatin, juicy golden pineapple, guava, Meyer Lemon, orange blossom, honeysuckle, hints of toasted hazelnut. Sweet focused entry opens to a fleshy, round, and bright mid-palate, notes of citrus, cream filled profiteroles with spun sugar, and a clean mineral driven finish.

Larose de Gruaud 2009 Saint-Julien

$29.95

The second label from Chateau Larose de Gruaud shows like a first label wine and one of the reason's is that Eric Boissenot (Lafite, Latour, Margaux, and Rothschild) has been consulting on it since 2007.