Frank’s 2011s are terrific. This is the vintage to taste to find out why there’s so much fuss. Contadino, at a lesser price, will charm you, and this one from... 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.
Bone dry and no sulfur in an exquisite bubbly that has a touch of ripeness on finish. Good caviar choice. Don’t serve too cold.
A sincere wisp of a wine that didn’t see any wood. It gets everyone at the table emotional. It must be the basalt in the clay terroir. I promise it... read more →
For years wine maker Emilie Heredia promised to send his wines to the states. Now, we have all of his wines, from north to south. This is his superstar pineau... read more →
Heredia’s southern domaine. Summerweight fruit meets hard earth. The antithesis to clunky grenache marked by a light touch, lively and warming, I starred the hell out of it.
Another winner from Heredia, this is one for those who like a bitter chocolate finish. Perfect table wine. Great party stuff.
Hold on to your seats. This shocked people in a household that was drinking Kistler. They loved it which shocked me. I don’t know how to handle that one. If... read more →