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 →
In 1979 the Arndorfers planted a small vineyard of the rare, pink-skinned Roter Veltliner on rocky top of the Gaisberg, one of the most important terroirs in the Kamptal. Martin... read more →
Another knockout Piedi Grandi from Hankster. The grapes, as usual, come from the local Sumu Kaw vineyard that sits at 3000 feet of elevation on volcanic loam soils. Hank’s choice... read more →
The muscat and the torrontel ferment on the skins with a maceration that lasts 60 days; 20% of país juice is then added with the skins of their other white... 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 →
This is practically all Chiavennasca (nebbiolo) with just a smidge of rossola (a nebbiolo cousin). Fermented in steel, raised in old oak for a year, it then goes back into... read more →
Yuki Nakano makes wine in Japan and in New Zealand, where he works with Kindeli as well as on his own operation, Kunoh. He leases, farms and supplements with grapes... read more →
From a vineyard on the west bank of the Rhône, one that never saw chemical intervention on its blue marl and sandstone soils. This is a serious and angular wine,... read more →
My note? This feels good. I have no idea what it means, but what more do you want from bubbles. Combination of stainless, foudres, old demi-muids and barriques.
When I first tasted this I wrote—retaste. Verdict. It’s as yum as I thought. Drink now or whenever, but before your firstborn goes to high school.