Wines to Try
Opus One 2020
Iconic Napa Valley Bordeaux-style blend with lush dark fruit, cassis, and elegant tannins. A true collector's wine from the legendary Mondavi-Rothschild partnership.
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Crisp and refreshing New Zealand classic with vibrant citrus, passion fruit, and herbaceous notes. Perfect for seafood or summer sipping.
Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir
Elegant Oregon Pinot Noir with layers of cherry, earth, and spice. Silky texture and remarkable depth from one of Willamette Valley's finest producers.
Antinori Tignanello 2021
The original Super Tuscan that revolutionized Italian wine. Sangiovese blended with Cabernet delivers intense cherry, tobacco, and leather notes.
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut
The quintessential celebration champagne with fine bubbles, toasty brioche, and crisp apple flavors. Consistently excellent and always festive.
Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Riesling Kabinett
Off-dry German Riesling with stunning minerality, green apple, and white peach. Low alcohol and perfect acidity make this incredibly food-friendly.
Wine basics
Tasting notes to remember: • Always decant bold reds 30-60 mins before serving • Serve whites at 45-50°F, reds at 60-65°F • Old World = terroir-focused (France, Italy) • New World = fruit-forward (California, Australia) • Best food pairings: match weight of wine to weight of dish
Famiglia Bianchi Malbec Reserva
Argentine Malbec at its finest - concentrated plum, violet, and mocha with velvety tannins. Outstanding value from Mendoza's high altitude vineyards.
Whispering Angel Rosé 2023
The Provence rosé that started the global craze. Pale salmon color with delicate strawberry, citrus, and mineral notes. Summer in a glass.
Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny Port
Luxurious aged port with caramel, walnut, dried fig, and orange peel complexity. Perfect after dinner with cheese or dark chocolate.
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2021
Australia's most celebrated red blend, aged in the same barrels used for Grange. Powerful dark fruit, spice, and exceptional aging potential.
Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 2020
Classic Burgundy with intense red fruit, earthy undertones, and firm structure. An excellent introduction to the prestigious Côte de Nuits region.
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Crisp and refreshing New Zealand classic with vibrant citrus, passion fruit, and herbaceous notes. Perfect for seafood or summer sipping.
Travel wine wishlist
Wines to seek out on next trip: • Barolo from Piedmont (try La Spinetta) • Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Château Rayas) • Ribera del Duero (Vega Sicilia) • Priorat from Spain (Alvaro Palacios) • Willamette Valley Pinot (Eyrie Vineyards)
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