Under the Table Wines

RED: 2022 DIT CELLER SELENITA GARNATXA NEGRA, MONTSANT, SPAIN

• Montsant is the lesser known area surrounding the renowned Priorat region, and it’s here that winemaker Dani Sánchez Nogué saw great potential. Dani’s other project, Azul y Garanza, has been a favorite around here for years, so we’re excited to get his sustainable Garnacha into your hands. Much of the wine in this region is overly ripe and heavily oaked, but Dani goes for a fresher, fruitier style. This wine explodes with notes of cherry, raspberry, and baking spices. We picked it with Thanksgiving in mind, of course, but you could just as easily drink it with pizza, barbecue, or Indian curry. 

WHITE: 2023 BHILAR RIOJA BLANCO, RIOJA, SPAIN

• After years of making wines for some of the most prominent wineries in Rioja, winemaker David Sampedro Gil decided to grow grapes and make wine the way that he wanted. Following both biodynamic and sustainable practices, Bhilar is off the grid and even uses horses to till their land. This Rioja Blanco is 90% Viura and 10% Garnacha Blanca with notes of almond, lime, and baked apple. It’s Thanksgiving friendly, but you could also pair it with turkey & wild rice soup after the big meal, baked fish anytime throughout the month, or a cheese plate when you’ve had too much of everything else.

BUBBLY: NV AVINYO RSVA BRUT CAVA, PENEDES, SPAIN

• The owners of Avinyo trace their roots in Catalonia back to the 1500s, where they raised grains & grapes for centuries. In the late 19th century, they began bottling their own wine, primarily estate-grown Cava, which is what we have for you this month. This is one of those wines that we don’t know how we haven’t featured before. Lucky you! It’s classic Cava with notes of almond, pear, and baked apple with a delightfully creamy mouthfeel. Pop open to start the Thanksgiving festivities or enjoy with fried chicken takeout, popcorn & a movie, or paninis.

ROSÉ: 2025 CASA MIRAMAR ROSÉ, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO

• Casa Miramar is a collaboration between La Competencia Imports and Bodegas Santo Tomás, the state’s oldest winery with roots dating back to 1791. Since its inception, it’s been under the watchful eyes of talented women winemakers, including current winemaker Lulu Martínez. This rosé is a blend of sustainably grown Barbera, Merlot, Syrah & Tempranillo. With bright red fruit and spice notes, it’ll make a great addition to the Thanksgiving table. We also love it with pulled pork sandwiches, charcuterie, or shrimp & avocado sandwiches.

NATURAL: DME BOURDY CREMANT DE JURA SPARKLING ROSÉ, JURA, FRANCE

• Caves Jean Bourdy is one of the oldest domaines in the Jura, dating back to the late 1400s. The domaine is now run by the 15th generation of winemakers in their family as they train one of their daughters, the 16th generation, to take over. They pride themselves on their use of very old barrels, including some that are more than 80 years old. We haven’t featured a sparkling wine in this club yet this year, so we thought a bottle of pink bubbles would make a great Thanksgiving treat for you. It’s 100% biodynamic Pinot Noir with strong red fruit and mineral notes. If you don’t enjoy it on the big November holiday, consider popping the cork when you next get sushi takeout or roast some salmon.

RED: 2024 FRATELLI ANTONIO & RAIMONDO DOLCETTO, PIEDMONT, ITALY

Since 1871, the Sartirano family have farmed their sustainably farmed vineyards in Piedmont for four generations. The fourth generation of the family, Paolo, bought his neighbors’ vineyards in 1988 and more in 2002 and then named the winery after the brothers who sold him the beautiful land. And so, Fratelli Antonio & Raimondo was born. Dolcetto is the third main red varietal in Piedmont, but it neither has the fame of Nebbiolo nor the approachability of Barbera. This structured red has notes of raspberry, baked cherry, and spice. Pair with burgers, Thai red curry, or chili.

WHITE: 2024 SEGHESIO LANGHE BIANCO, PIEDMONT, ITALY

Riccardo Seghesio’s father bought his vineyards in 1964 and slowly expanded over the years. Riccardo now runs the winery with the help of his two nephews and niece, where they focus on integrated planting for better sustainability. This wine is 100% Incrocio Manzoni, which is a hybrid of Pinot Bianco and a specific Riesling clone. The result is a weighty white that reminds us of pesto, key lime, and minerals. The obvious pairing for it is anything pesto, but it would also be lovely with cheesy pastas or shellfish.

BUBBLY: 2025 ANIMA MUNDI PET NAT BLANC, CATALONIA, SPAIN

Owner Agustí Torello is a third generation winemaker whose family is renowned for their Cava and now for helping pioneer a new regional designation in Corpinnat, Spain. Anima Mundi is his personal project, named after Plato’s concept of the “soul of the world.” His winemaking is old school, very clean and natural, so you just get to taste his beautiful biodynamic fruit. The wine is a blend of Macabeo, Xarel-lo & Malvasia de Sitges with lively notes of tangerine and minerals. This wine doesn’t need food, but it would be tasty with fish tacos, ceviche, or a green salad.

ROSÉ: 2025 BOTANICA PETIT VERDOT ROSÉ, STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA

Established in 2009, Botanica Wines was founded by Ginny Povall, a self-taught American winemaker. She fell in love with the plantlife in South Africa and decided to stay, and she now makes stunning wines while maintaining jaw-dropping flower gardens. Ginny was here at the shop earlier this year, so maybe this is a revisit of a wine you tasted back in May or maybe it’s entirely new to you. Her rosé is 100% organic Petit Verdot with notes of rose petal, yellow plum, raspberry, and spice. Enjoy with pork chops, duck, or shrimp.

NATURAL: 2025 JEROME JOURET PAS A PAS, ARDECHE, FRANCE

Jerome Jouret grew up in Ardeche in the northern Rhone Valley as the third generation in his family to grow grapes for the local cooperative. He came to wine through his love of viticulture, but he didn’t want to adhere to the traditional styles. He and his wife Stephanie started their winery in 2005 with an emphasis on making fresh natural wine that didn’t play by any specific set of rules. This red is a blend of Carignan, Grenache & Alicante, all grown biodynamically in their vineyards. It’s juicy with notes of boysenberry, blueberry, and roses. Serve with cheese & charcuterie as they would do in France or with barbecue or shish kebab.

RED: 2024 STRANGEWAYS PINOT NOIR, SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS, CALIFORNIA

As the importer and creator of some of our favorite boxed wines, Communal Brands has proven themselves to understand what wine drinkers want: wine that overdelivers for the price in a great package. They partnered with winemaker Alison Crowe to create their delightful Pinot Noir, Strangeways. It’s rare to find Pinots from this region of California for under $30, so we’re especially excited to get this one into your hands. This sustainable red has notes of red cherry, cranberry, and baking spices—just right for the transition to autumn. Pair with grilled pork, fancy grilled cheese, or massaman curry.

WHITE: 2024 WILLAJORY PINOT GRIS, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON

Willajory is the second label of Citation Wines in Oregon and is named after the soil type in their vineyard: 50 million year old marine sedimentary Willakenzie soil and 20 million year old volcanic Jory soil. We’ve been loving the winery’s Pinot Noir since early last year, and we’re happy to be expanding our offerings to include their delicious Pinot Gris. This sustainable white has notes of baked pear and white flowers with lemony acidity. What a delight with trout or other mild fish, roast chicken, or a big ol’ late summer salad.

BUBBLY: NV MOILLARD CREMANT DE BOURGOGNE BRUT, BURGUNDY, FRANCE

The estate itself dates back to the 1850s, but it wasn’t until the 1920s that the Moillard family bought the land and went on to craft incredibly elegant wines throughout the 20th century there. New owners took over in 2015, which is right around when we first fell in love with their sparkling wines. This Cremant is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Gamay. It’s light and bright on the palate with notes of apple and lemon zest. It’s equally tasty with soft cheeses or small snacks as it was with not-too-sweet fruit desserts.

ROSÉ: 2025 DME LES APILLANTHES COTES DU RHONE ROSÉ, RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE

As the fourth generation owner, Daniel Boulle inherited his family’s estate in 1987 and has increased it by acquiring exceptional parcels that are tended to meticulously. Since 2003, the estate has followed biodynamic principles, and since 2007, it’s been both biodynamic and organic certified. This natural wine is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Mourvedre with notes of raspberry and orange blossom with a long finish. Enjoy with late summer tomatoes, peppers, or eggplants (or salmon if you’re not into nightshades). 

NATURAL: 2024 MALOOF FANCY FREE WHITE BLEND, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON

The winery was started by the then-husband-and-wife team, Ross & Bee Maloof, in 2015. They are no longer a couple, but they continue to rock out at their super cool winery and restaurant alongside Bee’s partner, Michelle McGaw. We love them for their French-inspired wines, and we’re extra proud to feature their wines because there’s so little queer representation in wine. One sip of this wine, and we knew it had to be yours. It’s a lively blend of Chardonnay & Aligote that reminds us of lemon yogurt with a pleasant minerality in the background. Can’t wait to pair with scallops, but chicken shawarma or falafel would be great, too.

RED: 2023 LUBANZI SHIRAZ, SWARTLAND, SOUTH AFRICA

Charlie Brain & Walker Brown, two American men, studied abroad in South Africa in 2014 and fell in love with the country. In 2016, they decided to start a winery there that focuses on sustainability both environmentally and economically. They started Lubanzi, named after a wild dog that followed them for 100 miles on a wilderness trip during that study abroad, with the help of renowned winemakers (including some of SA faves). Their Shiraz is spicy with plenty of black fruit notes with the signature balance that we love about Lubanzi wines. Great with pulled pork, grilled burgers, or blue cheese.

WHITE: 2025 RADLEY & FINCH CHENIN BLANC, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

Wine importer Pascal Schildt paired up with winemaker Thinus Kruger (of Fram, if you know that Chardonnay from our shelves) to create a line of affordable, fun South African wines. Named after characters in To Kill a Mockingbird, Radley & Finch wines are intended to be shared with good people, so get your people together for this one. This wine is a textbook example of what to expect from South African Chenin Blanc: salty with stone fruit notes and light texture on the palate. It’s tasty with tomatoes, peach & cucumber salad, or grilled shrimp.

BUBBLY: NV JUVE Y CAMPS BRUT ROSÉ, CORPINNAT, SPAIN

The Juve family traces their winemaking roots back to the 18th century, but it wasn’t until the 1920s that they began producing wine under the name Juve y Camps. They converted to an entirely organic production in 2015, and, most recently, have joined the movement to separate wines from Corpinnat, Spain from the larger designation of Cava. This rosé of Pinot Noir has notes of toasty bread, red berries, and red apple. Pair with focaccia with tomatoes, pasta carbonara, or BLTs.

ROSÉ: 2025 BIRGIT WIEDERSTEIN ROZAE, GOTTLESBRUNN, AUSTRIA

Birgit Wiederstein makes some of the most exciting wines coming out of Austria right now. She farms biodynamically and makes her wines as old-school and natural as possible, not that you’d be able to tell from her super fun, eye-catching labels. This rosé is brand spanking new to Table Wine! It’s a blend of Merlot & Pinot Noir that’s quite juicy with notes of cranberry, raspberry, and lemon. Can’t wait to pair it with eggplant stir-fry, soft cheeses, or meaty pizza.

NATURAL: 2025 FABIEN JOUVES LES AGUDES, OCCITAINE, FRANCE

Fabien Jouves comes from an old farming family and became a winemaker in 2006. His winery sits atop some of the highest slopes in Cahors where Malbec is the main varietal (they call it Côt). He’s quite old school in his farming & winemaking techniques, but he’s quite modern in his branding and marketing. This wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon, Colombard & Ugni Blanc. It’s minerally with a round mouthfeel and notes of lime and tart apple. Enjoy with your favorite cheeses & a baguette, grilled chicken, or pasta salad.

RED: 2024 LAURENT PERRACHON BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES, BEAUJOLAIS, FRANCE

The Perrachon family settled in Juliénas in 1601 and have been making wines at their estate since 1877. Today, the winery is run by 6th & 7th generation Perrachons, Martine & Laurent, and their sons Maxime & Adrien. They continue the work of their ancestors with plans to eliminate any use of chemical products, reduce intervention in the vineyards and continue to be ambassadors for Beaujolais Crus. This organic, sustainable Gamay is all we could ask for in a summer red: notes of raspberry, rose petal, and minerals with the slightest bit of tannic grip. Lovely with or without a chill, enjoy this wine with tomatoes, soft cheeses, or grilled sausages.

WHITE: 2024 DME LES PINS LA FOLIE BLANC DE NOIR, LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE

Dme Les Pins has been a family business for five generations, founded in the 1930s by Jules Esprit. Over the years, the estate has continued to grow in reputation, and they’re deeply committed to sustainability. We fell in love with this unique wine months ago, and we can’t wait for you to try white Cabernet Franc. The juice of Cab Franc is white, and the result is this fruity & floral wine with notes of yellow cherry and soft peach. Pair with fresh goat’s milk cheeses, summer salads, or zucchini pasta.

BUBBLY: NV VARA NEW MEXICO BRUT, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

Decades ago, the younger generation of the Gruets, a beloved Champagne family, came to the United States to find vineyards for making excellent sparkling wine. They landed in New Mexico and single-handedly put it on the map as a place to make serious bubbles. Fast forward many years, Laurent Gruet sold that winery and struck out with some other winemaking friends to get back to the basics of hand-picking grapes in vineyards with people he cares about. A blend of Chenin Blanc, Listan Prieto, and Pinot Meunier, these creamy bubbles taste like tangerines and tart peaches. What a fun & unexpected 4th of July bottle! Or serve alongside fish with peach salsa or sushi.

ROSÉ: 2025 BLOODROOT REMY SAVES THE SEA ROSÉ, MENDOCINO, CALIFORNIA

Spearheaded by Noah and Kelly Dorrance of Reeve Wines, BloodRoot is a collaboration between venerated winemakers with great vineyard sourcing who have come together to make value-minded wines that overdeliver with their quality. The wines are sourced from multiple benchmark vineyards throughout California and reflect the soul of each place, made at a quality and price level that make them absolute no-brainers to drink. This is our first time carrying their rosé, and you’re the only people getting any this year (not even we’re getting some). This rosé of organic Carignan has notes of ripe raspberry, nectarine, orange, and sea spray. Enjoy with oysters, grilled branzino, or tacos. 

NATURAL: 2023 ENDERLE & MOLL WEISS & GRAU, BADEN, GERMANY

Florian Moll and Sven Enderle first began making wines together in Germany in the mid-2000s and quickly gained notoriety in the natural wine world for their elegant Pinot Noir. Sadly, the difficulties of running a small winery in a region with a rapidly changing climate, along with a desire to see his kids grow up, has led Florian to hang up his winemaking hat. And so, although we’ve given you a couple German wines recently, we’re giving you one more as a way to support this winery one last time. This wine is 35% Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder), 35% Pinot Gris (Grauburgunder), and 30% Muller-Thurgau that’s fermented on the skins for 5 days before aging on the lees for 10 months in neutral oak. It has a lovely weight to it with notes of yellow cherry, spice, and peach skin. Serve with grilled trout, roasted chicken, or tomatoes.

RED: 2024 MILENRAMA RIOJA JOVEN, RIOJA, SPAIN

• Ruth de Andrés is a rising star in the wine world, and we’re excited to see where she takes us from here. She has a background in chemistry & enology from three countries and now makes her own wines in both Rioja and Ribera del Duero with her sister Ana. They created Milenrama (“yarrow” in Spanish) to focus on affordable, everyday wines from Rioja: exactly our kinds of wines. This red is 100% Tempranillo aged in stainless steel, so you get all this vibrant, juicy fruit. With a hint of spice, this crushable red will be great with paella, BBQ ribs, or burgers.

WHITE: 2024 MILENRAMA RIOJA BLANCO, RIOJA, SPAIN

• [See red note for a bit about the producer.] For those of you keeping score at home, this wine is probably a new grape for you. Tempranillo Blanco is quite rare (we’ve only ever had one other). The wine has notes of white flowers, lemon, and white peach. It’s tasty with big summer salads, cucumber sandwiches, or grilled chicken.

BUBBLY: FRITZ MÜLLER MULLER-THURGAU SEKT, RHEINHESSEN, GERMANY

• Fritz Müller began in 2009 as the brainchild of Guido Walter and Jürgen Hofmann. Guido is a globetrotting philosopher and thoughtful wine merchant. Jürgen is a hands-on enologist who guides the grapes from the vineyard to the bottle. They created the line to be Germany’s answer to Prosecco: fun bubbles that you don’t have to think too hard to enjoy. We loved these wines years ago and are so happy they’re available once again. This sparkling Muller-Thurgau has notes of ripe pear, apple, white peach, and white flowers. It’s the perfect brunch wine or pre-dinner drink with light snacks.

ROSÉ: 2025 LA VALENTINA CERASUOLO D’ABRUZZO ROSÉ, ABRUZZO, ITALY

• In a region known for inexpensive, bulk wine, La Valentina sets itself apart by organically & sustainably farming local varietals, including Montepulciano and Pecorino. They’re at the forefront of making Abruzzo a region known for high quality rather than large quantity. You’re the very first Table Wine people to try their rosé because it’s brand new to us this year. Rosés in this region are often thought of as light reds, so get ready for a fun, unique Montepulciano with more body than you might expect. With notes of strawberry and pomegranate and gentle minerality, this wine is made for fatty tuna sushi, spinach & strawberry salad, or spicy charcuterie.

NATURAL: 2025 SEEHOF ROSÉ, RHEINHESSEN, GERMANY

• This part of Germany was once thought of as the “armpit” of their winemaking because it was home to very cheap, sweet, insipid wine. Following in the footsteps of his famous winemaking brother-in-law, Seehof owner Florian Fauth is one of many winemakers fixing the area’s reputation. Florian wants the limestone-rich soil of his vineyards to shine in his wines, whether that’s in an off-dry Riesling or a zippy rosé of Pinot Noir like this month’s pick. The strong minerality comes through along with notes of lime and tart raspberry. Pair with ceviche, chevre, or weisswurst.

RED: 2024 PASAELI HOUSE RED, AEGEAN, TURKIYE

Seyit Karagözoğlu started Pasaeli in 2000 after a decade as a wine importer in Turkey. He focuses primarily on indigenous varietals, many of which are new to us, and sustainability. His house red is a blend of two of those varietals, Karasakız and Çalkarası, and Cabernet Sauvignon. We fell in love with its juicy notes of raspberry and red plum and its hint of spice, all of which make for a lovely spring red. Think of it a bit like Garnacha. Great with kebabs on the grill, lamb chops, or vadouvan chicken.

WHITE: 2024 BARDOS VERDEJO, RUEDA, SPAIN

The Bardos Project is an initiative carried out in collaboration with Fademur, the Federation of Associations of Rural Women, to support different female entrepreneurship projects in rural areas that help combat depopulation. Each year, they fund a new initiative that promotes innovation, job creation, and the recovery of traditional elements. Their Verdejo is surprisingly weighty with an enticing balance of mineral, citrus fruit, and herbal notes. Pair with green curry salmon, creamy ramp pasta, or zucchini & red onion scramble.

BUBBLY: NV CRUZAT BRUT, MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

Cruzat was founded in 2004 specifically to make sparkling wine in Argentina that was worth celebrating. They looked to Champagne for inspiration in terms of varietals and styles, and we’re so happy that they did. This sparkler is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (just like they do in Champagne). It has a broad mouthfeel but bright acidity and notes of Bosc pear and white flowers. Pop the cork with Cubanos, fish fry, or shrimp cocktail.

ROSÉ: 2025 OSTATU ROSADO, RIOJA, SPAIN

The Sáenz de Samaniego family has been farming in this region of Spain since the 16th century–for so many generations that their family name and the village’s name are the same. They started bottling serious wines in 1970 and modernized their organic winery in 2002. The winery is run by a sister and three brothers, and it’s still very much a family business. Every time someone asks me who to visit in Rioja, Ostatu is always my first answer. This vintage of their Rosado is lights out! It’s a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha & Viura that reminds us of watermelon seltzer with texturing minerals and a bright red cherry note. Serve with sheep’s milk cheese, charcuterie, or poke bowls.

NATURAL: 2024 MULLER-RUPRECHT PET NAT ROSÉ, PFALZ, GERMANY

Sabine and Philipp Wöhrwag are winemakers dedicated to being a part of their community. They want people to come to the winery, sit around the table, and share in the beauty of their wine. We’re big fans of their vibrant wines, and one taste of this pink(ish) Pet Nat made us think immediately of our natural club folks. This sparkling Dornfelder has the ripe berry notes the grape is known for along with a hint of natural funk. Such a fun wine to pair with pizza, cured meats, or Cobb salad.