HSI Wine Pull

Located just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean and right at the boundary of the marine layer, Campbell Ranch provides a cooler microclimate for Syrah reminiscent of the northern Rhône. Dark-fruited, savory, and slightly... Read More

A cooler-climate expression of the famous Sonoma Coast terroir from one of our favorite domestic producers! Restrained and delicate, with tart red fruit flavors—cranberry, sour cherry—and subtle hints of forest floor.... Read More

A bolder offering within the much-loved Anthill Farms single-vineyard lineup, ‘Campbell Ranch’ is very savory, with layers of ripe raspberry, brambly blackberry, crushed wildflowers, fresh mint, pine, and a gamey undertone.... Read More

From a single vineyard just below Occidental Ridge, this gorgeous Pinot Noir benefits from a large diurnal shift, resulting in an elegant wine with precise acidity and structure. A particularly exceptional vintage, this offers... Read More

From some of the oldest Chardonnay vines in the entire state of California—approximately 80 years!—this classic example of Russian River terroir deftly balances richness and restraint, with lively acidity lifting notes... Read More

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

This powerful wine is sustainably farmed in the Umbrian sub-region Montefalco, the indigenous home of Sagrantino. Rustic and full-bodied, it layers flavors and aromas of ripe red fruit, saddle leather, and hints of clove, star... 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

With only 10 hectares planted to vines, Château Bardins is miniscule compared to the Left Bank’s best-known estates—and the rustic, traditional wines are quite a find! Dark-fruited and earthy, with hints of graphite... 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

Made in collaboration between farmer Matt Hardin and winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown (of Rivers-Marie), this Sonoma County Cab manages to balance big, broad-shouldered ripeness with real tannic structure that indicates good aging... Read More

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

Established in the 11th century and boasting some of France’s oldest continuously-worked vineyards, Château d'Arlay is a champion of historic, traditional winemaking in the Jura. This biodynamically-farmed Pinot... 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

From estate vineyards in the heart of Bolgheri—also home to Sassicaia—this wine offers excellent value for its complexity, richness, and age-worthy structure. Ripe black and red fruit, spice, and well-integrated oak... Read More

Earthy and structured with aromas of underbrush, grilled porcini, sunbaked earth, wild berry and dried aromatic herb. The bold but soft palate doles out layers of mature black cherry, raspberry jam, licorice, sage, tobacco and... Read More

Not your everyday ‘poolside’ rosé!! This Cru Classé Côtes de Provence pours a very pale pink and offers plenty of strawberry fruit but displays surprising richness and roundness from time spent... 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

The signature wine of this estate, this vineyard of 70-year-old vines is the appellation’s only monopole. Beautifully textured with lovely salinity, hints of wet stone, and impeccable balance. A superb value for top-notch... 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

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

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

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

Étienne Calsac’s tiny production wines were recommended to us by Agnès Corbon—and they turned out even more delicious than we’d anticipated! This bottling is a very low-dosage Blanc de Blancs from... 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

From the southernmost village in Burgundy’s Côte Chalonnaise, this Chardonnay represents the slightly riper, rounder style found in the south of the region, with aromas and flavors of melon and pineapple supported... 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

Consistently among the best examples of ‘Riserva’ available in Chianti, with excellent freshness and balance despite its complexity and structure. Aromas and flavors of red fruit, wildflowers, freshly-tilled earth,... Read More

The Gravelly Loam is sourced from porous, gravelly soil that is home to some of the greatest Cabs in Napa. Loaded with juicy black fruit, this Cab is no stranger to complexity. Red plum, mocha, and cedar compliment the incredibly... 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

This low-intervention wine from Elisabetta Foradori is made from Manzoni Bianco, a crossing of Riesling and Pinot Bianco. Fermentation for a few days on the skins and maturation in acacia casks makes for a bright, aromatic wine... Read More

Nosiola is an ancient grape variety native to Trentino and valued for its ability to grow well in poor soils. Fermented on the skins for 8 months in clay amphorae before moving to acacia casks. Although not particularly ‘orange’... Read More

This entry-level Nebbiolo from one of Barolo’s greatest producers is anything but entry-level! Made from younger vines in both Barolo and Barbaresco, this is classic Langhe Nebbiolo: well-structured and age worthy, but still... Read More

With most of the fruit coming from Meursault, this regional-level offering from Albert Grivault represents a pretty incredible value! Bright, lemony acidity lifts a palate full of orchard fruit flavor—crisp green apple,... 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

After a streak of warm vintages & riper wines, Breton’s ’21 Régnié is a beautiful reminder of the bright, light, crunchy style of great Beaujolais—lively acidity, juicy red fruit, a touch of wild... 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

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

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

Dry Auslese?!?! This remarkable wine—farmed organically & fermented with native yeast—offers remarkable complexity and concentration for a dry Riesling, with racy acidity lifting rich flavors of peach, apricot, and... 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

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

A veteran of the Oregon wine scene, including time working with David Lett at Eyrie, Kelley Fox set off to make her own wines in 2007. This wine showcases her transparent, minimal-intervention style—lively acidity, characteristic... Read More

This gorgeous example of Oregon Chardonnay comes from a single vineyard high in the Dundee Hills. Farmed organically & biodynamically and handled delicately in the cellar, it offers bright, lifting acidity with notes of pear,... Read More

This excellent example of traditional Left Bank Bordeaux offers complex layers of cassis, green pepper, baking spice, & graphite with relatively restrained alcohol and excellent freshness. Hints of black cherry, plum, leather,... 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

This exciting newer winery is the result of a partnership between two friends Lara Rocchetti & Luisa Sala, who met in university. From organically-farmed vineyards, the Langhe Nebbiolo offers wonderfully fresh acidity with notes... Read More

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

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

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, 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 undertones,... 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

With multiple domaines and family winemaking history dating back to 1745, few surnames are more familiar in Chablis than Fèvre! Organically farmed & vinified with minimal intervention, this 1er Cru offering is racy and... Read More

The Mt. Veeder AVA is a sub-region within Napa Valley valued as the coolest of Napa’s mountain AVAs, resulting in higher-tannin, more age-worthy examples of Cabernet and Zinfandel. This Cab is full of dark fruit—plum,... Read More

From an organic, poly-cultural estate, this gorgeous Trousseau is pure Jura elegance—lively acidity with vibrant notes of tart red cherry, just a hint of barnyard funk, and a rocky, mineral core that will please fans of... Read More

Building on the work of his father, Paolo, Giampiero Bea works painstakingly to farm and craft ‘real wine’—not commercial, not technical, and not doctored. This red is his take on a fresh, lip-smacking, medium-bodied... 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 with extended bottle aging, this white is very fresh and lively, with... Read More

This 24-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

From a site farmed for 400 years without any use of chemicals (!), this is a remarkably expressive old vines Syrah with lovely dark fruit, savory undertones of olive brine, pork fat, and black pepper, and restrained tannins for... Read More