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João Pato (Duckman) Rosa Duck Pet Nat NV
Origin: Portugal
Retail: $22.95 | Sale: $20.65
A blend of 95% Fernao Pires and 5% Baga, both indigenous grapes to the Bairrada region from which this wine hails. This sparkler is bright, fun, and is a personal favorite of the wine manager’s. Spontaneous fermentation is used, no filtering is done, no tirage is added; this is an excellent model of Pet-Nat, and it should be- the winery has been in operation and breaking rules of winemaking since 1970. Currently, the original winemaker’s granddaughter, Maria Gomes, runs the estate and makes the wines.
Azienda Agricola Elisabetta Vermentino Toscana 2022
Origin: Italy
Retail: $19.95 | Sale: $17.95
Vermentino is a beloved grape in Tuscany, and that love is well-earned. This particular bottle boasts yellow peach, zesty fruit, and velvety texture indicative of the care taken in the winemaking process. The grapes are harvested by hand once they are almost brown with maturity and aged on the lees for five months.
Thierry Merlin Cherrier Chêne Marchand Sancerre 2022
Origin: France
Retail: $52.95 | Sale: $47.65
Chêne Marchand is widely renowned for its Sancerre (Sauvignon Blanc) and Thierry Cherrier was almost dually renowned until he passed over the role of winemaker to his daughter, Agathe in 2021. She does it well- a sip is elegant and mineral with a long finish. White flower and hazelnut are gently residing in parallel, creating a gorgeously balanced wine worthy of its name.
Domaine Nadal Hainaut “1900 La Centenaire” 2019
Origin: France
Retail: $33.95 | Sale: $30.55
A wine that makes you want to keep drinking, this 100% Carignan showcases the unique characteristics of the Côtes Catalanes region. The profile is medium-bodied and balanced with a burst of acidity on the palate. The fruit is intense and dark, layered with hints of spice, making the experience cohesive. Tannins are present but not overwhelming- overall a very even-keeled drink.