Is Derain the most overlooked Burgundy maker in the States? Not so in other parts of the world, but in the States, I rarely see natural burgundy on wine lists.... read more →
Based in Puligny-Montrachet, the young Armand has recently taken his family’s land back from négociant to vigneron. The 2013 is his first vintage. The winemaking here is whole bunch. Look... read more →
Did you see this retro price? For a biodynmic wine? Chambers Street has always championed the little people, and right now they have a cluster of truly beautiful wines at... read more →
Owned and run by Jon and Elizabeth Bowen (her name just happens to be the same as one of my favorite authoresses), the vines are plunked into limestone, chalky-clay, sandy... read more →
I have an unnatural love for the Pignard Beaujolais (as well as his friend’s, Christian Ducroux). And if, like me, you could drink Beaujo every day of the year, I... read more →
The Huberts always produce wines with power value. If you’re a bordeaux lover be prepared to stack this by the case. Here’s the herbal character of cabernet franc. The malbec... read more →
Cornas’ Thierry Allemand worked for the post office, and Serge Scherrer is the winemaking postman of Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie. Both men have white hair, one is retiring and selling off his vines... read more →
The still wines from Suriol are so under the radar—time for a label makeover? Because inside, the value is stunning. These are not simple wines; they are truly expressive. This... read more →
Both José Pastor and Jenny & François work with Suriol, folks at the forefront of serious Cava. This particular cuvée for J&F is creamy, dry, nutty and refreshingly gentle. Once... read more →
Volnay was always considered the most fragile of the Beaune, but when was the last time you had one that wasn’t deep and dark? This is Volnay as the history... read more →