Organic/Bio From the Reventos Cava family, this is a 50/50 blend of Garnacha and the almost extinct Sumoll grape done mostly in concrete and with minimal sulfur. Vinous's 93 point review gives you a great idea of what to expect:... Read More
Lower ABV The “Superiore” version of this popular Italian white cranks up the intensity and complexity a lot! As Vinous said of the 2022: “Crispy and clear like a whiff of mountain air. This is round and soothing,... Read More
Usually when you see 100% Sagrantino, you are in for a tannic ride; however the team at Cantine Fratelli Pardi have managed to make their Sagrantino into an elegant work of art. Moving from stainless steel to Austrian oak cask... Read More
Lower ABV Vin de France can allow for some unique and downright enjoyable combos like this 50/50 Picpoul and Roussanne blend by Boutinot. A dynamic and delicious combo, it melds effortlessly the melon and nutty notes of Roussanne... Read More
Lower ABV Coming from vineyards sites nearing 300 meters above sea level, this 100% Garganega shows both sophistication and an ease of drinking. An engaging aroma of apricot, peach, wild flowers, and subtle hints of exotic fruits... Read More
Organic/Bio Something to be said about concrete vats adding volume but maintaining freshness with this wine. A blend of Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah, this wine was aged in concrete and shows poise, freshness, without sacrificing... Read More
Lower ABV Looking for a wine that is made for every day pairing in the kitchen, look no further. This 100% Nero d'Avola has a touch of earthiness, a dash of floral violets, a dollop of juicy blackberry, and pinch of black... Read More
All the intensity and power you'd expect from hillside Tannat but with a surprisingly supple, easy to enjoy, finish. Like any good Madiran, this has bold black cherry, plum, and blackberry fruit with complex earthy and violet... Read More
This Gredos village Garnacha has always been a benchmark, and is better than ever from a new, apparently brett-free, winery building. The combination of fruit intensity and silky feel is addictive. As Wine Advocate writes in the... Read More
It’s kind of exciting to taste a Sancerre that tastes just like “Sancerre” – one that isn’t showing the sometimes over-the-top ripeness of recent vintages or the musty dilution of the wet and moldy... Read More
If you love great Brunello and truly inspiring stories, come meet and taste with winemaker Alex Bianchini of Montalcino’s Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona at 7pm on Thursday, February 19. Spots in this special sit-down session... Read More
Organic/BioLower ABV When Marc de Grazia began purchasing old vineyards on Mt Etna, he quickly discovered that old-school farmers always includes about 3-7% white grapes in the field. In 2005, he picked all the white grapes before... Read More
Wine Arrives Wednesday, February 4. I’m not going to even attempt to give you the winery supplied backstory here, beyond saying a couple of friends from Texas launched this brand to make good California wine from purchased... Read More
During years of legal battles with the owners of First Growth Ch Lafite (one t), the owners of Ch Lafitte (two ts) have never taken their eye off the ball - they make flat-out terrific red Bordeaux that sells not only for a... Read More
Benito Santos helped create the Rias Baixas DO in the 1980s, and the winery's Albarinio are certainly classic. This Godello from nearby Monterrei is a beauty, too. The aromas and flavors of pear drops, crisp apple and powdered... Read More
Brian Marcy and Claire Carver make some of the most purely delicious wines in the Willamette Valley. This is a barrel selection from all 7 vineyards they work with, it’s a true portrait of the outstanding 2023 harvest. Whole... Read More
Noemia founder/winemaker Hans Vinding-Diers learned his craft with his cousin, Peter Sisseck of Pingus and made Argiano Brunello before landing in Pategonia in 1998. And creating the region's benchmark estate. Malbec here... Read More
Eruption is both the wine name and a warning of what to expect - because this bold, rich, blend of Malbec, Syrah, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah truly erupts with flavor! As the winery writes of the Volcano Ridge Vyd, It only makes... Read More
Lake County Cabernet has been slow to establish it's own identity with consumers, if only because so much of it's fruit ends up in wines labeled Napa and selling for big bucks. Brassfield is breaking out of that with some... Read More
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