Ben Haines is a man without a vineyard—like so many—but trying to make do by seeking out great wines to borrow from. The Malakoff is rocky and rich in quartz,... read more →
The wonderful Tom Shobbrook, who with a small group of friends created the Natural Selection Theory, was at the forefront of the natural wine movement of Australia. He now has... read more →
Why are we mostly denied Patrick Sullivan’s wines in the United States? He’s the king of soif. This one delivers tangerine citrusy joy and immediately puts a smile on my... read more →
James Erskine’s wines are finally back on the east coast at slightly more gentle prices. This one is typical carbonic with plenty of the desired vin de soifness. Do not... read more →
I tasted this one in Copenhagen and am eagerly awaiting its arrival to the United States. Manon’s land is located between Basket Range and Lenswood, and I’m impressed. This particular... read more →
Rachel Signer, who is producing the Pipette magazine, fell in love, kind of moved to Australia and gave birth to some wines. Here’s an example of her first efforts from,... read more →
From the schist and quartz, deep sandy soils of Blewitt Springs comes chenin meant to be a pet’nat. But, the 2018 didn’t get so pet, in fact it’s almost a... read more →
James Erskine is doing his Milan Nestarec imitation with a wine that looks brown but tastes in the pink of health. Here he blends chenin with muscat, all with some... read more →
Mike Bennie, the wine personality, wine writer, wine shop owner, motivational speaker (I’m sure) is also making wine with his friend Peter Dredge in southern Tasmania and Oregon. We don’t... read more →
This is a stunning drink from Alicia Basa & Mark Warner. It’s direct pressed into tank then into barrel and what comes out is a compellingly macerated wine. At first... read more →