Škrlet supposedly only grows in one particular spot in Croatia—in Moslavina, south of Zagreb, and as far as I can tell it’s a gift to them and to us. There... read more →
The way Hardy (Dirty) Wallace talks of this vineyard it might as well be his spiritual home, and the love has always come through in the bottle. In 2013, the... read more →
Perhaps you’ve heard: there’s a muscadet shortage. This is probably due to Eric Asimov’s wine school over at the Times, but whatever the reason, we’re in trouble. To the rescue... read more →
In 2013, the Los Pilares was a foot-stomped glory. If you remember the previous vintage you’ll get the difference; in part it’s due to vintage, part to different fruit sourcing... read more →
Puzelat has made the world’s first qvevri menu pineau. Nuff said. He’s pleased. You will be too. It’s worth exploring. The roundness of the grape, the lushness and wildflower is... read more →
In March, Pascaline staged a chenin-a-thon, hosted by Alex Allan at Hotel Delmano. And there on a chenin-drenched Sunday afternoon, this Brunet was one of the stars. The touch of... read more →
It is a new world, one where the price on Beaujolais is getting uncomfortable. Sure the growers deserve it, but still, I cry, and cough up the money, especially when... read more →
His importer tells me that Dario’s heart isn’t behind this, an entry level introduction to the man and his wines, but it sure doesn’t taste like that. It’s a shorter... read more →
One of our favorite Californians is back in its 2013 version. From granitic loam soils. Harvest was earlier this year. It’s 100% whole cluster and foot- stomped, raised in 600... read more →
I’m on a Pablo Chevrot roll. I visited him back in 2010 and could feel he was going to find his way into working more naturally. He did, and here’s... read more →