Deirdre is making tiny amounts of wine in Barnard, Vermont, from organically grown grapes. These grapes, however, were procured from the southwest corner of VT, in Vergennes (cute town, great... read more →
This might be the best bargain in a domestic white ever. From unirrigated vines this is joyful granitic-coated fresh melon with juice and interest. A little more money gets you... read more →
Once upon a time I loved Zinfandel. But over the last 15 years, they have gone all syrupy on me and there are very few I want to drink. Then... read more →
The 2011s from our friend Steve over in California are lovely. Loved them all, from the melon-like Vermentino ($20) to the Primrose-scented Bone Jolly Rosé ($18), to the subtle and... read more →
Contrary to common belief, there is an American vermouth that uses wormwood! Tad Seestedt makes this beauty at the Ransom Wine Company and Distillery. Grippy, bitter, savory, wild hay, dry,... read more →
Home Vineyard always has a higher alcohol level than Hank’s other wines and we feel it here even in 2011. But it’s a beauty, with plenty of that savory sage... read more →
Loved this summery wine from Hank, wonderfully refreshing. The pale color comes from 2-3 hours of skin contact and time in the press. As to the flavor? Well it kind... read more →
Here it is, a rarity. A Cali cab that is actually interesting. Made by Tony’s adorable son, Nic. He purchased fruit from a neighbor, raised it at dad’s, in old... read more →
A gorgeous orange sparkler from Vermont? Yes. It is. Deirdre Heekin has once again proved herself a sensitive, caring winemaker. With three weeks of skin contact. When I served this... read more →
Story coming up in the New York Times, so I can’t scoop myself, but put this under kiddush alert. Made by observant Jews in Yonkers. David is third generation distiller—parents... read more →