Sylvain Dittière is making gorgeous stuff from organic vines he rents. I think you’ll agree when you taste this 2012. The year was a great one for the area but... 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 →
While researching Naked Wine, I wandered into the Ardeche and spent the night carousing with the band of winemakers up there. Among them, Andre Calek, Sylvain Bock, Gerald Oustric and... read more →
The Swiss former architect also makes wines that hide from the new cool kids. Yet, like the other Mas to the left, it’s a tragedy. This domaine always delivers freshness... read more →
From 500 meters up, at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains in the Rousillon AOC of southern France, comes a wine squarely in the inexpensive and (very, very) cheerful category.... read more →
Weisskopf is such a meticulous worker and the wines are always full of polish and life. I often recommend his wines but for some reason have not included the Négrette... read more →
David slaves in biodynamics in the cold village of Trépail. One parcel for this plot was planted in 1957 the other in 1968. This is entirely from the 2009 vintage... read more →
Jean Marie Rimbert’s Oscar wins again this year. Even more satisfying than in the past with some ink, tar and bandaid.
Mark Angéli treats his special single-vineyard wine to a two-year élevage, and it always seems rounder, fuller, a bit more classic with a bitter edge and bracing rhubarb. Don’t leave... 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 →