Hidden Gems - January, 2023

If we asked our customers what the number one reason they had for shopping with us would be, we’d like to think the answer would be simple: we always make great recommendations. The reasoning for that is also pretty simple. You see, we’re what are called “nerds” - in our industry, we understand flavors, trends, and value and we do our best to make sure that every bottle that enters our inventory is something we ourselves would drink. The four of us have very varied palates, but that makes for a more diverse selection for you, our loyal customers, who come back time and time again with your specific requirements for what you drink. Because what you drink is very personal and what you enjoy even moreso. 

That’s why we’re starting our Hidden Gems monthly blog post - a post that highlights 5 products we’ve brought in that we’ve tasted and loved, but which may not be the same things you’re used to buying. We’re always here to offer guidance without judgment and this blog is meant to guide you to finding some new options to shake up your every day routine! In no particular order, these are our 5 Hidden Gems for January, 2023:

Cade Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2021: Bright, tropical, and everything Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand isn’t, Cade’s Sauvignon Blanc from Napa is absolutely beautiful. Its price can be intimidating, and we know it isn’t for everyone - which is why we recently put it on a permanent sale from $39.99 down to $34.99!

I Clivi Ribolla Gialla 2021: An organic white wine from Friuli in Northeastern Italy, Ribolla Gialla is a grape you’re likely less familiar with. Bright and vibrant with incredible flavors of lemon and honeycomb, this is an Italian white you’ll go nuts for.

Blackbird Arise 2018: A brilliant example of a red blend coming from Napa. Pretty much equal parts Cabernet, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, Blackbird Arise is gorgeous. Medium-bodied, fruit-forward, generous, and stunning, this is a red blend from Napa that shouldn’t be missed, and it’s currently on sale!

El Origen Reserva Malbec 2021: We’ve been looking for a new Malbec for some time and, wow, did we hit the jackpot! A 92-point wine for $12 per bottle? Blueberry Pie, chocolate covered orange, violets, cigar smoke, and wet coffee grounds. An incredible Malbec with an incredible price and score!

Catskill Honey Rye Whiskey: A distillery in the Catskills of New York, this honey rye was a complete surprise when we tasted it. Rich toffee, burnt orange peel, bright cooking spices, this rye has it all. An absolute joy and better than many other ryes from New York or anywhere else.