Alfredo Maestro is indeed a maestro. His wines, all of them, always delight. He’s a pioneer in Peñafiel in the Ribera del Duero where natural is virtually unheard of, shifting... read more →
Think of La Rioja Alta and the best years of CVNE to put the Akutain wines in their proper place. That’s where Juan Peñagaricano Akutain worked before establishing his own... read more →
The pink-berried mutation called xarel-lo vermell is perfect for making a watermelon-hued skin contact wine. Here it gets a boost, co-fermented as it is with fresh pressed ull de llebre,... read more →
Almost syrah-like, with bayleaf and garrique. Aged for 16 months in concrete. Absolutely on the savory side rather than the fruit side and begs for all things thrown on the... read more →
Goyo is a bit of an intense maniac and he, like Francis Boulard in Champagne (what, you skipped that piece?), separated from his family to make natural wines. From high... read more →
Home Vineyard always has a higher alcohol level than Hank’s other wines and we feel it here even in 2011. But it’s a beauty, with plenty of that savory sage... read more →
Working with whole cluster, all stems, this is a tasting wonder of a wine with beautiful cranberry and balance. Another to look for is Alfredo’s Tinto 2010 in the Ribera... read more →
Martín Alonso’s young wine is a crowd-pleasing Rioja. You might be able to find this for less but at $16 it is still a bargain. Sure, it’s full and jammy,... read more →
This is Martín’s other wine, that unfortunately is not available in the NYC area. Our loss. From the foothills of Mount Isasa, at an elevation of 700 meters, this partial... read more →
The still wines from Suriol are so under the radar—time for a label makeover? Because inside, the value is stunning. These are not simple wines; they are truly expressive. This... read more →