Highland Half Case - October Half Case Mixed 2026

REDS:

GAROFOLI, ‘FARNIO’ ROSSO PICENO 2025, MARCHE, ITALY $16.99 The Garofoli family boasts a rich winemaking history in Italy's Marche region that dates back to 1901, making them one of the oldest and most respected family-owned wineries in the area. Their 'Farnio' Rosso Piceno is a classic expression of this heritage, blending 70% Montepulciano and 30% Sangiovese grapes to deliver a fresh, youthful, and fruit-forward profile. On the palate, the wine reveals a vibrant bouquet of ripe plums and dark cherries, supported by a gentle structure and delicate, smooth tannins. This approachable, medium-bodied red pairs exceptionally well with traditional Italian fare, making it a perfect match for red-sauce pasta dishes, roasted veal, grilled red meats, and savory venison.

RÉSERVE DE LUBIN, GRENACHE 2023, GARD, LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON, FRANCE $14.99 The 2023 Réserve de Lubin Grenache, crafted by the historic southern Rhône cooperative Maison Sinnae, beautifully captures the sun-drenched terroir of France's Gard region. This single-variety bottling is defined by its vibrant, fruit- forward profile, offering an aromatic nose dominated by fresh red berries like raspberries and wild strawberries. On the palate, it delivers a soft, juicy texture and a well-balanced body with gentle tannins, making it an exceptionally approachable and easy-drinking wine that celebrates fresh, unadorned fruit expression. A ideal aperitif red, it would pair well with a decadent charcuterie board.

RINGBOLT, CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021, MARGARET RIVER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA $18.99 A classic, maritime-influenced red crafted by winemaker Heather Fraser in Australia's renowned Margaret River region. On the nose, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon delivers an aromatic blend of rich cassis and blackberry accented by savory notes of tobacco leaf, rosemary, and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied and structurally linear, framing bright dark-berry fruit against sophisticated layers of mocha oak, dark chocolate, and ground coffee. It concludes with chiseled, fine-grained tannins and a dry, gravelly finish that demonstrates excellent freshness and long-term cellaring potential. Ideally paired with a hearty steak or rosemary garlic lamb chops.

WHITES:

BODEGAS FAUSTINO VII, VIURA 2024, RIOJA, SPAIN $16.99 Bodegas Faustino, a prestigious family- owned estate founded in 1861, brings over 160 years of winemaking heritage from Spain's renowned Rioja DOCa region. Their 2024 Faustino VII Blanco captures this classic legacy in a modern style, crafted entirely from the native Viura grape to offer a clean, bright, pale yellow pour. The wine opens with vibrant aromas of fresh white fruit, green apple, and pear, accented by subtle floral notes. On the palate, it is light, balanced, and remarkably refreshing with a crisp acidity and a smooth, fruit-forward finish. This lively profile makes it an excellent pairing for seafood, grilled fish, goat cheese, and fresh vegetable tapas like blistered shishito peppers.

LABOURÉ-ROI, ‘PRINCESSE MAUDITE’ CHARDONNAY 2023, BURGUNDY, FRANCE $18.99 ‘Princesse Maudite', meaning The Damned Princess, is a reference to Mary of Burgundy and her decades long but ultimately doomed attempts to keep Burgundy independent. In the glass, this pale gold Chardonnay opens with vibrant aromas of citrus, yellow fruits, and white flowers. The palate delivers a beautifully balanced attack of smooth roundness and crisp freshness, leading into a clean, subtly mineral finish. Because of its elegant tension and fruit- forward profile, this wine shines brightly when poured as a refreshing aperitif, or when paired alongside light poultry dishes, fresh salads, pasta, or local seafood like mussels and buttery white fish.

CORA, PINOT GRIGIO 2025, ABRUZZO, ITALY $12.99 Cora sources its fruit from a single, dedicated winery partner in Italy's coastal Abruzzo region—specifically utilizing 100% estate-grown fruit from older pergola abruzzese vines grown by the historic Bove estate (established in 1930). This focus on quality and environmental responsibility yields a crisp, carbon-neutral, and vegan wine defined by vibrant tasting notes of fresh citrus zest, orchard fruits like green apple and pear, and a subtle hint of herbal spice and white flowers. Entirely unoaked to retain its zippy and bright acidity, this clean white wine serves as an excellent aperitif and pairs beautifully with fresh seafood, grilled fish, caprese salad, and light, tomato- or oil-based pasta dishes.