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Jacques Lassaigne 'Les Vignes de Montgueux' Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

Natural Champagne from Emmanuel Lassaigne who took over for dad in 1999. In the part of the Aube more known for Pinot Meunier. This is creamy and opulent, it has notes of hazelnut and brioche. If only we could drink this everyday.

Hild Elbling Sekt Brut #52

Mattias Hild is carrying on the tradition of the grape that is religion in the Upper Mosel. The grape does well here but doesn't have a great reputation outside the area. It has ripe tropical fruit on the nose with zippy acidity and chalky minerality on the palate.

J.B. Becker Riesling Wallufer Trocken 1L

Incredible value from the unwavering HaJo. Doing things his way forever, the dry style long before it was in fashion, this is an in your face Riesling. Medium bodied with lime zest and smoke on the nose. On the palate it is herbal with some stone fruit and driving acidity.

Domaine Bailly-Reverdy Sancerre Chavignol

Family run, Franck and his nephew Aurelien are carrying on the tradition of making remarkable Sauvignon Blanc from some of the best, steep sloped sites in Chavignol. Power and precision, this gives us hope for Sauvignon Blanc.

François de Nicolay Côte de Beaune La Grand Chatelaine

Domaine Chandon de Briailles negociant project fermented in the Savigny-lès-Beaunes cellar. So essentially - only the best grapes from the most undervalued place in Burgundy made by an awesome winemaker! Full bodied, tart green apple and lemon zest with a hint of toast.

Matthiasson Rosé California

Steve Matthiasson is a genius and this is delicious. They let the grapes get a little too much sun for red wine production, making them the perfect grapes for rosé. Fruity but dry, Provence style.

Jurtschistch Grüner Veltliner 'Belle Naturelle' Kamptal, Austria

"A wine in its birthday suit," says the best winemaker in Austria. Ten days on skins, then the free run juice goes into 600L barrels for aging. Elderflower and chamomile on the nose with floral and black tea notes on the palate.

Ioppa Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo

6th generation family with the help of Christiano Garella since 2015, this new take on old school piedmont is delightful. It smells like cherries, roses and a little pine. Light in body with persistent tannins and a perfect blend of juicy and tart red fruit on the palate.

Milan Nestarec 'Barvířka' Czech Republic

Barvířka means "Teinturier" (the french term for the rare grape that has dark red juice, like Dornfelder). Carbonic maceration, so it's juicy with dark fruits and a pretty floral note. Light body, low tannin, and perfect acidity to balance.

Curii 'Una Noche Y Un Dia'

From Alicante on the southeast coast of Spain. A sommelier from the areas best restaurant and expert winemaker team up to make a tiny amount (2k bottles) of this medium bodied, vibrant, aromatic, Grenache that finishes with some ripe fruit and a hint of licorice. No oak.

Chateau Massereau 'Cuvee Tradition' Bordeaux, France

Château Massereau has belonged to the Chaigneau family since 2000. Serious Bordeaux made in a natural way. The blend makes it complex and intriguing with lots of dark fruit and earthy flavors. It is full bodied with softer tannins and

Edmunds St. John 'El Jaleo – Shake Ridge Ranch' Blend Amador County, California

Steve Edmunds is a legend. This is his ode to Spain - Tempranillo, Grenache, Graciano, and Mouvedre all from the same vineyard, the barrels used for aging have been used for 16 vintages.