Made in champagne method, this hand-riddled beer has a delicate bubble, yet is rich and almost stout-like. A nano-brewery to watch.
Bianca breaks the mold on vermouths with some super, wild entries. Three seasonal options, four times a year. This one has a beautiful burn and the slight whisper of Provence.... read more →
Deirdre Heekin works organically in Vermont (a rarity for wine grapes). She birthed this from the great Hurricane Irene vintage. A stunning orange wine, so fresh and juicy and almost... read more →
Doug Tunnell is a long time supporter of Orgeon gamay. This one leans to strawberry with a touch of CO2 spritz and a nice bit of funk to keep it... read more →
Winemaker Mike Frank is a refugee from Cameron Winery and he’s a part of the new crop of Orgeon winemakers exploring a leaner style, looking to the Loire (in this... read more →
I tasted this at 12:30 on a Friday afternoon and had to stop myself from drinking a full glass. Born of Loire-lover Don Heistuman’s brain with Steve Edmunds winemaker skill.... read more →
The second vintage I’ve tasted of this wine gives a peek into what San Diego can do. It’s delicate, vibrant and intense, and that’s not a contradiction.
Over a pizza dinner, I snuck this to a table full of anti-California wine drinkers. I had to wrestle the bottle away from them to get a sip. Lively, delicate... read more →
Alsace goes to Chile via André Ostertag who teamed up with some pals for this project. Soil is granitic (irrigated) in a sub region of the Casablanca valley. Vinified in... read more →
We stood in the vineyards and Audrey pointed out a gorgeous pink orchid growing from the granite. This is 14.5% abv but still has such life. Love the chamomile and... read more →