From an island off Tuscany which sounds dreamy but my reaction to it was even better. The more affordable Chiaretto, sangiovese, gentle, light as air, wildly enjoyable and complex.
A little bit amarone and a little bit rock n’ roll (as in Laureano Serres’). A touch of sugar and cola and twig and definitely compelling.
Can only find the photo for the 2005 (which I have not tasted). Here's a fifth dimension, with a marshmallow kicker and a non-citrusy orange rind.
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.
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 →
This wine is a wench with a brain. Utter deliciousness. Throws a little volatility (that je ne sais quoi of nail polish). Settles down the second day. You’ve got to... 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 →
This is the only wine from Chile I would go out of my way to buy. Old unirrigated vines, grown in the cool southerly region of Itata, it was fermented... read more →
Hank is one of the best winemakers in California today and for some reason all of his wines are always more delicious the next day. Delicious—cinnamon and honey, perfumed with... read more →