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This is a crisp and minerally white, perfectly cleansing when eating shellfish and light seafood. It gives flavors of pear flesh, vanilla, chalk, lemon oil and wet stone on the medium weight palate. The wine is juicy, refreshing and clean with some leesy notes providing texture that keeps it from being sharp.

Fresh and lively aromas of gooseberry and lime lead to green pepper, more citrus, and starfruit flavors.  Crisp, racy acidity provides the backbone of this classic Marlborough white.

On the nose, this refreshing white shows Meyer lemon, green apple and pear balanced with wet stone minerality. On the palate, this zesty and fresh wine shows lemon, quince and some chalkiness with this being medium in body, acidity and length with the slightest amount of zippy carbonation.

This light and zippy white gives flavors of green apple, apple blossom, juicy peach, lemon, and lime. Crisp and zesty with additional citrus on the finish. Perfect for a hot day on the boat!

Fresh citrus and meadow flowers with touches of peach and grapefruit on the nose. Refreshing acidity on the palate with more citrus and stone fruit flavors and a lingering minerality.

Aromas of lemon, lime, and grapefruit alongside peach and light grassy or boxwood notes. On the palate, the citrus notes are soft but refreshing, with peach and passion fruit flavors combined with a mineral undertone. Medium in body this wine is crisp, elegant, and well-balanced.

Consider this Jacquère sunshine in a glass by the meadow! It is light and very crisp with subtle fruit of apple and pear, gentle florality, great mineral-talc character, and undertones of hay, chamomile, parsley, crabapple and lemon pith.

Floral aromas of apple blossom and jasmine, along with lime zest, grapefruit pith and dehydrated apricots with something close to lychee fruit. It's refreshing on the palate with lime, nectarine, and melon notes laced with green tea. This wine is appealing, refreshing and crowd pleaser.

This estate-grown Cayuga Lake Pinot Gris begins with aromas of stone fruits, both fresh and baked.  The palate is medium to full in weight, creamy and rich with ripe orchard fruits like pear, apple and apricot. The wine is just barely dry with bright acidity to balance it.

Wet stone and citrus join ripe grapefruit, lemon-lime and starfruit aromas. These continue on the palate along with gooseberry, granny smith apple and lemon notes. The wine is nicely balanced with gentle acidity and a rounder finish.

This wine is very aromatic with rosewater, jasmine, some talc/mineral notes, and stone fruits, along with lime and lime blossom.  The palate offers more vibrant citrus (lime, grapefruit) and lingering apricot, white tea and grape notes. If you love aromatic wines with floral notes, this balanced, mouthwatering white is your jam. It's delicious and not-over-the-top for Torrontes!

Classic Sauv Blanc aromas include grapefruit, gooseberry, and touches of jalapeño. The palate is nicely tropical with pineapple and guava notes, refreshing acidity and more grapefruit and green pepper flavors on the finish. 

Lighter aromas include nectarine, white peach and a touch of florality. Crisp and mineral-driven on the palate with lemon, herbs and more stone fruit; ideal for Mediterranean dishes and shellfish.

Citrus-forward, refreshing aromas are supported by floral notes and a touch of minerality. The palate is fleshy for Pinot Grigio with ripe stone fruits and more citrus. The acidity is fresh, keeping it clean and dry.

Vibrant and fresh on the nose with melon, pear and white flowers dominating the aromas. On the palate, the fruit (pear, starfruit) remains precise, bright, crisp and refreshing while the finish is mouthwatering lemon-lime (think Sprite). A new favorite!

This Georgian variety gives aromas are of apple, dried herbs and hay while the medium-plus bodied palate displays nice ripeness with apple, apple skin, quince and peach fruits. These are balanced by savory hay, chamomile, white pepper and wildflowers before concluding with a citrusy finish.

Lightly floral aromas include orange blossom, lime and saline-like minerality. Flavors echo the aromas over juicy acid and an almost waxy texture with pleasant bitterness reminiscent of almond skin.

This local off-dry sparkling is bright and aromatic with peach, jasmine flowers, white grape jelly, and loads of floral notes. The palate is a touch sweet with a nice concentration of apricot and flowers, finishing pleasant and dry.

Bursting with tropical fruit, citrus, and floral notes of honeysuckle, this wine has a hint of sweetness that makes it so refreshing. 

This is a very nice white bordeaux with kiwi, honeydew and cantaloupe melon, grapefruit pith, with perfume like florals. The palate has some dried hay like note that mingles with stone fruit, lemon and mint with integrate flavors and concentration. This is executed and balanced with an exceptionally long finish.

Pungent on the nose with jasmine, peach blossom, grilled pineapple and juicy tangerine. Just off-dry with juicy peach, floral and citrus notes on a medium-plus bodied frame. It's delicious and super aromatic making it a great partner for Asiatic cuisine, especially curries.

Youthful notes of citrus and flowers, white flowers, and fresh minerality. Lively Mediterranean notes include peach, pineapple and touches of chamomile balanced by well-measured acidity.

Chalk-like mineral notes provide a crisp backbone supported by pear, yellow apple, lemon curd and peach. The palate is bright and fresh with crisp citrus, fresh acidity and lingering minerals/salinity.

Green fruits including lime and Granny Smith apple aromas on the nose; the palate has nice weight and ripeness while remaining crisp and clean. Flavors include pear and melon notes with a succulent, creamy finish.

This is attractively aromatic with notes of jasmine, nectarine and citrus. The palate is medium plus in body with the fragrance continuing -- honeysuckle, jasmine, tropical citrus, and candied orchard fruits are lovely and balanced. The mouthfeel is slightly rounded with integrated acidity. Enjoy with spiced and seasoned foods of all ethnicities. This wine will stand up to it and complement it.

Clean aromas of wet stone and lemon pith that indicate a higher acid white wine. The flavors are pear, apple, lemon curd, nectarine, fresh herbs and a touch of florals. The prickle is pleasant with medium texture and medium plus acidity.

A bigger and rounder style for a wine from the Basque Country. Clean aromatics that smell like the ocean with citrus, apricot, beeswax, and fresh herbs. The palate is like fresh lime juice, parsley from the garden and a rounder mouthfeel that reminds you of stonefruit and minerality. This could be drunk by itself or with food.

From the producer: Clear and brilliant in the glass, the 2023 Riesling opens with notes of lemongrass and a touch of petrol (a hallmark of quality fruit driven by mineral rich soils). On the palate the wine is lush and juicy with topical flavors of mango and pineapple that follow through with a clean finish with hints of citrus and peach.

This white Burgundy is dry, but the fruit is ripe and gives richness, offering flavors of candied apple, sweet apple and peach.  There is a touch of smoke and lemon pith balancing the orchard notes. The texture is round and dense. 

The aromas for this Sauvignon Blanc are densely stone-fruited with candied peach, nectarines and apricot and fresh squeezed lemon juice. The palate is consistent in its ripeness adding marmalade and orange peel to more stone fruit and a touch of bitter herbs on the finish.

This classic Txakoli gives aromas of fresh nectarine, lime zest and crushed stones/beach notes. The palate is lightly spritzy with pineapple, lemon-lime, grapefruit and peach. There is minerality, crisp acid and a long, saline finish. It's perfect for shellfish, fish cheese, appetizers, and light foods.

 The nose is clean with light orchard fruits, especially pear, along with lemon. On the palate, this medium weight wine offers ripe apples, peach, and fleshy pear flavors. It is concentrated and creamy, but at the same time, it has enough lift to balance the sweetness of the fruit, even giving a touch of spritz and hints of steel. 

An alluring wine with aromas of lemon zest, nectarine, and apple. The palate has slight creaminess that is in balance with ripe apricot, baking spice and citrus flavors. This wine has lots of personality, just enough acidity and is medium-plus in weight.

A very attractive vinho verde that presents aromas of pear, yellow peach, white flowers, and a touch of floral perfume. The carbonation is delightful against the backdrop of more white flowers, peach nectar, sweet citrus, and a juicy acidity to finish. This is a nice off-dry to dry vinho verde that is just a joy to sip on.

From the Producer: This wine seduces with exotic fruit and floral aromas on the nose which follow through on the palate, with a juicy and mouth-watering finish. Enjoy with a variety of Mediterranean nibbles from Lebanese Mezze to Spanish tapas. Grapes are 100% manually harvested with traditional vinification in stainless steel tanks, fermentation over 10 days.

This white is refreshing with its clean aromas of lemon, underripe pear, melon and grapefruit. The palate is medium weight with citrus fruits, touches of white florals, herbs, slate and saltiness. Fresh and cleansing with crisp acidity -- perfect for hot weather and to clear your palate when enjoying seafood, poultry, vegetables and salads.

This organic white offers nice complexity with, lemon, pear, almond and chalky-mineral notes. Champagne-esque flavors include freshly baked croissants, salty and stony minerality, toasted nuts and a creamy, leesy finish.

This bright and fresh Greek white opens with bright citrusy and floral aromas. The palate follows with attractive melon, nectarine, jasmine, and lemon zest. Medium bodied, fresh and clean with lifted acidity, this succulent, aromatic white is the perfect warm weather companion!

The nose is fresh with scents of honeysuckle, rounded citrus and lime. This medium-bodied white gives yellow apple, melon, lemon, savory herbs and flint. The acidity is elegant and balanced by some roundness on the midpalate. Pair with spanakopita, olive oil-based pastas, seafood, chicken dishes, Thai or Indian foods.

From the producer: Pretty florals, ripe stone fruits, and a plush body round out this elegant and aromatic blend.

Yellow apple, wildflower, and poached pear aromas on the nose; the palate offers nice density and moderate acid. Flavors include some citrus, young peach, lychee, and touches of florality for interest. This is an easy crowd pleaser would pair well with an array of food from Asiatic cuisines to simple cheese platters.

A refreshing, Summery, light bodied red, notes of crunchy strawberry, raspberry, red currants, tart cherries with slight wood spice. Great for summer BBQ's. This crisp red is perfect with a chill.

Classic Pinot Noir characteristics are present in this midweight red. Red and black cherry, plum, earth, truffle and tea combine on the palate to give just-right balance of fruit and umami flavors. Since the wine is in screw cap, it will continue to evolve after being open for 30 minutes, becoming a little richer and more concentrated. The acidity and tannins are well-wrapped into this wine, making it a pleasure to drink alone or with many foods.

This wine begins with light earth and raspberry-cherry notes mixing with garrigue. On the palate, it is midweight with fine tannins and chalky acidity. The fruit is reddish--dried strawberry, pomegranate, red raspberry and red cherry, joining with lightly savory forest notes. This is a good options for lovers of Pinot Noir, even though the grapes are different. There's a fineness and delicacy to it.

Need a lighter red wine? This smooth and fine red blend from the Italian Alps offers attractive mixed cherry/blackberry fruit with plenty of minerality and a hint of savory herbs. It is just under medium weight, fresh, lifted, and silky-- a wonderful foil for spicy foods or lighter dishes when you're craving a red wine. Enjoy with a slight chill.

Aromas of wild raspberry, dried strawberry, earth, dried herbs and forest greet you on the nose. This wine is medium weight or slightly less. The palate is fruit forward with both tart and ripe notes including red raspberry, tart cherry and pomegranate fruit mixed with white pepper and lightly funky earth and herbs. Tannins are smooth with some perky acidity peeking out. 

You'll find nectarine, strawberry candy and red pear flavors in this Vinho Verde rosé. It has a refreshing prickle with a whiff of powdered sugar/talc running through it (but don't worry, it's totally dry!)

This dry rosé is perfectly balanced, soft, and thirst quenching. Fresh red berries, especially strawberry, a touch of floral character and peach are well-balanced by fresh acid and minerality on the palate. The wine is dry with strawberries lingering on the finish.

The nose expresses elegant aromas of orange blossoms, soft white fruit, light smoke, and short bread cookies. On the palate a clean, mineral quality accompanies black cherry, strawberry, orange peel and damson plum.

Lighter aromas include strawberry, watermelon, and pink grapefruit.  Juicy watermelon, peach, and pomegranate flavors are supported by fresh acid in this delicious dry rose.

Aromas of juicy pink grapefruit and raspberry lemonade begin this refreshing rosé. It is fruity and floral yet dry with watermelon, strawberry and nectarine as well as fresh cut herbs and subtle floral notes on the palate. Good intensity and refreshing acidity balance the softness of this wine, ending with a lingering lightly mineral finish.

Lighter in body, it shows bright red fruit notes of strawberry and cherry with an underlying hint of watermelon, leading to a lifted mid-palate and a bright, zippy finish.

Made entirely from Cabernet Franc grapes, this vintage delivers ripe, almost sweet red fruits like cherry, raspberry and pomegranate. The palate is clean and bright with flavors of strawberry, tart cherry juice and succulent, candied notes.

Strawberry, cherry, and watermelon with a touch of tangerine greet you on the nose. The palate is dense and rounded with raspberry, strawberry, and a hint pleasing bitterness. This is a dry, fresh and mouth-filling wine and comes in a liter bottle -- what more could you want for summer?

As the name suggests, this rose offers slightly floral aromas of peony and gardenia with a dash of wild strawberry and marjoram. The palate is a heartier style rose that has some structure and light minerality. Flavors of peach and raspberry are full bodied and generous with good complexity and stuffing. Close your eyes and this is reminiscent of red wine.

Gorgeous pink color with a nose of raspberry, ripe strawberry and cherry aromas. The perfume is gorgeous and yet, has a delicacy to it. This wine is ultra-elegant with pinpoint bubbles and finesse. The fruit is ripe and red fruited--raspberry, cherry, pomegranate, strawberry, cranberry--all the reds!  It is dry and minerally, yet generous with its fruit. Such balance means that your bottle will quickly disappear!

Baked apple, ripe pear, aromatic and autumnal feeling with golden apple and quince. The palate is medium dry with apple, yellow plum, cinnamon and nutmeg with good tart acidity. This is clean, not heavy but richly flavored and lightly effervescent. A portion of this cider has crab apples in it, so the little sweetness is nicely balanced.

This is a balanced proper cocktail that finishes clean.

This lovely gin has attractive aromatics of lemongrass, citrus and freesia. On the palate is offers lemon zest, lemon, cardamom, spice and green olive notes with a light ginger-herbal tone. Very fresh and bright, this is a delicious value!

From the Producer:  14 different herbs and spices are sourced all around the world to make Noilly Prat Extra Dry. Among them Chamomile, Coriander from Morocco, Bitter Oranges from Tunisia or Orris Root from Italy.

Notes of clementine, grapefruit, peach and rosewater combine with white flowers on the nose. Despite being a little cloudy (it's unfiltered) the flavors are clean and precise - white tea, tangerine and orange blossom can be found on the palate. Medium body and dry with light tannins.