Weekly Specials! 11/24/2025
Red Wine of the Week
La Clarine Farm
B-Sides
Normally $26.99 /
Now on Sale for $19.96
50% Syrah, 15% Zinfandel, 10% Grenache, 8% Barbera, 8% Mourvèdre, 8% Counoise, 1% Nebbiolo (Sierra Foothills AVA)
How It’s Made:
La Clarine Farm in the Sierra Foothills started out farming biodynamically and then went even further, adopting the “do-nothing” practices of Japanese philosopher-farmer Manosoba Fukuoka. They pull from almost all of their vineyards (with their different soil types) to get this wine’s wide variety of grapes. Once in the cellar, they ferment the grapes separately as whole clusters, in open top tanks. La Clarine Farm then ages the blended wine for a year in stainless steel tanks and then for six months in the bottle.
Why We Like It:
This natural red is a light-bodied, tart trip. It has a lovely bracing acidity that helps it leap out of the glass. That acid makes it a great food wine for rich sauces and fatty meats. It could especially work well for Thanksgiving. (Hint. Hint.)
White Wine of the Week
Cave de Lugny
La Côte Blanche
Mâcon-Villages
Normally $19.99 /
Now on Sale for $15.96
100% Chardonnay (Mâcon-Villages AOC)
How It’s Made:
A cooperative of over 250 wine-growing estates within the AOC Burgundy-Maconnais, Cave de Lugny exercises full control over their grapes, unlike négociant cooperatives who buy from multiple growers. Pulling Chardonnay grown sustainably in limestone rich soil, they make this Mâcon-Villages white without oak, aging the wine on its lees.
Why We Like It:
La Côte Blanche is an exercise in balance. There’s enough of a fragrant fruit to keep it from being crisp, but then there’s a touch of acid, enough to give it structure. It’s a great white for salads and cheese.
Beer of the Week
James River
Hatton Ferry APA
Normally $12.99 /
Now on Sale for $11.96 (12 oz can six-pack)
American Pale Ale (5.6% ABV)
How It’s Made:
This past March, the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society oversaw the removal from the James River of Scottsville’s historic Hatton Ferry — one of the last polled ferries in America. James River Brewing Company has brewed this American Pale Ale in its honor, using Mosaic, Centennial, and Cascade hops.
Why We Like It:
This Pale Ale has such a vibrant hop presence (both on the juicy and citrusy side) that you would think it an IPA except for the mildness of its kick. Now, you’re going to think that at this time of year we’re going to say that everything goes with your Thanksgiving meal … but no joke! We had just eaten some arugula (similar to the greens you might have on Turkey Day), and their bitter taste just made this beer pop!