2025 Marbeso Magic Hour Orange

• Santa Barbara County, CA
• 50% Gruner Veltiner, 50% Vermentino
• Organic

MarBeso Winery is a small-production, coastal-focused winery founded in 2019 by husband-and-wife team Colin and Hannah McNany. Based in Buellton, Santa Barbara County, MarBeso takes its name from “kiss of the sea,” reflecting Colin’s lifelong connection to the ocean and his focus on cool-climate vineyards. Winemaker Colin McNany brings nearly two decades of experience, with vintages and winemaking work spanning California, New Zealand, and Australia. His background in sustainable agriculture and viticulture informs MarBeso’s hands-off approach, allowing vineyard character to take center stage. The winery sources carefully selected, organically farmed fruit from Santa Barbara County and the Santa Cruz Mountains, producing clean, acid-driven wines with minimal intervention. Native fermentation, neutral French oak, and unfined, unfiltered bottling help preserve freshness and a transparent sense of place. The result is a distinctive expression of California’s coastal vineyards.

Tasting Notes: Tart citrus peel, white flowers, and tonic notes lead to a dry, textured palate with bright acidity and gentle skin-contact grip. Pair with Moroccan tagine, grilled octopus, mezze, aged Gouda, or sesame noodles.

2025 Dorcha Pet Nat Rosé

• Štajerska, Slovenia
• 100% Blaufränkisch
• Organic


Dorcha is a small, family-run winery in Ritoznoj, Štajerska, Slovenia, led by third-generation winemaker Izidor Vehovar. Rooted in generations of viticulture, Izidor brings a fresh, modern perspective to his family’s winemaking tradition while embracing the character of Slovenia’s northeastern wine country. The vineyards are farmed sustainably, without irrigation or herbicides, with a focus on healthy soils and expressive fruit. In the cellar, Dorcha follows a minimal-intervention philosophy, relying on native yeasts, spontaneous fermentation, skin contact, and gentle handling to preserve the energy and personality of each vintage. The estate works with regional varieties including Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer, Muskateller, Welshriesling, Silvaner, and Modra Frankinja. Inspired by the surrounding Pohorje landscape and local traditions, Izidor crafts vibrant, natural wines that combine purity, texture, freshness, and a distinctive sense of place.

Tasting Notes: Wild strawberry, raspberry, cucumber and blood orange lead into a lively palate of baked rhubarb, crisp acidity and fine bubbles, finishing mineral and refreshing. Pair with ceviche, shrimp cocktail, soft cheeses, pickles, or prosciutto. 

2025 Weignut Muller Grossman Gruner Veltiner Liter

• Kremstal, Austria
• 100% Gruner Veltiner
• Organic


Weingut Müller-Grossmann is a family-run estate in Furth-Palt, in Austria’s southern Kremstal, where Marlies Hanke carries forward a winemaking tradition shaped by generations. Since taking over the winery in 2009, Marlies has developed the estate while preserving its roots, converting the vineyards to organic and sustainable farming. Around 11 hectares of vineyards surrounding the Göttweiger Berg produce wines that reflect the region’s diverse soils, warm days, and cool nights. Marlies follows a minimal-intervention philosophy in both vineyard and cellar, allowing each site to express its individual character. The winery’s historic underground cellar, where wine has been made for more than 90 years, relies on natural cooling and indigenous yeasts. Alongside classic Kremstal whites, the estate produces single-vineyard wines, natural and orange wines, and traditional-method sparkling wines, balancing heritage, sustainability, and contemporary winemaking.

Tasting Notes: Bright yellow fruit, crisp apple, pear, meadow herbs, and a touch of citrus zest meet lively acidity and a mineral, gently spicy finish. Pair with schnitzel, seafood, fresh salads, asparagus, vegetable dishes, or light pasta preparations. 

2024 Catch & Release Credit & Cameos

• Sonoma, CA
• 45% Pinot noir, 31% Gamay noir, 24% Trusseau
• Biodynamic 

Catch & Release Wines is a Sonoma-based California winery founded in 2019 by Beno Stewart and Monica Varriale. Their project centers on creative, thoughtful winemaking and partnerships with growers committed to organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farming. Working with fruit from Northern California, they favor freshness, balance, delicacy, and vibrant acidity. In the cellar, native fermentation and minimal intervention allow each vineyard and vintage to speak for itself, with sulfur used thoughtfully when needed. The wines are handmade, expressive, and often playful, spanning skin-contact whites, pét-nats, rosés, and lighter reds. Catch & Release embraces a simple philosophy: source exceptional fruit, then let it lead. The result is a distinctive collection of contemporary natural wines that combine energy, texture, and a strong sense of place while remaining approachable and enjoyable. 

Tasting Notes: Sun-kissed and vibrant, with red berries, mossy oak, dried herbs, and earthy forest-floor notes. Light-bodied and refreshing with gentle structure. Pair with roast chicken, grilled mushrooms, charcuterie, burgers, or wood-fired pizza for an easygoing match.