2018 DIATOM CHARDONNAY, Bar-M Sale price $24.99… regularly priced at $37.99 Simply put, this is a steal. Folks always worry about a Chardonnay being “too” something. Too oaky, too buttery, too heavy, too light, too fruity. Diatom walks a tightrope amongst all these adjectives, and it does so with incredible grace and aplomb. This is a tasty wine which loves a hearty winter meal.
2016 MARIETTA CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Game Trail Sale price $29.99 regularly priced at $39.99 We have become huge fans of Marietta lately. Best known for their simple, yet wonderful, “Old Vine Red,” the folks at Marietta might have the greatest Cabernet value of the year with Game Trail. Not only was 2016 a superlative harvest for Northern California Cabernets, but it also facilitated elegant Cabernets. This one is big, but not too big, and absolutely delicious. Grill up a ribeye and get it before it goes away.
NV GOSSET CHAMPAGE, Brut Excellence Sale price $44.99… regularly priced at $59.99 This brilliant Champagne is from the oldest continuously operating winemaker in Champagne, France. They were making wine before Champagne even existed! This bright, mouth-watering Champagne is perfect for toasting in the New Year, toasting good fortune, or toast for breakfast.
2015 KUMEU RIVER PINOT NOIR, Hunting Hill Sale price $41.99 regularly priced at $49.99 A Pinot Noir from New Zealand? Yes. Emphatically yes. Oregon, California, and Burgundy get all the accolades but they are making some stunning wine in New Zealand. Kumeu River is on the vanguard of this new (to us) revolution. This has the silkiness of a delicious Burgundy or Oregon Pinot Noir, but it has just a hint of depth you are seeking from California. This is the best of all worlds.
