This is a joint project between the winemakers Tiago Teles and Antonio Marques-da Cruz (Quinta da Serradinha). This is their classy number from one of Portugal’s most widely planted red... read more →
A joint project between the winemakers Tiago Teles and Antonio Marques-da Cruz (Quinta da Serradinha). This is their more 'important' version of Portugal’s most widely planted red grape, Castelão. You... read more →
This 2021 blend is a well-thought out wine with 80% skin contact pinot gris, 15% direct pressed, barrel fermented riesling, and 5% skin contact schönburger. Each grape type is vinified... read more →
Situated at the southernmost tip of Côte Chalonnais, the little village of Montagny rises! In the hands of Andrew Nielson of Le Grappin, this chardonnay, planted on limestone, is a... read more →
At the Sous Le Pavée tasting in Paris this past May, Cyrille and Pascale stood out for their thrilling fruit and vegetable ferments. This was one of my two favorites.... read more →
Nicolas Gonnin in Paris makes straightforward but spot-on Chinons. This former train conductor had his first vintage in 2021 and I have put him on my “one-to-watch” list. I love... read more →
Seb Congretel used to be in the New York market but alas, now his wines are just in Texas. Our loss because there’s always a need for excellent Beaujolais. He... read more →
When a first vintage comes out and the winemaker is hailed as the second coming of Jesus, it kicks up my eyebrow a notch. But this is our world. Henri... read more →
Giorgas Balatsouras works where no one else does, 800 meters up in the Delphi area of Greece (the temple of Athena and the Oracle are down the road by 45... read more →
Full disclosure: Bob Coleman is a subscriber. I didn’t know he made wine until I saw my friend Mike Bennie applaud Bob's efforts on the P&V website. I had to... read more →