From sandy, gravely soils near the river in Maranges. Concrete fermented then aged in 4- to 10-year-old barrels. With rising prices in the area, this is one to stock up... read more →
I have a soft spot in my heart for freisa, a lovely little known grape from Piemonte. Ferdinando raises this in stainless, keeping it fresh. The length is long and... read more →
When the Czechs get it together are they ever going to give nearby Austria a run for their vines. Some of them are so damn interesting and when I plunked... read more →
From one of the most sensitive vineyards I’ve ever walked. These are in the western Georgia on yellow clay and limestone soils. Archil has used the traditional way to blend... read more →
Bravo Bloomers! Slaving there in the thankless but oh-so-promising Lake Seneca, showing the world that terroir prevails. A combination of whole bunches and crushed grapes. Vinified in steel tanks for... read more →
According to Eric and Christine Nicolas, this is an attempt to make an affordable wine from their terroir. Okay, this is not inexpensive but it is damned classy and totally... read more →
As Fifi would say, “That’s what we call the glou-glou effect.” Cherry-stained vin de soif with a touch of fruit. If you see the white by the name of Antika... read more →
Derek Mossman Knapp started this project—reclaiming and celebrating the ancient vines of Chile—shortly after the 2010 earthquake. One of my favorites was Lot #46. Even though the Parker rag, Wine... read more →
Every time I taste this ol’ Familiar, I am reminded what a great little wine this is. At about 12.5% ABV, it is a blend from five vineyards which stretch... read more →
I’ve forgotten to put this in for three newsletters. Bad me. Every time I drink/taste I remember that I kind of love the 2015 of this. Well made, it’s a... read more →