MOTHER'S DAY PICKS!

Domaine Dame Jeanne,  Pet-Nat Champetre NV

Delightfully bright and fresh pét-nat of 100% Pinot Noir, organically produced by Jeanne Piollot. Jeanne grew up at the southern edge of Champagne in the Aube, closer to Burgundy than to the Côte des Blancs or Reims, with her parents working side by side out of the same domaine, creating two separate ranges of Champagnes: Piollot Père et Fille, which comes from vineyards on her father’s side, and Marie Courtin, which comes from her mother’s family vineyards. When Jeanne was ready to start making her own farmer fizz, the family decided to purchase a small domaine in Molesme, in Burgundy. Just over 12 miles from Champagne, the vineyards of Molesme are well known for producing excellent sparkling wines. What better way to toast Mom than with a lively, lovely bottle of bubbles that's truly a family affair? Very limited cuvée!

Champagne Laherte Frères, Rosé de Meunier Extra Brut (NV)

More family-made farmer fizz! This rosé Champagne is produced exclusively from the Laherte family’s 30-year-old Pinot Meunier vines. The family stlye is to let the terroir speak for itself with a deep respect for tradition, heritage, and land, with each example of Laherte Fréres is more stunning than the last. With seventh-generation winemaker Aurélien at the helm, the Laherte family have earned themselves a reputation as one of the most compelling and revolutionary producers in Champagne. This bottling brings together Meunier made into white and red wine, then blended; vibrant and focused, top critics have called this bubbly "magical," and we agree. Start as an apéritif, pour as a super versatile addition to Mother's Day brunch, enjoy with berries and cream dessert - or just pop open for celebration!

Bodegas Itxas Harri, Navarra Garnacha Ŕoxa (2021), 250ml 

Elegant, refreshing old-vine Garnacha rosé from the Basque region - sustainably produced, and in a can! Gift mom to a stash of these for an any day treat. A new collab project from iconic Txakoli producer  Ignacio Ameztoi and his long-time friend and winemaking partner, Iñaki Guelbenzu. Dry, bright and charming. (Pro tip: grab a few for yourself, too!)

Lectores Vini, Conca de Barberà Pomagrana White (2022)

A single-vineyard Xarel-lo (pronounced “cha-rell-oh") from Penedès, showing the depth of this complex native Catalan variety in a bright and refreshing white. Certified organic and begging for sunny days, this is light and juicy with notes of golden apple, summer stone fruit, honey and almonds.

G.D. Vajra, Rosa Bella Vino Rosato (2021)

This is Piemonte in its most transparent essence: a rosé dressed in aromatics, lift and minerality. The Vajra family has farmed Bricco delle Viole, the highest cru in Comune di Barolo, since the 1880s. At the young age of fifteen, Aldo Vajra embraced the dream to revive his family legacy; displaying a vision and commitment belying his young age he took over the estate in 1968, soon acquiring the first organic certification of the region in 1971, and the family continuing with an unwavering commitment to the environment. This is a pure expression of Nebbiolo; made in the saignée method, it is summery and fresh, perfect for sharing with family and friends in the park, at the beach, or on the stoop.

Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot, Coteaux Champenois Meunier Vrigny Rosé (2020) 

Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot is an eighth generation winery in the premier cru Champagne village of Vrigny, France. Husband and wife team Dominque and Dominque manage the winery along with their three children, with the family transitioning to organic and biodynamic farming way back in 1985. A pair of horses, Ursulle and Samba, plow the vineyards during the year, preventing soil compaction. Fining, commercial yeast and enzymes are never used and no sulfur is added at bottling. In 2012, Lelarge-Pugeot's first 100% organic harvest was AB certified. This zero-zero Coteaux Champenois Rosé is the family’s first ever attempt at making a still rosé made exclusively Meunier. The Meunier is from two parcels with tiny concentrated clusters, which create highly aromatic Meunier grapes that evoke delightful and surprising notes of high-toned red fruit, watermelon, pomegranate, tarragon, and salinity.

Benazzoli Dafne Bardolino 2022

Benazzoli is led by the lady winemaker duo of Claudia and Giulia Benazzoli, two entrepreneurial young women with a mission to make women-first, women-forward, women-focused wine. Hailing from near Verona in Italy's northeastern Veneto region, this is a bright and easy-drinking blend of 80% Corvina and 20% Rondinella. Brilliant, ruby-hued, fruity, delicate and balanced with a hint of spice, "Dafne" Bardolino is an every day red that is perfect for family night or just cozying up with a good book or Mom's favorite comfort binge-watch after a long day.

Ette Spirits Flora Rosa Vodka 750ml

The prettiest vodka there is! Made from roses picked at full bloom in the Valley of Roses in Morocco.  Distilled 6 times, no artificial flavors, gluten-free, vegan, and most importantly, delicious! We loved it simply with soda on ice for an aromatic buzzy trea, or with a squeeze of lemon... but also the cocktail possibilities are endless.

Four Roses Bourbon Yellow Label

Because sometimes Moms just want the hard stuff. Simple and mellow, with hints of vanilla and spice. Top with your favorite soda, mix into your favorite bourbon-based cocktail, or just throw over ice - or back as a shot, because sometimes Mom is busy, and also likes to party.