Doug Tunnell is a long time supporter of Orgeon gamay. This one leans to strawberry with a touch of CO2 spritz and a nice bit of funk to keep it... read more →
Alsace goes to Chile via André Ostertag who teamed up with some pals for this project. Soil is granitic (irrigated) in a sub region of the Casablanca valley. Vinified in... read more →
This is a rare wine with only 20 cases coming into the states. It’s as delicate as a spider’s web, and just as sturdy. More emotion than intellect.
Grown on brown limestone. Frick should get more recognition for his pinot noir and this vintage is particularly beautiful, with aspects I love: twig and ground ivy on top of... read more →
We stood in the vineyards and Audrey pointed out a gorgeous pink orchid growing from the granite. This is 14.5% abv but still has such life. Love the chamomile and... read more →
A grape cocktail, pinot gris, noir, Grand Cru riesling, gewürztraminer, pinot auxerrois and muscat. This is a long time favorite. Spring in the bottle. Not kidding.
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 →
Old world alert! Jacqueline André sidesteps the trend towards 100% grenache, embraces concrete and thus manages finesse and elegance, even with 14.5% abv. Cellar the powerful 2010s and 2011s—they’ll be... read more →
Why don’t the Coulaine wines get better representation on the shelves? The 2011 vintage was generous to Etienne and Pascale and this is a gorgeous expression of grapes grown in... read more →
The Padovani twins, (who also make beautiful Brunello) scored big with their red and skin contact white table wines. The rosso, all sangiovese, is in the delightful camp, made more... read more →