The Auger
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New Arrival: Domaine Alain Chavy Bourgogne Chardonnay!
Alain Chavy, a revered winemaker in Burgundy, carries a family tradition that dates back generations. Opening with an enchanting nose of white flowers and citrusy notes. The palate enjoys a refreshing attack, as vibrant lemon and green apple flavors dance gracefully. A mid-palate of delicate creaminess and a hint of minerality add depth. The finish…
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New Arrival: H. Billiot Fils Ambonnay Grand Cru Reserve
We are pleased to have received a small amount of this beautiful grower champagne. A blend of three years of selected vintages, all in on finesse and aromas, a very nice length. This champagne will make your meals sublime.
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Green Tea Shot Recipe
Green tea shots were introduced to use by a group of teachers from the Front Range. It was Sunday brunch. Green tea shots have precisely nothing to do with green tea, nor do they offer any of the alleged health benefits of green tea. Moreover, they are all together too tasty to be taken seriously,…
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New Wines from Amevive!
We are delighted to be able to offer a few of Amevive’s fresh and expressive wines. In stock, we have small quantities of the Alisos Canyon Grenache, the Ibarra-Young Vineyard Syrah, Santa Barbara Gamay, Los Olivos Mourvedre, Ballard Canyon Grenache Blanc, and the delightful Sundrop Red Blend! These are all exquisite, small production wines –…
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New Wines from Domaine Guillot-Broux
When Elizabeth, the representative for Domaines Guillot-Broux stopped by earlier this year it was still ski season. She was traveling the West in her van, skiing and selling wine. Nice work if you can get it! Certainly better than the rat race she escaped when her French relatives asked would if she’d be interested in…
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Save up to 30% at our Memorial Day Sale!
Now through Monday, save up to 30% at our Memorial Day Sale! Mix and Match any 3 full price 750ml bottles for 10% OFF!Mix and Match any 6 full price 750ml bottles for 15% OFF!Mix and Match any 12 full price 750ml bottles for 20% OFF! Save up to 30% on selected items in store!…
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Love and Life – Spring Amevive Releases
We are pleased to announce the arrival of Amevive’s Spring releases: Amevive 2023 Albariño and 2023 Amevive Gamay! The Albariño comes entirely from Martian Ranch Vineyard in Alisos Canyon AVA. Martian Ranch has been farmed biodynamically since its inception and has been Demeter certified since 2010. Alisos Canyon AVA lies directly in the middle of Santa Ynez Valley…
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Let the Sunshine!
2023 Lady of the Sunshine Rosé We are pleased to announce the arrival of Gina Giugni’s Spring releases: Lady of the Sunshine 2023 Rosé and 2023 “Chevey” Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay blend! The “Chevey” is a playful wine is inspired by a traditional blend from the Cheverny region, in the Loire Valley, where it’s common to blend…
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New Arrivals – A few from Sandhi
Sandhi White Buffalo Land Trust Pinot Noir 2021 – the first offering of this superb wine. Sustainable Sandhi Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay 2021 – Bright Chardonnay showcasing the best of the Sta Rita Hills! Robert Parker 93 Points Sandhi Patterson Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 A whoosh of salted citrus flesh, green apple and a dapple of cream with…
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Drinking Alone by Li Po
It’s National Poetry Month. To celebrate, we’re doing a little series we’re calling Wine is Poetry. We’ll be celebrating what poetry has to say about wine and the enjoyment of it and how the enjoyment of wine has a great deal to do with the enjoyment of poetry and vice-versa. It’s all intermingled in our…