1970 Graham's: The Oxford Edition
From a Cold and Erudite Cellar
Perfect Provenance, Superb Pricing

"The 1970 is a monumental vintage Port and one of the greats of the vintage." -Robert Parker

When it comes to decades-old vintage Port, provenance is paramount.

Aged Port is one of those wines that you can find almost anywhere - stragglers and lone soldiers camped out in random nooks and crannies, stashed in dusty corners of shops everywhere. While Port is a sturdy wine, this is hardly the way to treat these noble seniors.

The $4 Bottle of Air Conditioning
Gazela Vinho Verde
Back Up (a Very Big) Truck!

Today's offer isn't about complexity, mouthfeel or minerality. It's about an icy and refreshing glass of wine to fend off the overbearing heat and humidity of August.

Ah yes, August is finally here - in a big way.

Temperatures have come up to the 90s this week with that signature blazing wet-goopy-heat that makes just standing on the sidewalk an exercise in sweat control.

To help you beat the heat we're stepping out of our traditional artisanal mold and bringing back one of the most requested wines we've ever offered that's also a cheap and cheerful way to cool off: Gazela.

Is your cellar full? Good. Don't cellar this wine - drink it in the next 7 days!  Don't think, just grab a cooler and some ice and head to the park!

Make Gazela Vinho Verde your ice pick to chip away at the heat.  Ethereally light in body (and light in alcohol) it's all about bright citrus flavors - lime zest, floral notes and a bit of spritz to liven it up even more. (See below for more on Vinho Verde.)