The list below is by no means our full inventory, but rather, is our menu of featured wines of the week, to help you select. When you call to order, we can discuss inventory not listed here, as well as guide you through our spirits.
KEY: (B) – Biodynamic, (O) – Organic, (V) – Vegan-friendly (N)- Certified Natural Producer
As always, we are happy to curate your selections for you. Tell us what kind of wines you like and at what price point, and we will put together an order for you, for curbside pickup or free delivery. 518-828-6411
Red Wine $20 and under
Fratelli Piemonte Barbera 2021-Plush, medium-bodied with easy tannins, notes of black cherry, plums, baking spice and lifted acidity make this a cook-out friendly summer red. ($16)
Domaine Altugnac Pinot Noir 2021 – Vibrant and lean with fresh red berry fruit flavors, soft tannins and a moderate finish. (O) ($17)
Murgo Etna Rosso 2021 – 100% Nerello Mascalese sustainably farmed on volcanic soil. Red berry fruit, fresh and vibrant, with underpinnings of herbs and great minerality. ($20)
Michel Guignier Beaujolais 2022 – Guignier’s 2022 Beaujolais bursts with aromas of Morello cherries, sweet berries and toasted almonds, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy palate that’s succulent and enveloping. Produced from certified organic vineyards, this is a great value! (O)($19)
Poppy Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 – Berry, black cherry and currant flavors with hints of vanilla and mocha thanks to a year in small French oak barrels. Well-balanced, medium-full bodied and a smooth, easy finish. ($19)
De Forville Barbera d’Alba 2021 – A well-balanced medium bodied wine from Piemonte featuring red currant and nutmeg with a firm, mineral backbone. Rustic and approachable! ($20)
Chateau Moulin de Canhaut 2016 -A rare gem, given the category! A blend of Merlot & Cab Sauvignon, this Cru Bourgeois from the Medoc is medium bodied & energetic, offering black cherry, blackberry, tobacco and truffle notes — pretty, expressive, affordable Bordeaux. (O) ($19)
Powers Merlot 2017 – Dark toned fruit, with hints of vanilla and cedar. Fuller-bodied and lifted with medium tannins and a long, complex finish.($20)
Vorspannhof Mayr Zweigelt 2019 – Liter sized, light, organic Austrian red. Dry, with berry fruit and a hint or smoky minerality. Great with a chill. ($16)
White, Orange & Rosé $20 and under
Krasno Slovenian Orange 2021- Fresh-styled, skin-contact blend of native Slovenian grapes. Apricot, peach-skin & savory thyme flavors, gentle tannins & good acidity. A $20 & under star! ($18)(O,B,N)
Fteri Moschofilero-This Greek white has lifted acidity, clean tropical fruit, soft floral aromatics and generous minerality. Pair w/rich seafood and creamy pastas. ($18)
Pepiere Briords Muscadet 2022 – The 2021 Briords is stunningly pure in it’s minerality. They harvested early in the warm 2019 vintage and it shows in the wine’s bright and snappy personality. 100% Melon de Bourgogne. ($18)
Benito Santos Igrexario de Saiar Albarino 2021 – Bone dry, light bodied and balanced with citrus and mineral flavors and a long, gently spiced finish. ($20)
Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc 2022 – Juicy and dry, this is quintessential New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Like biting into a fresh grapefruit. ($16)
ColleStefano Verdicchio 2022- Medium bodied, organic white from Italy’s Marche region, made from grapes grown at 450 meters above sea-level. Taut, lean, crisp, bright & dry, with flavors of granny smith apple, fresh lime, salty minerality and a touch of ginger. ($19)
Bonny Doon Vineyard Picpoul 2022 – Biodynamic, Californian picnic white from Monterey County, near Big Sur. Made in all steel with minimal sulfur, this 100% Picpoul shows lemon zest & crushed oyster shells flavors. Crisp, dry, refreshing and very low alcohol. ($18)
Teres Antique 2022 – A crisp, dry Provençal blend of organic Grenache, Cinsault and Tibouren grapes. With grapefruit zest, melon & herbs flavors, this light pink is a Southern French value-standout. ($14)
Domaine de Grisy Bourgogne Blanc 2021 – Just barely medium-bodied, with subtly creamy apple/citrus notes, chalky minerality, lean acidity, and a long, savory finish. ($19)
Domaine de Villargeau Coteaux Du Giennois Sauvignon Blanc 2022 – The younger sibling to Sancerre with great value! This unoaked, high acid white shines with bright green apple, and white flowers. ($19) (O)
Red $30 and under
Domaine Pellé Menetou-Salon Rouge 2021 Small production, biodynamic, Loire Valley Pinot Noir. Bright, dry, raspberry flavor & minerality. It’s all about the purity & balance — served at 11 Madison Park. Imported by Polaner. Perfect for Thanksgiving. ($29)
Domaine Brusset Cairanne Travers 2021 -A Southern Rhone blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and Cinsault from the Cairanne village in the Vaucluse. Smooth & bodied, w/layers of rich red berry fruit, violet flower, white pepper & smoke on the finish. Lifted acidity knits it all together & makes it a treat. ($23)
Chinon 2021 Biodynamic Cabernet Franc by one of the Loire’s great talents — this red, with its purple inflection, is supple, energetic, and just medium-bodied with earthy, cranberry-cherry flavors. Perfect with pork, cheeses & even gamier red meats to keep your pairing refreshing. ($26)
Bellande Willamette Pinot Noir 2022- Stellar-value, Oregon Pinot Noir. Organic, just medium bodied fruit shows hints of raspberry, strawberry & cranberry — think baby Chambolle Musigny, at $28! Pair with roast chicken, duck, salmon and summer fare.
Bermejos Listan Negro-100% Listan Negro from the volcanic island of Lanzarote. As fascinating as tasty, this is concentrated red & black fruited wine with notable minerality & a hint of smoke. ($29)
Beckmen Vineyards Cuvee Le Bec, Santa Ynez Valley 2020 – This Rhone-style blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, and Counoise is an exceptional value for the quality. It displays deep aromas of berries, violet and lavender. Full bodied with dark tones of blackberry, dark cherry and spice it exudes a surprisingly vibrant freshness. ($29)
Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir 2021 – The late, great Jim Clendenen was the maestro behind the Burgundy-inspired Au Bon Climat for over three decades. This is lush strawberry, clove, and cola from Santa Barbara that is a stellar value in its price range year after year. ($29)
Chateau de Grandchamp Bordeaux 2017- An organic blend of Merlot & Cabernet Franc from limestone clay soils on Bordeaux’s Right Bank near Saint-Emilion. Rich, smooth & dry, with a touch of earth, freshness & silky tannins. Imported by Polaner. A versatile, delicious house wine to pair with holiday feasting.($25) (O,N)
Olga Raffault Chinon 2021 – Aromas of morello cherry, red currant, blackberry and prune with hints of licorice, earth and black pepper. The palate shows silky tannins and sappy red and black fruits with chalky minerals and a firm acidity. Earthy prune, plum and cherry fruits linger in the long finish. 100% Cabernet Franc. ($26)
White, Rosé & Orange $30 and under
Goisot Bourgogne Cotes d’Auxerre 2022 Refreshing, elegant white burgundy from just west of Chablis — lovely minerality, hints of fresh citrus & nectarine, a whisper of ginger & no oak. Flinty minerality, satisfying body and lively acidity make this a beautiful turkey pairing. ($28)
Pojer e Sandri Muller-Thurgau 2020 From vineyards near Italy’s Lake Garda, where warm days & cool nights allow grapes to ripen while retaining freshness. Floral aromatics, hints of peach, lemon & delicate minerality, with a crisp, clean herbal finish. ($22)
Diletta Tonello ‘Io Cloe’ Durella 2020 -Made from Durella grapes grown in volcanic soils between Verona and Vicenza. The volcanic clay here imparts a distinctive mineral salinity. Clean & lifted, with its lush texture, and notes of white peach & apple, it’s a lovely pairing for oysters & grilled shrimp. ($23)(O,B,N)
Abbazia di Novacella Kerner 2022 Kerner is a cross of Riesling & the light red grape Schiava. The grapes come from an ancient abbey high in the Dolomites, where monks have been producing wine since 1142! Layered with flavors of ripe apple, nectarine, honeysuckle and almonds, cut by mouthwatering acidity, this is incredibly versatile at the table. Especially good with spicy food. ($25) (O,B)
Ciro Picariello Fiano Di Avellino 2022 Smokey, flinty Fiano from the volcanic soils of Campania. Bright with citrus & green apple, wild herbs, savory spice and crushed stone minerality. Extended lees-time adds texture to balance the refreshing acidity. Excellent with seafood and roast chicken. ($28) (O,B,N)
Bailly Sancerre Rosé La Louée 2022 Well-cut, bracing, dry, pale-hued rosé. Subtle notes of grapefruit pith & red currants, and a core of mineral-driven fruit delivered with refreshing acidity. The rosé of the season! Imported by Polaner Selections ($28)
Tenuta Delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco 2022 – Volcano wine! This blend of Carricante, Catarrato, Grecanico, and Minella is grown from 50 – 80 year old vines at 2,000 feet in elevation on volcanic soil! Aromatic and complex with lemon peel, green apple, white peach, and a dry, saline-laden finish. Organic and unoaked! (O) ($30)
Umathum Rosa Rosé 2019 – Brilliant raspberry colored, Austrian rosé made from Blaufankisch, Sankt Laurent and Zweigelt with flavors of red berries, red currants and spice. Fine and smooth with a long finish. (O)(N)($25)
I Clivi Robolla Gialla 2019 – Organically farmed Ribolla Gialla from mineral soils near the Slovenian border and aged/fermented in stainless steel. Great minerality, lemon zest and salinity with refreshing citric acidity. (O) ($27)
Zarate Albariño 2021- Coming from Spain’s Rias Baixas, which is home to the famed Albariño grape. This entry-level Albariño is crisp and clean. Stony pineapple on the nose and palate Yellow citrus flavors are like a simple, well-constructed melody, balanced and constrained. This bottle is sure to please! ($29)
Red Wine $30++
Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly 2022 Vibrant, w/red berry & blueberry fruit, hints of violet and rhubarb. Dusty tannins, peppery spice and a lip smacking, mineral-cherry finish. Beautiful, terroir-driven Beaujolais imported by Kermit Lynch — perfect for the bird ‘n’ fixins. ($38)
Jutta Ambrositsch Rakete 2022 This Austrian natural, light red comes from just 5 rows of grapes planted in the 1980s– zweigelt, sankt laurent, blauburger, merlot, some white grapes — all planted, picked & fermented together. A bright, celebratory red with succulent raspberry & tart cranberry juiciness and a slightly earthy, umami finish. Best served lightly chilled. ($32)
Roagna Barbara 2017 From perhaps Barbaresco’s greatest living producer, Luca Roagna, this bodied, dry, Barbera delivers earthy-textural, soft-tannin gravitas, expressive dark fruit and spice. Biodynamic. ($55) (O,B)
Grosjean Premetta 2022- 90% Premetta, 10% Cornalin grapes sourced from vineyards, up 800m in the Italian Alps! Aged in steel, this dry, red is light in color & body yet exhibits subtle tannins. Red berry, crunchy-fresh mountian terroir! About 20 cases imported a year by Rosenthal. ($35)(O,B,N)
COS Frappato 2022- The new vintage of this natural Sicilian producer’s light, chillable red is in, and just in time for summer. Made from 100% Frappato, this wine shows wild strawberry and savory herb notes. Light on its feet, it’s supple, pretty & expressive. A perfect compliment for all sorts of summer fare. (O)(B)(N)( $32)
CVNE Rioja Riserva 2017 – Perfect with grilled steak, this is a classic, literally — made by one of Rioja’s original producers. A blend of Tempranillo & Garnacha, this deep-ruby red shows dark berry, cherry, licorice, spice & smoke flavors. It’s clarity and mellow old vine expression are notable. ($35)
Los Vilifonte Old Dirt Red ’20- A blend of Cab Sauv, Malbec & Merlot from a top S. African prod. in the W. Cape. Bodied, delic, well-balanced claret. At $34, a great option for fans of Cali Cab & Bordeaux.
Breton Chiroubles Cuvee Lea 2022 – Supple & pure cranberry goodness (100% Gamay). Refreshing, light & savory, with hints of mineral and spice. Breton’s biodynamic village Beaujolais threads the needle between natural & classic as few others can. Imported by Kermit Lynch. $45
Gour de Chaule Gigondas 2021 – Intensely aromatic cote-du-rhone that comes from 50+ year old vines. Manually harvested, and never destemmed, this robust rhone has dusty tannins and notes of plum, strawberry,white pepper, and leather. Not fining or filtration on a wine that is aged in french oak for a minimum of 18 months. Pairs superbly with gamey meats. ($37) (O,N)
White, Orange & Rosé Wine $30++
Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2021 A focused, lip smacking, textured white made from 50% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette, 15% Bourboulenc, 10% Viognier, 10% Roussanne. Fresh, dry & well-cut, with a hint of chalky minerality, ripe peach, tangerine & honeyed flowers. Great with halibut or scallops. ($33)
Exmuros Terre De Breze 2021-Mineral-driven, oyster-shell & brine, and dry, apple notes make this a staff favorite Chenin Blanc! From a small biodynamic producer in the Loire Valley’s Saumur appellation. Dry, complex, this reads as light to medium bodied and yet is only 11.5% alcohol. ($34)(O,B,N)
Heritiers du C. Lafon Macon-Villages 2022
Meursault-lovers unite, and for about $30! This bodied, impeccably balanced Chardonnay from S. Burgundy is made by one of Meursault’s top vintners. 30 year old vines, certified Biodynamic, with flavors of fresh pear & apple. ($32) (O,B,N)
Gros Noré Bandol Rosé 2021- A bodied, deeper style of Southern French pink, loaded w/blood orange & citrus flower flavor, salinity & minerality. This is a classic, imported by Kermit Lynch. Remember, Bandol rosé may be firm & a touch tannic, so the extra year in bottle here is the secret sauce — drink no Bandol before its time! ($44)
Il Censo Gurte 2020 – Terre Siciliane Bianco A stellar Sicilian, organic-orange made from 100% Insolia Bianco grapes by the Gargano family. Hand-picked grapes stay on the skins two to three weeks, depending on the vintage. Only indigenous yeasts are used, and the wine is bottled unfined & unfiltered. Expect bright salty, dry, nectarine goodness, good acidity and enticing texture. ($33)
Donnhoff Kreuznacher Kahlenberg Riesling 2021 – At once generous and crisp with plenty of pear and fresh-pineapple character, then a long chalky finish that reminds you of Chablis. From organically grown grapes (O) ($48)
Cider and Sparkling Under $40
Champalou Sparkling Vouvray Pristine, sparkling Chenin Blanc from Kermit Lynch’s stalwart Loire Valley producer. First had this at Pearl’s Oyster bar, years ago, and it is as mineral-driven, crisp and dry as ever. ($29 )
UIVO Pt Nat Rosé 2021 A Portuguese sparkling made from Pinot Noir. Clean and bone dry with delicate bubbles, and flavors of strawberries, sour cherries and lemon zest. Refreshing, endlessly quaffable and (O)(N)( $28)
Opera 02 Brut Lambrusco di Modena – Lip smacking, sparkling Italian red with black cherry fruit, dry and savory. Serve chilled with salty snacks, cheese & meats and of course, pizza. ($20)
Champagnes
Chavost Brut Nature Champagne Vivid, dry bubbly that highlights remarkable fruit purity & overall balance. This light to med. bodied, no-sulphur champagne is a joy, pleasing from start to finish. Then there’s its super-cute label shown above. ($64)
Pol Roger ‘Reserve’ Brut Champagne NV – On the palate, this medium-bodied Brut is as round (if not pretty sweet) and fruit-driven as it is delicate, pure and very elegant with a long, aromatic, stunningly dry and slightly mineral, impressively long finish. ($70/750ml & $45/375ml)
Michel Gonet Les 3 Terroirs – 100% Chardonnay. Elegant and racy with citrus, apple and pear aromas rounded out by hazelnut and toast from the long lees aging with a delightfully full and creamy mouthfeel. ($54)
Agrapart Complantee Extra Brut – This field blend of Pinot Noir, Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Arbane, Petit Meslier and Chardonnay is distinctive both in terms of its flavor profile and structure. Medium to full-bodied with lovely aromas of crisp yellow pear, blanched almonds, white flowers and citrus oil. Sharply focused and energetic, with good depth and concentration and a lengthy finish. ($125)
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne – Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé defines the entire rosé Champagne category. Composed of 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Meunier. Lacy in texture, with sleek acidity, this well-knit rosé Champagne offers delicate notes of rose petals, red berries and plums with notions of peach, dried flowers and blood orange. Flavorful on the medium-bodied palate and finely poised with bright acidity. ($94)
