Years ago, I was introduced to Michel Gahier’s fabulous wines at lunch in Arbois with Pierre Overnoy. Seeing it on the list he grabbed a savagnin and claimed Gahier one... read more →
From the area more known for the white citrusy picpoul comes a strange one: tempranillo. Why Julie’s dad planted it, God only knows. But it’s damned delicious. Kirsch, caraway, cocoa,... read more →
Physically exquisite, the slopes of Racha are a melding of terroirs. It’s known for its ham and for the semi-sweet wines (the one to the left) called khvanchkara that are... read more →
Portugal suffers from Parker-palate hangover. But hallelujah for the outliers like this vinho tinto from the Dão. It comes from vines rooted in granite and schist soils at about 1,600... read more →
Was first taken with this wine when tasted at The Real Wine Fair in London. Going a little quiet now, but still waxy and earthy with a begonia-like velvet texture.... read more →