Are you getting the idea that Assís Suriol seriously over-delivers? Stainless and concrete. This is so good, simple but in the best ways, in the way of muscadet, angular, dry... read more →
Because I love aged Atlantic whites, like albariño and muscadet, I figured if I could find some txacoli, I’d be crazy about them as well. Turns out I was right.... read more →
My TFLWS is going to love me and hate me for this polarizing wine. First, a sauvignon blanc from the hot hills outside of Madrid? How non-traditional! Well, the vines... read more →
In 2012, Nacho Gonzalez, a biologist, started to reclaim vines in his area that had been overrun with chemical farming. He is doing gorgeous work and is committed to working... read more →
This is a gorgeous wine from a very serious and accomplished winemaker. I’m looking forward to his total commitment to organics. He is heading in the direction of more risk-taking... read more →
Massimo Marchiori & Antonella Gerona work on clay and limestone, utilize fiberglass fermentation tanks and old vines of weird grapes. This one bottomed out at 10% ABV, a pink-skinned grape... read more →
The Envínate team can do no wrong. The Benje has reduced strawberry and rose and it all follows through on the palate with shockingly fine tannins. A fascinating slice of... read more →
This was stunning in a group tasting with a lot of tinned anchovies and good time. The table gawked at it. What’s the price? The team of four friends that... read more →
Who knows what grows in that parcel planted onto volcanic rock? Whatever it is, this is a true field blend and a damn riveting wine. As with most of the... read more →
Forgive this terrible packaging and also for repeating myself, but a wine that delivers this much is worth repeating. What lies beneath is worthy of simple Sunday dinners and a... read more →