New Arrivals:

A beautiful take on Etna's Nerello Mascalese (100% here) and a bargain for a single-contrada red. Leans into Nerello's Nebbiolo-like side with lovely red fruit, lots of perfume, and fine tannins. As Wine Advocate says... Read More

With its recent elevation to DOCG, it’s great to see the fine Colli Fiorentini region of Tuscany get the recognition it deserves – at least when the wines come from Torre a Cona! It’s 90% Sangiovese and 10% Colorino,... Read More

Organic/Bio The 95 point 2024 edition was very good; this is better. It's a blend of 35% each Grenache Blanc and Roussanne with 15% each Bourboulenc and Clairette aged in 40% new French oak, 40% older barrels, and 20% concrete.... Read More

Lower ABV A delicious Rueda Verdejo that bursting at the seems with orange and tangerine citrus given shape by some chalky minerality and drying citrus pith. There's a purity and sophistication here you don't often find... Read More

Lower ABV The Verdicchio grape emerged long ago in the Veneto near Verona and moved south into the Marche sometime in the 13th or 14th centuries. Called Trebbiano di Soave in the Veneto, the greenish hue of wines grown in Marche... Read More

Rufete is rare, limited to the Spanish/Portuguese border south of the Douro river, and mostly lost in blends. This 100% Rufete suggests that should change, at least when the grape is ripened with care. It's dark and gutsy,... Read More

Lower ABV Grown under Atlantic Breezes, Loureiro does well at Vinho Verde's main grape - nice and lemony with some green pear and enough acidity that given the traditional spritz, it's refreshing. But, as here, add 50%... Read More

Lower ABV From just south of the city of Bordeaux, this is classic white Graves built for seafood, salads and sipping. It's 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon done in steel. Fresh yellow and orange citrus and green apple... Read More

Count Stephan von Niepperg of Bordeaux’s Ch La Mondotte goes to Bulgaria here to make a robust blend of 66% Merlot, 20% Syrah and 14% Petit Verdot. The last needed time to soften and here it has. As JancisRobinson.com says... Read More

Lower ABV Importer Ed Addiss had been trying to get an allocation of this tiny production Loire Valley white from Switzerland's Chasselas grape for years. Doug and Bryan fawning over it at WineParis in early 2026 finally unlocked... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV The firm, lightly-colored, red grape of Sicily’s Vittoria needs a deft hand to work without some softening Nero d’Avola, and gets that here. Generously scented and flavored with ripe red cherries,... Read More

Forget for a moment it’s from Croatia: this is a terrific all-season white that’s bursting with green apple and citrus fruit in a crisp, mouthwatering, package that really glides across your palate and leaves you thinking,... Read More

Lower ABV Kind of a Cotes du Rhone-meets-California vibe going on here in this Austrian blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Pinot Noir and 25% St. Laurent. Big and cheerful aromas of crushed red and black cherry pull you into a darkly fruited... Read More

Lower ABV From the micro-negotiant Les Parcellaires de Saulx, founded 1908 and under Isabelle Laurand's leadership since 2000. This is five barrels of stunning Chardonnay from 50 year-old vines in a high south-facing vineyard... Read More

Lower ABV This white from Savoie in the French Alps made from Jacquere (don't worry, no one else has heard of it either!) is the perfect springtime white. And a delightfully refreshing summer white. And a satisfying companion... Read More

Organic/Bio “Giuseppe Russo makes some of the best wines on Etna. Full stop.” That’s what Monica Larner wrote in Wine Advocate a couple of years ago and it’s what I think, too. And if this just arrived... Read More

Lower ABV Sicily’s lightly colored Nerello Mascalese grape lends itself to pale, pure, rosé, but few reach the heights of this one. Mostly young vines from the famed San Lorenzo Contrade, the fruit gets a few hours... Read More

As Vinous said, The 2021 Barolo Valentino is another terrific wine from Mario Cordero and his children. Wine Enthusiast adds, The old Valentino vineyard in Castiglione Falletto is hitting all the right notes here. And JamesSuckling.com... Read More

Lower ABV In a lighter vintage, this is very pretty Nebbiolo indeed and built to enjoy tonight. We agree with the Wine Enthisiast write up (the vinyl reference is to an LP on a turntable!): Fresh roses and mountain herbs floating... Read More

High-end Chardonnay from a region you don't know and a producer the critics have never heard of. What a deal? But once you taste this, you'll be convinced. Right on the border of Piedmonte and Emilia-Romagna, due south... Read More

This slice of Lombardy is famous for the Chardonnay and Pinot Nero (Noir) it grows for sparkling wine production. Hang a little longer, get a touch more ripeness, and act with restraint in the winery and you get this! JamesSuckling.com... Read More

Lower ABV Pinot Grigio for Chablis drinkers? Sure, why not?! It's from Lombardy and an estate named for the legend of St. George and the Dragon, so already not your usual Pinot Grigio. The vibrant acidity and generous swath... Read More

Lower ABV Very much a spring in a bottle experience here in this 65% Pinot Noir, 35 Gamay, rose where 75% of the grapes ferment on the skins and 25% as pressed juice. Big aromas with zip and zing to the scents of spring flowers,... Read More

Vermouth Perucchi has been made in Catalonia since 1886. It shows bold spice aromas of fresh gingerbread, autumn woods and tobacco followed by delectably sweet flavors of black cherry compote macerated in ruby port, finishing... Read More

In 1969, George Besson planted these Chardonnay vines in an abandoned plum orchard at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains. He and his son have farmed it ever since, and here artisanal producer Birichino captures the magic of... Read More