Hello, you little crowd pleaser. Noel Diaz gets these grapes from the poetically named Starry Night Vineyard in the Foothills. It’s hooked to irrigation pipes, but Noel tells us that... read more →
The wines from La Clarine Farm are getting more daring, more wild, and this rosé is a bucking bronco of a wine. Vinified half in tank and half in older... read more →
Another knockout Piedi Grandi from Hankster. The grapes, as usual, come from the local Sumu Kaw vineyard that sits at 3000 feet of elevation on volcanic loam soils. Hank’s choice... read more →
Here you go, a yowza example from the fiery 2017 vintage. It's a remarkable 10.5% wine, a thoroughly down-the-hatchable drink with a compelling backbone—low alcohol, yes, but there's still plenty... read more →
If I had my way carignan would be one of the major grapes of California. The reason? You get a perfectly ripe and lovely wine at reasonable alcohol levels. Jason... read more →
As Brooklyn girl raised in Baldwin, I get bashing rights. But Erik is determined to show the world Long Island's beauty and I can only applaud him. His passion is... read more →
The future of Hudson Valley winemaking is being shepherded by Todd Cavallo and his Wild Arc Farm. While waiting for his baby vines to mature he had this idea to... read more →
Caleb Leisure went out on his own in 2017 and lucky for him, his mentor Tony Coturri allowed him to plant all of his ten Georgian qvevri on the Coturri... read more →
The new releases of La Garagista won’t disappoint, but which ones to buy first? Well, get your favorites, of course, but the Loup d’Or is really speaking to me these... read more →
From the committed to natural and biodynamic Hart family in Paso Robles comes Gelert Hart’s ciders. And what a fabulous entry this is to the category. This one is from... read more →