Spelunking The Home Version

Finally you can Spelunk from the privacy of your own home with this adorable freeware game called Spelunky! In the 16-bit game, you play an Indiana Jones / Mike Bodeen type character in search of treasure & other random things white avoiding monsters and doom. The levels are procedurally-generated (created on the spot) each time you start meaning you never have the same cave or experience twice. Click the picture above to download.

PC only. this is just a recommendation & we take no liability for your computer exploding or what not.

Wine + Oyster Dinner at Sole

Spelunkers

Check out these two beauties that are a part of our Warehouse Spelunking Sale.

Clos Mimi Petite Rousse 2005 Paso Robles, CA originally $25.99 now $12.99: Clos Mimi is more well know for the small amounts of single vineyard syrahs it produces. However, this entry level 100% syrah is also a beautiful version of the grape. Its done in a more Northern Rhone style with bright acidity & red fruit notes with hints of earth & mushroom. The palate is firm but fresh with clean textures that don't weigh down the palate.

Weinhaus Kaisergarten Seewinkler Ausbruch 1999 Neusiedlersee Austria $12.99. What exactly does all that gibberish mean? Yummy, sweet & tasty. This Austrian dessert wine is rich, viscous & lush with light acidity that is just enough to cut through the sweetness. It has rich honeyed, nutty notes with floral hints & a luscious palate. Pair this with foie gras, funky stinky blue cheese & toasted walnuts.

Return From Oregon

Head on over to our very own Michael Hughes' blog here to check out what all he did in Oregon. He just won't shut up about it.

Warehouse Spelunking Sale!!

Join Gaucho Mike as we begin our newest Spelunking Sale! We have stumbled upon some amazing deals and can’t wait to share them with you.

Vinosia Malvasia

Was $16.99 Now $11.99

Clos Mimi Petite Rousse

Was $25.99 Now $12.99

Elderton Tantalus

Was $17.99 Now $12.99

Meyer Syrah

Was $35.99 Now $18.99

Paul Jaboulet P45 Blanc

Was $15.99 Now $12.99

Alexander Valley Vyds Syrah

Was $19.99 Now $12.99

Ceago Sauvignon Blanc

Was $22.99 Now $16.99

Lengs & Cooter Pinot Noir

Was $23.99 Now $13.99

Graff Family Consensus

Was $33.99 Now $22.99

Vinosia Falanghina

Was $18.99 Now $12.99

El Peral Malbec

Was $15.99 Now $12.99

Mollydooker Violinist Verdelho

Was $26.99 Now $16.99

Gloria Ferrer Syrah

Was $24.99 Now $13.99

Benegas Lynch Cabernet Franc

Was $50.99 Now $30.99

What The Winos Are Drinking

The June Selections have been something we have really been looking forward to. Click on the groovy squirrel to download the write-ups.

Sustainable vs Organic vs Biodynamic

Sustainable Farming: a form of viticultural practice which aims to avoid any form of environmental degradation while maintaining the economic viability of the vineyard.

Organic Viticulture: is a system of grapegrowning broadly defined as shunning manmade (industrially synthesized) compounds such as fertilizers, fungicides & pesticides, as well as anything that has been genetically modified. It contrasts with “conventional” or “chemical” viticulture, by utilizing naturally occurring substances.

Biodynamic Viticulture: is an enhanced or extreme form of organic viticulture. It is based on theories expounded in the 1920s by the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner for agriculture in general. Biodynamics sees each vineyard as a living organism which can be maintained in a self-sustaining way. Agricultural work is timed to coincide with diurnal & seasonal rhythms & biodynamic spray & compost preparations are used at specified times on the land or directly on the crops to heighten their potentially beneficial effects. Conventional agrochemicals & fertilizers are prohibited.