We are back to California wines in March. Guillaume Touton, through his company Monsieur Touton, directly imports and distributes wines by buying from producers all over the world. But he also sources wines by directly partnering with producers, often from the vineyard stage, to manage logistics and bottling, allowing for faster, more cost-effective distribution. Some of these wines carry his label but most carry the label of the bottler.

Our March wines are the result of this kind of direct partnership. The Wild Fighter in Healdsburg, California, is the bottler for the 2024 The Wild Fighter Sauvignon Blanc made from grapes grown in Lodi and the 2023 Wild Fighter Cabernet Sauvignon made from grapes grown in the Alexander Valley. The Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, clean white. The Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold red. For California wines both are priced to fit a budget.

2024 The Wild Fighter Sauvignon Blanc, Lodi, California $14

The Wild Fighter Sauvignon Blanc is a pure, crisp and bright white. e Fruits like limes and pink grapefruit open up into floral notes with subtle ripe apples, pear and peach accents. Rich flavors of lime in balance with fresh acidity are present in this well-balanced wine while mineral notes resonate into the long finish. Wonderful on its own or the perfect pairing with fresh and light dishes. Alcohol: 12.5%

2023 The Wild Fighter Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, California $17

The Wild Fighter Cabernet Sauvignon is filled with open aromatics of high quality cassis, ripe plum and dark fruit compote. The nose is framed in an attractive vanilla scented toasty oak and baking spices. The mouth filling rich flavors are backed by a matrix of soft acidity and brilliantly fleshy tannin. This is a bold wine perfect hearty beef entrees. Alcohol: 13.8%