From the high elevation of Lamole, this comes from bush trained, own-grafted vines and holy moly. Years back I asked someone who knew better than I, on what is real... read more →
Everything here is subtle. Its alcohol (12% ABV), rose, blackberry, dust, tannin and its mouthfeel. If you’re in NYC, head to Discovery Wines to pick up this big boy, and... read more →
I find immense pleasure from Corbières. This one comes from a combination of soils: limestone, clay and grave. Hand-destemmed, foot- crushed and then it is stainless-raised. The best maintain this... read more →
From vineyards south of Madrid comes this hello glou, glou deliciousness— thank you, Alfredo! Carbo. Juicy. Fun. Fun. No-brainer. With gorgeous patchouli-like exotica knit into the tannin. Knock back. Satisfying.... read more →
Going American on Thanksgiving and don’t know where to turn? Sure, it’s incredibly difficult to hit the domestics at a friendly price. I offer you Finger Lakes and Bloomer. Fun.... read more →
Deirdre has been named a star by Eric Asimov and who knows if she’ll still remember that we knew her when. We certainly hope so! This Ci Confonde (previously known... read more →
What case of wine is complete without the Pur Breton? I couldn’t resist including the new vintage, which is brilliant. No trace of sheepy brett (or at least, not much).... read more →
Some wines fail to get the hipster card for no good reason. This is one of them. From basalt soils, from rugged terroir, it delivers a good sense of place—licorice,... read more →
The Swiss former architect also makes wines that hide from the new cool kids. Yet, like the other Mas to the left, it’s a tragedy. This domaine always delivers freshness... read more →
From two separate vineyards, stainless élevage and small amount of whole cluster fermentation. The whole cluster gives the wine life as both syrah and mourvèdre can be quite heavy, but... read more →