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Producer Spotlight: Champagne Henri Billiot

With nearly 150 different Champagnes in stock (in addition to other sparkling wines from around the world), we have one of the largest selections on the West coast. Here’s a slightly closer look at a producer that has our attention right now.

We’re pleased to offer you a special 3-day sale

“Billiot’s wines are packed with plenty of flavor, yet at their best, they combine their depth with a rare elegance and harmony that sets them apart from many of their peers.” –Peter Liem, Champagneguide.net

Five points for this five-generation grower-producer:

Family owned and farmed
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Ambonnay Grand Cru vines
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Small, In-House Production
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Long Tirage
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Incredible Value

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GREAT CHAMPAGNES you should know about!

Ambonnay is one of Champagne’s most singular and most coveted crus.

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Tenuta delle Terre Nere

An Icon of Mt. Etna

**” ‘The Etna is the Burgundy of the Mediterranean,’**

says the man whose career as an importer of fine Italian wines is legendary…”

“I love the way Marc De Grazia refers to the Sicilian volcano with a definite article in front of its name. To him, it is “the Etna,” and he expresses his deference to the dangerous mountain with every mention.”

–Monica Larner of The Wine Advocate writing about Marc de Grazia of Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Mt. Etna is an active volcano (stratovolcano to be specific) on the eastern edge of the island of Sicily, in southern Italy. There’s a long history of viticulture on the slopes of Etna (like, way back with the ancient Greeks, long history), but it hasn’t been until much more recently that the region has commanded much respect for its wines.… Read the rest

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NEW ARRIVALS

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Here’s a little look at some of the wines that we added to our inventory this past week:

CHAMPAGNE

Pauline Collin Bérêche Ludes 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes $109.00
Laherte Frères – 4 new Champagnes!
André Clouet – 3 new Champagnes!

SPARKLING

Denny Bini Festa Lambrusco NV $21.00
Goodfellow Willamette Valley Extra Brut $39
Sivilli La Colina Vineyard Blanc de Noir $49
Sivilli Temperance Hill Blanc de Noir $49
Sivilli Abbey Ridge Blanc de Noirs $49

WHITE

Goodfellow Temperance Hill Chardonnay 2024 $44.50
Goodfellow Durant Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 $44.50
Domaine Pattes Loups Chablis 2022 $44.50
Inama Soave Classico 2024 $19
Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2024 $36
Coche-Dury Meursault 2017 $1199

RED WINES

Kristof Farms Pinot Noir 2022 $64.50
Goodfellow – 3 Pinot Noirs!

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Store Hours & Shipping Info

Too hot or cold to ship? Buy now, ship later. We offer free on-site temperature-controlled storage for orders held for the next shipping window in the fall or spring.

There’s no charge for holding until the next available shipping window, but we do ask that you reach out to schedule a shipping date at your earliest convenience.

We’re open daily for in-store shopping: 10 am – 6 pm.… Read the rest

NEW ARRIVALS

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Here’s a little look at some of the wines that we added to our inventory this past week:

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

ARTERBERRY MARESH PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNNAY

Dundee Hills Chardonnay 2024 $24.00
Maresh Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 $66.00
Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2024 $29.00
Dundee Hills Old Vines Pinot Noir 2024 $42.50
Weber Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024 $54.50
Maresh Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024 $64.50
Maresh Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 $49.50
Maresh Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018 $54.50

ROSÉ

Marques de Caceres Rioja Rose 2025 $11.90
Triennes Méditerranée Rose 2024 $18.00

WHITE

Cameron Piel de Sapo Apple Wine 2025 $21.90
Purple Hands Chardonnay H/L 2023 $49.00
Vietti Arneis Roero 2025 $28.00

SPARKLING

Billecart Salmon – 2 new wines!
Andre Clouet – 5 new wines!

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