Posts by Michelle Schaber

From Vines Sommeliers Reach For This month’s Bottle Club is a collection of wines that sommeliers love. These are the bottles professionals order after service, recommend with confidence, and choose when they want precision, character, and integrity in the glass. Every wine here represents thoughtful farming, intentional winemaking, and a clear sense of place. These are wines that speak fluently of their vineyards. Paul Chollet Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc Brut Zéro NV A Brut Zéro…

My Bottle Club Valentines These wines are romantic because they whisper. Each bottle was chosen with care; thoughtfully and intentionally. My Bottle Club members are my Valentines, and this is my love letter in bottles. Each bottle reflects a relationship, a visit, a conversation, or a long standing admiration for the hands that made it. Domaine Les Rocailles Apremont Savoie 2024 A pure expression of the Alps, this Apremont is made from Jacquère, a grape…

Winter Essentials Edition Winter is the season when wine slows down and settles in. When bottles are opened earlier in the evening, decanters stay on the table longer, and meals feel a little more intentional. This month’s Bottle Club is built for exactly that kind of season. These are wines that shine in cooler weather: whites with texture and depth, reds that welcome a little air, and bottles that pair naturally with winter cooking such…

Forgotten Classic Wines This month, we’re celebrating Forgotten Classics. Wines that don’t shout, but quietly deliver everything we love about great regions, great families, and great craftsmanship. These bottles often fly under the radar: a Premier Cru Auxey-Duresses that lives in the shadow of Meursault, a beautifully aged Saint-Émilion, old vine Soave with centuries of history, or a Vouvray shaped by flint and family tradition. They’re timeless wines made by people who have been perfecting…

Thanksgiving Pairings Thanksgiving is around the corner, and this month’s selections are made for gathering — bottles that shine at a crowded table, each with a story worth sharing. From crisp whites to soulful reds, these wines pair beautifully with the classics: turkey, stuffing, and everything in between. Valckenberg Gewürztraminer 2022 – Pfalz, Germany 100% Gewürztraminer A classic from Germany’s oldest wine-exporting house, founded in 1786. This wine is aromatic and expressive — full of…

Hidden Gems of Piemonte — and a Bourgogne Jewel This month’s Bottle Club brings something truly special — exclusive Italian direct imports that you won’t find anywhere else in the U.S. From the crisp elegance of Roero Arneis to the depth of Barolo, and the debut of Bertolino Barbera (never before shipped to America), these selections showcase Piemonte at its most exciting, capped with a Bourgogne Premier Cru for contrast. Casetta Roero Arneis 2024 Casetta…