Here it is, a rarity. A Cali cab that is actually interesting. Made by Tony’s adorable son, Nic. He purchased fruit from a neighbor, raised it at dad’s, in old... read more →
10% purple elderberry foraged from Wurtsboro woodlands, 90% unsprayed west Sullivan County apples of the Liberty and Spy varieties. The color of rosé, the taste of apple cider and it’s... read more →
From volcanic hillside in Gambellara , this reminds me of orange on almond peel! Reminds me so much of his neighbor Angiolio Maule, but I already said that last month... read more →
The first time I glugged this back with glee was in a little street food restaurant in Rome. I was with my friend, Italian food empress, Elizabeth Minchilli. We were... read more →
For those who drink by sight instead of taste, here’s a lovely little cloudy wine for you that also happens to taste great—in Milan Nestarec’s crazy cat sort of way.... read more →
Ivano Barbaglia and his wife Paola have 2.5 hectares of vines. They work at 400 meters in the tiny DOP of Boca in a combination of the traditional maggiorina and... read more →
David Léclapart and local Cadizian architect turned winemaker Alejandro Muchada are behind this collaboration. Think of this as a Champagne meets Andalucía charmer of a still wine. This one comes... read more →
A gorgeous orange sparkler from Vermont? Yes. It is. Deirdre Heekin has once again proved herself a sensitive, caring winemaker. With three weeks of skin contact. When I served this... read more →
This charmer comes from just outside the border of Beaujolais in the Macon. From 400 meter elevation of granite, this lovely wine is raised in old barrels. Here’s a study... read more →
Poor Dario didn’t want to make something that could be considered less serious than his other wines, but he did it anyway. Lucky for us. The rosso and bianco are... read more →