Don’t sleep on these wines
With over six hundred wines on the shelves of our stores and on our website, it can be overwhelming to make a choice every night. Even we forget about wines after we taste them! That’s why, this week, we’ve put together a list of bottles that are overlooked but deserving of your attention. Old school skin-contact from Friuli, chillable Graves, and two of our favorite dessert wines we think you should all try. So peruse the list and dare to pull the cork on something new. And August is the time to experiment because we’re offering 20% off a case!
Gaintza, Txakolina
Region: Getariako Txakolina DO - Basque Country, Spain
Grapes: Hondarrabi Zuri, Gros Manseng, Hondarrabi Beltza
A little croissant dough on the nose. A very gentle spritz upon opening, but it's all about lemon, sea salt, and ocean air. So tart and tangy, it cries out for fried clams or spreadable sheep's milk cheeses. Something like Brebisrousse d'Argental or Queso Roncal over a fresh baguette would be perfect.
Radikon, Sivi Pinot Grigio
Region: Venezia Giulia IGT - Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Grape: Pinot Grigio
The OG skin contact white. Apricots, nectarines, and a gentle stick on the finish. So fresh, so clean.
Château de Respide, Graves
Region: Graves AOP - Bordeaux, France
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
A nose full of strawberry preserves, red plum, and bittersweet chocolate. This wine is delicate and savory with refined tannins. Merlot really does her job here while Cabernet Sauvignon is there to support.
La Cartuja, Priorat
Region: DO Priorat - Catalonia, Spain
Grapes: Garnacha, Mazuelo (aka Carignan)
Rich plummy notes coupled with a little smoke and fresh acidity. Something about this board reminds me of a charcuterie board. Grab yourself some cured meats and go to town.
Lechuza, Garnacha
Region: Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Grape: Garnacha
Thank goodness for Garnacha. Violets and acacia coupled with brilliant minerality makes us love this wine even more. It stays bright and juicy while maintaining its depth. Just trust us and give it a try.
Clos Lapeyre, Jurançon Moelleux
Region: AOC Jurançon - Southwest
Grapes: Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng
This wine is simultaneously complex and refreshing. It's full of passion fruit, grilled pineapple, and lemony goodness. Its sweetness is almost an afterthought because it hits you over the head with acidity.
Giorgi, Costarosa Sangue di Giuda
Region: Oltrepò Pavese DOC - Lombardia, Italy
Grapes: Croatina, Barbera, Uva Rara
Baked strawberry, red currant, and blackberry. If you need a dessert wine to pair with anything chocolate, look no further. Lightly effervescent and slightly lower in alcohol, this is the ideal wine to sip on after dinner with or without something sweet.
