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
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SPRING SOIRÉE | 2026
Every spring, we eagerly anticipate the chance to taste and share our latest rosé allocation. This year, we couldn’t help but also include some delightful spring whites. Our wine representatives are excited to meet with you and share insights about each production. Every bottle carries a unique story, and each story is brought to life by a dedicated producer. So, come by, savor the flavors, and enjoy the experience. And remember to bring your sunscreen!
What’s on our tasting table: Rhône, Georgia, Liguria, Sancerre, Gavi, Burgundy, Basque, Piedmont, California, Austria, Australia…and so much more!
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JUNE Club•WS | mx
The Club is available for pickup as of Thursday, June 11th.
CABERNET FRANC
The winemaker begins each day with an early walk in the vineyard. She checks on the irrigation, oversees the pruning, or tests the soils. With generations of experience in honoring tradition while pursuing innovation, the winery never loses focus on what’s important. Hand selection versus… to learn more, join our club!
Food Pairings: Grilled Burgers
WHITE BORDEAUX
Housed in a 13th-century convent. That was built for the monks of the order of Saint Antoine. The domaine is located in Pondaurat, on the left bank of the Garonne near the Graves appellation. After the French Revolution, the property passed into the Roquefeuil family, and in 1985… to learn more, join our club!
Pairings: Greek Salad
RED RHONE
At the bottom of the Dentelles de Montmirail, in the lovely village of Gigondas, Claude Roux shares his passion for wine and terroir with his two children, Isabelle and Julien. Notre Dame des Pallières is a very old family estate whose name dates back to the Middle Ages... to learn more, join our club!
Food Pairings: Roasted Chicken Provencal
VERDEJO
In a Spain mired in the uncertainty of political instability that would erupt into Civil War just a year later, the winegrowing families with vineyards around the small town of La Seca in Valladolid province—encouraged by the town doctor, Fermín Bedoya—decided to band together… to learn more, join our club!
Food Pairings: Pasta Aglio e Olio With Tuna (see included recipe
DINNER WITH MARY TAYLOR
Careful sourcing, support for small growers, and bottles that consistently provide great value for the price.
If you’ve been to wine-sense, you’ve probably seen Mary Taylor’s wines on the shelves. They’re all approachable, affordable, and true to their country of origin. A Massachusetts native, Mary has a background in the wine industry that most would envy but remains remarkably modest. When we first met, I was struck by the pride she takes in sourcing her wines from so many diverse regions. Her enthusiasm is infectious, especially when she talks about the dedicated growers she collaborates with, each contributing their own story and craftsmanship to the wine-making process.
Having Mary join us for this dinner is a real treat, and supporting her wines in my shop feels like more than just a business decision. It’s an opportunity to celebrate her passion and commitment to quality.
Join us on July 15th at 7 at Bistro 5 in Medford for a four-course dinner with Mary and yours truly.
Let’s have dinner, it’s been a while!
Wine Dinner | Exploring Sicily
Join us for another delightful dinner at Bistro 5 as we celebrate the soils of Sicily, where breathtaking scenery showcases nature at its fine. Think Alpine vegetation, rugged bush vines, stunning stone terraces, dark volcanic soil, and an expansive sky that seems to stretch forever. The evening will feature exquisite wines from Ragusa and Mt. Etna. Together with our friends Emily Carr and Chef Vittorio Ettore, we’ll share our deep passion for this remarkable wine-producing country. Book your seat here.
Let’s have dinner, it’s been a while!