In the fall this was shy and shrill. Now, six months later? It’s a testament to patience. For some reason this made me rethink everything I knew about burgundy. It’s... read more →
From 500 meters up, at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains in the Rousillon AOC of southern France, comes a wine squarely in the inexpensive and (very, very) cheerful category.... read more →
Edelzwicker is an Alsatian wine that is given to field blends. Its name is derived from Edel (noble) and zwicker (blend). At one time it could be only used for... read more →
Grown in a vineyard with extremely high density, of about 16,000 plants per acre grown on a combo soil of limestone and granite. Éric has given two disrespected grapes, auxerrois... read more →
Tannin at the finish on top of apple-like acid. The fruit takes a backseat to the savory and it is just a completely satisfying Beaujolais. It all knits together and... read more →
From organic vines between 15-45 years from limestone soils. Damien raises this wine in tank, no wood involvement. The result is a wine with purity, structure, velvet, bones, dusty fruit... read more →
Clos Roche Blanche is gone but the genetic material for the wine lives on in loving granitic instead of limestone soils. Fermentation is preceded by a four-day cold maceration. Only... read more →
This was stunning in a group tasting with a lot of tinned anchovies and good time. The table gawked at it. What’s the price? The team of four friends that... read more →
Who knows what grows in that parcel planted onto volcanic rock? Whatever it is, this is a true field blend and a damn riveting wine. As with most of the... read more →
Guoin’s wines are always quiet and shy and loving. The prestige, from older vines up to 80 years, is aged in wood, but never woody. Buy a bunch and give... read more →