Aci is based in eastern Slovenia, near Croatia, about a half hour northwest of the drab city of Zagreb. Farming here is spiritual, philosophical, the land is a cell phone-free... read more →
Ludwig Bindernagel was a trained architect, so it might make sense that his wines have great infrastructure. This one if from 50-year-old vines, built with a classic “tradition” 80/20 blend... read more →
I was reminded of this beauty recently while eating latkes. At 1/3 the cost of champagne, this puts a big smile on my face. This is what you need for... read more →
I am happy to add another real Soave to the category. Here you go: Sant’Alda. This gets fermented in a combination of large oak casks and stainless steel tanks. The... read more →
Benôit Marguet’s champagnes are fantastic and this one did not fail to charm. It was, and is, champagne. 67% Chardonnay and 33% Pinot Noir from the villages of Ambonnay and... read more →
From the village of Ludes, 20 minutes south of Reims, there’s not much known about this winemaker who makes a mere 5,000 to 13,000 bottles each year. It seems most... read more →
I had this at the Dive last year and boy did I notice. So glad it’s available now. There’s natural fermentation and malo in old barrique. First fermentation is natural,... read more →
Zorjan, a former policeman, found his true life’s work in wine 22 years ago. The resulting wines are authentic and from a time past. His vines are on the Slovenian... read more →
This is actually 2015 carbonic gamay (from the Beaujolais) with some of the 2016 direct-press chardonnay (from the Savoie) which results in something poulsard-like in style and flavors. Citrusy, gentle... read more →
A mix of grapes, 80% are purchased, coming from near Puligny, and 20% from his own estate. The fruit is pressed as whole bunch. In 2018 Fred made two versions... read more →