Okay, so she’s not that new. This is Mariam’s third vintage and every year, it’s gorgeous. This one is particularly low in alcohol at 10.25%, the velvet and leather of... 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 →
Emzar Vasadze, the owner of the Tbilisi 8000 Vintages wine shop has gotten into the qvevri wine biz and the wines are good! The rkatsiteli had some mouse, but not... read more →
This gorgeous, lemony krakhuna originated from the vines near Ramaz’s, it was a nice surprise because I know Zaza as the maker of silky and ultimately delicious ojaleshi. Look for... read more →
Claus has 19 ha in Burgenland, he’s adorable, and even better, he is a strong new voice of new Austria. His Puszta is charming and will come in handy for... read more →
Brothers from planet Vermont, Jonny and Christopher Piana are fascinating guys with brains on fire, and so is their cider. This year’s are worthy. Head out and quench your thirsts... read more →
A while back, David Cascione fell in love with cider. He moved to the Basque to learn about it and make it. Then he fell in love with a woman.... read more →
If you’ve been loving the wines from Domaine Plageoles you’ll need to sign up for this little number from a neighbor. This is a stunning, sturdy wine that ticks all... read more →
My guests couldn’t stop calling this col fondo prosecco ‘champagne.’ But you know what? There is definitely a champagne-like creaminess here. The fruit is ripe; in fact, it pops. Like... 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 →