Samuel Cano’s wines were a revelation for me. Check them all out if you can, but this Cuvée Eva was particularly attention-getting. Its grapes come from a small east-facing limestone... read more →
This former cheese maker knows his way around natural yeast and has a commitment to no SO2. Had his “lowly” St. Romaine a decade old, was pure bliss. This is... read more →
Hirotake Ooka settled in the northern Rhône after various wine stages, hooking up with friends and influences including Thierry Allemand. Now he’s settled in the new hipster central, St. Peray,... read more →
The original still wine of Champagne, and this one is a beaut. The color and the depth of flavor. Whoa. Delicate beauty. Tough to find. You might try Uva in... read more →
Rene-Jean Dard (of Dard & Ribo) has kindred spirit Herve Souhait make his negoce line whites in Saint Peray. This is a glou-glou with verve, silky syrah. Semi-carbonic, raised in... read more →
From a vineyard on the west bank of the Rhône, one that never saw chemical intervention on its blue marl and sandstone soils. This is a serious and angular wine,... read more →
If you don’t know this domaine, you should. This one is their least expensive cuvée. Soft, easy tannin and strawberry. At this price, well could be the season’s red party... read more →
A relative newcomer, Marie started in 2010 and is showing terrific promise. She destems the côt. Gamay is whole cluster which gives it an edge. Tart, full and spicy.
From the father of Vin Natur, Angiolino Maule’s wines are ready for prime time. This is just delicious with grit and berry. (Check out the Veneto Bianco, garganega for white... read more →
Frank’s 2011s are terrific. This is the vintage to taste to find out why there’s so much fuss. Contadino, at a lesser price, will charm you, and this one from... read more →