Donkey & Goat is grown in California and made in Oakland. The 2022s are worth your while, but this one stands out as one of my top picks from Tracey's... read more →
I can’t tell you too much about this wine except that my first guess was Georgian, although I was stumped by the grape. Turns out I was stumped because it’s... read more →
This is a joint project between the winemakers Tiago Teles and Antonio Marques-da Cruz (Quinta da Serradinha). This is their classy number from one of Portugal’s most widely planted red... read more →
A joint project between the winemakers Tiago Teles and Antonio Marques-da Cruz (Quinta da Serradinha). This is their more 'important' version of Portugal’s most widely planted red grape, Castelão. You... read more →
This 2021 blend is a well-thought out wine with 80% skin contact pinot gris, 15% direct pressed, barrel fermented riesling, and 5% skin contact schönburger. Each grape type is vinified... read more →
At the Sous Le Pavée tasting in Paris this past May, Cyrille and Pascale stood out for their thrilling fruit and vegetable ferments. This was one of my two favorites.... read more →
Nicolas Gonnin in Paris makes straightforward but spot-on Chinons. This former train conductor had his first vintage in 2021 and I have put him on my “one-to-watch” list. I love... read more →
When a first vintage comes out and the winemaker is hailed as the second coming of Jesus, it kicks up my eyebrow a notch. But this is our world. Henri... read more →
Giorgas Balatsouras works where no one else does, 800 meters up in the Delphi area of Greece (the temple of Athena and the Oracle are down the road by 45... read more →
Full disclosure: Bob Coleman is a subscriber. I didn’t know he made wine until I saw my friend Mike Bennie applaud Bob's efforts on the P&V website. I had to... read more →