From all ungrafted vines, this wine sees whole cluster fermentation and then is aged up in wood of various ages. The seduction on the nose is strong. The color is... read more →
I wrote this note before the recent devastating fires that ravaged the wines and vines of Colombian-born sommelier Leonidas Fernández. So keep that in mind when you drink this, which... read more →
Situated at 350m altitude, above 1er Cru Aux Guettes, this site is a favorite spot for Tomoko. Honestly, her whole face lights up when she talks about this isolated vineyard,... read more →
I am a longtime fan of this domaine. This, their non-sulfured edition from Lavières, is quite a beauty. If you can find this particular bottle, run and buy boatloads. This... read more →
I visited Raj Parr’s magical spot in San Luis Obispo in December. This is an isolated plot of land where the fruit is slow to ripen and the vines are... read more →
Jerome Bretaudeau is a masterful winemaker in the Nantais, well-known for his muscadet. I had this in Burgundy and it initially had a smokiness that plunked me in the Northern... read more →
Swick fans, you should grab this one, especially if you’re loving chilled reds. This usually has 20 days of whole cluster ferment and is aged in the concrete egg for... read more →
Quite a beautiful pinot with a silky texture and a framed structure. Appealing, rose-powder aromas, gentle red fruits, a ripe raspy tannin and a gorgeous translucent color. There’s a touch... read more →
The story of this wine is that botrytis is such a nuisance, Takahiko thought he had to do something positive about it. So why not make a botrytis blanc de... read more →
Takahiko purchases the pinot for this wine from a neighbor’s plot. He said that the land had once been dedicated to forest and cherries, and the vineyard has little topsoil.... read more →