We taste every wine that we carry in our extensive Wine Department. While our wine experts pride themselves in recognizing wines that work with your palate and taste, we do come across some wines that we just can't help but love, ourselves. Here are a few of our Staff Picks.

Constance's Picks:

La Caliera Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2010 (Italy) $12.99: Many consumers have equated Moscato with sappy sweet plonk that ‘real wine drinkers’ wouldn’t touch. Well, let me tell you—there are some serious wines (and sophisticated drinkers) that come out of this region of northwestern Italy. While Moscato wines will likely never be revered like its Barolo and Barbaresco neighbors, many of those same wineries also make a Moscato d’Asti enjoyed by locals and winemakers alike. This bottling exhibits the classic white flower and peach aromas leading into a luxurious, creamy mousse with a clean finish. Bright and lower in alcohol, this is a perfect patio wine!

Prinos White 2010, Crete (Greece)  $17.99: The Prinos White is a blend of Chardonnay and Malvasia from the Diamantakis family winery on the island of Crete. Situated in a mountainous valley, the family takes advantage of terraced vineyards, close proximity to Aegean sea breezes, and various microclimates in the area to produce international and indigenous varietals. Prinos White has a perfumed nose with a citrus fruit aroma. The mid-palate is bright, citrus fruit with well integrated acidity.

Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2009, Lujan de Cuyo (Argentina) $23.99: Purple red with deep violet tones, this expressive Malbec has a bouquet of berry fruits, plum jam, and mocha notes. The wine is elegant and powerful on the palate with velvety tannins.

Michael’s Picks:

Domaine Camp Galhan ‘Le Malivert’ 2010 (France) $14.99: French whites are known for their low/neutral oak feel and mineral emphasis. While extremely Fraanch, this one also boasts a fruit component that makes it one of the most unique wines I’ve had in a while. Not as aromatic as Viognier, but every bit as interesting. This would pair well with seafood, but stands on its own wonderfully.

Tarot Grenache 2008 (Australia) $9.99: “Inexpensive Australian red” has often been synonymous with “very round” and “jammy” in my experience. Not with this bulletproof beauty. It seems like every review/back of bottle claims that a wine has “blackberry notes…finishing with hints of chocolate and tobacco…” This time it’s actually true! A complete red that’s also a crowd pleaser for only $9.99.

Monte Hiniesta Tinta de Toro 2009 (Spain) $12.99: Dry. Hefty. Serious. Not sharp like some Riojas, not flat like some other Tempranillos…One of those wines that makes me think about getting back into reds.