The hunt is over - see these sommelier-picked lesser known bottles that are sure to have your taste buds hopping. Below you'll find our sommelier Ryan's notes about these hand selected bottles. All available in our wine shop. Don't forget you can always get a customized recommendation from our knowledgeable staff.
Villa Wolf Pinot Noir 2019
The Pfalz, Germany
$19.29*
From Ryan: "A little different take than your standard California, Oregon, or French Pinot Noir, Villa Wolf in Germany is embracing varietals from all over, resulting in a delicious Pinot Noir with cherry, strawberry, and raspberry as well as a deep earthiness making it a great combo for Easter
fare."
Chateau Fountaine Gewurztraminer 2022
Leelanau Pennisula, Michigan
$15.99*
From Ryan: "From one of Northern Michigan's most well-established and highly-awarded wineries, the Chateau Fountaine Gewurztraminer is a beautiful dry white wine with lychee, white flowers, and even a little bit of fruit cocktail syrup, and is a lovely pairing for meals with veggies and spice, but works just as well with a charcuterie board."
Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2021
De Wetshof, South Africa
$22.99*
From Ryan: "De Wetshof in South Africa has the great fortune of being in the right climate at the right latitude with the right soils for making beautiful Chardonnay and they know it. The greatest Chardonnay vineyards in Burgundy, where the grape originated from wild vines, are those in limestone soils. The limestone gives the grapes a beautiful acidity even in places where maintaining acidity in the grapes is difficult. Lemon, lime, white peach, even a touch of saffron; all beautiful elements of the effects of limestone, and show beautifully in this wine."
Uriziger Wuzgarten Vintage 2002
Mosel Valley, Germany
$28.99*
From Ryan: "While many people believe white wine isn't meant for aging, they often aren't aware that the wines they're describing weren't intended to be aged. Grapes like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc are meant to be enjoyed young, but other white grapes like Chardonnay, and Riesling, have tremendous aging potential. The Urziger Wurzgarten vineyard is among the best and most well-known in the Mosel Valley, particularly due the brown/red slate soils that impart a hint of spice to the wine. Slightly sweet but with great fruit flavors and acidity, this is the perfect bottle for the end of the meal and goes well with everything from a fruit and cheese board to apple pie to vanilla gelato."
**Indicates price as of 3/27/2024 while supplies last. Must be 21+ with valid I.D. to purchase. Please drink responsibly.