Our House Wines

The wines at the Butcher Block are not simply a collection of products for sale. We don't have an inventory, we have a cellar, and we're pleased to be able to share our cellar with you. Our commitment is that we won't offer you anything that we haven't personally tasted, and that hasn't passed the rigorous quality standards that we set for everything we carry.

For us, several wines have risen above the rest to become what we're happy to call our House Wines. These wines reflect the personality of our vision, and our tastes. They're wines that we have in our personal collections, and wines that you will always find on our shelves, regardless of vintage, since we believe there's something special both about the wine and the winemakers. You'll notice that while they're not always inexpensive, they're excellent values. We hope that you'll enjoy them, because sharing wine with friends is one of life's great joys.

Veuve Clicquot Champagne
Consistently the best value in its price range, the yellow label Veuve Clicquot is always sophisticated and elegant. We're particularly fond of the toasty apple-butter notes and crisp finish.

Terrabianca Campaccio Super Tuscan Blend
The viticoltore at Terrabianca make a consistently wonderful blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is always full-bodied, with velvety tannins, and plenty of fruit (especially cherry) character. Once you taste, you'll be a lifelong fan.

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp and zesty, this New Zealand offering exemplifies the New World approach to Sauvignon Blanc. Plenty of green apple and citrus flavors rush to a bright, lively acidic finish. And you'll never believe the price!

Twenty Bench Cabernet Sauvignon
What we like in a Cab, namely great balance, accessible fruit, and a present but not overpowering oak character, we've found in the Twenty Bench Cab. Remarkable at the price point.

Marquis Philips Sarah's Blend
We love Sarah and Sparky Marquis and we love Dan Philips, and we love what they do together. We'll drink anything from the Marquis Philips portfolio, from the great bargain Roogle Red to the heavenly Integrity. We've chosen Sarah's Blend because it combines the beautiful fruit of Shiraz with the structure of Cab and Merlot. It's always juicy and jammy, opulent and voluptuous, with oak and vanilla-driven floral overtones. A value for the ages!