1. Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grain 2023 Forget whatever preconceived notions you have about stuffy Burgundy. This Pinot Noir and Gamay blend is pure, unadulterated joy in a glass. It’s got this ridiculously vibrant, crunchy texture that dances on the palate before finishing dangerously smooth and silky. Grab a massive spread of cured meats and just go to town.
2. Tiny Horse Pinot Noir This wine is unbelievable. I think if you continue to let Sara and Jen get their hands on great Pinot Noir and this will become a cult classic. It delivers an ethereal, soda poppy, but velvety texture that practically floats across your tongue. It’s soulful, grounded, and way too easy to drain in one sitting.
3. Swim Good Pet Nat One, big welcome back to Catch and Release to the portfolio. This Pet Nat is a perfect summer chugger. Taking perfectly vibrant Albariño and trapping that raw fermentation energy in the bottle yields absolute magic. The texture here is incredibly layered, backed up by an electric, zippy acidity. It’s the ultimate, unfiltered thirst-quencher.
4. Le Jour Se leve There are days that just demand a white wine with actual substance, and this Marsanne delivers. It strikes an absolutely killer balance between grounded earthiness and a waxy, mouth-coating texture that lingers long after the sip. Put on something loud and emotional—maybe some early Jimmy Eat World (put on Clarity)—and let this bottle reset your entire week.
5. MADJ orange Lebanon's finest, El Sabban. This macerated Viognier is built different. It takes all those wildly aromatic, tropical notes you'd expect and backs them up with a seriously grippy, tannic texture that commands your full attention. It’s bold, it's weird in the best way, and it absolutely demands a spot on your table.
6. Syrah VdF Rouge 2023 People ask me often what the deal about Cold Syrah is. This is the presentation set and point. It brings all the classic dark fruit and cracked black pepper you crave, but wraps it in a resfreshing and silky texture with just enough rustic edge to keep things interesting. Adult Birch Beer, basically. Pair with a burger and waffle fries.
