This 2015 vintage has brought some pretty crappy, sloppy rosés to the market, or am I the only one who noticed. However, Majas brought pleasure. From schist, volcanic stone and... 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 →
Yes, there are red wines in Vinho Verde. Here we have a nifty 100% varietal from the Baseira vineyard and produced by a man I’ve not met, Antonio Ribeiro Pereira.... read more →
Ben Haines is a man without a vineyard—like so many—but trying to make do by seeking out great wines to borrow from. The Malakoff is rocky and rich in quartz,... read more →
Had no idea there was a province in Lazio that had an IGP called Frusinate, which allows a wide range of grapes, all of the international targets as well as... read more →
Old school alert. From terraced, steep vineyards, this wine at forty years (thank you Giorgio De Maria) might be one of the most memorable I’ve had. The 2012 is much... read more →
In the fall this was shy and shrill. Now, six months later? It’s a testament to patience. For some reason this made me rethink everything I knew about burgundy. It’s... read more →
Edelzwicker is an Alsatian wine that is given to field blends. Its name is derived from Edel (noble) and zwicker (blend). At one time it could be only used for... read more →
Jean Marie Rimbert’s Oscar wins again this year. Even more satisfying than in the past with some ink, tar and bandaid.