Alsatian producer Christian Binner started this project a few years back to mentor up-and-coming voices in the region and to bring brilliant wines at gentle prices to market. He basically... read more →
In the big VieVienum sit down tasting of high-scoring Austrians, there was only one wine I liked, and I liked it so much it was shocking. "How did they let... read more →
Spillare, an active member of the VinNatur association, works on volcanic soils in the Veneto in Gambellara. The vignaioli gives these grapes a short day of skin contact and then... read more →
When BW (part of its parentage is an extinct wild grape) is made as a rosé, it becomes a schlilcher. And a delicious one. Full of cumin and cherry, a... read more →
Serious and brooding. Of course the maker, Olivier Cousin—who embodies joie de vivre—is none of these things, which is kind of fun. Love this wine, it’s got so much earthiness,... read more →
This almost has a little nut, perhaps from a touch of flor, which just deepens my fascination with this salt-meets-honeysuckle wine. Barrel-fermented and then barrel-aged for another 9 to 11... read more →
Raised and fermented in cement, there’s a good percentage of whole cluster in the pressed juice. This adds plenty of crunch and spice as well as carbonic-like fruit and charm... read more →
This is the third wine of Jeff Coutelou’s that I’ve recommended in two issues. A fan? I should say. This drinks a little tough and rough and shows alcohol, but... read more →
Quentin Bourse is a friend of winemaker Frantz Saumon and something must have rubbed off. This is great stuff, and it should be on the high chenin alert list. Terroir... read more →
The Huberts always produce wines with power value. If you’re a bordeaux lover be prepared to stack this by the case. Here’s the herbal character of cabernet franc. The malbec... read more →