Deirdre has been named a star by Eric Asimov and who knows if she’ll still remember that we knew her when. We certainly hope so! This Ci Confonde (previously known... read more →
Another winner from Vermont’s Camila Carillo. The la crescent and frontenac gris were picked on the early side and co-fermented. Then came the marquette, petite pearl and frontenac noir. Both... read more →
Having walked the marquette vines—Vermont’s answer to Alpine nebbiolo—in the Vergennes vineyard this past August, it was obvious, barring disaster, that Deirdre and Caleb would have a crop. And a... read more →
Only 60 bottles of this was made and I think I’ve been responsible for drinking a good chunk of them when I last visited. Wow, what a fun, fun glass... read more →
Brothers from planet Vermont, Jonny and Christopher Piana are fascinating guys with brains on fire, and so is their cider. This year’s are worthy. Head out and quench your thirsts... read more →
I can’t remember if it was Deirdre or me who said this wine is like taking (the grape) Brianna out of her high heels and sliding her into Doc Martens,... 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 →
For Loups, Deirdre Heekin takes grapes from her "clos" -like West Addison vineyard. That's the one that is always replete with wildflowers and bordered by a forest. Bunches of dried... read more →
When it comes to hybrids, I find myself partial to marquette. It’s a relatively new hybrid that has eight different vitus in his history. While said to be a grandchild... read more →
Another wonderful debut from Vermont. This one is from Nicholas Kimberly who studied at the school of La Garagista. Here, his first solo effort. A 50/50 blend, the brianna came... read more →