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The 2023 Steinmetz Mosel Wintricher Geierslay Trocken Riesling is a dry German Riesling from one of the Mosel’s steep, slate-rich vineyard sites. It delivers stone fruit ripeness, grilled grapefruit, wildflowers, and a refreshing saline-tinged finish — with the concentration and minerality that come from the Wintricher Geierslay site.

This is a wine for people who appreciate dry, structured whites with depth. It holds up well to richer seafood, pork, and Asian cuisine.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Riesling
• Vintage: 2023
• Country of Origin: Germany
• Region: Wintricher Geierslay, Mosel
• Best For: Seafood, pork, Asian cuisine, mineral-driven white wine lovers

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Wildflowers, stone fruit, and grilled grapefruit
• Palate: Dry and vibrant with strong minerality, focused acidity, and citrus concentration
• Finish: Saline-tinged and refreshing with a clean, bright close
• Flavor Profile: A dry, mineral-forward Mosel Riesling with slate character and great energy. Structured and expressive.

How to Enjoy

Serve well chilled between 44–48°F. Works beautifully with grilled fish, shellfish, roast pork, spicy Asian dishes, or sharp cheeses.

What Makes It Special

Weingut Günther Steinmetz farms the steep, slate-covered Wintricher Geierslay site in the Mosel Valley — one of Germany’s most celebrated Riesling regions. The site’s volcanic slate soils and dramatic slope give the wine its distinctive minerality and concentration. Trocken means fully dry, with no residual sweetness.

Liquid Intrusion, The African Queen and Her 7 C’s IPA is an American IPA from Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company. It combines South African African Queen hops with Falconer's Flight 7 C's hops for tropical fruit, citrus zest, stone fruit, and balanced hop bitterness.

This beer is a good fit for IPA fans who want bright hop character without losing drinkability. Enjoy it chilled with spicy tacos, Caribbean BBQ, fried chicken, citrusy salads, or grilled foods when you want a layered, hoppy beer.

Product Details

• Product Type: Beer
• Style: American IPA
• ABV: 6%
• Size: 12 oz can options
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Prince George's County, Maryland
• Best For: Spicy tacos, Caribbean BBQ, fried chicken, citrusy salads, and IPA sipping

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Guava, passion fruit, mango, pineapple, and key lime zest.
• Palate: Tropical fruit, stone fruit, guanabana, citrus pith, and assertive but balanced hop bitterness.
• Finish: Medium-bodied, fruity, lightly bitter, and quaffable.
• Flavor Profile: Hoppy, tropical, citrusy, bright, and layered.

How to Enjoy

Serve cold in an IPA glass, tulip, or pint glass. Pair it with spicy food, fried chicken, barbecue, citrus-forward salads, or bold grilled dishes.

What Makes It Special

The African Queen and Her 7 C’s IPA brings together African Queen hops and Falconer's Flight 7 C's for a hop profile that layers tropical fruit, citrus, and smooth bitterness.

NV Noughty Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé

Celebrate freely with NV Noughty Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé—a sophisticated, guilt-free wine crafted for moments that matter. Made from organic South African grapes and delicately dealcoholized, it offers the crispness, finesse, and fruit-forward charm of traditional rosé with none of the alcohol. Whether you’re toasting life’s milestones or enjoying a mindful break, Noughty brings premium sparkle to every glass—all from a trailblazing Black woman-owned brand.

Product Details

Spirit Type: Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine
Style: Rosé, Organic, Vegan, Halal-Certified
ABV: 0.0% (Alcohol-Free, <0.5%)
Country / Region: South Africa – Western Cape
Certifications: Organic, Vegan, Halal, B Corp

The 2020 Danati Collection California Red Blend is a bold, approachable red from Lodi, California. Made from 60% Zinfandel, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Malbec, it offers deep ruby-red color, dark fruit aromas, and a smooth, velvety finish — crafted by two physicians-turned-entrepreneurs who built a wine brand rooted in culture, friendship, and the joy of discovery.

A good fit for casual gatherings, dinner parties, and anyone who wants a bold California red that does not require a special occasion. Serve at room temperature or slightly below.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Red Blend
• Vintage: 2020
• ABV: 14.1%
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Lodi, Central Valley, California
• Grapes: 60% Zinfandel, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec
• Best For: Casual gatherings, dinner parties, grilled meats, bold red wine lovers

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep ruby-red
• Nose: Lush dark fruit aromas
• Palate: Full-bodied and bold with dark fruit depth and a smooth, velvety texture
• Finish: Smooth and velvety
• Flavor Profile: A bold, fruit-forward California red blend with deep color and smooth texture. Zinfandel-driven with Cab Sauv structure and Malbec richness.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–65°F. Good with grilled meats, barbecue, hearty stews, and casual dinner gatherings.

What Makes It Special

Danati Collection is a Black-owned wine brand founded by women with roots in the Divine 9 community through Sigma Gamma Rho. The brand was built around the joy of wine, friendship, and cultural celebration — each bottle a reflection of the discovery that brought the founders together.

The 2022 Narcisso Serenity Red Blend is an oak-aged Maryland red from Kent County, made from 96% Barbera and 4% natural blackberry fruit. It brings supple, ripe red fruit with notes of vanilla and blackberry for a refreshing, balanced finish — a lighter-style red that is approachable and easy to enjoy.

A good fit for casual dinners, lighter fare, and anyone who wants a smooth, accessible red from a small Maryland wine producer with Caribbean roots.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Red Blend
• Vintage: 2022
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Kent County, Maryland
• Grapes: 96% Barbera, 4% natural blackberry fruit
• Best For: Casual dinners, lighter meats, pasta, accessible red wine drinkers

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Ripe red fruit and blackberry with vanilla notes from oak aging
• Palate: Supple and smooth with ripe red fruit, vanilla, and blackberry character
• Finish: Refreshing and balanced
• Flavor Profile: A smooth, fruit-forward Maryland red blend with ripe berry and vanilla character. Light, approachable, and easy to pair with food.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 58–62°F. Good with lighter meats, pasta, pizza, and casual dinner fare.

What Makes It Special

Narcisso Wine Cellar is a hand-crafted Maryland wine brand founded by sisters Dalia and Cyndi, who grew up in Washington, DC after coming from the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua. The Serenity Red Blend reflects their commitment to accessible, fruit-forward wines that bring family and community together.

Violet's Paradise The Veraison Project Sparkling Brut is a lively Russian River Valley sparkling wine made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and a small touch of Sauvignon Blanc.

It brings lemon tart, roasted almond, spice, peach, guava, and fine bubbles without getting too serious. This is the bottle for celebrations, brunch, seafood, fried chicken, cheese boards, or the moment regular Tuesday deserves bubbles.

Product Details

• Type: Sparkling Wine
• Style: Sparkling Brut
• Region: Russian River Valley, California
• Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Sauvignon Blanc

The 2022 Mother Block White Blend is a bright, textured Australian white made from Italian grape varieties grown in the warm Murray Darling region. It brings lemon, passionfruit, pineapple, and herbal notes with a clean, refreshing finish.

Crisp and a little different — a good pick when you want a white wine that sits somewhere between refreshing and interesting. Easy to enjoy on its own or with food.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: White Blend
• Vintage: 2022
• Country of Origin: Australia
• Region: Murray Darling, Chalmers Vineyard
• Best For: Seafood, light pasta, warm-weather drinking, exploring Italian varietals from Australia

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Lemon, passionfruit, pineapple, and fresh herbal notes
• Palate: Bright and textured with clean acidity and good fruit depth
• Finish: Refreshing and clean
• Flavor Profile: An Italian-variety white blend from a warm Australian region. Tropical and herbal with a crisp finish — approachable but with more texture than a typical everyday white.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled between 45–48°F. Good with grilled fish, light pasta, seafood, or on its own as a casual warm-weather pour.

What Makes It Special

Chalmers Vineyard in Murray Darling, Australia is one of the leading growers of Italian grape varieties outside of Italy. The Mother Block is their founding block of Italian varietals — planted specifically to explore how these grapes perform in a warm Australian climate. The result is a white blend with a distinct personality.

The 2022 Imperial 94 Cabernet Sauvignon is a structured Maryland red from Prince George’s County. It brings blackberry, black cherry, dark plum, and subtle spice in a smooth Cabernet profile — bold enough for dinner, approachable enough for anyone still finding their footing with red wine.

Good with steak, lamb, burgers, and roasted vegetables. A wine that carries new-generation energy from a young Maryland brand with real ambition.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vintage: 2022
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Prince George’s County, Maryland
• Best For: Steak, lamb, burgers, roasted vegetables

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Blackberry, black cherry, and dark plum with subtle spice
• Palate: Smooth and structured with dark fruit and approachable tannins
• Finish: Clean with lasting fruit depth
• Flavor Profile: A smooth, fruit-forward Maryland Cabernet Sauvignon with good structure. Bold enough for a hearty meal, approachable for newer red wine drinkers.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–65°F. Good with grilled steak, lamb, burgers, and roasted vegetables.

What Makes It Special

Imperial 94 was founded by Brian Kelley, Jamaal Dubose, and Tre Henderson — named for their birth year, 1994 — as a Maryland wine brand carrying that same forward-looking energy. The Cabernet is crafted in Prince George’s County, a growing wine community in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The 2023 Maison Noir “In Sheep’s Clothing” Cabernet Sauvignon is a ripe, balanced red from Central Washington. It delivers cassis, blueberry, black cherry, dried herbs, and a touch of wood smoke — easy at first sip, with more structure and depth as it opens up.

A good everyday Cabernet for steak nights, burgers, and anyone who wants fruit with structure rather than heavy oak.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vintage: 2023
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Central Washington
• Producer: Maison Noir Wines
• Best For: Steak, burgers, hearty pasta, grilled meats

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cassis, blueberry, black cherry, and dried herbs with a hint of wood smoke
• Palate: Ripe and fruit-forward at first, revealing more structure and depth with time in the glass
• Finish: Clean and balanced
• Flavor Profile: A balanced, fruit-driven Washington Cabernet with enough structure to hold its own with food. Approachable without being simple.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–65°F. Pairs well with grilled steak, lamb, burgers, and hearty pasta dishes. Give it a few minutes in the glass to open up.

What Makes It Special

Maison Noir Wines is a Black-owned wine brand from Portland, Oregon, founded by winemaker Andre Hueston Mack. “In Sheep’s Clothing” is one of the brand’s signature labels — named to suggest something that surprises you once you sit with it. Central Washington’s warm days and cool nights produce Cabernet with natural ripeness and good acidity.

The 2023 Maison Noir “In Sheep’s Clothing” Pinot Grigio is a crisp, bright white wine from Central Washington. It brings green apple, ripe pear, lemon zest, white flowers, and a clean mineral finish — easy to pour and still with enough personality to hold your attention.

Good for seafood, salads, brunch, and warm-weather meals. A reliable, straightforward white wine with a little more character than typical grocery store Pinot Grigio.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Pinot Grigio
• Vintage: 2023
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Central Washington
• Producer: Maison Noir Wines
• Best For: Seafood, salads, brunch, warm-weather drinking

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Green apple, pear, lemon zest, and white flowers
• Palate: Crisp and light-bodied with bright acidity and a clean mineral note
• Finish: Clean and refreshing
• Flavor Profile: A bright, fruit-forward Pinot Grigio with floral lift and mineral character. Fresh and easy to pair with food.

How to Enjoy

Serve well chilled between 44–48°F. Good alongside oysters, grilled shrimp, salads, goat cheese, or lighter pasta dishes.

What Makes It Special

Maison Noir Wines is a Black-owned wine brand from Portland, Oregon, founded by winemaker Andre Hueston Mack. The brand is known for approachable, well-made wines with a distinct personality — and names like “In Sheep’s Clothing” that reflect that spirit. This Pinot Grigio is sourced from Central Washington’s warm days and cool nights, which give it the natural acidity and freshness that makes the style work.

The 2023 Violet’s Paradise Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Franc is a structured, aromatic red from Sonoma County’s Moon Mountain District AVA. It brings violet, black pepper, cherry, boysenberry, black raspberry, and a mineral-driven finish — refined without being restrained, with savory depth and a lifted, elegant profile.

A good fit for those who enjoy reds with perfume and structure. Good with roasted chicken, pork, lamb, and mushroom-forward dishes.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Cabernet Franc
• Vintage: 2023
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Monte Rosso Vineyard, Moon Mountain District AVA, Sonoma County, California
• Best For: Roasted chicken, pork, lamb, mushroom dishes, structured red wine lovers

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Violet, black pepper, cherry, and boysenberry with a lift of fresh herbs
• Palate: Structured and aromatic with black raspberry, mineral notes, and savory depth
• Finish: Mineral-driven and persistent
• Flavor Profile: An elegant, mountain-grown Cabernet Franc with aromatic complexity and firm structure. The kind of wine that rewards attention.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–64°F. Decant 20–30 minutes. Good with roasted chicken, pork tenderloin, lamb, mushroom risotto, or lighter charcuterie.

What Makes It Special

Violet’s Paradise sources from the Monte Rosso Vineyard in Sonoma’s Moon Mountain District AVA — one of the most storied vineyard sites in California, with volcanic red soils and a high elevation that produces wines with distinctive structure and minerality. Cabernet Franc thrives here, bringing the variety’s signature floral and pepper character in a fully realized form.

The 2023 Violet’s Paradise Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold, refined mountain red from Sonoma County’s Moon Mountain District AVA. It delivers dark cherry, raspberry, spiced plum, chocolate, violets, licorice, and cracked black pepper with a mountain structure and fine tannins that give it both presence now and room to age.

A good fit for celebrations, gifting, steak dinners, and Cabernet drinkers who want something with real depth. Decanting is recommended.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vintage: 2023
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Monte Rosso Vineyard, Moon Mountain District AVA, Sonoma County, California
• Best For: Steak, lamb, celebrations, gifting, cellaring

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark cherry, raspberry, violets, and spiced plum with a chocolate and licorice undercurrent
• Palate: Full-bodied with fine tannins and mountain structure — dark fruit, cracked black pepper, and depth that builds mid-palate
• Finish: Long and structured with a savory, mineral close
• Flavor Profile: A bold, complex Sonoma mountain Cabernet with serious structure and age potential. Both impressive now and worth holding.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 62–65°F. Decant 30–45 minutes before serving. Good with grilled steak, lamb, braised short ribs, or aged cheeses.

What Makes It Special

Violet’s Paradise sources from the Monte Rosso Vineyard in Sonoma’s Moon Mountain District AVA — a high-elevation site known for volcanic red soils, warm days, and cool nights that produce wines with exceptional concentration and structure. This is a small-production, terroir-driven Cabernet that reflects the vineyard’s character directly.

The 2023 Violet’s Paradise Monte Rosso Vineyard Grenache is a high-elevation Sonoma red with fresh red fruit, savory spice, wildflower notes, and a bright mineral edge. The Monte Rosso site gives it depth and polish without losing the freshness and lift that makes Grenache worth drinking.

A versatile red for roasted meats, mushroom dishes, grilled vegetables, and wine lovers who want something with both character and grace.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Grenache
• Vintage: 2023
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Monte Rosso Vineyard, Moon Mountain District AVA, Sonoma County, California
• Best For: Roasted meats, mushroom dishes, grilled vegetables, small-production red wine lovers

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh red fruit, wildflower, and savory spice
• Palate: Polished and expressive with red fruit, bright acidity, and a mineral edge
• Finish: Fresh and persistent
• Flavor Profile: A high-elevation Sonoma Grenache with freshness, depth, and mineral character. Power and grace in the same glass.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 58–63°F. Good with roasted chicken, pork, mushroom dishes, grilled vegetables, and earthy, savory cuisine.

What Makes It Special

Violet’s Paradise sources from the Monte Rosso Vineyard in Sonoma’s Moon Mountain District AVA — a high-elevation volcanic site with distinctive red soils. Grenache from this elevation shows more structure and mineral character than warmer-climate expressions, while retaining the variety’s signature red fruit and freshness.

The 2023 LaShellé Rattlesnake Hills AVA Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, citrus-forward white wine from Washington State’s Yakima Valley. It brings lemon, grapefruit, green apple, and clean acidity that keeps the wine fresh and direct from first sip to finish.

A strong pick for seafood nights, summer salads, and anyone who wants a white wine that is clean and bright without being sharp. Pairs especially well with goat cheese, grilled fish, and green salads.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2023
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Rattlesnake Hills AVA, Yakima Valley, Washington
• Best For: Seafood, salads, goat cheese, patio drinking, weeknight dinners

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Citrus blossom, grapefruit, lemon zest, and green apple
• Palate: Crisp and light-bodied with bright acidity — lemon, lime, and a clean herbal note
• Finish: Clean and refreshing
• Flavor Profile: Zesty and citrus-forward with a bright, palate-waking finish. An easy everyday white for warm weather and lighter meals.

How to Enjoy

Serve well chilled between 45–48°F. Best alongside oysters, shrimp, grilled fish, goat cheese, or a fresh green salad.

What Makes It Special

LaShellé Wines sources from single-vineyard sites in Washington’s designated AVAs. The Rattlesnake Hills AVA sits within the Yakima Valley and is known for warm days, cool nights, and volcanic basalt soils — conditions that bring natural brightness and crisp acidity to white wines like this Sauvignon Blanc.

The 2022 LaShellé Roussanne is a textured, expressive white wine from Washington State’s White Bluffs AVA in the Columbia Valley. It brings floral aromatics, baked apple, poached pear, and a soft spice note that give it more depth than a simple everyday white.

A good pick when you want a white wine with body but not heaviness. Works well with roast chicken, creamy pasta, or richer fish dishes.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Roussanne
• Vintage: 2022
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: White Bluffs AVA, Columbia Valley, Washington
• Best For: Roast chicken, creamy pasta, rich fish dishes, white wine with more body

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Floral aromatics with baked apple and a hint of spice
• Palate: Textured and expressive — poached pear, apple, and a soft spice note with good body
• Finish: Balanced and satisfying
• Flavor Profile: A fuller-bodied white with floral aromatics and orchard fruit depth. More texture than a typical Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio without feeling heavy.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled between 48–52°F. Good alongside roast chicken, creamy pasta, pork, or richer fish preparations. Also enjoyable on its own as an evening pour.

What Makes It Special

LaShellé Wines sources from designated AVAs in Washington State, focusing on single-vineyard sites with distinct terroir. Roussanne is relatively rare in Washington — the White Bluffs AVA’s conditions bring out the grape’s characteristic floral depth and orchard fruit richness in a style that feels both expressive and balanced.

The 2022 LaShellé Sangiovese is a bright, savory red from Washington State’s Rattlesnake Hills AVA in the Yakima Valley. It brings cherry, blackberry, mineral notes, and savory earth with enough acidity to keep each sip fresh — structured but still easy at the table.

A good bottle for people who like reds with lift instead of heavy oak and sweetness. Works well with pasta, pizza, roasted chicken, and weeknight dinners where the wine needs to work with the food.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Sangiovese
• Vintage: 2022
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Rattlesnake Hills AVA, Yakima Valley, Washington
• Best For: Pasta, pizza, roasted chicken, grilled vegetables, food-friendly red wine

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cherry, blackberry, and mineral notes with savory earth undertones
• Palate: Bright and structured with good acidity and food-friendly character
• Finish: Fresh and clean
• Flavor Profile: A bright, savory Washington Sangiovese with cherry and mineral character. More lift than oak — built for the dinner table.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 58–62°F. Good with pasta, pizza, roasted chicken, and lighter meat dishes. Also enjoyable as a casual evening pour.

What Makes It Special

LaShellé Wines sources from designated AVAs in Washington State, focusing on single-vineyard sites with distinct terroir. Sangiovese is less common in Washington than Cabernet or Merlot, which makes this expression from the Rattlesnake Hills AVA a distinctive find — showing how Washington’s warm days and cool nights suit the variety’s need for acidity and structure.

Soul Mega Metropolis IPA is a smooth American IPA from Washington, D.C. brewed with Centennial and Mosaic hops. It brings bright citrus aroma, apricot, stone fruit, balanced malt, and a clean hop profile without harsh bitterness.

This beer is a good fit for IPA fans and casual drinkers who want hop character that stays smooth. Enjoy it chilled with cookout food, game night snacks, spicy tacos, roasted chicken, gumbo, shrimp etouffee, or Tex-Mex dishes when you want a balanced IPA.

Product Details

• Product Type: Beer
• Style: American IPA / India Pale Ale
• ABV: 6%
• Size: 12 oz cans, sold as 6-pack or 12-pack
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Washington, D.C.
• Best For: Cookouts, game nights, casual dinners, spicy food, roasted chicken, and Tex-Mex

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bright citrus aroma with clean hop lift from Centennial and Mosaic hops.
• Palate: Apricot, stone fruit, balanced malt, citrus, and approachable IPA bitterness.
• Finish: Clean, smooth, lightly bitter, and easy to drink.
• Flavor Profile: Smooth, citrusy, hoppy, balanced, and approachable.

How to Enjoy

Serve Metropolis IPA chilled in a pint glass or IPA glass. Pair it with spicy tacos, roasted chicken, gumbo, shrimp etouffee, barbecue, or game night snacks.

What Makes It Special

Metropolis IPA brings Soul Mega's D.C. beer energy into a smooth American IPA that has enough hop character for craft beer fans while staying friendly for casual drinkers.

2025 Aslina Ndubs Rose is a fruit-forward Tempranillo rose from Stellenbosch, South Africa, made by Ntsiki Biyela as part of Aslina's easygoing Ndubs range.

It brings salmon color, sweet melon, strawberry, and a subtle earthy note, with stainless-steel freshness that makes it a natural fit for good company, light meals, and chilled warm-weather pours.

Product Details

• Type: Wine
• Style: Rose
• Grape: Tempranillo
• Vintage: 2025
• Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa

The 2025 Aslina Ndubs Red Blend is an earthy, fruit-forward red from the Western Cape of South Africa. Made from 91% Pinotage and 9% Shiraz, hand-picked in March, fermented in stainless steel, and bottled in June — it is built for everyday moments, good food, and sharing.

A casual, approachable red wine that reflects its South African origins with honesty and warmth. Good with grilled meats, hearty stews, and casual gatherings.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Red Blend
• Vintage: 2025
• Country of Origin: South Africa
• Region: Western Cape
• Grapes: 91% Pinotage, 9% Shiraz
• Best For: Grilled meats, hearty stews, casual gatherings, everyday red wine

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Earthy and fruit-forward with the Pinotage character coming through
• Palate: Medium-bodied with good fruit depth and approachable structure
• Finish: Warm and satisfying
• Flavor Profile: A fruit-forward, earthy South African red built for everyday drinking. 91% Pinotage with 9% Shiraz — honest, approachable, and made to share.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–64°F. Good with grilled meats, braised dishes, hearty stews, or as a casual dinner pour.

What Makes It Special

Aslina Wines was founded by Ntsiki Biyela, who is recognized as the first Black female winemaker in South Africa. The Ndubs range — named after her nickname — is inspired by her childhood memories and built for everyday moments, not just special occasions. This 2025 Red Blend carries that spirit directly: fruity, earthy, and made to be enjoyed freely.

The 2025 Aslina Ndubs White Blend is a fresh, fruit-forward white wine from the Western Cape of South Africa. Made from 98% Chenin Blanc and 2% Sauvignon Blanc — hand-picked at peak ripeness, fermented in stainless steel, and bottled in May — it is clean, approachable, and built for everyday drinking.

Summer in a glass. Good for warm weather, good food, and easy conversation. Serve chilled.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: White Blend
• Vintage: 2025
• Country of Origin: South Africa
• Region: Western Cape
• Grapes: 98% Chenin Blanc, 2% Sauvignon Blanc
• Best For: Warm-weather drinking, seafood, brunch, casual gatherings

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fruity and fresh — orchard fruit and a clean, inviting aroma
• Palate: Bright and fruit-forward with good acidity and a light, approachable body
• Finish: Fresh and clean
• Flavor Profile: A fruity, unpretentious white blend driven by Chenin Blanc. Fresh, light, and built for everyday enjoyment in any season.

How to Enjoy

Serve well chilled between 44–48°F. Good with seafood, grilled chicken, light pasta, salads, or on its own as a casual pour.

What Makes It Special

Aslina Wines was founded by Ntsiki Biyela, recognized as the first Black female winemaker in South Africa. The Ndubs range is named after her nickname and is built for everyday drinking — accessible, honest, and rooted in South African terroir. The 2025 Ndubs White is hand-picked from the Western Cape and made with minimal intervention to keep the fruit fresh and true to its origins.

NV BIDO Sparkling Brut is a dry sparkling wine from France's Loire Valley, created by entrepreneur Nneka Ihim and rooted in the BIDO name, an Igbo word meaning begin.

Made in a traditional-method sparkling style, it offers fine bubbles, a creamy texture, and an elegant profile for celebrations, aperitif pours, oysters, light appetizers, cured meats, cheeses, and brunch.

Product Details

• Type: Sparkling Wine
• Style: Brut, Methode Traditionnelle
• Region: Loire Valley, France
• Blend: 80% Airen, 20% Macabeo

NV BIDO Sparkling Brut Rose is a dry sparkling rose from France's Loire Valley, created by BIDO Wines with a modern, celebratory approach to sparkling wine.

It is bright, fruit-forward, and refreshing, with lively bubbles and a clean structure that works for brunch, light appetizers, seafood, fruit-based desserts, and milestone moments.

Product Details

• Type: Sparkling Wine
• Style: Brut Rose
• Region: Loire Valley, France

Love Cork Screw “Head Over Heals” Riesling is a semi-sweet white wine from Lake Michigan, Michigan. It has a captivating aroma of lemon and grapefruit, a smooth and delightfully crisp body, and enough sweetness to make it one of Love Cork Screw’s most popular wines.

Good for sweet-wine lovers, brunch pours, and anyone who enjoys a lighter, fruit-forward white wine. Pairs well with sharp cheeses and dried fruit desserts.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Riesling
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Lake Michigan, Michigan
• Best For: Brunch, cheese boards, desserts, casual sipping

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Lemon and grapefruit — bright and citrus-forward
• Palate: Smooth and crisp with semi-sweet fruit character
• Finish: Clean and refreshing with a hint of sweetness
• Flavor Profile: A semi-sweet Michigan Riesling with bright citrus aromatics and a smooth, approachable body. Popular with those who prefer a touch of sweetness in their white wine.

How to Enjoy

Serve well chilled between 44–48°F. Pairs well with sharp cheeses, dried fruit, light desserts, and brunch fare. Good on its own as a casual afternoon pour.

What Makes It Special

Love Cork Screw was founded by Chrishon Lampley, a wine industry entrepreneur on a mission to make wine more inclusive and welcoming. As Vice President of the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV), she works to increase representation of Black professionals in the wine industry. “Head Over Heals” is one of the brand’s most beloved wines — a semi-sweet Riesling built to win over anyone who thinks they don’t like white wine.

Love Cork Screw “We’re Movin On Up” Cabernet Sauvignon is a smooth California red with dark cherries and ripe berry aromas. It pairs naturally with a succulent steak, hearty beef stew, pot roast, grilled veal, or lamb — a versatile Cabernet built for the dinner table.

A good everyday bottle from a Black-owned wine brand that built its mission around making wine accessible and welcoming to more people.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: California
• Best For: Steak, pot roast, hearty beef dishes, grilled meats, red wine lovers

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark cherries and ripe dark berry aromas
• Palate: Smooth and fruit-forward with classic California Cabernet character
• Finish: Smooth and satisfying
• Flavor Profile: A smooth, fruit-forward California Cabernet Sauvignon with dark cherry and ripe berry character. An approachable everyday red that works across a wide range of food pairings.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–65°F. Good with steak, pot roast, braised beef, grilled veal, lamb, and hearty dinner fare.

What Makes It Special

Love Cork Screw was founded by Chrishon Lampley, who serves as Vice President of the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV). The brand was built to make wine more inclusive, welcoming, and representative of a broader community of drinkers — and “We’re Movin On Up” reflects that spirit directly.

Love Cork Screw “Hard Knock Life” Concord is a sweet American red table wine made from 100% Concord grapes. It is light and fruit-forward with bold ripe berry character — approachable for sweet wine lovers and a natural gateway into red wine for those who find most reds too dry or tannic.

Good with summer meals, casual appetizers, pizza, and pasta. A crowd-pleasing pour from a Black-owned wine brand built on inclusivity.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Concord Red Table Wine
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Lake Michigan, Michigan
• Grapes: 100% Concord
• Best For: Sweet wine lovers, casual summer meals, pizza, pasta, accessible red wine

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Ripe Concord grape and fresh berry aromas
• Palate: Light and sweet with bold berry character and a balanced finish
• Finish: Clean and refreshing with natural sweetness
• Flavor Profile: A sweet, light, and fruit-forward Concord red table wine. An accessible, crowd-pleasing pour that works for those who prefer sweeter reds.

How to Enjoy

Serve slightly chilled at 55–58°F. Good with pizza, pasta, summer appetizers, and casual outdoor meals.

What Makes It Special

Love Cork Screw is a wine brand founded by Chrishon Lampley, who is also Vice President of the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV). The brand was built to make wine more inclusive and welcoming. “Hard Knock Life” — made from 100% Concord grapes sourced from the Lake Michigan region — is the approachable, sweet pour that fits that mission directly.

The 2024 Lampley Pinot Grigio is a crisp, expressive white wine sourced from two of Michigan’s most respected cool-climate regions — the Lake Michigan Shore and Leelanau Peninsula AVAs. It highlights the vibrant acidity and fruit purity that Pinot Grigio produces in cool growing conditions.

A natural fit for brunch, seafood, and lighter warm-weather meals. Easy to drink and approachable for any level of wine experience.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Pinot Grigio
• Vintage: 2024
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Lake Michigan Shore AVA and Leelanau Peninsula AVA, Michigan
• Best For: Brunch, seafood, light pasta, warm-weather drinking

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh fruit and floral aromatics from cool-climate Michigan growing conditions
• Palate: Crisp and expressive with vibrant acidity and clean fruit purity
• Finish: Bright and refreshing
• Flavor Profile: A crisp, fruit-forward Michigan Pinot Grigio with good acidity and a clean finish. Easy to enjoy on its own or with food.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled between 44–48°F. Good alongside oysters, grilled fish, light pasta, salads, or as a brunch pour.

What Makes It Special

The Lampley brand sources from two of Michigan’s most recognized wine-growing AVAs — the Lake Michigan Shore and Leelanau Peninsula — both known for producing white wines with distinctive acidity and freshness thanks to their proximity to Lake Michigan’s moderating influence on temperatures.

Love Cork Screw “Good Times, Good Friends” Pinot Grigio is a medium-bodied white wine from Michigan’s Lake Michigan Shore. It brings crisp apple and pear character, a smooth body, and an approachable flavor profile that makes it easy to enjoy at gatherings, dinners, and casual occasions.

A reliable, food-friendly white wine that works for a wide range of palates and situations. Serve chilled alongside seafood, light pasta, or good company.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Pinot Grigio
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Lake Michigan Shore, Michigan
• Best For: Gatherings, seafood, light pasta, casual drinking

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh apple and pear aromas
• Palate: Medium-bodied with crisp apple and pear character and a clean, smooth finish
• Finish: Clean and refreshing
• Flavor Profile: A smooth, fruit-forward Michigan Pinot Grigio. Approachable and easy to pair — a good choice for groups with varied wine preferences.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled between 44–48°F. Good with grilled fish, light pasta, seafood, chicken, or as an easy pour at social gatherings.

What Makes It Special

Love Cork Screw was founded by Chrishon Lampley, who built the brand with a mission to make wine more inclusive and accessible. The “Good Times, Good Friends” Pinot Grigio lives up to that mission — it is approachable, crowd-friendly, and an easy choice for any occasion.

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The NV Rose Garden Red Blend is a full-bodied, smooth red sourced from 25-year-old vines grown in the warm Mediterranean climates of Spain and the South of France. Made from Tempranillo and Grenache, it brings intense red fruit aromas with cinnamon, cloves, and peppercorn on the palate — rich and satisfying with supple tannins on the finish.

A crowd-pleasing red with Old World character. Good for wine drinkers who appreciate fruit-forward reds with a spiced finish. Pairs well with a wide range of dishes.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Red Blend
• Country of Origin: Spain / France
• Grapes: Tempranillo, Grenache
• Vine Age: 25-year-old vines
• Best For: Grilled meats, hearty stews, cheese boards, casual entertaining

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Intense red fruit aromas with aromatic spice
• Palate: Full-bodied and smooth with red fruit, cinnamon, cloves, and peppercorn
• Finish: Rich with supple tannins
• Flavor Profile: A fruit-forward, spiced Mediterranean red blend with depth from 25-year-old Tempranillo and Grenache vines. Rich and smooth — a versatile bottle for a range of occasions.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–65°F. Good with grilled meats, hearty stews, lamb, roasted vegetables, and cheese boards.

What Makes It Special

Rose Garden sources from 25-year-old vines grown in low-yield plots in the Mediterranean climates of Spain and the South of France. Older vines produce less fruit but with more concentrated flavor and character — a quality choice for those who appreciate depth in a red blend at an approachable price.