Weisskopf is such a meticulous worker and the wines are always full of polish and life. I often recommend his wines but for some reason have not included the Négrette... read more →
From sandy, gravely soils near the river in Maranges. Concrete fermented then aged in 4- to 10-year-old barrels. With rising prices in the area, this is one to stock up... read more →
A hybrid of limestone gravel and granite influence. Throw in 20% whole cluster which gives a little lift. This is a slightly different expression, rustic but definitely enjoyable and a... read more →
Rinaldi is always hard to snag, but this one is really worth going the extra effort for. From soils higher in iron and easy to drain, which was truly a... read more →
Worth blowing the piggy bank for this and speaking to your wine merchant to see if they can save you a few bottles. Barolo of this quality is hard to... read more →
This is the second vintage for the Rachais in TFL. The 2009 is spectacular, and more user-friendly than the 2006. The grapes come from a single 43-year-old plot and the... read more →
Eric Nicolas, the pioneering vigneron in Coteaux du Loire and Jasnières is celebrated for his pineau d’aunis but his chenins are also spectacular. The vines for this are up to... read more →
According to Eric and Christine Nicolas, this is an attempt to make an affordable wine from their terroir. Okay, this is not inexpensive but it is damned classy and totally... 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 →