Matthew Kaner, Bar Covell

The Manager and Wine Director at the celebrated Los Feliz bar has a deep appreciation for rare, but totally drinkable pours. It's no wonder everyone on the Eastside has been hitting him up for his vino know-how!

Muralhas de Moncao Vinho Verde Rose
"A region more known for it's spritzy white wines, this Rose is made with the same flair! It's pink, reminds me of drinking fizzy water, and tastes so good. It's a clean and fruity drink, without making you think you're at a tiki bar. Plus, it's still upwards of 90 degrees here in L.A., so drink pink!"
Price: $7.99
Available: Here.

2011 Domaine de la Renaudie Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
"This family gets it. The third generation of the Denis clan is now working the vineyards and they create one of the most pleasing, palate-cleansing Sauvie B's year after year. It's so fresh and so clean, clean, ha!"
Price: $8.77
Available: Here.

2011 Cara Posip Korčula Island
"You can tell this oily wine was grown with a close proximity to water because of its mineral and viscous flavors. I suggest you have it with a whole Orata fish or some nutty cheeses, and watch the smile on your face grow."
Price: $16.99
Available: Here.

2012 Marcel Lapierre "Raisins Gaulois" Gamay Beaujolais
"I love Gamay and I'll defend its right in the face of any adversity. Marcel Lapierre was one of the first to farm organically and biodynamically, before those words meant anything — that's just how they farmed! Now, there's a definition to their method, and the young vignerons look to him and his crew for guidance. The 'Gang of Four' trailblazed in Beaujolais to show us that Gamay matters, and that it makes seriously age-worthy wines. But take care, all of us sommeliers tend to buy them up before you can ever get your hands on them!"
Price: $12.99
Available: Here.

2010 Laplace Madiran Tannat/Cabernet Sauvignon
"Once summer is finally over, it will be appropriate again to drink big, eff-off red wines and this will be one of them. Inky, dense, steak-wanting, mouth-watering, and earthy goodness are just a few of the adjectives I'd use. But be careful, your teeth will turn purple!"
Price: $13.99
Available: Here.

Photos: Courtesy of Muralhas de Moncao; Domaine de la Renaudie