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Quarisa Mrs. Q Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
“This fruity $17 cabernet sauvignon is a great intro to Australian wine”

EXCELLENT!

“Coonawarra is one of Australia’s best-known regions for cabernet sauvignon. This wine is a good introduction — sweet blackberry and cherry flavors wrap themselves around a tannic core. This is a wine for burgers or something simple off the grill. Or crack the screw top open when you place the Grubhub order. Alcohol by volume: 14 percent. BW: 530 grams (Average).”

reviewed by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post 08.24.23

Available in these stores or ask your favorite retailer to order it for you:

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Verified Wine & Spirits, Washington

DELAWARE

Available for Sale – request it from your local store!

MARYLAND

Breezy Point Market & Spirits, Chesapeake Beach
Cambridge Market, Cambridge
Colonial Liquors, La Plata
Country Spirits, Cascade
Deep Creek Lake Art, Wine & Beer Festival, McHenry
Fireside Deli & Wine Shop, Swanton
Frederick Wine House, Frederick
Hermanville C-Store, Lexington Park
JJ’s Deli & Liquors, Chestertown
Liquor Mart & Deli, Annapolis
Lyndwood Square W&S, Elkridge
Marlin Market, Pocomoke City
McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry
North Ridge Wine & Spirits, Ellicott City
Potomac Gourmet Market, National Harbor
Pratt Liquor & Convenience, Baltimore
Town Center Market, Riverdale
Wine Source, Baltimore
Woodmore Wine & Spirits, Lanham  

Casa Natal Malbec Reserva 2018

“Malbec’s blueberry and black raspberry flavors shine through”

EXCELLENT – EXTRAORDINARY!

” “Here’s a sturdy wine, thanks to 10 percent cabernet sauvignon in the blend. Malbec’s blueberry and black raspberry flavors shine through a medium-long finish. ABV: 14 percent. BW: 560 grams (Average).”

reviewed by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post 08.17.2023

Available in these stores or ask your favorite retailer to order it for you:

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Costco, Washington
District Liquors, Washington
Rodman’s Discount Drugs, Washington

DELAWARE

Costco, Newark

MARYLAND

Eastport Liquors, Annapolis
Pigtown Wine, Beer & Liquors, Baltimore
Cambridge Market, Cambridge
River Hill Wine & Spirits, Clarksville
Absolutely Wine & Spirits, Columbia
Decanter Fine Wines, Columbia
Kings Contrivance Liquor Shop, Columbia
Sandys Spirits, Elkridge
Vlamis Liquors, Elkton
Frederick Wine House, Frederick
Lakefront Wine & Spirits, Frederick
Old Farm Liquors, Frederick
Longmeadow Wine & Liquor, Hagerstown
The Vineyard Wine Bar, Havre De Grace
Gourmet Wine & Spirits, Sykesville
Berry Road, Waldorf  
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Vini Ocone Bozzovich Bianco 2021

A “delightful white wine”

EXTRAORDINARY!

“This is a field blend of Italian white grape varieties, mainly falanghina, fiano and greco. As such, it speaks of ancient winemaking before grape varieties were isolated and bottled alone, even if the art on the label shows a more modern sensibility. Jasmine, hyacinth and lemongrass highlight the aromas, with nectarine and sage filling out the palate. ABV: 13 percent. BW: 625 grams”

reviewed by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post 07.26.23

Available in these stores or ask your favorite retailer to order it for you:

DELAWARE

CoColo Sushi, Bethany Beach
Deerfield Fine Wines, Newark
Franks Wine, Wilmington
Teller Wines, Lewes
Bakers Liquors, Chester

MARYLAND

Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits, Annapolis
Bel Air Liquors, Bel Air
Cheers and Spirits Beer Wine and More, Arnold
Firefly Farms, Accident
Fireside Deli & Wine Shop, Swanton
Frederick Wine House, Frederick
Hook & Vine Kitchen and Bar, North Beach
Kent Towne Liquors, Chester
Laurienzo Wood Fired Cafe, Mount Airy
Liquor Mart & Deli, Annapolis
Longmeadow Wine & Liquor, Hagerstown
McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry
Pistarros, Frederick
Ristorante Ottaviani, Cumberland
The Wine Post, Glyndon
Tsunami Shushi Bar & Lounge, Annapolis
The Winery, Chester  
 

Lab Vinho Verde Rosé NV

“Here’s a good, simple vinho verde rosé

EXCELLENT! GREAT VALUE!

” Here’s a good, simple vinho verde rosé, slightly spritzy, not particularly sweet, and refreshing with tart strawberry and watermelon flavors. Vegan friendly. Alcohol by volume: 11 percent. Bottle weight: 480 grams (Light).”

reviewed by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post 06.22.23

Available in these stores or ask your favorite retailer to order it for you:

WASHINGTON DC

Magruder’s of DC
Rodman’s Discount Drugs
S&S Wine & Spirits
Watergate Vitners
Yes Organic Market #9 – Capitol Hill

MARYLAND

Aloha Liquors, Baltimore
Apple Greene Wine & Spirits, Dunkirk
Beverage Depot Liquors, Baltimore
Bottoms Up Wine & Spirits, Hagerstown
Canton Market, Baltimore
Cheers Wine & Spirits, Bel Air
Country Spirits, Cascade
Don Tonio’s, Chestertown
Dunkirk Wine & Spirits, Dunkirk
Federal Hill Wine & Spirits, Baltimore
Fishpaws Marketplace, Arnold
Frederick Wine House, Frederick
Grape & Grain Wine & Spirits, Perry Hall
Hillside Liquors and Deli, Centreville
JJ Liquors, Ellicott City
JJ’s Corner Liquors, Clear Spring
Landover Liquors, Landover
Lime Tree Liquors, Baltimore
New Windsor Liquors & Deli, New Windsor
Oakdale Fine Wines & Spirits, Baltimore
Padonia Liquors, Lutherville
Pratt Liquor & Convenience, Baltimore
Rosewick Wine & Spirits, La Plata
Slopeside Market, McHenry
The Wine Post, Glyndon
Tiger Wine & Spirits, Towson
Town Center Market, Riverdale
Village Pump Liquors, College Park
Woodbine Wine and Spirits, Woodbine
Ye Olde Package Goods, Sykesville  

Viña Palaciega Cava Brut

“Flavors of ripe peach, lime zest and crystallized ginger lead to a soft finish that can only end with a smile”

EXTRAORDINARY & GREAT VALUE!

“Here’s a bargain bubbly to get any evening off to a good start. Flavors of ripe peach, lime zest and crystallized ginger lead to a soft finish that can only end with a smile. The cava brut designation means it was aged a minimum of nine months on the lees.”

reviewed by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post 12-08-2022

Champagne Albert Lebrun Grand Cru Brut

“Like a long conversation that takes you down different paths, there’s something new in each sip”

EXTRAORDINARY – SUBLIME!

“The Côte des Blancs in Champagne gives magnificent expression to chardonnay. This delicious example tastes as though age on the lees and in bottle has given it a fuller mouthfeel and richer texture. Classic champagne flavors of brioche, slightly overripe apples and roasted nuts round out the palate. Like a long conversation that takes you down different paths, there’s something new in each sip.”

reviewed by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post 11-25-2022

Keuka Lake Vineyards Dry Riesling 2021

“a stony dry riesling from the glacier-carved Finger Lakes”

EXTRAORDINARY!

“Here’s another shout out for Finger Lakes riesling to have a place on your table at Thanksgiving — or any time that calls for a dry white with bracing acidity to match a variety of foods. This lovely riesling is on the mineral side — more an impression of stones than citrus fruits.”

reviewed by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post 11-17-2022

Hierogram Zinfandel Vineyard Block N.8
“impressive wines that combine rusticity — wild sagebrush and a dusty character that suggests warmth — with fine acidity and soft tannins”

EXTRAORDINARY!

GREAT VALUE!

“Lodi may be California’s most underestimated wine region. There are pockets of old-vine zinfandel vineyards producing impressive wines that combine rusticity — wild sagebrush and a dusty character that suggests warmth — with fine acidity and soft tannins. The cranberry and raspberry flavors with herbal accents make this a versatile food-friendly wine.”

reviewed by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post 11-10-2022

Clos de Napa Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
“A Thought-Provoking Discussion”

EXTRAORDINARY/SUBLIME! GREAT VALUE!

“Savory and rich, this wine’s intensity displays the influence of the volcanic soils in the Stags Leap District, near the southern end of Napa Valley. The traditional black fruit flavors of cabernet are here, unfolding on the palate like an intricate plot line in a psychological thriller, one new revelation after another. The alcohol is a bit high, but the fruit carries it well. And don’t let the vintage scare you off: Though Napa Valley was hit hard by wildfires during the 2020 harvest, the damage was mostly at the northern end of the valley. The bottle I tried showed no hint of the ashy flavors from smoke taint. Given the price cabernet from Stags Leap District can command, this merits a “Great Value” designation. “

reviewed by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post 9.29.22

Available in these fine stores or ask for it at your favorite retailer:
MARYLAND

Longmeadow Wine & Liquor, Hagerstown
McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry
Old Farm Liquors, Frederick
World of Wine, Towson

Loma Larga Sauvignon Blanc 2021
“a racy sauvignon blanc from Chile to lend verve and energy to your meal”

EXCELLENT-EXTRAORDINARY!
“Chile’s Casablanca Valley stretches inland from the Pacific Ocean, almost like a finger pointed at the capital, Santiago. The maritime influence is ideal for cool-climate grapes such as sauvignon blanc and pinot noir. The Loma Larga sauvignon blanc is racy and refreshing, with guava and kumquat flavors. This would be a great match to nearly any seafood dish, especially if there’s a fruit component.”

reviewed by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post 9.16.22

Available in these fine stores:
DC
Giant 7th Street, Washington
Giant Wisconsin Ave, Washington
Giant Park Road, Washington
Magruder’s of DC, Washington
Rodman’s Discount Drugs, Washington
Yes Organic Market – Ga Ave, Washington
DELAWARE
Coming Soon!
MARYLAND
A&A Wine and Spirits, Gambrills
Angel’s Food Market, Pasadena
Bethesda Co-op, Bethesda
Cindy’s Skylight Liquors, Elkridge
Colonial Liquors, La Plata
Crescent Beer & Wine, Bowie
Eastport Liquors, Annapolis
Fireside Deli & Wine Shop, Swanton
Fishpaws Marketplace, Arnold
Franklin’s, Hyattsville
Frederick Wine House, Frederick
Giant Easton, Easton
Gina’s Cantina, Millersville
Giolitti’s Delicatessen, Annapolis
Hunt Valley Wine, Liquor & Beer, Hunt Valley
Kings Contrivance Liquor Shop, Columbia
Landover Liquors, Landover
Liquor Locker, Hagerstown
Lisbon Liquors, Woodbine
Longmeadow Wine & Liquor, Hagerstown
Market Tavern, Sykesville
McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry
Old Farm Liquors, Frederick
Pine Liquors, Fort Washington
Quarry Wine & Spirits, Baltimore
Town Center Market, Riverdale
Town Center Wine & Spirits, Hyattsville
Village Pump Liquors, College Park
Vintage 414, Cambridge
Wheaton Winery, Wheaton
The Winery, Chester
Wooden Keg Liquors, Hagerstown

Chateau Saint-Nabor Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2021

EXTRAORDINARY!
GREAT VALUE!

“White wines from the Côtes du Rhône often are flabby and boring, lacking acidity. This rendition from Chateau Saint-Nabor is taut and focused. It offers aromas and flavors of jasmine, honeysuckle, lemongrass, zest and surprising complexity for a wine in this price range. I wrote about this winery’s chardonnay before; the Côtes du Rhône blanc is one to look out for.”

reviewed by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post 6.9.22

Available in these fine stores:
DC
Classy Corks Wine & Spirits, Washington, https://www.classycorksdc.com/
DELAWARE
Fairfax Discount Liquors, Wilmington, http://fairfaxdiscountliquors.com
Hockessin Liquors, Hockessin, http://www.hockessinwines.com/
Tax Free Liquors, Delmar, https://taxfreeliquor.com/
MARYLAND
Bay Wine & Spirits, North Beach, https://www.baywineandspirits.com
Bella’s Liquors, Annapolis, http://www.bellasliquors.com
Blue Wind Gourmet, Lexington Park, www.bluewindgourmet.com
Bottoms Up Wine & Spirits, Hagerstown, https://bottomsupwinenspirits.com/
Canton Crossing, Baltimore, https://cantoncrossingwine.com
Dunkirk Wine & Spirits, Dunkirk, https://www.facebook.com/DunkirkWineandSpirits/
Eastport Liquors, Annapolis, https://eastportliquors.com/
Eddies, Baltimore, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054509798280
Fairground Discount Beverage, Timonium, https://www.fairgroundsliquors.com
Firefly Farms, Accident, www.fireflyfarms.com
Fireside Deli & Wine Shop, Swanton, https://www.yelp.com/biz/fireside-deli-and-wine-shop-swanton
Leonardtown Wine and Spirits, Leonardtown, https://www.yelp.com/biz/leonardtownws-leonardtown
Longmeadow Wine & Liquor, Hagerstown, www.longmeadowwine.com
Marlin Market, Pocomoke City, https://www.facebook.com/Marlin-Market-340903776487876
McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry, https://www.facebook.com/pages/McHenry-Beverage-Shoppe/1686590471570710
Old Farm Liquors, Frederick, http://www.oldfarmliquors.com/
Pratt Liquor & Convenience, Baltimore, https://www.yelp.com/biz/pratt-liquors-baltimore
Sipside Lounge, Oakland, http://sipside.net/
Town Center Market, Riverdale, https://www.towncentermarket.net/
Town Market Basket, Snow Hill, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057324713771
Vagabond Taproom, Oakland, https://www.vagabondtaps.com/
Victoria Gastro Pub, Columbia, https://www.victoriagastropub.com/
Village Spirits, Smithsburg, https://www.yelp.com/biz/village-spirits-smithsburg-2
Wells Discount Liquors, Baltimore, www.wellswine.com
Wine Shoppe, Waldorf, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=149748148402194
The Winery, Chester, https://thewineryki.com/

EXTRAORDINARY!
GREAT VALUE!

“White wines from the Côtes du Rhône often are flabby and boring, lacking acidity. This rendition from Chateau Saint-Nabor is taut and focused. It offers aromas and flavors of jasmine, honeysuckle, lemongrass, zest and surprising complexity for a wine in this price range. I wrote about this winery’s chardonnay before; the Côtes du Rhône blanc is one to look out for.”

reviewed by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post 6.9.22

Available in these fine stores:
DC
Classy Corks Wine & Spirits, Washington, https://www.classycorksdc.com/
DELAWARE
Fairfax Discount Liquors, Wilmington, http://fairfaxdiscountliquors.com
Hockessin Liquors, Hockessin, http://www.hockessinwines.com/
Tax Free Liquors, Delmar, https://taxfreeliquor.com/
MARYLAND
Bay Wine & Spirits, North Beach, https://www.baywineandspirits.com
Bella’s Liquors, Annapolis, http://www.bellasliquors.com
Blue Wind Gourmet, Lexington Park, www.bluewindgourmet.com
Bottoms Up Wine & Spirits, Hagerstown, https://bottomsupwinenspirits.com/
Canton Crossing, Baltimore, https://cantoncrossingwine.com
Dunkirk Wine & Spirits, Dunkirk, https://www.facebook.com/DunkirkWineandSpirits/
Eastport Liquors, Annapolis, https://eastportliquors.com/
Eddies, Baltimore, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054509798280
Fairground Discount Beverage, Timonium, https://www.fairgroundsliquors.com
Firefly Farms, Accident, www.fireflyfarms.com
Fireside Deli & Wine Shop, Swanton, https://www.yelp.com/biz/fireside-deli-and-wine-shop-swanton
Leonardtown Wine and Spirits, Leonardtown, https://www.yelp.com/biz/leonardtownws-leonardtown
Longmeadow Wine & Liquor, Hagerstown, www.longmeadowwine.com
Marlin Market, Pocomoke City, https://www.facebook.com/Marlin-Market-340903776487876
McHenry Beverage Shoppe, McHenry, https://www.facebook.com/pages/McHenry-Beverage-Shoppe/1686590471570710
Old Farm Liquors, Frederick, http://www.oldfarmliquors.com/
Pratt Liquor & Convenience, Baltimore, https://www.yelp.com/biz/pratt-liquors-baltimore
Sipside Lounge, Oakland, http://sipside.net/
Town Center Market, Riverdale, https://www.towncentermarket.net/
Town Market Basket, Snow Hill, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057324713771
Vagabond Taproom, Oakland, https://www.vagabondtaps.com/
Victoria Gastro Pub, Columbia, https://www.victoriagastropub.com/
Village Spirits, Smithsburg, https://www.yelp.com/biz/village-spirits-smithsburg-2
Wells Discount Liquors, Baltimore, www.wellswine.com
Wine Shoppe, Waldorf, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=149748148402194
The Winery, Chester, https://thewineryki.com/

Plaimont Rosé d’Enfer 2021
“Keep a bottle chilled for an infernally hot day.”

EXCELLENT-EXTRAORDINARY!

“If you delight in trying wines from obscure grape varieties, here’s one for you: Rosé d’Enfer is 70 percent pinenc, which is more commonly known as fer. The balance is cabernet sauvignon. This hails from the foothills of the Pyrenees. Both varieties are tannic, which gives this rosé a bit of structure to back up the fruit. Keep a bottle chilled for an infernally hot day. Certified Haute Valeur Environnementale.”

reviewed by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post 05.05.22

EXCELLENT
GREAT VALUE

Hasen Sprung Grüner Veltliner 2020

Niederösterreich, Austria

Quaffable and crisp, with notes of white flowers and quince, this wine is simple, refreshing and best when not too cold. And bonus — it’s a liter! Alcohol by volume: 12 percent. Bottle weight: 429 grams (Light).

Reviewed by Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post 4.28.22

Imported by Scoperta Importing Co., distributed by DMV: Available in the District at Mayfair Liquors, Rodman’s, Yes Organic Market (14th Street, Capitol Hill, Cleveland Park). Available in Maryland at Apple Greene Wine & Spirits in Dunkirk; Bella’s, Eastport Liquors in Annapolis; Edgewater Liquors in Edgewater; Kings Contrivance Liquor Shop in Columbia; Lance’s Beer & Wine in Bethesda; Old Farm Liquors in Frederick; Pour Vino N’ Hops in Rockville; River Hill Wine & Spirits in Clarksville; Snider’s Super Foods in Silver Spring; the Vine on Main in Sykesville; Town Center Market in Riverdale Park; Whitey’s Liquors in Linthicum Heights.