I have a soft spot for this Champagne because back in summer 2003 when I visited with Pascal Leclerc, he had me saber my first champagne. When he passed away... read more →
Ludovic’s new releases are absolutely vibrant. He’s a strict no-sulfur guy and a believer in only releasing wines when ready, hence a recent debut of a decade old wine. It’s... read more →
Rolfo makes simple and sincere wines, great for crowds and simple dinners at home. The wine was raised in stainless and is super fresh with great concentration. A lovely barbera... read more →
When Frenchman Jérôme Binda landed on the island of Tinos in 2011 he had no prior winemaking experience. So he took some instruction from the naturally-minded Jason Ligas and eventually... read more →
If you’ve been waiting patiently for the Lopez de Heredia rosé to return, drink this to whet that barrel-aged rosé whistle. Domaine Tatsis has the balls to age up a... read more →
This Retsina is perfect for any modern day Symposia. It’s cloudy, exciting and only faintly resinated. No vintage is allowed under the Retsina designation, but do know that this is... read more →
Bierzo is bordered by Galicia and Castilla y León, and when you drive through you can be witness to abandoned gold mines, some of them are said to go back... read more →
Young Milan Nestarec of Moravia is an It Boy around the natural wine globe. He’s essential to the crazy Slo/Czech crowd. Sometimes I worry that he’s lost focus, with too... read more →
James Erskine’s wines are finally back on the east coast at slightly more gentle prices. This one is typical carbonic with plenty of the desired vin de soifness. Do not... read more →
In 1995, Alessandra Bera's brother Gian Luigi wanted to make some passito out of moscato. But the grapes became effected by botrytis, so they were pressed immediately and put into... read more →