While many Champagne houses have gone the way of multinational ownership, Billecart remains a family business after more than 200 years. Established in 1818 with the marriage of Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth... Read More
Nothing says celebration like a rosé Champagne. It makes any day or event even more special just by its pale pink color dancing in the glass. Billecart-Salmon's Brut Rosé has always been a sought-after bubbly... Read More
The Bourmault family of Avize (Côte des Blancs) is not a household name for Champagne, but that might be a good thing so we can sell this lovely bottle of wine for less than $50. Hermance is an organic blend of 2/3 Pinot... Read More
Domaine Tempier is an old-school original Provençal rosè that graced the tables of Chez Panisse back in 1970s Berkley, CA, and is still around with even greater demand than the winery could ever supply. Tempier is... Read More
What really differentiates the old Grandes Marques Champagne from the tiny producers is their transparency. You can't blame the mega brands for wanting to keep their recipes a secret, including fruit sources, base wines, and... Read More
Did your high school Italian help you recognize the word truffle? Tartufaia refers to a truffle forest in La Morra that borders Giulia's (aka Barologirl's) vineyards. Barolo is renowned for its tar and roses flavors, but... Read More
The Maillart family has cultivated grapes since 1753--and possibly as far back as the 1500s. The 40-acre Grand/Premier Cru property in Montagne de Reims is now in its ninth generation. Nicolas's Platine (platinum) is a blend... Read More
This is a real Beaujolais that posed as a Nouveau last year. Yes, it was ready by the third week of November, but Domaine Chermette makes Origine the same way they do their high-end Cru wines. Using old-vine estate Gamay from... Read More
Rayun is our choice in party Sauvignon Blanc. Made with steel-fermented fruit from the Central Valley region, this wine is fresh and fruity, with flavors of apple, pineapple, tropical notes, and floral notes. It is perfect for... Read More
Possibly the most famous label in the universe, Veuve is always a welcome addition to any party. There are more expensive and esoteric bubblies, but this a serious crowd-pleaser with a toasty, creamy, rich palate and notes of... Read More
