Goyo is one of the natural pioneers in the Ribera del Duero where he lives and farms most of his vines. But this is his mencia and palomino, from a... read more →
I visited Carolina and Alvaro last year and you can read about the journey here. They have been making natural wine because they are traditional people with a strong sense... read more →
Drink a sauvignon blanc from Chile? Ideologically, it’s not my favorite thing. But here, I did and did so happily. My first time drinking this was last January in Valparaiso.... read more →
Il Vinco is a project of three friends who are on a mission to save some of the older varieties of Lazio, most specifically canaiolo, the blending grape of Chianti.... read more →
A pure expression of the prettiest side of the somewhat difficult 2018 vintage. It’s traditional carbonic fermentation and raised in tank. This medium-bodied beaujo, with its fleshy-fruity charm spiked with... read more →
Principiano’s attention to detail, the elegance, everything gets me every time in every bottle. This Barolo is from his part of the Boscareto vineyard, a secret, foresty place full of... read more →
From Cour-Cheverny, the ground zero for the romorantin grape. This particular romo is from vines that have up to 60 years of age. The grapes are fermented and aged in... read more →
Villemade is making even more gorgeous wines these days on his sandy clay and flint soils over limestone. This wine comes from four plots of vines up to 40 years... read more →
Organic since 1998, Tessier is a benchmark winery in the tiny appellation of Cheverny. The Nota Bene, made only in the best vintages from his oldest vines, is a knockout.... read more →
The Conti sisters started to take over Castello Conti during their father’s 2001 illness and then ultimately after his death. This is a traditional house, in the best sense. This... read more →