Next up are three pinot gris from three different lands. They all have such a beautiful difference and similarity. Beckham’s had the new world fruit in the middle but still... read more →
Our favorite zwiegelt rosé raised on gruner vetliner skins is back. This time with no SO2 and it’s just completely delightful.
The appellation is Velké Žernoseky. And if you are looking for a wine that provokes an emotional response, we got one here for you. The wine gets two days skin... read more →
First had this in a group situation, pre-London Real Wine Fair. The wines came fast and furious. For a bottle to get my attention in that kind of setting is... read more →
These vines in the back of Hank’s house are finally arriving and delivering. Hank picked these in succession. Fourteen passes, he says. Then the grapes were lightly crushed and added... read more →
Easy drinking wine with a lot of interest, this comes from master distiller Laurent Cazottes. Yes! He makes drinking wine in addition to fascinating spirits such as his wild quince.... read more →
Simple, straightforward yet layered enough to give plenty of pleasure. Touches of fennel on the powerful, rose and violet inflected fruit with a bit of iron punch.
Putting my fork down while at Il Leccio in Sant’ Antimo, I reached yet again for the 2013 Rosso. Its winemaker, Francesca Padovani, noticed I was guzzling her wine. “Do... read more →
Say goodbye. This is the last vintage of Stoppa from Elena’s heritage vines, the oldest on her property. The vines are being replanted with more traditionally local grapes but here... read more →
Just to let you know, the ‘Tavijn Ruché 2014 won one of those Wine without Walls awards I presided over—and it’s the one that is more easily available. But this... read more →