Scott brought me to his romantic cellar in the basement of an office building in Portland where somehow he manages to make really lovely wines that keep getting better and... read more →
“Abandon the burgundy palate,” Scott declared in the office building basement where he makes his wines. Okay, it’s not the romantic, deep burgundy cellar, but it does have an urban... read more →
A mantra of Scott’s is, “I don’t want to make my wine for the rich.” This is an example of his love poem for the people. He fashions a typical... read more →
Trousseau is having an Oregon moment, and Chad Stock is on it for his Minimus. This is the first vintage from the young exuberant vines. It is nice and juicy... read more →
Chad Stock started out wildly experimental to find his truth and he’s still doing that with his “numbered” series of wine fault questions. Here, he explores volatility. Elisabetta Foradori says... read more →
Gilles Azzoni has always made lovely wines; and while his son is taking over at Le Raisin et L’Ange, he’s been working on a little project from one hectare in... read more →
Claus has 19 ha in Burgenland, he’s adorable, and even better, he is a strong new voice of new Austria. His Puszta is charming and will come in handy for... read more →
Pierre farms three different parcels of vines with over 60+ years of age in the Haute Côte de Beaune, above Pommard, on the typical red clay soils. Inspired by ancient... read more →
If you’ve been loving the wines from Domaine Plageoles you’ll need to sign up for this little number from a neighbor. This is a stunning, sturdy wine that ticks all... read more →
Before Elisabetta Foradori took over the family winery, no one even considered teroldego’s greatness. But when you get down with her bottles, you'll feel its breeding express itself through her... read more →