Welcome to the Wine of the Month Club May 2026
Read more below to learn about our featured wines this month!
Roark Wine Company Grenache Santa Barbara County CA 2022
USA
Grenache
Red
Bright red cherry, cranberry, and wild strawberry layered with rose petal, dried thyme, and white pepper. Silky tannins and lively acidity frame a juicy, medium-bodied palate, finishing with a hint of blood orange and savory, stony minerality, lingering bright spice.
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Trinitas Cellars Petite Sirah Lodi CA 2022
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USA
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Petite Sirah
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Red
Deep purple and densely fruited, offering blackberry, blueberry, and ripe plum layered with violets, cocoa, vanilla, and pink peppercorn. Full bodied yet balanced, with plush tannins, lively acidity, subtle oak spice, silky textured palate, and a long, savory mocha finish.
Pairings: Herb Roasted Chicken, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Cedar Plank Salmon
Adroit Vincenzo Vineyard Carignan Redwood Valley CA 2022
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USA
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Carignan
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Red
Savory and mineral-driven with aromas of red raspberry, cranberry, and forest moss. The palate bursts with Rainier cherry, pomegranate, and bright red fruit layered over herbal spice and earthy tones, finishing long with refreshing tannin and lively acidity.
Pairings: Herb-Roasted Chicken, Grilled Lamb Chops, Wild Mushroom Risotto
Dragonette Cellars MJM Syrah Santa Ynez Valley CA 2021
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USA
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Syrah/Shiraz
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Red
Deep, concentrated aromas of blackberry, blueberry and plum unfold with smoked meat, pepper, violets and dark chocolate. The palate is powerful yet balanced, with dense dark fruit, savory spice, fresh acidity and fine, persistent tannins driving a very long finish.
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Jax Vineyards Y3 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley CA 2024
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USA
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Sauvignon Blanc
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White
Bright citrus and tropical fruit aromas of grapefruit, lemon zest, and pineapple mingle with melon and pear. The palate is lively and refreshing with crisp acidity, subtle minerality, and a clean citrus-driven finish that lingers with freshness and balance.
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Pierre-Henri Gadais Melon Blanc Vendange Nocturne Vin de France 2022
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France
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White
Lemon peel, green apple and white peach glide over a brisk, saline frame. A light kiss of skin contact adds gentle grip, with blossom, wet stone and a faint spritz. Snappy acidity drives a clean, mouth-watering finish begging for shellfish.
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Lasseter Family Winery “Voilà” Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon Sonoma Valley CA 2022
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USA
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White
Silver-green and energetic, with wet stone, white peach, grapefruit zest and chive notes. Medium-bodied yet weightless, it balances crisp citrus and orchard fruit with a subtle waxy texture, finishing long, mineral and refreshing with impressive persistence and lift.
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Aquilini "Gia Bella" Cabernet Sauvignon Sparkling Rosé Brut Red Mountain WA 2021
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USA
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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White
Fresh strawberry, pomegranate, and tart cherry rise from the glass with hints of citrus zest and toasted brioche. Fine bubbles carry vibrant red fruit, floral tones, and crisp acidity, finishing dry and lively with subtle cassis and delicate mineral lift.
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
