Every bottle on our list is here for a reason. This guide gives you the tasting notes, the stories, and what to eat with each one. No sommelier degree required.
Jeio Brut Prosecco
$12 / $46
Veneto, Italy
Crisp green apple, white pear, and a light honeyed finish. Fine persistent bubbles. Dry and refreshing.
Pair with: Oysters, Pistachio Whipped Feta, Crudo — or just start the night right.
Maison Fabre Provence Rosé
$12 / $46
Provence, France
Pale salmon pink. Strawberry, white peach, Mediterranean herbs. Bone-dry with a saline finish.
Pair with: Market Salad, Bruschetta, Crudo — or anything on a warm night.
Elena Walch Pinot Grigio
$14 / $54
Alto Adige, Italy
This is not your average PG. Alpine minerality, white peach, citrus zest, and a clean finish with real structure.
Pair with: Yellowtail Snapper, Market Salad, Bruschetta.
Try this if you like: Pinot Grigio but want a serious one.
Frenzy Sauvignon Blanc
$12 / $46
Marlborough, New Zealand
Tropical passion fruit, grapefruit, and fresh-cut grass. Bright acidity, clean finish. Classic Marlborough.
Pair with: Oysters, Black Grouper, Yellowtail Snapper.
Serge Laporte Sancerre
$20 / $78
Loire Valley, France
Flinty minerality, white grapefruit, and chalky limestone character. This is where Sauvignon Blanc was born — and you can taste why.
Pair with: Escargot, Oysters, Black Grouper, Melted Brie.
Say it: sahn-SAIR
Dutton Goldfield ChardonnayNew
$15 / $58
Russian River Valley, California
Golden apple, Meyer lemon, light toasty oak. Creamy but not heavy — the Russian River sweet spot between fruit and restraint.
Pair with: Chicken, Truffle Pappardelle, Melted Brie.
Same producer as our Dutton Goldfield Pinot on the bottle list. They know Russian River better than almost anyone.
Mylonas Assyrtiko
$15 / $58
Attica, Greece
Bright lemon, sea salt, crushed stone. High-acid and mineral-driven — think Greek island in a glass.
Pair with: Oysters, Crudo, Black Grouper, Yellowtail Snapper.
Say it: ah-SEER-tee-ko
Try this if you like: Chablis or Sancerre but want something different.
Pinot Project Pinot Noir
$12 / $46
California
Cherry, raspberry, a touch of spice. Light-bodied and easy-drinking. A solid, no-fuss Pinot.
Pair with: Signature Duck, Chicken, Mushroom Pate.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon
$25 glass
Alexander Valley, Sonoma
Cassis, dark cherry, cedar, and fine-grained tannins. Elegant rather than big — Bordeaux-inspired California Cab.
Pair with: Steak Au Poivre, Bistro Burger.
Jordan has been the benchmark for elegant Sonoma Cab since 1972. Modeled after a Bordeaux chateau.
Caymus 'Walking Fool' Red
$19 glass
California
Dark fruit, vanilla, chocolate, smooth tannins. Rich and ripe — from the Wagner family behind Caymus and Conundrum.
Pair with: Steak Au Poivre, Lamb Ragout, Bistro Burger.
Cottanera Etna Rosato '22New
$52
Mount Etna, Sicily
Wild strawberry, blood orange, volcanic mineral bite. Not your typical rosé — grown on the slopes of an active volcano.
Pair with: Crudo, Beet Salad, Yellowtail Snapper.
Say it: coh-tah-NAIR-ah ET-nah ro-ZAH-toh
Mount Etna's volcanic soil gives this wine a smoky mineral edge you won't find in a Provençal rosé.
Oregon
Tangerine, dried apricot, floral aromatics, savory finish. Extended skin contact gives it an amber hue and textural depth.
Pair with: Pistachio Whipped Feta, Vegetable Curry, Mushroom Pate.
Try this if you like: Natural wine or anything a little adventurous.
Italy
Lively, playful, slightly cloudy. Green apple, pear, yeasty bread notes. Pétillant Naturel — the original sparkling wine method, before Champagne was a thing.
Pair with: Bread by Johnny, Pistachio Whipped Feta, Oysters.
Say it: PET-nat (short for pétillant naturel)
Hecht & Bannier Bandol Rosé OrganicNew
$65
Bandol, Provence
This is not pool rosé. Mourvèdre-based — stone fruit, garrigue herbs, white pepper, savory depth. Organic.
Pair with: Escargot, Bruschetta, Chicken, Yellowtail Snapper.
Say it: ESHT ay ban-YAY bahn-DOHL
Bandol is Provence's most serious appellation. While most Provence rosé is light and easy, Bandol brings structure and complexity.
Thevenet & Fils Brut Chardonnay
$78
Burgundy, France
Traditional method sparkling. Green apple, brioche, lemon curd. Fine mousse with toasty Chardonnay depth. Made like Champagne, from Burgundy.
Pair with: Oysters, Crudo, Escargot — or celebrate something.
Voirin Jumel Grand Cru Champagne
$100
Champagne, France
The real deal. Grand Cru Champagne — toast, brioche, citrus, tiny precise bubbles. Complex, elegant, celebratory.
Pair with: Anything. Champagne goes with everything. Especially Oysters and Crudo.
Say it: vwah-RAN zhoo-MEL
A grower Champagne — the family farms their own Grand Cru vineyards in Côte des Blancs. No corporate shortcuts.
Landron Muscadet AmphiboliteNew
$54
Loire Valley, France
Bright citrus, green apple, oyster shell minerality, and a saline finish. The ultimate seafood wine. Bone-dry, razor-sharp.
Pair with: Oysters, Black Grouper, Yellowtail Snapper, Crudo.
Say it: moo-skah-DAY ahm-fee-boh-LEET
Muscadet is criminally underrated. This one is named for the amphibolite rock in the vineyard soil — you taste the stone.
Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling
$65
Finger Lakes, New York
Peach, lime zest, wet slate, floral aromatics. Off-dry with electric acidity. The Finger Lakes pioneer.
Pair with: Vegetable Curry, Brussels Sprouts, Pistachio Whipped Feta.
Dr. Frank proved everyone wrong in the 1960s — they said you couldn't grow Riesling in New York. His estate is still the best.
Maison Les Alexandrins Viognier
$65
Rhône Valley, France
White peach, apricot, honeysuckle. Rich and aromatic but stays fresh. Like Chardonnay's more perfumed cousin.
Pair with: Chicken, Truffle Pappardelle, Melted Brie.
Say it: vee-oh-NYAY
Try this if you like: Chardonnay but want something more aromatic.
Attems Sauvignon Blanc
$72
Friuli, Italy
Elderflower, white peach, herbs, mineral finish. Italian Sauv Blanc has more restraint than NZ — elegant and precise.
Pair with: Crudo, Yellowtail Snapper, Market Salad.
Belondrade Quinta Apolonia
$72
Rueda, Spain
Verdejo grape — herbal, citrus, fennel, and a creamy mid-palate. More body than Sauvignon Blanc, more personality than Pinot Grigio.
Pair with: Escargot, Bruschetta, Black Grouper.
Say it: beh-lon-DRAH-day KEEN-tah
Selbach-Oster Riesling Kabinett
$72
Mosel, Germany
Peach, apricot, slate, river stone. Off-dry with searing acidity that keeps it balanced. Only 8% alcohol — light, refreshing, complex.
Pair with: Vegetable Curry (the sweetness tames the spice), Brussels Sprouts, Pistachio Whipped Feta.
Say it: ZELL-bahk OH-ster REE-sling kab-ee-NET
Try this if you like: Moscato but want something with more depth.
Loimer Lois Grüner Veltliner
$72
Kamptal, Austria
White pepper, green herbs, citrus, lentil. Savory and crisp — Austria's signature grape. Think Sauvignon Blanc with a peppery twist.
Pair with: Cauliflower Bolognese, Market Salad, Brussels Sprouts.
Say it: GREW-ner FELT-lee-ner
The Calling 'Dutton Ranch'
$74
Russian River Valley, CA
Ripe apple, vanilla, butter, toasty oak. Classic California Chardonnay — rich and crowd-pleasing.
Pair with: Chicken, Truffle Pappardelle, Melted Brie.
J De Villebois Pouilly FuméNew
$78
Loire Valley, France
Smoky flint, grapefruit, white flowers. Sauvignon Blanc from the "other" Loire appellation — more mineral and gunsmoke than Sancerre.
Pair with: Oysters, Escargot, Black Grouper.
Say it: poo-YEE foo-MAY (it literally means "smoky")
Try this if you like: Sancerre but want something with a smokier edge.
Frank Family Chardonnay
$80
Carneros, Napa
Apple, pear, vanilla, gentle oak. Balanced and approachable — Napa Chard without the excess.
Pair with: Chicken, Truffle Pappardelle.
Martin Codax Albariño
$82
Rías Baixas, Spain
Citrus, white peach, sea salt, and granite minerality. Spain's answer to the seaside white — grown right on the Atlantic coast.
Pair with: Oysters, Crudo, Yellowtail Snapper, Black Grouper.
Say it: al-bah-REEN-yo
Maritana 'La Rivière'
$90
Russian River Valley, CA
Golden apple, citrus curd, hazelnut, faint oak spice. More personality than most California Chards — small production, whole-cluster pressed.
Pair with: Truffle Pappardelle, Chicken, Melted Brie.
Santorini, Greece
Explosive lemon, sea spray, crushed volcanic rock. Santorini's famous wind-shaped basket vines are some of the oldest in the world.
Pair with: Oysters, Crudo, Black Grouper.
Say it: SEE-gah-lahs ah-SEER-tee-ko
The Sigalas estate farms vines planted in volcanic pumice on Santorini. Some vines are over 200 years old.
Chateau Sancerre BlancNew
$95
Sancerre, Loire Valley
Citrus, gooseberry, chalk, and flint. Classic Sancerre with a slightly rounder, more approachable profile than the Delaporte.
Pair with: Escargot, Oysters, Black Grouper, Melted Brie.
Poggio al Tesoro Vermentino
$95
Bolgheri, Tuscany
Mediterranean herbs, white flowers, citrus, almond finish. From the same Bolgheri coast as the legendary Super Tuscans.
Pair with: Crudo, Bruschetta, Yellowtail Snapper.
Say it: POH-joh al teh-SOH-roh vair-men-TEE-noh
Louis Michel & Fils Chablis
$105
Chablis, Burgundy
Steel, oyster shell, green apple, wet stone. This is unoaked Chardonnay at its purest — the opposite of California butter-bomb. Pure Kimmeridgian limestone.
Pair with: Oysters, Crudo, Black Grouper, Escargot.
Say it: shah-BLEE
Try this if you like: Sauvignon Blanc but want more body.
Xavier Monnot Meursault
$105
Meursault, Burgundy
Hazelnut, butter, golden apple, honey, mineral backbone. White Burgundy — the original great Chardonnay. Rich but never heavy.
Pair with: Truffle Pappardelle, Chicken, Escargot.
Say it: mur-SOH
Meursault is one of Burgundy's most famous villages for white wine. This is what Chardonnay aspires to be.
Vincent Delaporte Sancerre
$120
Sancerre, Loire Valley
Intense flint, lemon peel, crushed chalk, mineral tension. A step up from the Laporte BTG — more concentrated, more complex, more Loire.
Pair with: Escargot, Oysters, Black Grouper.
Weinbach Gewürztraminer
$130
Alsace, France
Lychee, rose petal, ginger, Turkish delight. Aromatic and exotic — nothing else tastes like Gewürztraminer.
Pair with: Vegetable Curry (a classic match), Pistachio Whipped Feta, Beet Salad.
Say it: guh-VERTS-trah-mee-ner
Weinbach is one of Alsace's greatest estates. The Faller family has farmed here since 1612.
Sonoma Coast, CA
Meyer lemon, white flowers, hazelnuts, chalky minerality. One of Sonoma's most elegant Chardonnays — restrained and complex.
Pair with: Truffle Pappardelle, Chicken, Black Grouper.
Shafer 'Red Shoulder Ranch'
$165
Carneros, Napa Valley
Rich golden apple, crème brûlée, tropical fruit, toasty oak, long finish. Napa Chardonnay at its finest — from one of the valley's most respected estates.
Pair with: Truffle Pappardelle, Chicken. A special-occasion white.
Shafer's Hillside Select Cab is legendary. Their Chardonnay from the Red Shoulder Ranch in Carneros is just as meticulous.
Valdeorras, Spain
Bright red cherry, violet, slate, and fresh herbs. Light-bodied, high-acid — Spain's answer to Pinot Noir, grown on granite soils.
Pair with: Signature Duck, Mushroom Pate, Lamb Ragout.
Say it: men-THEE-ah (with a soft "th")
Try this if you like: Pinot Noir or Beaujolais.
Ch. de la Chaize Brouilly '23New
$68
Beaujolais, France
Crushed strawberry, cherry, peony, white pepper. Silky and vibrant. Serve slightly chilled on a warm night — pure pleasure.
Pair with: Signature Duck, Chicken, Bruschetta, Mushroom Pate.
Say it: shah-TOWE duh lah SHEZZ broo-YEE
This château has been making wine since the 1600s. It's the largest and most iconic estate in Brouilly — one of Beaujolais's 10 Cru villages.
Domaine Serol 'Melting Potes'
$72
Côte Roannaise, France
Gamay — tart cherry, crushed flowers, peppery spice. Natural wine energy with serious winemaking. Can be served chilled.
Pair with: Signature Duck, Chicken, Bruschetta.
Chateau Langlet Rouge
$78
Graves, Bordeaux
Blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, earthy minerality. Classic left-bank Bordeaux — structured and savory. Not a fruit bomb.
Pair with: Steak Au Poivre, Lamb Ragout, Bistro Burger.
Kir-Yianni RamnistaNew
$78
Naoussa, Greece
Dark cherry, tomato leaf, dried herbs, firm tannins. Xinomavro — Greece's answer to Nebbiolo. Structured, savory, and complex.
Pair with: Lamb Ragout, Steak Au Poivre, Mushroom Pate.
Say it: keer-YAH-nee rahm-NEE-stah (the grape: ksee-NO-mah-vro)
Kir-Yianni is the pioneering estate that put Greek wine on the international map. Xinomavro means "acid black" — structured and age-worthy.
Try this if you like: Nebbiolo or Sangiovese.
Tommasi Valpolicella RipassoNew
$78
Veneto, Italy
Dried cherry, chocolate, baking spice, velvety texture. A "baby Amarone" — the wine is re-passed over dried Amarone grape skins, adding richness and depth.
Pair with: Lamb Ragout, Truffle Pappardelle, Steak Au Poivre.
Say it: ree-PAH-so
The Ripasso technique is unique to Valpolicella. Fresh wine is passed over leftover Amarone skins, picking up their concentrated flavor.
Ken Wright Pinot Noir
$80
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Dark cherry, earth, baking spice, silky tannins. Oregon Pinot with more depth than California — cooler climate, more structure.
Pair with: Signature Duck, Chicken, Mushroom Pate.
Penfolds Max's Shiraz Cab
$80
South Australia
Blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, eucalyptus. Bold Australian blend — ripe fruit with structure. From the Penfolds family behind Grange.
Pair with: Steak Au Poivre, Bistro Burger, Lamb Ragout.
Oberon Cabernet SauvignonNew
$80
Napa Valley, CA
Blackcurrant, dark cherry, vanilla, cedar. Polished and approachable Napa Cab — from the family behind Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel.
Pair with: Steak Au Poivre, Bistro Burger.
Far Niente is one of Napa's most prestigious estates. Oberon is their accessible label — same winemaking philosophy, friendlier price.
Ch. Saint André Corbin
$84
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Plum, blackberry, truffle, tobacco. Right-bank Bordeaux — Merlot-dominated, rounder and more approachable than left-bank Cabs.
Pair with: Steak Au Poivre, Lamb Ragout, Truffle Pappardelle.
Southern Rhône, France
Dark fruit, lavender, garrigue herbs, black pepper, warm earth. Old-vine Grenache from the Southern Rhône — generous, spiced, and deeply comforting.
Pair with: Lamb Ragout, Steak Au Poivre, Mushroom Pate.
Say it: cay-ROHN zhee-gohn-DAHS
The Faravel family has been making wine at Cayron since the 1890s. Old-vine Grenache from the Dentelles de Montmirail mountains.
Try this if you like: Zinfandel or big Spanish reds.
Rioja, Spain
Cherry, leather, dried herbs, spice, refined tannins. Modern Rioja from one of Spain's most celebrated winemakers — Telmo Rodríguez.
Pair with: Lamb Ragout, Steak Au Poivre, Bistro Burger.
Telmo Rodríguez is on a mission to revive Spain's forgotten vineyards. Lanzaga is his home project in Rioja — old vines, new thinking.
Ratti Ochetti Nebbiolo
$95
Piedmont, Italy
Rose petal, tar, cherry, leather. Nebbiolo's signature aromatics with firm, gripping tannins. The grape behind Barolo and Barbaresco — this is the gateway.
Pair with: Truffle Pappardelle, Lamb Ragout, Steak Au Poivre.
Say it: RAH-tee oh-KET-tee neh-bee-OH-loh
Try this if you like: Pinot Noir but want more structure.
Ornellaia 'Le Volte'New
$95
Bolgheri, Tuscany
Dark fruit, Mediterranean herbs, soft tannins, spice. A Super Tuscan from one of Italy's most famous estates — Bordeaux grapes grown in Tuscan sun.
Pair with: Steak Au Poivre, Lamb Ragout, Truffle Pappardelle.
Say it: or-nel-LYE-ah leh VOHL-teh
Ornellaia is a legendary Bolgheri estate. Le Volte is their "entry" wine — same philosophy, same vineyards, same ambition.
Mount Etna, Sicily
Red cherry, blood orange, volcanic ash, smoky minerality. Nerello Mascalese — the "Pinot Noir of the volcano." Light in color, deep in flavor.
Pair with: Signature Duck, Lamb Ragout, Mushroom Pate.
Say it: tor-nah-TOR-eh ET-nah ROH-so
Try this if you like: Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo.
Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico
$105
Chianti, Tuscany
Sour cherry, dried herbs, leather, earthy. Real Chianti Classico from a medieval hilltop village — not the straw-bottle stuff.
Pair with: Truffle Pappardelle, Lamb Ragout, Bruschetta.
Fess Parker Pinot Noir
$105
Santa Rita Hills, CA
Dark cherry, cola, baking spice, velvety texture. Santa Rita Hills Pinot — riper and fuller than Oregon, with California warmth.
Pair with: Signature Duck, Chicken, Mushroom Pate.
Yes, that Fess Parker — Davy Crockett himself started this winery. His family still runs it, and the Pinots are serious.
Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage
$115
Northern Rhône, France
Blackberry, black pepper, smoked meat, violet. Northern Rhône Syrah — the original, before Shiraz was a thing. Savory and structured.
Pair with: Steak Au Poivre, Lamb Ragout.
Say it: shah-poo-TYAY krawz air-mee-TAHJ
Dutton Goldfield Pinot Noir
$120
Russian River Valley, CA
Dark cherry, raspberry, forest floor, subtle oak. Elegant RRV Pinot with concentration and finesse. Same producer as our BTG Chardonnay.
Pair with: Signature Duck, Chicken, Mushroom Pate.
Robert Craig 'Estate' Cabernet
$125
Howell Mountain, Napa
Blackcurrant, mountain herbs, iron, structured tannins. Mountain-grown Cab — more intense, more mineral, more serious than valley-floor Napa.
Pair with: Steak Au Poivre. This is a steak wine.
Howell Mountain Cabs are some of Napa's most intense. Robert Craig was one of the first to specialize in mountain-grown fruit.
Capezzana 'Ghiaie della Furba'
$125
Carmignano, Tuscany
Dark fruit, herbs, spice, polished tannins. A Super Tuscan blend — Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah from one of Tuscany's oldest estates (900+ years).
Pair with: Steak Au Poivre, Lamb Ragout.
Say it: cah-peh-TSAH-nah GYAH-yeh della FOOR-bah
Paso Robles, CA
Blackberry, mocha, black pepper, leather. Bold Paso Robles blend — ripe Central Coast fruit with real backbone.
Pair with: Steak Au Poivre, Bistro Burger.
Luis Seabra Indie Xisto
$150
Douro Valley, Portugal
Dark fruit, schist rock, wild herbs, savory depth. The Douro makes more than Port — this is one of Portugal's finest dry reds. Stunning terroir-driven wine.
Pair with: Steak Au Poivre, Lamb Ragout.
Say it: loo-EES see-AH-brah IN-dee SHEE-stoh
Xisto means "schist" — the crumbling rock that defines the steep Douro terraces. Luis Seabra makes some of Portugal's most celebrated wines.
Mas Martinet 'Els Escurcons'
$195
Priorat, Spain
Concentrated blackberry, licorice, mineral, slate. Priorat's ancient llicorella soils produce some of Spain's most powerful wines. Intense, complex, and age-worthy.
Pair with: Steak Au Poivre, Lamb Ragout. A special-occasion bottle.
Say it: mahs mar-tee-NET els es-koor-KOHNS
David Arthur 'Three Acre' Cabernet
$250
Napa Valley, CA
Cassis, blackberry, dark chocolate, espresso, mountain minerals. The flagship. Third-generation Napa family farming just three acres on Pritchard Hill — one of the most coveted sites in the valley.
Pair with: Steak Au Poivre. No other choice needed.
Pritchard Hill is sometimes called the "Billionaire's Row" of Napa. David Arthur's family has farmed this three-acre plot for over 50 years.