NOVEMBER 2023 STAFF FAVORITES

A nice cold-weather red to cozy up with, this ripasso has a full body, silky tannins and a rich, complex bouquet with notes of dark plums and ripe berries. Enjoy with your favorite ragu, roast and gri... read more...

The Jeio line is inspired by the influential Desiderio Bisol, whose wife lovingly referred to him as Jeio. The father of the current owners, Desiderios is dedicated to product quality, acquiring only ... read more...

Bodegas Aquitana is fully focused on quality. The Albarino grape has a wonderful affinity with coastal regions as it takes on that salty sea air. Here they retain that salinity by a fully 'gravity... read more...

In the mouth apple, pear, apricot, lime, lemon, honey dew melon and even a touch of minerality from the stony slate soils. This is a major quaffer that is very easy to drink. The wine ends with lots o... read more...

The Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is bright, forward, balanced and approachable. Enticing aromas of bright pear, peach, spice and vanilla lead into a broad-textured, and creamy palate. With its cool-climate... read more...

A vibrant, sweet bouquet of raspberry jam, caramel and cinnamon toast. Excellent oak integration provides silky tannins and spice to pair with Lodi's unrestricted wild berry fruit.

Old vines Grenache 60%, Syrah 20%, Mourvèdre 10%, various others (Cinsault, Counoise, Carignan) 10%. Fuller medium-bodied, dry. Pure red and black fruit on the nose. The palate shows earthy spi... read more...

Controlled-temperature vinification in raw concrete tanks guarantees stability in the wine’s first stage. Maceration lasts for up to a month, with pumping over and racking to extract and purify.... read more...

Bright aromas of red cherry, berries and plum fruits with hints of licorice, mocha and spice. Generously loaded with dark fruits, the palate is balanced by fine, supple tannins and lingering spice not... read more...

The Six Grapes symbol originated in the nineteenth century as the code that Graham’s used to identify the barrels containing the very best wines made at each harvest, symbols used to classify wi... read more...

This Pinot Noir shows rich colors of dark garnet and currant. Plentiful aromas of cherry cola, black tea and wild blueberry give ample depth and character to the wine. A pleasant array of fruit flavor... read more...