“If there is no Syrah, my name is Bobby,” wrote winemaker Grégoire Perron. I bought this at a Paris shop and was promised no mouse, “At least on the first... read more →
This starts in stainless steel and then goes into foudres. “One of the best ways to bring wines back to reality,” Théo told me. From loess soil, the grapes are... read more →
I am usually bored by pinot blanc but this is one to change my mind. Direct press with some whole bunches added which probably adds to that enlivening touch of... read more →
Rene-Jean Dard (of Dard & Ribo) has kindred spirit Herve Souhait make his negoce line whites in Saint Peray. This is a glou-glou with verve, silky syrah. Semi-carbonic, raised in... read more →
I feel a syrah party coming on. Same winemaker as Foufoune, different soils. Drinkable pleasure, with a slightly lighter weight and higher tone.
From a vineyard on the west bank of the Rhône, one that never saw chemical intervention on its blue marl and sandstone soils. This is a serious and angular wine,... read more →
I’m a long time lover of the Balthazar wines, both pere et fils. This is Franck’s first venture into no sulfur and a big success it is. From baby vines... read more →
I’m not sure I knew zibibbo before I tasted this from Barraco. Floral. Intense. Orange blossom and steroidal. No shy flower.
Intensely sandy, violet, tough, rugged and really fun. Bush-trained vines in Marsala, no green harvest and little pruning.
From an island off Tuscany which sounds dreamy but my reaction to it was even better. The more affordable Chiaretto, sangiovese, gentle, light as air, wildly enjoyable and complex.