THE CASE OF THE MONTH:  - Our case of the month is an excellent way to get real value for your wine dollar and drink wines from around the world, carefully selected by J. Emerson staff.  No need to join an Internet wine club with their mystery wines and made up labels – Our case is infinitely more interesting and a better value! The discounted price for the MAY case-of-the-month is $126.99; (average btl. price: $10.58!!) the regular price would be $200.99, (average btl. price: $16.75) a savings of over 36%!  We also offer an ALL RED & an ALL WHITE 8 PACK. The ALL RED 8 pack is 2 each of the 4 red wines for $87.99 and the ALL WHITE 8 pack is 2 each of the 2 white wines plus 2 sparkling wines and 2 rosés ) for: $84.99.

Here is the line-up and as always, there are 2 each of the first four wines (*) and 1 each of the last four wines.

*Domaine des Tourels 2018 Merlot / Cabernet, Pays d’Oc, France - (50% Cabernet Sauvignon. 50% Merlot) Owned by the Sabatier family since 1885, this blend has a dark ruby to garnet color with aromas of savory oven roasted tomatoes and herbs. Medium to full bodied & juicy, with delicate floral notes on the palate and finishing with mature, integrated tannins that reminds one of a Haut Medoc. A perfect foil for grilled meats!
*L’Olivette 2024 Rosé,” Mare Nostrum,” Mediterranee IGP, France -  (Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre blend) This classic rosé from an old school Bandol producer is light, fresh, crisp and balanced with citrus and salty strawberry cream aromas with a touch of ethereal Provençal creamy texture on the palate. Excellent as an aperitif or as a compliment to any type of seafood.
*Vina Zorzal 2023 Tempranillo, Navarra, Spain – (100% Tempranillo) Opens with a touch of tannins and aromas of ripe red fruits, hibiscus and dried cherries.  Round and fresh on the palette it has a silky texture finishing with rounded tannins. A great pizza or party wine and a NY Times Asimov pick as a “top 20 under $20 hot weather wine”!
*Domaine d’ Eole 2019 IGP Alpilles Blanc “Vermentitude,” Provence, France – (100% Rolle) This Rolle also known as Vermentino, has notes of apple dumplings and pears with a touch of almonds and salinity on the palate wrapped in a zesty, surprisingly fresh finish. Perfect for roasted chicken or baked fish.
Umani Ronchi 2023 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, “Podere,” Gli Abruzzi, Italy – (100% Montepulciano) Aromas of red cherries and herbs with notes of dried plums on the juicy palate. Medium bodied, it finishes with mild tannins and lively acidity. This is a Pizza and pasta wine!
Askaneli 2021 Saperavi, Kakheti, Republic of Georgia - (100% Saperavi) Medium-bodied dry red with plum and pomegranate impressions along with black tea, pepper and savory, meaty elements finishing with rich tannins and refreshing acidity. What are we grilling tonight?
Bouza do Rei 2023 Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain –  (100% Albarino) “A lively, light-bodied white, with zesty pink grapefruit peel and white pepper accenting Gala apple, peach skin and star fruit flavors. Balanced and refreshing. Drink now. 35,000 cases made, 14,000 cases imported.” (WS 2/25)
Col di Luna N/V Vino Frizzante di Raboso IGT “Flora,” Rosato, Veneto, Italy - (100% Raboso) A Fuso project where PortoVino, the importer, works with local producers to make natural wines from local grapes. This lightly fizzy (frizzante) sparkling wine gets its color from 12 hours of maceration on the skins. A crispy and refreshing rosé with notes of cherry pit, Campari and blood orange finishing with mouthwatering acidity. A perfect aperitif (with 10.7% ABV) for the weekend barbecue. Also a NY Times Asimov pick as a “top 20 under $20 hot weather wine.”