One of the most consistently excellent wines in the Southern Rhone, in 2020 this soars to new heights. The balanced, soft, feel makes this too easy to drink now, but it will improve for 15 years with ease.
A bit more “flamboyant” than “classic,” in sunny 2015 Lascombes pairs classic Margaux aromas with a rich texture and plenty of rich Cabernet fruit. The fine tannins don’t get in the way of enjoying... Read More
Lower ABV Utterly gulpable, but do slow down enough to pay attention to the delicious marriage of rich black fruit, sweet spice, and juicy freshness. Big yum here.... Read More
Delpine Laborde’s first (just 250 case) release of NV Champagne from the hill of Nogent near Riems is…well, really, really, good. It’s Pinot Noir (75%) and Chardonnay, just over half 2020 with 45% 2019 and 2018... Read More
Considerably more than the “Bourgogne Rouge” Mark Vlossak had in mind when he first created this wine! In 2022 it’s a blend of fruit from Shea, Temperance Hill and Freedom Hill (Willamette Valley elite!) with... Read More
This is terrific, with dark, plummy, fruit and mocha notes building through a firm, dry, finish. Ready to go with lamb or beef roast now and just getting better with air or time in cellar. High-impact Tempranillo.
Freisa is Nebbiolo’s slightly wilder younger sibling. In youth it’s a bit brash and wild, redolent of wild strawberry and black cherry fruit, dark florals, and tannins just as firm as Nebbiolo if chunkier and more... Read More
Lower ABV With more than 300 years of history, the Jordan family is one of the most important and influential estates in Germany's Pfalz region. This is a great introduction to their work in the off-dry style. It tastes and... Read More
Dolin Dry and Rouge pretty much capture the essence of classic Vermouth, but Dolin Blanc is worth a look as well. Like the Dry version, this is white and nicely floral with a just-right wormwood bite. But it's a tad sweeter,... Read More
Organic/Bio From some of the highest-altitude vines in Beaujolais, on the steep slopes of Le Perreon, and certified organic Gamay vines aged 40-100+ years, this has all the concentration and structure and class of a top Cru Beaujolais.... Read More
Organic/Bio An astonishingly good Burgundy Chardonnay from organic growers working in the beautiful “Le Paradis” 1er cru site in Givry. Bold aromas of sliced pear, white peach, lemon and white flowers pull you into... Read More
Pretty much the ultimate in “old-school” Gigondas, with all whole clusters, long maceration in concrete, and 18 months resting in large, old, cask. Poweful stuff.
The Gitton family got into the Sancerre business in 1945, back when making a wine living in the Loire meant driving your bottles into Paris and selling direct to bistros. They're bigger now, but just as traditional in how... Read More
The Gitton family got into the Sancerre business in 1945, back when making a wine living in the Loire meant driving your bottles into Paris and selling direct to bistros. They're bigger now, but just as traditional in how... Read More
Organic/BioLower ABV If Thibert's 2020 Macon-Verze is full of boundless energy and confidence, his Pouilly-Vinzelles (from next door to Fuisse) has all the same energy but starts off a bit gawky and unsure. Give it a splash... Read More
Let's not pretend there's a romantic backstory here. Instead let’s celebrate the arrival of a genuinely delicious and easy-drinking Malbec that still sells for a song. Ripe and juicy, this delivers dark, rich, fruit... Read More
If you find yourself thinking, Hmm - this tastes like Napa with a bit of French flair!, there's a reason for that. Diana Snowden grew up in a Napa winemaking family, destined to take the reins someday. But then she met and... Read More
Lower ABV Best known for frothy sparkling wines and gutsy Gruner Veltliner, the Steininger family is quietly crushing it with Riesling these days. This is a lovely introduction to the purity, energy and perfect balance of ripe... Read More
If I could tell you (or persuade our good friend Chris Campbell who bought all TWO barrels made) where on Howell Mountain this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon came from…well, you’d be happy to have it at 3x the price. If... Read More
Since she and her husband, Craig, acquired St. Helena Bergfeld Winery in 2003 and re-opened as HALL St. Helena in July of that year, Kathryn Hall has emerged as a true force in Napa Valley Cabernet. Today they operate one of Napa’s... Read More
Jim Clendenen is sadly gone, but his legacy lives on at the winery that more or less put Santa Barbara on the wine map. This is fully ripe at 13.5 alcohol, shaped (but not overwhelmed) by malolactic fermentation and time in French... Read More
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