Experience the genius of Carlo Ferrini, one of the most highly-regarded names in Italian winemaking with a 30 year history across multiple reknowed wineries who now continues his legacy alongside his daughter, Bianca.
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This week, we have the honor of featuring one of the most significant figures in modern Italian winemaking: Carlo Ferrini. A three-time recipient of Winemaker of the Year with over 30 years as an oenologist, agronomist and consultant, Carlo's influence on the evolution of Italian wine cannot be overstated.

Explore the terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains with three single-vineyard, single-varietal reds from Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard!
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Last week, I had the pleasure of welcoming Jeff Emery, proprietor and winemaker of Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard, into the shop. It was before the COVID era since we tasted through his remarkable lineup of single-vineyard wines, and reminded us that Jeff isn’t just making wine, he’s telling the epic story of the Santa Cruz Mountains. We were smitten with the wines back then, and somehow our state lost the rights to carry his wine... well, the great news is that, the label is back!

Experience a sunset in a glass with four unique expressions of orange wines from some of the best producers in Alsace, Fruili, and Languedoc-Roussillon.
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If there’s one trend that has truly captivated the wine world in recent years, it’s the rise of orange wine. And to answer the most common question right off the bat: no, it’s not made from oranges. Orange wine is crafted by fermenting white grapes with their skins, much like how red wine is made. This skin-contact method can last anywhere from a few hours to several months, resulting in a beautiful spectrum of what we call “orange” or “skin-contact” wines -- full of texture, color, and complexity.

Experience the wines of Celler del Roure: A hidden gem in the heart of Valencia, Spain that specializes in revitalizing indigenous grape varietals and ancient winemaking methods.
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Nearly three decades ago, Pablo Calatayud set out on a mission to reconnect with the ancient history and viniculture of his home: Valencia, Spain. He embarked on a quest to seek out neglected plantings of Valencia's indigenous grapes with a goal of revitalizing the rich cultural practice of winemaking in this region.

Concluding our month of celebrating women-led wine producers with a focus on female rockstars in Germany and Austria. Learn about the hallmark wines of these two countries, as expressed by women leading in their respective winemaking region.