
07/26/2025
We’ve had to pivot from our original tasting (Burgundy) to “Best Sellers” for today. All four of these wines have sold really well for us over many vintages. Quality to price is hard to beat, they won’t break the bank and they are readily available for purchase in quantities.
2023, Chateau Ducasse, Bordeaux Blanc: 65% Semillon 32%, Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle. Aromatics of melon, peach, nectarine and lemon curd. Soft but bright with notes of white peach, kiwi fruit, white rose petal and a touch of spice on the finish. A terrific wine that walks the line between racy and voluptuous. $22.99/$20.69
2023, Tenuta Tascante, Buonora, Etna Bianco: 100% Carricante. The Etna Bianco Buonora is nuanced and savory in the glass, impressing with a mix of yellow apple, dried florals, hints of raw almond and smoke. This is soft-textured with a lovely acid balance that motivates its saline-tinged orchard fruits and hints of sour melon. The Buonora finishes with finesse, both lightly structured and classically dry. This is already so pretty today, but with the potential for short-term cellaring. Vinus awarded this wine 91 points. $31.99/$28.79
2018,Secret Squirrel Winery, Columbia Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Merlot. This is a playful yet refined winery that emerged from the creative minds behind Washington’s renowned wineries Corliss and Tranche. Crafted from the best barrels that didn’t make the cur for Corliss, Secret Squirrel boasts the same estate vineyards, meticulous winemaking techniques and unwavering commitment to quality. This wine is fresh, expressive and pure, with an open-knit, juicy, succulent core. Medium to full bodied with notes of black and blue fruits on the nose. The palate reveals hints of raspberry, blueberry, dark chocolate and fresh coffee beans. Fine grained tannins round out this wine nicely. Wine Advocate awarded this wine 90 points. $27.99/$25.19
2022, Mark Ryan Winery, Columbia Valley, Monkey Wrench, Red Wine: Monkey Wrench continues the Mark Ryan tradition of song-based names for serious wines that deliver massive flavor at an attractive price. Sleek and well-built, with a generous core of black cherry, bay leaf and toasty spices that gathers richness toward polished tannins. 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 5% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot. $34.99/$31.49