Welcome to the Wine of the Month Club July 2026
Read more below to learn about our featured wines this month!
Watermill Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley WA 2021
USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red
Rich aromas of blackberry, cassis, and plum mingle with notes of vanilla, cedar, and baking spice. The palate is full-bodied and smooth, showing dark fruit, chocolate, and gentle oak, supported by soft tannins and a lingering, balanced finish.
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Backstage Wines "Napa Valley Reserve" Pinot Noir Russian River Valley CA 2023
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USA
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Pinot Noir
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Red
Aromas of ripe red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry mingle with rose petal, baking spice and a hint of orange peel. The palate is silky yet vibrant, with fine-grained tannins, juicy acidity and a long, spicy, mineral-tinged finish throughout, persisting.
Pairings: Herb Roasted Chicken, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Cedar Plank Salmon
Twice Tyger Red Blend Santa Clara County CA 2022
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USA
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
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Red
Ripe blackberry and plum aromas lead with hints of black cherry, cocoa, and dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied, offering juicy dark fruit, soft tannins, and balanced acidity. Subtle spice and earth carry through to a smooth, lingering finish with depth.
Pairings: Herb-Roasted Chicken, Grilled Lamb Chops, Wild Mushroom Risotto
Left Bend Winery Carignane Santa Clara Valley CA 2019
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USA
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Carignan
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Red
Bold blackberry and dark plum aromas rise with crushed rock and dried herbs. The palate is firm and structured, showing roasted black fruit, black pepper, and earthy spice, supported by solid tannins and a long, savory, mountain-driven finish.
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Roark Wine Company "Pocket Full Of Stones" White Blend Santa Barbara County CA 2023
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USA
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Sauvignon Blanc
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White
Zesty lime, grapefruit, and green apple aromas lead into nectarine, white flowers, and wet stone. The palate is bright and textural with crisp acidity, subtle creaminess from barrel aging, and a saline, mineral finish that remains refreshing and lifted.
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Rasa Vineyards "Occam's Razor" Pinot Gris Columbia Valley WA 2022
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USA
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White
Golden-citrine in color, with aromas of apricot, peach, tangerine peel and marzipan. The palate is fuller and concentrated, showing melon, honeycomb and mineral lift. Crisp acidity, leesy texture and gentle phenolic grip carry a long, vibrant finish for savory meals.
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Tarlao “Poc ma bon" Pinot Bianco Aquileia DOC Italy 2023
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Italy
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White
Fresh apple, pear, and white peach aromas lift with acacia blossom and light honey. The palate is clean and structured with citrus zest, subtle beeswax, and mineral tones. Crisp acidity carries a balanced, dry finish with gentle floral and saline persistence.
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Francis Blanchet Vielles Vignes Pouilly-Fumé France 2023
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France
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Sauvignon Blanc
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White
Crisp and mineral-driven, showing citrus zest, green apple, and white peach layered with flinty smoke and subtle herbal notes. Bright acidity carries through a clean, refreshing palate, finishing with lingering minerality and delicate hints of grapefruit and fresh-cut grass.
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
