Another great one from Hank. This, birthed from the cool climate vintage, blood and iron from granite (not basalt). Saline and elegant and the more I drink the more I... read more →
Francis asked me to make sure you knew that because this is a solera (25% of 2006 is added to a 75% blend of past vintages dating back to 1997)... read more →
Bone dry and no sulfur in an exquisite bubbly that has a touch of ripeness on finish. Good caviar choice. Don’t serve too cold.
Bordelet is the star. And this pear cider, with a touch of sweet, just a touch is thrillingly delicious with a splash of bubble. From terroir of schist and granite.
Quaffable, elegant, feminine, whispery, with just a little bit of grit and tannin to give it the right attitude.
Kind of delish. Great price. Glou Glou. Carbonic. Easy, a spice kick.
Been hearing a lot about this dude, haven’t met him. Renting vines, works with a horse and works with Burgundian vinification, extended maceration. This was my favorite and serious. In... read more →
I never met this guy. Want to. His sensibility is spot on. Yum, velvet, a prickle of CO2. Easy yet important. Talk dirt to me. Drink now and in a... read more →
Heredia’s southern domaine. Summerweight fruit meets hard earth. The antithesis to clunky grenache marked by a light touch, lively and warming, I starred the hell out of it.
Another winner from Heredia, this is one for those who like a bitter chocolate finish. Perfect table wine. Great party stuff.