Want an example of a completely off-the-charts volatile wine that is completely compelling? The story—as told to me—goes this way. Schueller had two cuvées of pinot blanc, one of them... read more →
Biodynamic Bertrand Gautherot’s brother doesn’t share the same farming philosophy and that’s why Bertrand has taken over the farming of that plot for Textures. The wine gets a full nine... read more →
Here is another gorgeous wine from Jaroslav Tesařík. For this one, grapes marinate on its skins for two weeks and then the wine matures in old oak barrels for eight... read more →
A blurring of the boundaries between wine and cooking, between yin and yang, can make you question relationships. You’ll get all of this in this rare bottling made for Patagonia... read more →
I am usually bored by pinot blanc but this is one to change my mind. Direct press with some whole bunches added which probably adds to that enlivening touch of... read more →
This might be the best bargain in a domestic white ever. From unirrigated vines this is joyful granitic-coated fresh melon with juice and interest. A little more money gets you... read more →
I sampled this in the States, in Slovenia and in France, and I did a double-take every time. The blend is pretty exciting. The fruit is co-fermented with 8 to... read more →
Joe Swick, who makes his wine at the Medici vineyard in Oregon focuses on finding dry-farmed vines in cool climates. His pinot gris comes from the Columbia Gorge in Washington.... read more →
Next up are three pinot gris from three different lands. They all have such a beautiful difference and similarity. Beckham’s had the new world fruit in the middle but still... read more →
Elisabetta made this wine as a bugger off to all of those in her region who view pinot gris as a stupid cash cow. She aimed to restore it to... read more →