In 2013, the Los Pilares was a foot-stomped glory. If you remember the previous vintage you’ll get the difference; in part it’s due to vintage, part to different fruit sourcing... read more →
Until recently, Moraga sold his fruit or bulk wine, but in 2010, he decided to start bottling his own under the label Cacique Maravilla. He ferments in old cement lagar.... read more →
Is there a better pairing for kohlrabi? There is none. This cuvée just doesn’t get the love it deserves, so let’s correct that. For a pét’nat, or as the appellation... read more →
From the area more known for the white citrusy picpoul comes a strange one: tempranillo. Why Julie’s dad planted it, God only knows. But it’s damned delicious. Kirsch, caraway, cocoa,... read more →
This wine has been going back and forth to back and forth in its evolution. Right now it’s in an awesome spot, similar to when I fell for it at... read more →
This is wine from the end of the world—from the town of Cowaramup in Margaret River in Western Australia. This is Sam’s first vintage from his very own grapes and... read more →
Fabrizio Iuli fell in love with a nearly long-lost grape called slarina. In 2013 he started to revive it, planting a hectare and a half in his Montaldo di Cerrina... read more →
Dato used to sell his grapes to all the right people, then he decided to get into the game himself. This is his rosé, though technically it could be called... read more →
A friend and I drank this in the backyard of his East Village apartment. I could see why he was so enthused. This is a terrific little wine from Los... read more →
David Keck of Stella 14 didn’t make wine in 2021 and while this is sad, there were some very happy winemakers greedy for his grapes. This frontenac blanc, one of... read more →