As Brooklyn girl raised in Baldwin, I get bashing rights. But Erik is determined to show the world Long Island's beauty and I can only applaud him. His passion is... read more →
If you have had experience with older bottles of Mastroberardino’s Taurasi, you will understand the greatness of Tecce’s wines. Mastroberardino’s glory days are in the RIP category, but Tecce lives... read more →
Thessaly is in northern Greece, 700 feet up in the hills. Just over a day of skin contact gives a hint of texture which is supported by a further 30%... read more →
So what does assyrtiko taste like outside of Greece, in San Diego County, grown on decomposed granite 1400 feet above sea level? This bottle answers that question. The winemaking decisions... read more →
RAW Fair regular João Tavares de Pina works in the Dão, the region south of Porto. The family has been in vines since the 18th century but it was only... read more →
This Retsina is perfect for any modern day Symposia. It’s cloudy, exciting and only faintly resinated. No vintage is allowed under the Retsina designation, but do know that this is... read more →
Federico Orsi works just outside of Bologna in the Colli, on beautiful rolling hills. He’s on limestone instead of the silt you find further west, making still and referemented wines.... read more →
Taurasi is a DOCG in Avellino, not too far from Naples. Luigi Tecce took over his family’s estate when his father died in 1997. He learned winemaking hit and miss.... read more →
A positively fascinating, full flavored wine from a grape few people know about. Turns out that aidani is often added to the more well known assyrtiko, which gives the mostly... read more →
There are three hectares of vineyards on this vibrant, biodiverse farm. The wine is raised in Italian amphora and has a few months of skin contact. It weighs in at... read more →