From about one hour north of Lisbon, an example of Portugal’s future. This rosé, which looks coppery and feels like a skin-contact wine, is actually just a rosé. The color... read more →
Why oh why oh why isn’t there more carignan in California? The grape suits the place and climate so very well. And up in Mendocino? It so often seems brilliant.... read more →
Derek Mossman Knapp started this project—reclaiming and celebrating the ancient vines of Chile—shortly after the 2010 earthquake. One of my favorites was Lot #46. Even though the Parker rag, Wine... read more →
The Guarilihue region of Itata was long known for its small plots of hilly, fabulous terroir. That’s the homeland for Tinajacura’s fruit. This wine is made with old, own-rooted cinsault... read more →
Francis raises this wine in small barrique where it also goes through full malolactic. The amazing vintage of 2006 shows its stuff here and has deepened soulfully since last tasted.... read more →
I always love this from a field blend on the wrong side of town, Bonnencontre, that’s in nowheresville, 31km east of Dijon, far on the other side of fancy Burgundy.... read more →
Based on the 2015 vintage, the grapes for this come from the west-facing Biaunes. Planted in 2000, the cuttings came from Bertrand’s mentor Anselme Selosse and Vincent Dauvissat. Fermentation of... read more →
The Perraud's farm grapes and make wine in Côtes de la Molière, Beaujolais. That’s just a little bit north of Morgon. This sparkler is a heartfelt blend of chardonnay and... read more →
This Touche is going to touch a lot of chenin freaks. The finish on this is fueled by lemon, apple and mineral like a hammer. Boing! Beautiful, edgy at 12%... read more →
Chenin in South Africa, previously known as steen, is back. Or in the case of old Swartland vines, it never left. That’s why you should watch Ryan Mostert and Michael... read more →