AUGUST 2025 STAFF FAVORITES

Aromas of honeysuckle and acacia yield to citrus fruits, white peaches and nectarines. This medium bodied Pinot Gris is well balanced with a very satisfying finish. Pair with fish and white meats.

The chateau (and a beautiful one at that!) is located on a limestone plateau above the Loire River in the Touraine region. The estate's 75 acres of Chenin Blanc vines are planted in calcareous and... read more...

A visually striking, inky-black wine that entices with its complex bouquet of ripe plums, cherries, and white pepper. On the palate, it reveals a medley of blueberry and passion fruit flavors, support... read more...

A super charming Aligoté taking from old vines in the Santenay appellation of Burgundy. All the requisite minerally citrus and green pear notes come through beautifully. Superlative with shellf... read more...

Having pizza for takeout? Then this is the red you need. There's gobs of rich, ripe black cherry fruit aromas going on here. The taste is silky smooth and nicely dry, making it an ideal party red ... read more...

An absolutely lovely Tavel made from an organically-farmed blend of hand-harvested Cinsault, Syrah, and Grenache. Extremely versatile, with delicate red berry and stone fruit notes plus a clean minera... read more...

There is nothing to not love about this savory blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. If offers an abundance of well-extracted, ripe red and black fruit, vanilla, and oak - all in a s... read more...

Bright, juicy, and brimming with southern French charm, this Côtes du Rhône Villages is packed with ripe raspberry, blackberry, and a hint of Provençal herbs. It’s medium-bodi... read more...

Made by a group of growers in Kamptal, Austria, this is a fun and charming Gruner Veltliner that shows bright peach flavors and a fresh, invigorating style. Have this with some fish tacos or chips and... read more...

A great Cab at an easy-to-love price, this has a lush texture along with rich aromas of cassis, blackberry and dark red berry fruits. Accents by cinnamon, licorice and tobacco leaf linger in the backg... read more...

Aromas of black cherry, currant, tobacco, sweet spices, rose petal, and a hint of orange zest. Red plum and juicy blackberries are layered with notes of mineral spice and oak on the palate. Notes of f... read more...