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2022 Anima Mundi Cami dels Xops Método Ancestral - Penedes, Catalonia, Spain (750ml) - $30
Owing its name to Plato’s theory of the Soul of the Earth, Anima Mundi is winemaker Agustí Torello Roca’s project to reveal the soul of the Penedes region of Spain in a bottle. In this case, the result is a delicious sparkling blend of Macabeu and Xarel-lo made in the Ancestral Style in which fermentation is completed in the bottle. Cami dels Xops is crisp with fizzy bubbles, and has notes of green apple, meyer lemon, and a very subtle hint of brioche.Pairs very well with oysters or really good sashimi.

2022 Bruno Giacometto Erbaluce di Caluso - Piedmont, Italy (750ml) - $28.5
The Giacometto family has been making wine in Erbaluce di Caluso since 1962. Bruno, the current steward, was involved since his teenage years and even claims that he never married because Erbaluce is his one true love. After harvest, the grapes are kept at a temperature just slightly above freezing for 4-5 days in a process known as pre-cryo maceration. Afterwards they are pressed and left in contact with the skins for 12-24 hours where spontaneous fermentation then takes place in stainless steel before resting on the fine lees. Certified organic and with minimal sulfur, this wine is varietally correct yet has a contemporary twist. Light to medium bodied with precise stone fruit, some herbal bitterness and crisp acidity, it has a striking texture enhanced by the brief skin contact and a hint of minerality. Try alongside shallow-fried anchovies with gremolata and focaccia or a green orecchiette topped with fresh herbs and toasted hazelnut.

2022 Luis Seabra Xisto Illimitado Branco - Douro, Portugal (750ml) - $35
As a leader in new Portuguese winemaking, Luis Seabra has been dedicated to making fresh and elegant wines for nearly two decades in the Douro. While both his red and white wines showcase the unique terroir of various vineyard sites, Xisto Ilimitado provides an introduction to the dominant schist soil type with minimal interventions. A field blend of 60% Rabigato, 15% Gouveio, 15% Códega, and 10% Viosinho, the wine is fermented with indigenous yeast and aged on lees for one year in predominantly used barrels. Beautifully balanced with peach and honeysuckle aromas, the wine brings out meyer lemon, stonefruit and pear blossom on the palate before finishing with a touch of minerality and salinity. Enjoy with grilled swordfish, fennel roasted chicken, or linguine alle vongole.

2022 Pierre-Marie Chermette Saint-Amour Les Champs-Grilles - Beaujolais, France (750ml) - $34
As the northernmost of the Beaujolais Crus, at 300m altitude overlooking the Saône Valley, Saint-Amour is known for producing light, floral Gamays with supple tannins and granitic minerality. Chermette is a fifth generation grower who adheres to long family traditions of sustainable farming with manual harvesting, indigenous yeasts, and semi-carbonic macerations in old foudres built by his great-grandfather. The 100% Gamay expresses juicy black cherry and raspberry flavors with a subtle violet note, followed by a dry, mineral-driven finish. Light-bodied yet versatile, it can be enjoyed year round with a wide range of dishes from pot-au-feu or moussaka to baked Camembert with herbs but on Valentine’s Day, it’s a must!

2022 Castello di Verduno Pelaverga Basadone - Piedmont, Italy (750ml) - $30
Pelaverga, a grape native to Verduno, the northernmost appellation in Barolo, is only produced by seven or so wineries. Basadone means poppies in the local dialect (Papavero in Italian) but also means a little kiss - thus the local tradition that deems Pelaverga an aphrodisiac. The vineyards of the Castello di Verduno which was built in the 1500’s and belonged to the Royal House of Savoy until it was sold in 1909, are farmed organically, harvested by hand and fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeast and minimal SO2. The nose is compelling with floral, herbal and wild berry aromas followed by overtones of black pepper and nutmeg while the palate is light and fresh with moderate tannins, balanced acidity and an earthy, forest floor note. This unique wine pairs well with salumi and soft, semi-stinky alpine cheese like Taleggio.

2020 L'Ecole No. 41 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Columbia Valley, WA (750ml) - $38
Founded in 1983 in an old schoolhouse, L’Ecole No. 41 is a third generation family-owned, artisan winery in Walla Walla, Washington. Operated with sustainable practices, each lot of this Cab Sauv was hand-harvested at ideal ripeness and carefully crushed into 1.5 and 5-ton steel fermenters. Gentle handling of the fruit through hand punch downs and gravity-assisted movements was utilized throughout the winemaking process. The wine was racked into small oak barrels, 20% new, and aged for 22 months. Layers of dark fruit and espresso are accented by an array of floral notes, including violet, lavender, and crushed roses. With blackberry, cassis, roasted coffee bean, and a touch of vanilla on the palate, it’s framed with fine tannins which carry through to a long, flavorful finish. Enjoy this full-bodied Cab with a seared medium-rare ribeye or hardy oven-roasted root veggies like parsnip, turnip, beet and sweet potato.