In the Mosel dialect, "Dajoar" translates to "as in the old days". This was the name chosen by Andreas for a style of Riesling made in tribute to the classic Mosel wines of the past. It is off-dry with a playful sweetness that balances its crisp acidity, resulting in a bright and fresh wine with notes of green and yellow fruit, a strong mid-palate, and a long mineral finish. It's a delightful wine that offers great value.

Domaine Jacques Prieur has the rare claim to fame of owning property in some the greatest appellations in Burgundy including Chambertin, Musigny, Clos Vougeot, Echézeaux, Corton, Meursault and Montrachet. Not many Domaines can boast that. History of the Domaine dates to 1868. Owned now by the Labruyère Family, supported by Prieur Family's heirs, they passionately promote and defend the great terroirs of Burgundy worldwide. The Beaune Greves Premier Cru sits on 1.17ha overlooking the city of Beaune. This 100% pinot noir offers notes of fresh red berries, evolving into cherry pit and spicy vanilla notes. Elegant, fresh, and fruity, the wine has balanced tannins and acidity with a smooth finish.

On the nose, it has aromas of dark fruit, vanilla, and spice, while on the palate, it is full-bodied with flavors of black cherry, plum, and tobacco. The tannins are firm and well-structured, providing a long and elegant finish. This wine is a perfect pairing for hearty meat dishes, such as grilled steak or roasted lamb.

Konrad Salwey is a third generation winemaker from the heart of Kaiserstuhl and whose focus is Pinot Noir. With harvests done in both Burgundy and Alsace, Konrad is making some excellent, world class Pinot Noir. Organic farming principles and low-yielding old vines produce a complex red wine with silky tannins. Dominated by ripe dark cherry, the palate is balanced by a pleasant acidity and supported by well-integrated, elegant tannins. This wine is worth so much more than the price it displays!

From the Bolgheri DOC, the Poggio Al Tesoro is owned by the Allegrini family of Valpolicella fame. Named after the Seggio river that crosses the vineyard, it is a blend of 50% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot. The nose exhibits lovely fresh, crunchy fruit, enriched with mineral and spicy notes. The palate is medium bodied with hints of red berries and elegant silky tannins. A great wine for the price point!

Francois Mikulski was born to a Burgundian mother and a Polish father. He spent many summers in Burgundy falling in love with the vineyards and the lifestyle. This certainly and easy going Pinot Noir that expresses notes of blueberries, cherris, plums with spice notes. Hints of mint with those red fruit notes on the palate offers charm and adds to the soft tannins. These are cult wines that you want to get your hands on.

Casa Raia was purchased in 2006 by Frenchman Pierre Jean Monnoyer who restored the old vineyards and began producing natural wines with three labels, the "supertuscan" Bevilo, a Sangiovese Rose and this Brunello di Montalcino. Made with 100% Sangiovese (as required by law) this ageable beauty is elegant with a nose of cherry, cinnamon, thyme and hints of pencil shavings and earth. Certainly one of the best "natural" wines out there.

The 2022 Opus One is an elegant, balanced Napa Valley red blend, characterized by an early harvest, bright fruit, and intense aromatics, yielding a sophisticated profile despite a warm vintage. It is characterized by 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Malbec, aging 18 months in new French oak.

Chateau Musar Jeune Rosé is a fresh, dry Lebanese rosé, typically a blend of Cinsault and Mourvèdre, known for its pale salmon/coral color, vibrant red fruit (raspberry, cherry, pomegranate), floral notes (rose, honeysuckle), and hints of citrus, peach, and spice, offering a smooth, balanced palate with bright acidity, best enjoyed young with Mediterranean food, seafood, or mezze.

From Sacha Lichine's Chateau D'Esclans, the ever-popular, cult rose is back with current vintage, made with a blend of grenache, cinsault, and rolle. It's a highly anticipated rose wine every season with its pale pink colour and pure Provençal flavours of strawberry and orange cream, with subtle floral notes. The palate is ripe and fleshy, yet always fresh. Always a favourite.

The Capçanes Sense Cap Cava Brut Reserva is an elegant and highly-rated Spanish sparkling wine from the Celler de Capçanes cooperative. Crafted from a traditional blend of Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada, it offers a crisp, refreshing profile perfect for seafood and tapas.

Rich blackberry and plum on the nose with notes of aniseed. Full-bodied with dark bramble fruit and well-coated tannins on the palate. The long finish reveals layers of black licorice and dried sage. MB (4/22)

The Prisoner Chardonnay is a rich, full-bodied Chardonnay known for its bold character and layered complexity. It typically features aromas of vanilla, baked apple, and pineapple, with flavors of baked apple, crème brûlée, and toasted oak on the palate. The wine is often described as having a bright acidity that balances the richness, creating a smooth and elegant finish. It's a modern Chardonnay that aims to redefine taste and offer a unique experience.

The Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva (produced at the Tenuta Tignanello estate) is a prestigious, fruit-forward Tuscan red wine. Often referred to as the "baby Tignanello", it is a rich blend of predominantly Sangiovese with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, prized for its silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and elegant flavor profile.

The Patrick Javillier Cuvée Oligocène Bourgogne is a highly acclaimed, 100% Chardonnay white wine from Burgundy, France. Widely considered one of the most distinguished and over-delivering "Bourgogne Blancs", it consistently punches well above its regional designation, often rivaling the complexity and finesse of village-level Meursault.

The 2020 Château Potensac is a vibrant, structured red wine from the Médoc AOC on Bordeaux's Left Bank. Crafted by the Delon family (who also own the legendary Léoville Las Cases), this vintage over-delivers, offering a quality and complexity typical of a Classified Growth.

Tbilisoba Mukuzani is a Georgian dry red wine made from 100% Saperavi grapes sourced from the Kakheti region. Known for being a structured and high-quality red, it is characterized by a dark ruby color, aromas of ripe cherry and blackberry, and a long finish.

Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Steinwerk is a high-altitude, mineral-driven white wine from Austria's Spitzer Graben valley. It features intense aromas of white pepper, thyme, and quince, with a textured, stony palate, high acidity, and a long finish. The 2024 vintage, reflecting its cool climate and gneiss soils, delivers vibrant, elegant flavors crafted with minimal intervention.

Montgermont Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé is an elegant French sparkling wine from Burgundy, crafted using traditional methods primarily from Pinot Noir and Gamay. It features a delicate salmon-pink color, fine bubbles, and fresh aromas of raspberry, red currant, and strawberry. On the palate, it is crisp, creamy, and balanced, making it ideal for aperitifs, seafood, or fruit-based desserts.

Simonnet-Febvre Crémant de Bourgogne Brut is a high-quality, traditional method sparkling wine from Chablis, typically blending Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for a fresh, balanced, and creamy profile. It features notes of citrus, green apple, and mineral with a fine, persistent mousse. It is aged for 2-3 years, resulting in a refined, affordable alternative to Champagne.

Marani Pirosmani is a popular, high-quality Georgian medium-dry red wine produced by Telavi Wine Cellar (often associated with the Marani brand) in the Kakheti region. Made from 100% Saperavi grapes, it features an intense ruby color, rich aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant, and a balanced, fruity, and slightly spicy taste.

Georgian Valleys Alazani Valley Red is a popular, affordable semi-sweet red wine from Georgia's Kakheti region, typically blending Saperavi and Rkatsiteli grapes. It features a ruby color, medium-bodied palate, and notes of ripe red berries, plums, and blackberries, with a gentle, smooth finish. It is commonly served slightly chilled and pairs well with desserts, fruit, and spicy cuisine.

Santa Cristina Le Maestrelle is a popular, modern Tuscan red wine (IGT) produced by Santa Cristina (Antinori). It is a smooth, medium-bodied blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Syrah, characterized by intense ruby red color, soft tannins, and notes of red berries, plum, and spice. It is known for being balanced and versatile.

The Vougeot Clos du Prieuré Blanc from Domaine de la Vougeraie is a rare and distinguished white wine (monopole), made from Chardonnay grapes grown on limestone soil. It expresses expressive aromas of smoke, minerals, lemon, and green apple. This elegant wine offers a refined structure with a beautiful persistence, ideal with fish or creamy dishes.

Michael David Winery's Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold, popular Lodi, California red known for its circus-themed labels and rich, accessible flavor profile. It typically features intense aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and toasted hazelnut, with a medium-to-full body, plush tannins, and a smoky oak finish.

Carpano Antica Formula is a premium Italian sweet vermouth, famous for its rich vanilla bouquet, complex notes of dried fruits (figs, prunes, dates), spices (cloves, orange peel), bitter citrus, and a long, silky finish, making it a "gold standard" for cocktails like Manhattans or enjoyed neat, crafted from a historic 1786 recipe with high-quality wines and botanicals.

Bostavan Daos ZERO ALCOHOL is a non-alcoholic red wine (wine beverage) made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, known for its fruity profile with notes of cherry, blackcurrant, and red fruits. It is produced in Moldova's Valul lui Traian region.

Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot is an iconic, full-bodied Napa Valley wine known for its elegance, complexity, and age-worthiness, blending rich dark fruit (plum, black cherry, fig, boysenberry) with floral notes (rose petals), spice (cinnamon, cocoa), and earthy minerality, all supported by silky tannins and French oak aging, creating a benchmark for New World Merlot.

The Caymus-Suisun Grand Durif is a bold, full-bodied red wine from California's Suisun Valley (Petite Sirah/Durif grape) known for its inky color and opulent flavors of ripe blueberry, plum, dark cherry, and chocolate, complemented by spicy notes of pepper, violet, and oak, offering a rich, smooth texture with firm yet velvety tannins, making it a powerful pairing for grilled meats and hearty dishes.

Kourtaki Retsina of Attica is a traditional Greek white wine from the Attica region that is dry, fragrant, and medium-bodied, characterized by a distinctive pine resin aroma and flavor from its fermentation with Aleppo pine resin. It is primarily made from the Savatiano grape and features a pale lemon color with notes of pine resin, citrus peel, green apple, and herbs.

GEORGIAN VALLEYS KHVANCHKARA is a semi-sweet red wine from Georgia, specifically from the Khvanchkara appellation in the Racha region. It's known for its deep ruby color and a velvety, balanced sweetness, with ripe fruit tones and a captivating aroma. The wine is made from a blend of two indigenous Georgian grape varieties, Aleksandreuli and Mujuretuli.

Argiano Rosso di Montalcino, a 100% Sangiovese wine, offers a vibrant ruby red color with aromas of cherry, red berries, and hints of spice and earth, presenting a fresh, fruity, and balanced palate with smooth tannins.

Vineyard notes: "Our new “Red Wine of the World,” this red blend is sourced from famed regions of southern Australia, the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. Consisting of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon."

"Deep, dark, very nearly opaque, purple red color. Aromas have toasty ripe red-plum fruit, tobacco-leaf hints & meaty touches. The palate is a vibrant marriage of red-fruit & chocolate with a silky texture. Tannins are very fine, chocolatey-smooth & underpinned by cedar notes. The mid-palate is of mid-weight & comprises concentrated, opulent cassis & ripe black-cherries. Alcohol is balanced & a long, lean finish combines graphite touches & high-ripeness black-fruit." - 04/22 DCAMW

The sweet chocolatey American and French oak influence is what's most prominent on this Riverina Shiraz. It's peppery, too. Dark-berry fruit, medicinal herbs and sap comprise the rest of the aroma profile. In the mouth, the fruit is cool and crisp and the herb and spice flavors pop, but the acidity feels a bit forced amidst austere tannins and layers of oak. Christina Pickard

The wine region Carinena is located in the province of Zaragoza and is one of the oldest protected European production regions. It is the only region that actually gives the name to one of the main red grape varieties of Spain and southern France – Carinena and Carignan respectively. A high elevation vineyard and low yields produce an elegant expression of this grape variety. The fermentation takes place with wild yeasts. A soft extraction and light pressing ensure that the tannins are not too strong and are well integrated in the final blend. A beautiful expression of a rare 100% varietal Carinena.

From the master himself, Mastroberardino, Campania's favourite winemaker, this might be considered "entry level", but with nothing lacking in flavour and quality. Made with a blend of aglianico and piedirosso, the aromas denote fruity sensations of plum, blackberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, strawberry and cherry with hints of cinnamon. On the palate it is medium bodied with rich notes of red fruits.

Light straw yellow in colour, this wine presents a complex nose with fresh notes of aged yeast, followed by hints of baked bread, sunflower seeds, and almonds. On the palate, it is rich and structured, offering a harmonious sensation with persistent fine bubbles, impressive balance, and moderate alcohol. An ideal companion for food.

Fresh, crisp, and lively, this wine features notes of peach, white flowers, lime juice, and refreshing lemon, evoking dreams of warmer temperatures and sunny days.

The wine presents a bright straw yellow color with golden reflections. It boasts a great expression on the nose, offering pleasant hints of yeast and sweet almond, with a nuanced aromatic background typical of Chardonnay. Trento DOC is not well known among the sparkling world, but truly a hidden gem. This blanc de blanc is 100% Chardonnay and spends 48 months on the lees – the usual ageing time is typically more than a traditional Champagne at a fraction of the price. Trento DOC represents great value, and the Roeno is no exception. This is a sparkling of great expression with pleasant hints of yeast and sweet almond, and a nuanced aromatic background typical of Chardonnay.