I had this at the Dive last year and boy did I notice. So glad it’s available now. There’s natural fermentation and malo in old barrique. First fermentation is natural,... read more →
Francis raises this wine in small barrique where it also goes through full malolactic. The amazing vintage of 2006 shows its stuff here and has deepened soulfully since last tasted.... read more →
As always, a beautiful little wine, and in the difficult vintage of 2012, it still succeeds. Tart yet velvet with a touch of licorice. Load up on this by the... read more →
This lushly structured charmer has taken over the wine lists of New York City it seems. I sat at the bar at Contra (with The Skinny Food Writer) and we... read more →
Winemaker and film producer (e.g. Mondovino) Catherine Hannoun studied at the feet of Pierre Overnoy. She does her mentor proud. I loved this dense, cinnamon touched savagnin but I super... read more →
Just had a nice long talk with Julien at his dad Claude’s place. Claude has spawned two sons who are great winemakers. In this case, get ready to get your... read more →
Stupidly low yields, this births what some might call rosé but many would just call a light red wine. From limestone soils, this is full of small berries in beeswax,... read more →
This made me think that Slovenia is a great place for pinot. This spot has more sandstone and marl than limestone but the result in the wine is savory. The... read more →
My appreciation of Hank’s wines is no secret and I’ll try to comment on all new releases. This one comes from a head trained old vineyard in a town called... read more →
The 2008 vintage in Alsace was a zippy, high acid year. The Zusslin (you’ll read about it below) and Binner are two complex darlings that can prove it. Serve them... read more →