It’s not Loire Valley chenin but it’s sure not bad. Not much more to say than what’s on the label. But I’ll say more anyway: this 12.5% ABV chenin got... read more →
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 →
I was reminded of this beauty recently while eating latkes. At 1/3 the cost of champagne, this puts a big smile on my face. This is what you need for... read more →
Troy moved operations to near Healdsburg to Darek’s winery. There he makes this summery drink full of saffron and freshly fractured flavors. It’s from foraged fruit which clung to gnarled... read more →
This gin from the Balearic Islands is one of two in the world that have a geographic location (the other is England’s Plymouth). Oh my. It’s a knockout of a... read more →
His importer tells me that Dario’s heart isn’t behind this, an entry level introduction to the man and his wines, but it sure doesn’t taste like that. It’s a shorter... read more →
In Burgundy last month working on a story, I visited Pierre Fenals and mea culpa, how had I not known? I arrived at his domaine, expecting nothing and ended up... read more →
Quite impressed with the drinkability of many Jolly Ferriol wines from Isabelle Jolly and Jean-Luc Chossart. Their wines lean to the rustic, sometimes they can show mouse, but there’s always... read more →
A snappy blend of sage and herb, exactly what I wanted as I landed in London, sitting in the fabulous wine bar Duck Soup and sensing I was about to... read more →
This one needs time. Stick it in the wine fridge for a year or at least six months and decant. Every so often there’s a miracle that happens in wine.... read more →