Teutonic is part of the emerging wine scene trying to go low alcohol and vin de soify. Charming riesling, fruit over mineral. At 9.3 abv, so light and lovely, it... read more →
You want to pronounce it correctly for the right props: that’s shomlo (as opposed to Shlomo), and it’s good. No, make that really good. From a high-elevation hill of volcanic... read more →
Chenin in South Africa, previously known as steen, is back. Or in the case of old Swartland vines, it never left. That’s why you should watch Ryan Mostert and Michael... read more →
About seven years ago, a fierce advocate for authentic wines in Argentina and now winemaker, Gabriel Dvorskin, wrote me a note about the scion of the Zuccardi family, Sebastián. “He... read more →
Once upon a time I loved Zinfandel. But over the last 15 years, they have gone all syrupy on me and there are very few I want to drink. Then... read more →
Out of a sensible cooperative in the southern Rhône comes a classic: full-bodied with good tannin and balance. The fruit is dark bing cherry balanced by spice, licorice, and a... read more →
Old school alert on Sardinia. Raised in old chestnut casks under flor, this is more super-juicy sherry without the fortification. Intense salty deliciousness, fierce and I can think of all... read more →
When Alessandro Job’s grandfather died there was a decision to make. What to do with the family property in Friuli? That’s when Alessandro and his wife Lavinia decided to leave... read more →
In this issue I’ve a few traditional wines that just are beauties even if they aren’t natural at heart. This is one. It is compellingly gorgeous. If you can find... read more →
Don’t forget Austria’s Meinklang. Sure, they’re not in the “natural wine club,” but they will be soon. If you can forget the (for now) somewhat conventional (for biodynamics) sulfur additions,... read more →