From the high elevation of Lamole, this comes from bush trained, own-grafted vines and holy moly. Years back I asked someone who knew better than I, on what is real... read more →
Everything here is subtle. Its alcohol (12% ABV), rose, blackberry, dust, tannin and its mouthfeel. If you’re in NYC, head to Discovery Wines to pick up this big boy, and... read more →
From vineyards south of Madrid comes this hello glou, glou deliciousness— thank you, Alfredo! Carbo. Juicy. Fun. Fun. No-brainer. With gorgeous patchouli-like exotica knit into the tannin. Knock back. Satisfying.... read more →
Going American on Thanksgiving and don’t know where to turn? Sure, it’s incredibly difficult to hit the domestics at a friendly price. I offer you Finger Lakes and Bloomer. Fun.... read more →
Goyo García Viadero is known for his wines from Ribera del Duero but he makes a mencia—with some blended-in palomino, from some old vines in Cantabria, his mother’s homeland. All... read more →
Just what you want in a Tuscan wine: easy but not mindless. The farming is organic with non-religious biodynamic practice. The wine does not see any wood but is raised... read more →
Deirdre has been named a star by Eric Asimov and who knows if she’ll still remember that we knew her when. We certainly hope so! This Ci Confonde (previously known... read more →
You better move quick. Jérôme’s wines are like fraises du bois, they disappear quickly. Another easygoing white wine that is easy to love with more savory than fruit, full of... read more →
Rémi apprenticed in the Muscadet with Vincent Caillé (often recommended in these pages). He works with a horse. He cares. He’ll get better. But meanwhile, look at what he can... read more →
Are you getting the idea that Assís Suriol seriously over-delivers? Stainless and concrete. This is so good, simple but in the best ways, in the way of muscadet, angular, dry... read more →