Winter Wines

Perfect for warm weather, 2024 Cala de' Poeti Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC, is a classically crisp and refreshing white wine from Italy. Instantly eye-catching, this dry Pinot Grigio is straw yellow with greenish reflections in the glass. On the nose, a fresh and elegant bouquet of apple, peach, and hawthorn notes entice. The palate is zesty and clean with citrus fruits and hints of minerality, while thirst-quenching acidity satisfies on the finish. Pinot Grigio grapes were grown in Delle Venezie DOC, which spans the regions of Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trentino-Alto Adige in Northern Italy. Vineyards are nourished by cool mountain breezes that impart grapes with fresh acidity.

This wine is presented by Castellani, an award-winning winery based in Tuscany. Since 1903, the Castellani family has crafted traditional wines while embracing the latest innovations in winemaking. For Piergiorgio Castellani, “the quality of the wine begins in the vineyard.” His devotion to the land is evident in his home’s location: nestled in the center of one of the family vineyards. The labels on Castellani’s Cala de’ Poeti line of wines feature beautiful reproductions of oil paintings created at an artist residency on the family’s Ceppaiano Estate.

Best served ice cold, 2024 Cala de' Poeti Pinot Grigio is great for sipping on its own. It also pairs well to fish tacos, crab cakes, risotto, and grilled artichokes.

Prepare to meet your match with Seven Rivals, a bold California Cabernet Sauvignon. With full-bodied character and an irresistible profile of black plum, blackcurrant, and black cherry, it’s a dark fruit lover’s dream. A touch of eucalyptus adds intrigue, while its long, lingering finish ensures every sip is a memorable victory. Perfect alongside pasta with tomato sauce, a juicy cheeseburger, or smoky BBQ ribs, Seven Rivals proves that some battles are won at the table—one glass at a time.

Sunshine in a glass, the 2023 Cameron Hughes 'Lot 953' California Chardonnay is a full-bodied crowd-pleaser. Bursting with bright fruit flavors of zesty lemon rind, juicy lychee, crisp green apple, and ripe pear, this golden-straw beauty strikes the perfect balance between vibrancy and elegance. Whether paired with buttery shrimp, a luscious pasta with cream sauce, or a simple cheese platter, its dry, refreshing finish keeps you coming back for more.

The black cherry hues of this 2022 Vespertine Merlot promise a nose of complex fruit and creamy dark chocolate.

The palate opens with punchy notes of plum balanced by hints of cherry and toasted spice. The Merlot is pleasantly dry with a medium to full body and robust tannins. The finish is smooth, long, and lingering with subtle notes of blackberry.

This 2022 Merlot by Vespertine is cultivated in the Lodi region of Northern California, just 90 miles outside San Francisco. This historically rich farming area has moderate summers, cooled by the Sacramento Delta and blessed with ancient vines for grape growth.

While this Vespertine Merlot is undoubtedly more than enough when sipped on its own, it can bring the best out of truly rich meat dishes such as filet mignon, a juicy medium-rare burger, or a rack of roasted lamb.

This 2024 Cameron Hughes ‘Lot 955’ Sauvignon Blanc is a stellar example of Sonoma County’s legendary winemaking abilities. Meticulously crafted by expert winemakers, this premium dry white wine is a beautiful addition to any wine cellar.

On the palate, this refreshing wine delivers vibrant notes of grapefruit, citrus blossom, lime zest, and juicy white peach. When perfectly chilled, this aromatic Sauvignon Blanc shines on its own and effortlessly elevates dishes like a tuna poké bow, herbaceous goat cheese salad, and fresh raw oysters.