Part of the new generation of Beaujolais winemakers, Yohan has arrived. He works on 6.5 hectares. The Moulin is his largest holding, its soil mixed with three colors of glorious... read more →
I loved this so much I poured it in Ireland when I was showing off natural- made beauties. A blend of Garnier’s two crus, the grapes have a long press... read more →
Quick! What other famous vigneron is in Ludes? You’re right! Béreche! Now try something new and fancy from that town. The Mémoire is based on a little solera system of... read more →
Quentin Bourse is a friend of winemaker Frantz Saumon and something must have rubbed off. This is great stuff, and it should be on the high chenin alert list. Terroir... read more →
Ms. Sabre, a brave soul in Burgundy, has had some tough times and some tough vintages, but in 2013 the wines are really lovely. If you don’t know her yet,... read more →
I blind tasted this at Discovery Wines and almost nailed it. Loire Valley Gamay? Vines near Clos Roche Blanche? Like the actual gamay from Clos Roche Blanche? Trevor was nodding... read more →
Almost everything Celine and Laurent produce out there in southern Burgundy gets the AF approval. Very structured, with zingy acid, long and lively all wrapped up in a medium-bodied package.
From the Southern Rhône town of Vaison la Romaine comes a vibrant wine made from biodynamic syrah, grown on limestone. Now, I’m usually not too in love with syrah from... read more →
They’re calling this Bruno’s final vintage—with a raised eyebrow. And the Batard? Probably because the idea that Debize might stop making wine makes him a bastard. The story goes that... read more →
Granite! What did I tell you? Ten day carbonic, into tank and a bit of old oak aging. Perfectly cheery, delightful, just short of vin de soif, in a good... read more →