The Dozen Deal

 WHITE:

Bottum'Up Blanc, Bascule 2022 (Languedoc, France) $27

Party wine. Mostly Chardonnay with a splash of Viognier direct press into stainless, then aged in old barrel through the winter before bottling unfiltered with no sulfur added. Ripe tangerine and hazy pineapple with a juicy, easy finish. Made by our old friend Fifi Essome at Domaine Leonine. 

Tombe du Ciel, L'Enclos des Braves 2024 (Sud Ouest, France) $17

Sauvignon Blanc, and Gaillac varieties Mauzac Rose and Loin de l’Oei. It is similar in style to white Bordeaux, with a little extra fragrance from lovely notes of white florals and ripe apricots.

Chenin Blanc, Domaine de Clayou 2022 (Loire Valley, France) $17

Chenin Blanc from Anjou for under $20?! It's not too good to be true... the Domaine Clayou is silky yet bright, medium to full bodied but still thirst quenching. Perfect for someone looking for a more generous dry white.  

Soave Classico, Sandro de Bruno 2023 (Veneto, Italy) $19

100% Garganega from 30+ year old vines planted on volcanic soil and made all in steel. Bright and fresh with green apple, lemon zest and smokey savory streak.

Muller-Thurgau "Boden Funk", Weingut Schlossmuhlenhof 2023 (Rheinhessen, Germany) $19

100% Muller-Thurgau from a single 30+ year old organic vineyard, spontaneously fermented in steel and aged on the lees for 5 months, then bottled unfiltered with just a touch of SO2. Crunchy orchard fruit and white flowers with a fresh clean finish

Kies Gruner Veltliner,Angerer 2023 (Kamptal, Austria) $19

Sneaky great Gruner. Focused and mineral with classic lime and cucumber, but an extra gear of ripe citrus and subtle stone fruit that rounds things out nicely

RED:

Kurocks Grenache, Forlorn Hope 2019 (Sierrra Foothills, California) $25

Light in color, huge in flavor, this red is one of our everyday favorites. 2019 gave us herbaceous and pine-y notes with black olive brine and sweet aromatics of strawberry jam.

Zweigelt, D'ora Ltr 2022 (Osterreich, Austria) $15

A pure, juicy, light-to-medium-bodied red with ripe raspberry and cherry flavors, a whiff of violets and a little earthiness with gentle tannins on the finish. Chillable and it pairs perfectly with Wiener Schnitzel, obviously, as well as an array of sausages from bratwurst to chorizo.

Touraine Gamay "Jean", Raphael Midoir 2022 (Loire, France) $19

Organic Gamay from 40+ year old vines just south of Cheverny, made all in stainless steel with native yeast and no sulfur added, but traditional maceration instead of carbonic, so it's a little more serious. Peppery dark red fruit with a zippy finish. This one can go either way, room temp or slightly chilled.

Le Temps des Fleures, Anne Arbeau 2022 (Sud Ouest, France) $14

70% Negrette, 15% Syrah, 15% Gamay. Holy cow was this wine the most delightful surprise we’ve had in a while! Fresh and juicy, this chillable red wine is bursting with aromas of just-ripened black fruits and notes of violet flowers balanced by savory nuances that hint at forest floor, river rock and licorice. On the palate, you’ll get more fresh goodness that’s both smooth and pleasant, those very same savory and mineral notes reigning in the fruit & giving you a wine that’s balanced and delicious. If you’re a fan of Beaujolais or Gamay in general, you’re going to go wild for this charming buddy.

Tilenus Roble, Bodegas Estefania 2019 (Bierzo, Spain) $19

Made by Raul Perez from 40-60 year-old vines of 100% Mencia grapes grown in a single vineyard in Bierzo and aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. Intense ruby red color, crushed violets and lavender give way to vibrant and abundant red fruit aromas. On the palate the wine offers fine tannins and vibrant acidity with a long, lingering finish.

Colli Piacentini Rosso "Cor", Bulli NV (Emilia Romagna, Italy) $19

60% Barbera, 30% Bonarda (aka Croatina) and 10% Uva Rara, all from organic vineyards in the hills around Piacenza in western Emilia-Romagna, made by the Bulli family with no sulfur or anything else added. On the lighter side of medium bodied with crunchy red and purple berry fruit and wild herbs. Serve with a little chill next to cured meat and salty cheese or something grilled.