WELCOME!
Hi there! Thank you for visiting wine-sense online. We hope to be as interactive, passionate, and knowledgeable on this website as we are in person.
Our approach is simple. We keep the seasons in mind and pair to the foods we’re cooking with at each time of year. OK, so we might be over-thinking a bit. But that’s why you love us!
If you’ve shopped in the store, you know our wines move fast and the selection changes often. So be sure to check back frequently for latest finds, our new obsessions, and recently allocated bottles. We’ll also share upcoming events and sales so, you can grab them while they’re in stock. – Samanta
WS•Essentials
Curated Thanksgiving SetS 2025
Entertaining your family and friends at Thanksgiving can get a little tricky. However, choosing the right wines for this fabulous feast doesn’t have to be, especially with our help! We’ve been working very hard, tasting and curating our WS ESSENTIALS pack with just the right selection to get you through the holiday. We hope you’ll enjoy these wines as much as we do!
FOR THE FEAST: $152
1. Elevate your bubble game: We work hard for this feast and want it to shine. Welcoming your guests with a beautifully balanced and delicate Champagne sets the tone for elegance and a succulent meal. With her Patience Champagne, Emeline de Sloovere leads a sustainable production movement, employing biodynamic cultivation and minimal sulfites. She also innovatively replaced metal neck sleeves with eco-friendly paper strips, reducing her winery’s carbon footprint while ensuring quality. This exquisite Champagne is a blend of 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Meunier from 60-70 year-old vines in chalk and limestone soils. Don’t go into the holiday without this gem! Purchases individually: $75
2. An Italian for good measure: The Poggio Graffetta winery is located just a stone’s throw from Ispica, close to Nodo and Modica – two villages that exemplify the authentic beauty of Sicilian Baroque architecture. Their Grillo has truly proven its worth. It showcases a lively freshness and aromatic profile, featuring a bright acidity along with delightful notes of citrus, white peach, and herbs. Purchases individually: $18
3. Beaujolais-Villages: Jean Foillard’s organic grapes are sourced from premium vineyards near Villié-Morgon, Lancié, Saint-Amour, and Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne. The wine undergoes a prolonged élevage similar to that of acclaimed Morgons, resulting in a gradual maturation that enhances its refinement. With flavors of pomegranate, rhubarb, and black tea, captivating balance of depth, density, silkiness, and elegance. Light red. Light red Purchases individually: $30
4. Let’s go traditional: Neyers Vineyards is located in the heart of Napa, but winemaker Bruce Neyers has been undeniably influenced by Berkeley-based French wine importer Kermit Lynch. His Zinfandel has a unique freshness, brimming with bright red berries and hints of dried fruit. It’s flavorful, yet restrained for a CA Zin, with black peppercorn spice and hints of chocolate and nuts. Full-body red. Purchases individually: $36
FOR THE KITCHEN TEAM: $79
1. For cooking and sipping: Our house favorite Pignoletto. Slight spritz, low alcohol, with intense aromas of pear and white flowers. Purchases individually: $25
2. For cooking and dipping: An organically-produced extra virgin olive oil from Vittoria, Sicily. Purchases individually: $24
3. For chilling: Two wine-sense glasses and a bottle of Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato – made from 100% hand-harvested Ruché grapes, fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve its unique character. I love this wine! Purchases individually: $36
Wine and Stuff
Dinner with the winemaker | Helioterra – Oregon
Helioterra is an artisanal urban winery owned by Anne Hubatch in SE Portland, Oregon. Many of us have fallen in love with her very approachable, affordable, and totally solid Pinot Noir Whoa Nelly. And now I’m excited to announce that Anne is coming to visit us and will share her knowledge, passion, and wines at a wine dinner. This will be a four-course meal prepared by Chef Vittorio Ettore at Bistro 5 in Medford.
OCTOBER Club•WS | red
Fall is here, and Club•WS | red is back! We are back to all reds until the Spring. We hope you had a blast with our mixed club this past summer.
The Club is available for pickup as of Thursday, October 2nd.
Bordeaux
A beautiful Bordeaux AOC wine which follows the recent trend of making traditional blends that are ready to drink at a young age. The wine has aromas of dark berries and black cherries intermixed…to learn more, join our club!
Food Pairings: Skillet Pork Chops and Apples with Miso Caramel. (see recipe included)
BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR
Bordeaux Supérieur AOC wine from the d’Amécourt family in the Entre-Deux-Mers subregion. Aromas of ripe blackcurrant and…to learn more, join our club!
Pairings: Paneer Tikka
Coteaux du Languedoc
A Languedoc wine with both power and finesse. It has a beautiful, deep red color and a complex nose…to learn more, join our club!
Food Pairings: Hoisin Garlic Chicken
Lirac
This 100% Syrah combines a powerful structure with a refreshing lightness that always calls for another sip. Aromas of wild…to learn more, join our club!
Food Pairings: Old Fashioned Beef Stew
Let us help you put your order together… I won’t say a word!
Unsure about what you want? Talk to us, we’re here to help! You say when, we say how much, and your tasty order is put together with knowledge, attention, and passion.