Jordi Pérez makes some beautiful wines from his granitic soils overlooking the sea. This bottling is a combination of whole cluster, destemmed and crushed grapes that are macerated for five... read more →
Given all the attention focused on their beautiful reds, the white wines of D&R are so often overlooked, which is kind of a tragedy. That’s why I’m grateful for Trevor... read more →
Who knows what grows in that parcel planted onto volcanic rock? Whatever it is, this is a true field blend and a damn riveting wine. As with most of the... read more →
German transplant Christoph Fischer makes a true and beautiful field blend from an old plot of grapes planted in alberello—bush-vine style—something quite rare for the ritzy Maremma. You’ll find a... read more →
I am in love with the wines from Emilia lately. I swear when you’re weary of wine and you don’t drink beer, this is what you want. Grapes are de-stemmed.... read more →
When you’re weary of wine (it happens), reach for the fabulous dry grape soda of Emilia, otherwise known as real lambrusco. Vittorio Graziano sets to work on this by destemming... read more →
Get it while you can because this is probably a one off. From north Etna—1,300m. Foti usually produces a still rose between 12.5% and 13%, but, in 2011, the alcohol... read more →
This is an emotional wine. Full and light at the same time, like some luxurious silk drying on a line in the sun in the early morning.
Birthed from the coupling of Laura (from the Jura) and Niki (aka The Skinny Buddha) from Manavi come two new fascinating wines from Georgia. The red, Tsigani Gogo, is a... read more →
From the big toe of Italy comes a stunner. The vines are six years young and the resulting wine is puppy-like in energy. I couldn’t stop drinking it. Vinified in... read more →