With nearly 150 different Champagnes in stock (in addition to other sparkling wines from around the world), we have one of the largest selections on the West coast. Here’s a slightly closer look at a producer that has our attention right now.
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“Billiot’s wines are packed with plenty of flavor, yet at their best, they combine their depth with a rare elegance and harmony that sets them apart from many of their peers.” –Peter Liem, Champagneguide.net
Five points for this five-generation grower-producer:
Family owned and farmed + Ambonnay Grand Cru vines + Small, In-House Production + Long Tirage + Incredible Value
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GREAT CHAMPAGNES you should know about!
Ambonnay is one of Champagne’s most singular and most coveted crus.
” ‘The Etna is the Burgundy of the Mediterranean,’
says the man whose career as an importer of fine Italian wines is legendary…”
“I love the way Marc De Grazia refers to the Sicilian volcano with a definite article in front of its name. To him, it is “the Etna,” and he expresses his deference to the dangerous mountain with every mention.”
–Monica Larner of The Wine Advocate writing about Marc de Grazia of Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Mt. Etna is an active volcano (stratovolcano to be specific) on the eastern edge of the island of Sicily, in southern Italy. There’s a long history of viticulture on the slopes of Etna (like, way back with the ancient Greeks, long history), but it hasn’t been until much more recently that the region has commanded much respect for its wines.… Read the rest
A series where we order take-out Phở from different places around town, and then taste a few Rieslings we have in stock to see how they play with that particular soup selection.
The broth is fragrant and deeply layered with flavor. Redolent of hard and sweet spices and just enough heat that I’d actually say it’s spicy. Not quite enough to break a sweat, though.… Read the rest
Too hot or cold to ship? Buy now, ship later. We offer free on-site temperature-controlled storage for orders held for the next shipping window in the fall or spring.
There’s no charge for holding until the next available shipping window, but we do ask that you reach out to schedule a shipping date at your earliest convenience.
We’re open daily for in-store shopping: 10 am – 6 pm.… Read the rest