Team Favorite Wines Trending Right Now
Every season brings a fresh batch of bottles that capture the attention of our cork-pulling, glass-swirling team. Whether it’s an iconic French rosé, a historic Loire white, or an interactive bottle that tells you exactly when to pour, these six trending picks are earning a permanent spot in our wine fridges.
Here are the bottles our team can’t stop talking about — and why you need to uncork them next.
Chateau Miraval Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
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Why We Love It: Hailing from an iconic estate co-owned by the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel, this benchmark rosé is the epitome of French sophistication. Bursting with fresh wild strawberries, delicate floral notes, and a crisp, mineral backbone, it brings immediate Riviera energy to any table.
- “This is my absolute go-to whenever the sun comes out. It’s light, crisp, and so easy to sip—you almost feel like you're sitting on a patio in the South of France.” - Braden, College Park Wine Lead
Chateau Miraval Rosé Cotes de Provence
A classic Provençal pale pink with fresh fruit, currants, and roses on the nose. Ample and rich on the palate with saline minerality and a long, elegant finish. 13% ABV.
Joseph Mellot La Châtellenie Sancerre
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Why We Love It: From a historic 500-year-old family estate—the sole producer owning vineyards in every single Centre-Loire appellation—this Sancerre is pure precision. Brimming with bright lime zest, white peach, and signature flinty minerality, it’s a breathtakingly clean white that elevates fresh seafood and goat cheese in an instant.
- “If you love a super crisp, mineral-forward white, this is the gold standard. I always pop this open when we’re having fresh oysters or goat cheese.” - Ivo, Naples Managing Partner
La Chatellenie Sancerre
From one of the Loire Valley’s most storied estates. Bright citrus and white peach with a signature flinty minerality and crisp, laser-focused acidity. A benchmark Sancerre. 13.5% ABV.
Mar de Frades Albariño
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Why We Love It: This bottle is a showstopper before you even pop the cork. Known for its distinct cobalt blue bottle, it features a heat-sensitive label that reveals a tiny galleon ship when chilled to the perfect serving temperature. Inside, you'll find a vibrant, saline-tinged Albariño packed with green apple, tropical citrus, and a mouthwatering finish.
- “Not only is the blue bottle a total conversation starter on the table, but that little hidden ship label letting you know it's perfectly chilled is brilliant. Plus, the wine inside is so bright and citrusy.” - Braden, College Park Wine Lead
Mar de Frades Albaríño
Pale lemon with lime flashes. Tropical mango and passion fruit on the nose with wild flowers and eucalyptus. Fluid and refreshing on the palate with a signature saline, mineral finish. 12.5% ABV.
Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana
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Why We Love It: “La Pettegola” translates to “the gossiper,” and this bottle definitely gives you something to talk about. Hailing from the Tuscan coast, this Vermentino is delightfully fresh and aromatic, filled with notes of ripe apricot, Mediterranean herbs, and zesty citrus blossom. It's lively, approachable, and impossible to sip just one glass.
- “I love telling customers what ‘La Pettegola’ means—it really is the ultimate wine to pour when you're catching up with friends on the weekend.” - Nick, Winter Park Wine Lead
La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana
A lively Tuscan white where coastal breeze meets the aromatic character of Vermentino. Bright citrus and white stone fruit with a refreshing, saline finish. 13% ABV.
Louis Pommery Brut
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Why We Love It: From the legendary French house that literally invented Brut Champagne back in 1874, Louis Pommery brings time-honored sparkling tradition to California terroir. Offering fine, energetic bubbles with aromas of crisp green apple, lemon curd, and toasted brioche, it offers high-end celebration luxury at an effortless price point.
- “You get all the pedigree and craftsmanship of classic French Champagne, but made right in California. It’s my top recommendation when you want high-end bubbles without the crazy price tag.” - Ivo, Naples Managing Partner
Louis Pommery Brut Reserve
95% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Noir, aged on lees for 18 months. Green apple and mineral notes on the nose; crisp lemon mousse leads to peach and apricot on the finish. 12.5% ABV.
Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier
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Why We Love It: What started 30 years ago as a playful tasting-room experiment in Napa has grown into an absolute legend. By blending the crisp, vibrant acidity of Chenin Blanc with the lush, aromatic floral notes of Viognier, Pine Ridge created an incredibly balanced, fruit-forward white that pairs with virtually everything on your menu.
- “Hands down the best value white in the entire shop. That touch of Viognier gives it the most incredible floral smell, but it stays completely dry and crisp on the palate.” - Nick, Winter Park Wine Lead
Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viognier
Crisp, honeyed Chenin Blanc meets the plush body and juicy stone fruit of Viognier. A uniquely sophisticated yet easy-drinking California white. 13% ABV.
Which of our team favorites are you popping open first? Grab your favorites online, or drop into the store to stock up for the week—and keep an eye out for our special "Team Favorite" tags on the shelf to spot these trending bottles instantly!
