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Now through Monday, March 30th, take 20% off dozens of selections from France and Italy.
View the CollectionUnheated Rivalry
by Jane Augustine
It’s a bit funny to write about two equally fantastic Bandols made by men with quite opposite personalities. I don’t imagine their interpretation of the métier is that different—make wines that express their terroir—but a vigneron always leaves their mark, and that fascinates me…
View the CollectionA Primer on Vouvray
by Kermit Lynch
Vouvray’s wine is a product of what we call the Chenin Blanc grape, but I prefer the local name, Pineau de la Loire, and [René] Loyau is of the opinion that the original plantings of Pineau were Pinot, the Chardonnay, imported to Vouvray from Burgundy. Over sixteen centuries or more, the plant evolved ever so slowly as it adapted to Vouvray’s soil and climate. Even today, Loyau says, certain Vouvrays show a striking aromatic kinship to the Chardonnays of the Côte d’Or…
View the CollectionThe Alchemy of Red Wine and Braised Beef
by Jane Augustine
In the Adventures Club bulletin from 2011, where I found Chef Chris Lee’s recipe for beef braised with red wine and chocolate, Chris muses that rustic French stews are typically quite soupy and made to be sopped-up with lots of country bread. The French actually have a word for the act of sweeping bread across one’s bowl or plate to capture every last bit…
View the CollectionSnowed in, Tuscan Style
by Tom Wolf
On a Friday afternoon last month, as a winter storm closed in on my mountain town, I made a few last-minute stops to stock up on provisions for what promised to be a snowed-in weekend. The final stop on my checklist was my local butcher, to pick up a cut of pork I’d never considered preparing before Chez Panisse chef Gary Podesto created a recipe he called “Coppa à la Matignon” for our Adventures Club last winter…
View the CollectionClosing Ceremony in Verona
by Tom Wolf
From the volcanic Garganegas of Davide Vignato to the lively whites and reds of Corte Gardoni to the majestic reds of Quintarelli, all of these wines would be right at home among the dazzling fireworks and spectacle of the closing ceremony in nearby Verona...
View the CollectionPreserving and Enhancing Aeolian Winemaking Traditions
by Dixon Brooke
The magnificent Aeolian Islands are a string of volcanic islands north of Sicily that include Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli (an active volcano), Filicudi, and Alicudi. Capers are a primary local export, particularly from Salina and Lipari—the two largest and most populous of the islands— but Antonino “Nino” Caravaglio is at once the caper champion of the region and its wine maestro. He has built what is unquestionably the most qualitative collection of vineyards and wines in this little slice of Italy…
View the CollectionNew Arrivals
Here is a collection of recent arrivals. Every week, we’ll be adding a dozen or more new arrivals, so check back often for your favorite classics or new discoveries!
View the CollectionThe Carpe Vinum Collection
An ever-changing offering of wines that are just about to sell out; one last opportunity to seize a range of selections before they disappear from our shelves forever.
View the Collection50th Anniversary Merchandise
When the esteemed French wine artist Michel Tolmer created beautiful artwork for our 50th anniversary, we knew right away that we had to feature it on a few select items of merch. After spending maybe a little too much time researching the options, we landed on a classy, leather-strap cap, a comfortable t-shirt made from 100% cotton, and a tote made with incredibly sturdy, fair-trade, and organic cotton by a certified B corp that invests in the livelihoods of women and farmers of India, featuring three wine sleeves and two other compartments for all of your other needs!
View the CollectionRecent Wine Club Selections
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.
View the CollectionCollections
Now through Monday, March 30th, take 20% off dozens of selections from France and Italy.
Now through Monday, March 30th, take 20% off dozens of selections from France and Italy.
Wines in this Collection
2022 Pic Saint Loup Rouge
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
There is something timeless to this Pic Saint Loup, its herbal bouquet and fleshy texture, all free from any hint of modern trappings.
2024 Régnié
France | Beaujolais
Savor it, because your glass will be empty before you know it, leaving you only with the spicy, mineral-laden aftertaste..
2022 Collioure Rouge “Puig Oriol”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
A brooding, wild beast with hints of black fruit and Mediterranean herbs, this is a portal to Catalonia’s stunning seaside vineyards.
2024 Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah “Les Hautes Ribaudes”
France | Northern Rhône
With lovely notes of currant and violets, this bright, crunchy wine is irresistible in its youth. Serve cool with just about anything.
2024 Moscato d’Asti “Sorì Gramella”
Italy | Piedmont
Who could resist such a heavenly ambrosia, with its scent spring wildflowers, citrus blossoms, and succulently ripe grapes?
2024 Quincy
France | Loire
You’ll appreciate the distinctive flavor profile: ripe, succulent citrus devoid of grassiness, with the same flinty nerve as a good Sancerre.
2024 Gentil d’Alsace
France | Alsace
A fragrant blend of mostly Riesling and Muscat, Félix Meyer’s Gentil works like a reset button for your palate.
2022 Givry Blanc “Teppe de Chenèves”
France | Burgundy
Lumpp’s blanc offerings may be small, but they are mighty.
2023 Beaujolais Blanc “Clos de Rochebonne”
France | Beaujolais
Rochebonne offers Chardonnay fruit that’s both racy and sun-kissed
2019 Vino Rosso “I nove fratelli”
Italy | Sicily
A profound red wine full of depth, liveliness, and old-school, rustic character.
It’s a bit funny to write about two equally fantastic Bandols made by men with quite opposite personalities. I don’t imagine their interpretation ...
It’s a bit funny to write about two equally fantastic Bandols made by men with quite opposite personalities. I don’t imagine their interpretation of the métier is that different—make wines that express their terroir—but a vigneron always leaves their mark, and that fascinates me…
Wines in this Collection
2022 Bandol Rouge
France | Provence
Alain Pascal’s red is polished and pedigreed, but remains au naturel somehow: uninhibited, unfussy, and raw.
2021 Bandol Rouge
France | Provence
Terrebrune’s 2021 is harmonious, ripe with garrigue and wild berries, and bold in all the best ways. It’s firm and full of character but not at all showy.
Vouvray’s wine is a product of what we call the Chenin Blanc grape, but I prefer the local name, Pineau de la Loire, and [René] Loyau is of th...
Vouvray’s wine is a product of what we call the Chenin Blanc grape, but I prefer the local name, Pineau de la Loire, and [René] Loyau is of the opinion that the original plantings of Pineau were Pinot, the Chardonnay, imported to Vouvray from Burgundy. Over sixteen centuries or more, the plant evolved ever so slowly as it adapted to Vouvray’s soil and climate. Even today, Loyau says, certain Vouvrays show a striking aromatic kinship to the Chardonnays of the Côte d’Or…
Wines in this Collection
Vouvray Brut
France | Loire
Made from Chenin Blanc in the Champagne method, this cuvée is the quintessential apéritif sparkling wine, with notes of apple and pear and a fine bead.
2024 Vouvray
France | Loire
This is Vouvray sec of the cold mountain stream persuasion—bracing, with a clean finish.
2024 Vouvray “Les Fondraux”
France | Loire
The sweetness—more like a honeyed roundness—is at the front of each sip, then whisked away by the same brisk finish as their Vouvray sec.
In the Adventures Club bulletin from 2011, where I found Chef Chris Lee’s recipe for beef braised with red wine and chocolate, Chris muses that rust...
In the Adventures Club bulletin from 2011, where I found Chef Chris Lee’s recipe for beef braised with red wine and chocolate, Chris muses that rustic French stews are typically quite soupy and made to be sopped-up with lots of country bread. The French actually have a word for the act of sweeping bread across one’s bowl or plate to capture every last bit…
Wines in this Collection
2024 Rosso Piceno
Italy | Le Marche
Its dark fruit is boldly mouth-filling, yet smooth and juicy, even crunchy when served fresh out of the cooler. One of the shop’s top pizza and BBQ bottles.
2024 Langhe Nebbiolo
Italy | Piedmont
February Club Gourmand ~ Intermingling orange zest with roses, red fruits, and a fine tannin, it is utterly enchanting.
2023 Cahors
France | Southwest
Today, the 2023 is a robust, tightly coiled rouge balanced by notes of dark fruit, plum, earth, and eucalyptus.
2021 Faugères
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Simultaneously rustic and graceful, dark and light on its feet, this red shows succulent notes of mixed red and black fruit, spices, and leather.
2022 Saumur Champigny “Terres Chaudes”
France | Loire
Thierry has perfected the art of coaxing this Cabernet Franc’s soulfulness and elusive finesse into bottle.
2023 Corse Figari Rouge
France | Corsica
This fragrant red from the island’s south echoes the earthy, meaty complexity found in chewy cuts of coppa that inevitably surface toward the end of a tasting at Canarelli.
2020 Friuli Colli Orientali Refosco Peduncolo Rosso “Morus Nigra”
Italy | Friuli
Lovely now with a slight chill, their Refosco has a stimulating, stony backbone that ensures a slow evolution through the years.
2022 Alpilles Rouge “Grenache”
France | Provence
A thoroughbred of pure Grenache, this unbridled rouge is fresh and lithe, teeming with juicy dark fruit and ample goût de terroir.
On a Friday afternoon last month, as a winter storm closed in on my mountain town, I made a few last-minute stops to stock up on provisions for what p...
On a Friday afternoon last month, as a winter storm closed in on my mountain town, I made a few last-minute stops to stock up on provisions for what promised to be a snowed-in weekend. The final stop on my checklist was my local butcher, to pick up a cut of pork I’d never considered preparing before Chez Panisse chef Gary Podesto created a recipe he called “Coppa à la Matignon” for our Adventures Club last winter…
Wines in this Collection
2022 Chianti Classico
Italy | Tuscany
The 2022 is pungently savory with herbaceous reminders of the Tuscan countryside.
2019 Chianti Classico Riserva
Italy | Tuscany
Concentrated, youthful, and soulful, this Sangiovese is enchanting now, but it has a long life full of gorgeous evolution ahead.
2020 Toscana Rosso
Italy | Tuscany
With an unmistakably Italian nose, it recalls the grippy tannins of a bright Chianti and the stateliness of an aged Bordeaux.
2018 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva “Santa Maria”
Italy | Tuscany
Colleoni’s Santa Maria is coursing with raw beauty, exuding rose petals and turned earth and finishing with tannins fine as silk.
From the volcanic Garganegas of Davide Vignato to the lively whites and reds of Corte Gardoni to the majestic reds of Quintarelli, all of these wines ...
From the volcanic Garganegas of Davide Vignato to the lively whites and reds of Corte Gardoni to the majestic reds of Quintarelli, all of these wines would be right at home among the dazzling fireworks and spectacle of the closing ceremony in nearby Verona...
Wines in this Collection
2023 Veneto Frizzante “Primo Incontro”
Italy | Veneto
This is bone-dry, incredibly stimulating, low-alcohol Garganega frizzante from the unheralded volcanic hills of Gambellara.
2024 Gambellara Classico “El Gian”
Italy | Veneto
March Club Chevalier ~ Volcanic soils confer mouthwatering salinity to the Garganega grape in this racy, textured white.
Vino Spumante “Cuvée dei Vignato”
Italy | Veneto
Durella with a splash of Chardonnay—rich texture, laser-sharp acidity, and bone-dry finish.
2024 Bianco di Custoza “Mael”
Italy | Veneto
A masterful blend of Garganega, Trebbiano, Trebbianello, and Riesling, this perfumed charmer punches far above its weight.
2024 Bardolino “Le Fontane”
Italy | Veneto
This ultralight rosso is best served slightly chilled to amplify its punchy cranberry notes, subtle kiss of black pepper, and tongue-tingling tannin.
2024 Corvina Veronese “Becco Rosso”
Italy | Veneto
The Piccoli brothers farm their vines in the grand cru area of Bardolino, just southeast of Lake Garda, giving us an absolutely lip-smacking rosso.
2024 Bardolino Superiore “Pràdicà”
Italy | Veneto
Lovely right now, but a candidate for cellaring as well. It is cool to drink some reds cool.
2018 Veneto Rosso “Cà del Merlo”
Italy | Veneto
The only single-vineyard bottling at Quintarelli—an explosion of fragrant fruit, while the spices remain more discreet.
2016 Alzero Cabernet
Italy | Veneto
Fresh and vibrant, bursting with every imaginable fruit, ripe off the tree.
2018 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Italy | Veneto
Quintarelli’s dry Amarone is the grandest expression of the Veronese hills, a full-bodied, kaleidoscopic wine, to be enjoyed with fine roasts and cheeses.
The magnificent Aeolian Islands are a string of volcanic islands north of Sicily that include Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli (an ac...
The magnificent Aeolian Islands are a string of volcanic islands north of Sicily that include Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli (an active volcano), Filicudi, and Alicudi. Capers are a primary local export, particularly from Salina and Lipari—the two largest and most populous of the islands— but Antonino “Nino” Caravaglio is at once the caper champion of the region and its wine maestro. He has built what is unquestionably the most qualitative collection of vineyards and wines in this little slice of Italy…
Wines in this Collection
2023 Salina Malvasia “Abissale”
Italy | Sicily
A textured and luscious dry white with the ravishing perfume of citrus blossoms and a real “wow” factor, this is a masterpiece from the maestro of the Aeolians.
2024 Salina Malvasia “Verticale”
Italy | Sicily
Soaring, imposing, and intense—I am looking forward to following it over the next decade.
Here is a collection of recent arrivals. Every week, we’ll be adding a dozen or more new arrivals, so check back often for your favorite classics or...
Here is a collection of recent arrivals. Every week, we’ll be adding a dozen or more new arrivals, so check back often for your favorite classics or new discoveries!
Wines in this Collection
2025 Langhe Arneis
Italy | Piedmont
This dreamy wine reaffirms that we should turn more often to Piedmont not only for our reds but also for our whites!
2024 Vin de France Rouge “Raisins Gaulois”
France | Beaujolais
This juicy red—loaded with bright, playful fruit—is low in alcohol and delightfully refreshing.
2022 Barbaresco
Italy | Piedmont
Gentle tannins and mouthwatering red fruit—this is young Barbaresco at its most pleasurable.
2023 Pic-Saint-Loup Rouge “Sainte Agnès”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Savory and floral, with bright accents of orange zest, it soars over the palate with grace and finishes with a freshness reminiscent of cool stone.
2024 Collioure Rouge “Puig Ambeille”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
A stony, spicy cuvée full of Mediterranean sunshine, aromatic garrigue, and a hint of salinity that offers a perfect match for grilled rosemary lamb chops.
2024 Riesling “Les Jardins”
France | Alsace
Sometimes you just need a straightforward, delicious bottle of white wine to satisfy your thirst and brighten your meal. This is it.
2023 Vin Orange “The New Chapter”
France | Alsace
Arthur Ostertag’s “Les Aventures de l'Agneau Masqué” series of orange wines have a new name each vintage.
2022 Bourgueil “Clos Sénéchal”
France | Loire
This divine red allies the power and finesse one would expect from this great terroir.
Ratafia de Bourgogne
France | Burgundy
Decadent and lush, full of dense autumnal fruit and Burgundian finesse.
2023 Sancerre Rouge
France | Loire
Pure, classy fruit sing tenor without any interference from the earthy bass that often makes itself heard in Bourgogne rouge.
An ever-changing offering of wines that are just about to sell out; one last opportunity to seize a range of selections before they disappear from our...
An ever-changing offering of wines that are just about to sell out; one last opportunity to seize a range of selections before they disappear from our shelves forever.
Wines in this Collection
2022 Vin de France Blanc “Malvoise”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Tasting the bottle, one quickly sees winemaker Cyriaque Rozier’s statement that Malvasia has “acclimated perfectly to the land of La Roque” is not an overstatement.
2021 Bordeaux Sec “Les Clous”
France | Bordeaux
A nervy, age-worthy wine; it smells remarkably like top-notch Chablis, but on the palate hints at cool and tropical fruits like melon, lychee, and lime.
2017 Taurasi
Italy | Campania
A dense and chiseled Aglianico from old vines at elevation.
2022 Vino Rosato “Passatella”
Italy | Molise
Offers an absolutely electric perfume loaded with bright notes of pomegranate, sour cherry, and fresh strawberry, while the palate delivers bracing acidity and a chiseled, chalky finish.
2021 Savoie Arbin Mondeuse “Terres Brunes”
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
This red conveys loads of juicy, brambly berries with floral and gamey nuances.
2018 Friuli Colli Orientali Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso “Morus Nigra”
Italy | Friuli
Lovely now with a slight chill, their Refosco has a stimulating, stony backbone that ensures a slow evolution through the years.
2020 Isola Dei Nuraghi Bianco “Prama Dorada”
Italy | Sardinia
A field blend of Vermentino and other native Sardinian grapes, one week maceration; deep, broad, savory, and salty
2022 Vin de France Rouge “Le Martray”
France | Loire
The new vintage shows great freshness and brightness, making me think of tart berries picked in the forest just a touch below full ripeness.
2020 Vin de France Blanche
France | Loire
This lithe and expressive “orange” wine is an ideal palate-opener with a dry, cleansing finish and a fresh, cooling effect like coastal sage and seaspray.
2019 Patrimonio Rouge
France | Corsica
Muriel Giudicelli’s Patrimonio rouge is elegant, deep, bursting with ripe black fruits, silky smooth, and offering great length.
When the esteemed French wine artist Michel Tolmer created beautiful artwork for our 50th anniversary, we knew right away that we had to feature it on...
When the esteemed French wine artist Michel Tolmer created beautiful artwork for our 50th anniversary, we knew right away that we had to feature it on a few select items of merch. After spending maybe a little too much time researching the options, we landed on a classy, leather-strap cap, a comfortable t-shirt made from 100% cotton, and a tote made with incredibly sturdy, fair-trade, and organic cotton by a certified B corp that invests in the livelihoods of women and farmers of India, featuring three wine sleeves and two other compartments for all of your other needs!
Wines in this Collection
Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary Tote
The perfect tote for a bottle of wine, loaf of bread, or whatever else you might be bringing to that holiday party around the corner.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer Hat
Do you love someone who loves Kermit Lynch wines and hats? Then this is the perfect gift. Spread the great grape gospel one chapeau at a time!
Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary T-shirt
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary T-shirt
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer Hat
Our bold, original color. An instant classic.
Wine Sleeve with 50th Anniversary Art by Michel Tolmer
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer T-Shirt Blue XL
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary Logo Apron
Locally screen-printed on soft and durable Port Authority pocketed full-length apron.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer T-Shirt Red XL
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.
Wines in this Collection
2024 Coteaux du Loir Blanc
France | Loire
February Adventures Club ~ Exotically perfumed with hints of guava, musk, and clove, it finishes dry and quite flinty.
2023 Vacqueyras Rouge “Doucinello”
France | Southern Rhône
February Club Rouge ~ The flavors are mostly deep and dark—stones, licorice, black olive, and blackberry—but the frame is lithe.
2023 Languedoc Rouge “Lou Maset”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
February Club Gourmand ~ A chillable red to accompany anything right off the grill, it is one of our most youthful and exuberant expressions of the Languedoc.
2024 Chinon “Les Granges”
France | Loire
February Club Gourmand ~ Les Granges is the Baudry cuvée to drink in its youth, while the perfume of rose petals and brambly berries is at its most vivid and vibrant.
2023 Beaujolais Blanc
France | Beaujolais
March Adventures Club ~ Do not miss this outstanding, value-driven Chardonnay from one of our most beloved French domaines.
2022 Irancy “La Grande Côte”
France | Burgundy
From a single-vineyard parcel on one of the family’s most primely positioned slopes, this bottling has more depth, concentration, and brambly tannic punch.
2021 Languedoc Montpeyroux Rouge “Les Cocalières”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
March Club Chevalier ~ Fadat’s bottlings from this terroir have proven to be among the most complex and elegant wines of southern France.
2024 Côte de Brouilly “Cuvée Zaccharie”
France | Beaujolais
March Club Chevalier ~ This is a true homage cuvée, with an old-fashioned soul and vibrant energy.
2024 Gambellara Classico “El Gian”
Italy | Veneto
March Club Chevalier ~ Volcanic soils confer mouthwatering salinity to the Garganega grape in this racy, textured white.
2024 Lumassina
Italy | Liguria
It has a melony, jasmine scent, a frothy texture, and when paired with spicy wontons and sesame noodles was revelatory!