This is from Marga Marga, northwest of Santiago, a land not known for natural. But these folks have been making natural wine in Chile before anyone else, just because it... read more →
Chodin Param left Chile for a stint in Australia. Eventually she returned to her home country, where she worked with Roberto Henriquez and met her husband Arnaldo Batista. They started... read more →
I had his Barolo once and loved it—but that was years ago in Italy. The wines have not been to the United States until now, but Giulio Viglione has decided... read more →
A wine that hits 15% ABV? I rarely recommend one, but this barbera knocked me out, and not with its alcohol. From vineyards located in the Bussia area of Monforte,... read more →
An exquisite wine straight out of the bottle. From 100+-year-old vines, the wine sees a simple whole-bunch fermentation for two weeks before being foot-stomped and poured into old casks for... read more →
I had this with Trish at her place on Lake Bolsena last year when the wine was newly bottled. It was stunning then and a year later, an ocean away,... read more →
Recommend a Long Island wine? Well if it weren’t for Benford Lepley and Erik Longabardi’s effort, I'm not sure it would happen. They blended merlot and chardonnay to make Long... read more →
Oh little dolcetto you sweetie! From the hilly Roero region. Earthy and full of fruit right beneath the surface, it is what you want for an everyday wine and yet... read more →
From the village of Ludes, 20 minutes south of Reims, another beaut from a man we know little about. Classic, delicious and has depth with its odd blend of acid... read more →
Giol is a large producer. I have never visited which puts me at a handicap because especially when dealing with large producers, visits are even more important to make sure... read more →