We are very excited to offer this month's case! There have been quite a bit of new arrivals to the shop over the last few weeks. So this month's case is featuring several of those, as well as a handful of staff favorites. Standout selections include a stellar Sparkling Rose from one of our favorite Loire producers, a super tasty Italian red made from a Sicilian grape called 'Susumaniello,' and a surprisingly delicious Cab Sauv from Willful Winery in Walla Walla. We hope you enjoy the great selection of winter wines!

Sparkling

(France) Arnaud Lambert Breze Cremant de Loire Sparkling Rose, $21
Grapes: Blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

Notes: A fantastic $20 bottle of French bubbles from one of our favorite producers. Ripe tart strawberry, nice broad mouthfeel with a zippy finish, lemon zest aromatics. Yum.

Whites

(France) 2016 E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Blanc, $14
Grapes: Blend of Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Grenache Blanc.

Notes: White flowers and apricot, with forward fresh fruits on the palate, balanced richness and body. 

(Italy) 2019 Dorigo Vignaioli in Friuli Bianco $19
Grapes: 100% Pinot Grigio

Notes: Aroma of green apple and almond follow over bright acidity gives a crisp, tangy close. 

(Oregon) 2019 McBeth Vineyards Pinot Gris $18
Grapes: 100% Pinot Gris

Notes: Fresh acidity with pear, white peach flavors, with aromas of honey crisp. Super tasty small-batch, local producer!

(Italy) 2019 Cora Alto Adige Vino Bianco $18
Grapes: 100% Pinot Bianco

Notes: Underripe stonefruit, tangy and a touch savory. Medium-bodied with pear and ginger palate- very cool new arrival Italian white table wine!

Reds

(Spain) 2016 Autocon Celler Tinto $20
Grapes: 100% Sumoll

Notes: Earthy and spicy Spanish red with wild berries, big savory flavors and crunchy tannins. A very fun structure!

(Italy) 2018 Ca’ del Baio Langhe Nebbiolo, $21
Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo

Notes: Ca' del Baio is one of the more remarkable, underrated producers in Barbaresco. The wines routinely deliver stellar quality for the price. Fragrant dried flowers and slight fruity overtones of raspberries. A great Italian red that is dry, warm and soft, slightly tannic and very easy to drink.

(Spain) 2016 Lopez de Haro Crianza, $13
Grapes: Blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano

Notes: Smoky on the nose with sweet cherry aromas. Dry, with roasted cherry, red berries, tobacco leaf flavors vibrant on the palate.

(Washington) 2017 Willful Wines Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon, $38
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Notes: The wine has firm tannins balanced with lush blackcurrant fruit flavors, yet surprisingly balanced with a more restrained, elegant structure. Surprisingly tasty Walla Walla red that screams for a plate of steak and potatoes. 

(Italy) 2018 Villa Medoro Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, $12
Grapes: 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Notes: A well-balanced expressive red wine, aged in steel tanks for 18 months. Aromas and flavors of spiced violets, blueberries and pepper. Fresh and balanced Italian red table wine. 

(France) 2018 Mas d’Intras Cuvee des Helviens, $15
Grapes: Blend of Grenache, Merlot, and Syrah

Notes: This is a red wine relatively light and fruity that nevertheless has character. Spicy and easy to drink, it is suitable for daily savoring—excellent wine pairing with everyday dinner meals. 

(Italy) 2019 Masseria Li Veli, Salento Susumaniello Askos, $21
Grapes: 100% Susumaniello

Notes: Super tasty Sicilian red new arrival! Berries, licorice and leather on the nose. Soft, elegant and balanced with full integrated tannins. So good!