HSI Wine Pull

Maggie Harrison cut her teeth at cult-favorite Sine Qua Non for eight years before striking off on her own. Her 'Coriolis' Pinot Noir is texturally complex, with ripe notes of red and black fruit and a hint of baking spice.... Read More

Made from organically-farmed fruit form a single vineyard, this wine is created by macerating Neuburger for eight hours before pressing, then adding Chardonnay and pressing immediately. As a result, it has just a touch of skin... Read More

A stunning Chardonnay from one of California’s most exciting boutique producers! Vibrant aromas of pear skin and agave with subtle floral notes. Stony on the palate, offering vibrant citrus fruit and quince. Finishes dry... Read More

One of our favorite Burgundy producers this year, Barat is classic Chablis—racy and austere, with superb acidity and cool, elegant minerality, this 1er Cru offering adds additional texture and complexity from time in neutral... Read More

A classic example of superbly-crafted, lower-intervention Cabernet Franc from the variety’s spiritual home in Chinon. The palate is bright & red-fruited, with hints of the variety’s characteristic greenness, wet stone,... Read More

4th-generation vigneron Jean-Marie Bechtold is the only organic grower in Dahlenheim & is currently in conversion to fully biodynamic viticulture. His lovely ‘Obere Hund’ ages in large neutral oak barrels and offers... Read More

This bold, powerful Cabernet comes from the organically-farmed Montecillo, Monte Rosso, & Lichau Hill Vineyards. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in older French oak, it is powerfully dark-fruited and ripe, with hints of... Read More

A delicious, zero-dosage grower champagne from the House of Marguet! Aromas of yellow fruits, red apples, fresh biscuits, stony minerality, and subtle fresh flowers. Layered & complex—a great value for a high quality, small-production... Read More

Organically farmed in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, this dry rosé champagne beautifully marries bright red fruit aromas and flavors with savory undertones, yeasty notes of toasted biscuit, and chalky minerality. Vibrant,... Read More

This grower champagne knocks the socks off similarly-priced bottles from the big houses; elegant and silky, with layers dried apricots, dried peaches, flowers, and spices. Lively and fresh, with enough richness to please a variety... Read More

As the second wine of the famed 2nd-growth Château Brane-Cantenac, this classic example of Margaux offers surprisingly good value! Supple and seductive, it offers brambly red fruit, cedar and pencil shavings, subtle spice,... Read More

Jérémy Bricka works revive old varieties and winemaking traditions in Isère. Douce Noire was once thought to be the same variety as Dolcetto, but now we actually know it to be the same as Charbono or Bonarda.... Read More

A superb example of grower champagne at a very reasonable price point! Using the best of the estate’s organically-farmed fruit and produced with relatively low dosage, this is racy and nervy but with generous red fruit and... Read More

Previous generations of the Brigandat family sold all their fruit to larger houses, but current winemaker Bertrand began bottling the best 60% of each harvest himself. His zero dosage Blanc de Noirs offers generous red fruit with... Read More

This gorgeous, brut nature Crémant comes from the estate’s oldest Pinot Noir vines and matured in oak for richness & texture. Produced mere miles from Champagne using exactly the same methods, this offers remarkable... Read More

Powerful and rich, with intense aromas and flavors of ripe fruit, dark plums, figs, and raisins supported by tobacco, figs, and anise. A perfect wine for a cold evening or thoughtful relaxation or a hearty meal. Luxurious!... Read More

Beautiful expression of Volnay's terroir, this wine has ample red fruit such as cranberries, and cherries. This wine is polished off with intense minerality and tastefully integrated oak. Beautiful now or can be cellared as... Read More

From a 7-hectare vineyard of 60-to-80-year-old vines on the slopes of Mt. Etna, this complex, concentrated red offers plenty of earthy, mushroomy funk mingled with bright red fruit, floral undertones, and elegant minerality. Drink... Read More

Deep and dark in color, with complex, lively aromas of cassis, kirsch, and plum leading to a robust, ripe palate with the same profile. Lifted by pleasant acidity, the wine closes with well-structured but very soft tannins. Delicious... Read More

Quite approachable even in its youth, this is an ideal Brunello to pop and pour tonight—big, bold, and broad-shouldered, it offers bright Tuscan acidity, layered red fruit, leather, and earth, with a powerfully structured... Read More

This vintage tawny port from Santa Eufemia is incredibly complex and beautifully balanced, with aromas and flavors of blackberry, plum, figs, and a powerful, long finish. Stunning!!

Coming from one of the greatest producers of Cava, this organic & biodynamic expression of still Xarel-lo offers remarkably elegant minerality and surprising texture. Fresh, citrusy notes and lively acidity help delineate a more... Read More

This Roussanne-based blend offers excellent value and better balance than many of its hefty, pricy peers. Pleasantly fresh with plenty of mid-palate texture, it offers floral aromas, ripe orchard fruit, and a wonderfully waxy... Read More

Located near famed Cheval Blanc, Château de Valois has both excellent terroir and an approach that showcases it: minimal sulfur, mostly neutral oak, and no fining before bottling. This Pomerol is rustic and earthy with lively... Read More

Helmed by the great-grandson of James de Rothschild, this small Bordeaux estate boasts the clay-limestone soil that makes for the finest Saint-Émilion. Layers of Morello cherry, black fruit, spice, and vanilla from well-integrated... Read More

From hillside vines at the base of Howell Mountain, this is an excellent example of Napa Cabernet that retains its Bordelais inspiriation—bold & structured, but not quite so jammy and overly oaked as many others. Dark fruits,... Read More

Classic Left Bank Bordeaux! Aromas of cassis, green pepper, baking spice, and graphite with medium-plus body, lifting, acidity, and flavors of black cherry, plum, leather, and earth with a long, grippy finish. Drinking beautifully... Read More

Any traditional, Old World wine lover will appreciate this organically-farmed Bandol. Rustic and full flavored, featuring grainy tannins, elegant fruit and mouthwatering acidity. Bandol rouge is built to age, so get one for your... Read More

A unique Provençal red made from 90% Tibouren and 10% Syrah, this is medium-minus in body but very complex, with refreshing acidity, restrained red fruit, plenty of earth, and a cool, mineral-driven finish. Drinking well... Read More

Made in tiny quantities by Jordi Raventós, this stunning white made from the local variety Xarel-lo Vermell ferments and ages in used Burgundy barrels, resulting in a very Chablis-like marriage of racy acidity, saline minerality,... Read More

We are particularly excited about this delicious cuvee crafted from 100% Chardonnay. The nose displays lively, mineral-laced orchard fruit and floral aromas. Dry on the palate, offering hints of pear skin, melon and Meyer lemon... Read More

COS’s more muscular ‘riserva’ take on Cerasuolo di Vittoria nonetheless retains all the freshness and vibrancy you’d expect from Giusto Occhipinti’s hands-off approach. Layers of cherry, wildflowers,... Read More

Farmed biodynamically and vinified with minimal intervention, this is one serious Nero d’Avola! With two years aging in Slavonian oak and another 2-3 in bottle before release, this is a well-developed, elegant Nero with... Read More

Originally founded in 1869 and run on a poly-culture model, Domaine Courbet slowly transitioned toward growing just grapes, which they now farm biodynamically and vinify naturally. The Chardonnay is clean in style, with excellent... Read More

Crafted using fruit from Matthew Rorick’s organic home vineyard, this wine displays vibrant, lively acidity lifting up citrusy fruit and a richly textured palate ending in a long, elegantly mineral finish. Drinking beautifully... Read More

This gorgeous ‘Super Tuscan’ combines international varieties with Sangiovese, all organically-farmed by a top producer. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, plum, cassis, cedar, and menthol with silky tannins. Ornellaia... Read More

From a southeast facing slope in a section of Les Lys known as ‘Clos du Roi’ (and worked only by the Defaix estate), this is a remarkable wine with great finesse and length. Flavors and aromas of bergamot, acacia,... Read More

An outstanding example of properly made domestic Cabernet! Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and ripe plums. Light and gripping tannins. Hints of vanilla, toast, & kirsch that evolve on the mid-palate, intertwined with mint, eucalyptus,... Read More

While many Anderson Valley producers chase the bold, overly-ripe style of Pinot that is popular today, the Drews have stayed true to their roots, producing wines of remarkable elegance—reminiscent of ‘90s Littorai... Read More

This Old World-inspired, low-intervention Chardonnay comes from one of the SLO Coast’s best vintages in recent memory. Lees-y & complex, it has crisp, lively acidity with aromas of lemon peel, chamomile, wet stone, and creamy... Read More

Another excellent example of Dunites’s fresh, low-intervention style, this Pinot Noir from Bassi Vineyard was naturally fermented with 40% whole clusters & gentle extraction. Aromas and flavors of juicy berries, plum skin,... Read More

If our recent tastings are any indication, Dunites is quietly making some of the United States’ finest examples of Syrah, especially for fans of restrained, cooler-climate expressions. This fresh, lively single vineyard... Read More

A pioneer in organic farming in Cannubi, as well as the first female winemaker in the Langhe (others have since followed in her footsteps), Chiara Boschis continues to make some of Piedmont’s finest Nebbiolo. Aromatic, complex,... Read More

Hailing from volcanic soils in the north of Basilicata, this is classic Aglianico: bold, powerful, and dark-fruited with hints of blackberry preserve, rosemary, tobacco, & oak, all supported by firm tannins that suggest long-term... Read More

Working organically and on their way to certification, Cogno produces exceptional wines with one foot in tradition and another in modern winemaking. The result is a bold, robust wine, with plenty of Nebbiolo’s characteristic... Read More

Inspired by the finesse of Burgundy, this is a hugely delicious Sonoma Coast wine bursting with layers of ripe red berries, star anise, fresh mint, and subtle spice. A cool, refreshing core of minerality adds grace and elegance—superbly... Read More

Grown organically and vinified with minimal intervention—whole cluster fermentation with native yeasts, seven months in large neutral oak—this wine is 100% Bastarda, better known as Trousseau in France. Mouthwatering... Read More

Paul Filliatreau’s focus on organic farming, gentle extraction, and stainless steel aging changed the face of Saumur-Champigny back in the 1970s, and despite this delicate touch, the wines age beautifully! Bright acidity,... Read More

An attractive nose of rose, violet, perfumed red berry, and brooding minerality leads to a well-structured palate full of red cherry, raspberry, grilled herbs, white pepper, anise and a balsamic note alongside firm, fine-grained... Read More

This gorgeous wine from Cecile Grongnet opens with strong aromas of yeast and brioche. Concentrated both aromatically and in terms of flavor, it offers layers of red fruit, citrus peel, green apple, slight nuttiness, toasted brioche,... Read More

Few good values remain in Champagne, but Grongnet’s lovely Blanc de Blancs is one of the best! Fresh and vibrant, with layered aromas and flavors of citrus peel, green apple, acacia blossom, and toasted brioche, it works... Read More

Though technically a Bourgogne Rouge, Lignier’s stunning wine should be considered ‘above category’ for its depth and complexity. Hailing from 35-year-old vines in Chambolle, it displays lively acidity, concentrated... Read More

This is a non-vintage blend of every parcel farmed by Hiyu, many of which are field blends of varieties both well-known and esoteric. Aged 3+ years in neutral oak, it offers lively acidity, ripe red fruit, plus abundant earth... Read More

This gorgeous off-dry Vouvray comes from the appellation’s longtime standard-bearer, Domaine Huet. Coming from Vouvray’s finest vineyard area, it deftly balances bright acidity with a richly textured, delicately sweet... Read More

Tight, lemony acidity—this will age beautifully!—with flavors of lime pith, orange zest and an incredible, intense, mineral-driven finish. Refreshing and cool, but with plenty of body and structure. One to pick up... Read More

From a low-yield, high elevation vineyard on the westerly slopes of Napa Valley’s Atlas Peak, this Syrah is classic in profile—dark fruit, earth, spice, savory meatiness, and powerful structure make it a prime candidate... Read More

This excellent Petite Sirah comes from the Napa Valley Cabernet experts at Jean Edwards and displays similarly rich, silky dark fruit aromas and flavors with subtle hints of spice and powerful structure. An excellent choice for... Read More

Beautifully balanced and elegant. This Cabernet Sauvignon is rooted in Bordeaux stylistically with all of the fruit and richness that a Napa cab should have! With some spice and complexity added by new French oak this is the ultimate... Read More

Rich and luscious with dark red fruit, black cherries, currants with earth and spice. The tannins are lovely, smooth, and approachable. The wine is aged for 22 months in 75% new French oak. This wine is a classy and elegant example... Read More

Raffaele Pagano passed on his taking over his family’s large, successful winery to set off on his own and make unusual, iconoclastic, limited expressions of native varieties. This Fiano offers complex, oxidative aromas of... Read More

From a single-vineyard parcel of 60+-year-old Cesanese vines, this is a fresh but firmly-structured example of Lazio’s under-appreciated hero variety. Aged in a mix of concrete and neutral oak, it offers vibrant acidity... Read More

An equal parts blend of Meunier and Pinot Noir, this no-dosage grower champagne offers delicate, ethereal floral aromas, hints of savory herbs, a touch of brioche, subtle red fruit, and very elegant minerality. Ideal for those... Read More

A taught, racy grower Champagne with laser-like acidity, hints of red fruit, crisp green apple, toasted brioche, biscuit, and an elegant, mineral finish. Later disgorgement and lower dosage than its brut cousin. Absolutely delicious!... Read More

Best known for its whites, Chassagne-Montrachet is also home to a small quantity of stunning pinot noir! Fresh & mineral-driven, it offers notes of plum, red berries, white pepper, and freshly-tilled earth. Excellent structure... Read More

Blended from separately vinified parcels of 45-year-old vines, this expressive wine delicately balances a fresh, aromatic style with the traditional nutty oxidative qualities associated with Jura. Aromas and flavors of crisp green... Read More

Inspired by Burgundy, Littorai produces fresh, elegant Pinot Noir without excess ripeness or extraction. An exceptional balance of tart cherry and cranberry fruit, refreshing acidity, elegant minerality, and enough structure to... Read More

A rich but soft expression of Pinot Noir from the Anderson Valley in California’s Sonoma County. A unique expression of terroir, with complex aromas of lavender, cherry fruit, rose petal, and warm spice notes, plus red fruit... Read More

A perfectly evolved Rioja Reserva from the region’s top producer (in our humble opinion), ‘Viña Bosconia’ offers persistent aromas of mature red fruit, plenty of structure paired with elegance and restraint,... Read More

From the top vineyard of the finest producer in Rioja, this gorgeous wine offers bright cherry fruit flavors, earthy notes of mushroom and saddle leather, plus baking spice and excellent structure despite restrained alcohol. Truly... Read More

Farmed organically and produced traditionally—still hand riddled!—this is a top-notch grower Champagne at a lower price than many of the cheaply made big brands like Veuve and Moët. Citrus, toasted brioche, red... Read More

Coming mostly from 45-year-old vines in Basarin, this exceptional Barbaresco is produced traditionally following a low-intervention approach. Elegant, red-fruited, & beautifully mineral, it is approachable now but will develop... Read More

This remarkable, developing white from the French alps offers complex layers of honey and beeswax with firm, lifting acidity and a persistent mineral finish. A few grams of residual sugar help balance the wine without making it... Read More

Hand-harvested and vinified using organic and biodynamic principles, this Mondeuse from the heart of Arbin is hard to beat. Fresh tart cherry and wild notes of dried mountain herbs compliment the silky, gentle tannic structure.... Read More

A lovely wine with surprising complexity, Maillard’s white Chorey-lès-Beaune offers aromas and flavors of lemon peel, crisp green apple, elegant minerality and pleasant texture on a medium-long finish. Versatile and... Read More

One of the greatest values among France’s truly great, age-worthy reds, this wine comes from very old vines in the Terrasses du Larzac. Aged in a combination of demi-muids and large foudres, it is both rugged and refined,... Read More

Inspired by ancient Greek Retsina production, this experimental offering from Steve Matthiasson was produced by fermenting Greco di Tufo in contact with its skins and preserved with Aleppo pine resin. Crunchy exotic fruit flavors,... Read More

Most commonly found in Champagne, Pinot Meunier is in fact a red-skinned grape that can produce fresh, lively, & incredibly expressive red wines. Matthiasson’s is restrained in alcohol, with bright, juicy red fruit, floral... Read More

From a picturesque hillside domaine overlooking the entirety of Mercurey, this offers superb value for great Burgundy. Coming from the cool 2016 vintage, this is an elegant, refined with with superb acidity, red fruit, high-toned... Read More

Dark-fruited and powerful, with savory and spicy undertones, this is a distinctly Californian take on the noble grape, but still well-balanced and versatile, rather than syrupy or over-ripe. Hints of plum, kirsch, black pepper,... Read More

Using fruit from both Rías Baixas and Vinho Verde, Gutier Seijo Otero crafts this ‘river wine’ through spontaneous fermentation in large Stockinger foudres before racking into concrete. Richly textured with... Read More

A gorgeous Brunello that can be enjoyed younger than most, this wine offers layered flavors of cherry, strawberry, eucalyptus and juniper with a well-structured finish full of earth and mineral undertones. An exceptional value... Read More

Produced in memory of the Templar knights that used to reside at Montenidoli, this is a blend of three local white varieties fermented and aged in neutral barrique. Rich and textural, with umami undertones and hints of spice layered... Read More

Silvio Messana’s ‘il Rospo’ is a restrained, juicy Cabernet Sauvignon that bucks the trend toward jammy, oaky, high-alcohol wines made from this variety. Fermented & aged naturally in concrete from organically-grown... Read More

Sergio Manetti declassified his famous wines years ago to protest the poor quality, non-traditional winemaking allowed in Chianti—but his are the purest expression of this famous region! Bright red fruit, firm tannins, elegant... Read More

Farmed organically and biodynamically by the careful & perfection-driven Nicolas Badel, this is a classic example of high quality syrah from Saint-Joseph: fresh & fruit-forward, it balances juicy dark fruit with hints of pepper... Read More

This ‘orange’ wine from esteemed natural producer Paolo Bea spends two weeks macerating on its lees, fermented in stainless steel, & left on its fine lees for a year before bottling. Funky, complex, & incredibly intriguing.... Read More

Farmed biodynamically in the volcanic soils of Mount Etna by visionary winemaker Andrea Franchetti, this marries his robust, extracted style with bright, mineral elegance for a truly singular wine. Bright red cherry fruit, hints... Read More

Among the most exciting winemakers in Chablis, Thomas Pico learned from natural-wine superstars Alice and Olivier de Moor and then converted to organic viticulture against his father’s wishes. His ‘Vent d’Ange’... Read More

Farmed organically and biodynamically in the heart of Pomerol, this wine undergoes natural fermentation in concrete and ages for 20 months in 20% new oak. Aromas & flavors of blue fruit, blackberries, oak, mushrooms, and baking... Read More

Nearly forgotten, the historically singular region of Colares, rife with old ungrafted vines, is just now receiving much deserved attention. Even after 5 years, this white is very fresh and lively, with pleasant acidity, minerality,... Read More

This 21-year-old red, produced in tiny quantities, comes from Colares, the Portuguese region famous for its pre-Phylloxera ungrafted vines and wines of almost limitless age-ability. Still fresh and youthful with red fruit, game... Read More

Although bold, rich, and powerful—as you’d expect from a high-end domestic Cabernet Sauvignon—this barrel selection from Richard Luftig still displays excellent freshness and balance. The oak is very present... Read More

Working traditionally, without the aid of chemical inputs, Thibaud Brocard produces wines that are typical of the Côte des Bar: quite dry, but generous in style, with notes of crisp green apple, pear, subtle red fruit, and... Read More

This biodynamically farmed Monthélie Rouge comes from a family with winemaking roots going all the way back to the 16th century! With intense, energetic aromas and flavors of bright, juicy red fruit, subtle spice, and elegant... Read More

Rockier and significantly more structured than the declassified ‘Gamine,’ Villa’s Saint-Joseph still offers incredible elegance, but with firm tannins that suggest superb aging potential. Dark-fruited, savory,... Read More

A classic expression of grower-Champagne! Organically farmed and riddled by hand, this is a lovely antidote to the characterless offerings from big houses like Veuve and Moët. Dry and racy, with lively acidity, red fruit,... Read More

Coming from one of our favorite grower-producers, this Meunier-dominant Champagne is racy and elegant, but with generous red fruit aromas and flavors and a touch of brioche-y richness. Superbly balanced, it shines alongside food.... Read More

Any traditional, Old World wine lover will appreciate this organically-farmed Bandol. Rustic and fully flavored, featuring grainy tannins, elegant fruit and mouthwatering acidity. Bandol rouge is built to age, so get one for your... Read More

From one of Provence’s most historic estates, this wineis serious & brooding, but offers more generous fruit than the château’s other reds, meaning it can be enjoyed somewhat earlier in its development. Dark-fruited,... Read More

Produttori di Carema’s ‘Riserva’ bottling offers slightly more structure and body than its ‘Classico’ cousin, but with the same classic characteristics of Piedmont: floral aromas, subtle earth, with... Read More

Working with very old vines in the estate’s Pira vineyard (located in Barolo), Luca Roagna crafts miniscule quantities of this gorgeous wine. Long fermentation and 5 years in old oak adds structure & complexity to the bright... Read More

Sourced in equal parts from Roagna’s ‘Pira’ vineyard in Barolo and ‘Paje’ vineyard in Barbaresco, this wine offers astounding value for fans of Barolo—powerful and well-structured, with pleasant... Read More

Sinskey’s Pinot Noir is a favorite year after year thanks to its subtle marriage of Old World restraint and New World terroir—lush red fruit (cranberry, cherry, strawberry) is layered with baking spice, orange zest,... Read More

From a small parcel of Chardonnay planted in the western reaches of Pernand, this lively, fresh white is balanced by low yields and well-integrated oak. Pleasant citrusy acidity, crisp green apple, and a mineral-laced finish add... Read More

This spicy, aromatic Burgundy comes from family vineyards in Pernand Vergelesses and Echevronne, farmed sustainably to best express their desirable terroir. Energetic and precise, with a floral bouquet, bright red cherry fruit,... Read More