We had the 2009, and the 2010, likewise aged in local cherry and chestnut barrels, is equally delicious. It’s still like pelaverga with the complexity of nebbiolo and full of... read more →
This one grew on me the longer it was open, but it caught my attention initially for it’s textural velvet, apparent structure and food-worthy acidity. Lots of life and does... read more →
The material for the vines came from côt favorite, Clos Roche Blanche. The offspring has done the parent vines proud. 2012 was another low-yield, high-stress year but Marc Ollivier pulled... read more →
Proof positive that you don’t have to use carbonic to get carbonic gulpability (without the amylics). Australian Anna Martens (lives in London with her husband Eric) makes this at her... read more →
Bruno Carciofi’s work at de La Pinte gets better and better—stay tuned for the brilliant 2011s. But meanwhile, this old fashioned, traditional red blend of Jura is ethereal, with a... read more →
When I was out at Les Marchand Wine Bar in Santa Barbara, tasting through wines from the Jurassic Vineyard we all indulged in this one, and drank and drank even... read more →
El Diablo does it again, this time Jose Pastor brought treasures back from that island riddled with retirees, Mallorca. From the Binissalem D.O., this wine comes from fifteen acre estate... read more →
Cyril Alonso is the “natural” négoce, who wins the value prize with this entry for a full liter of glou glou deliciousness. The grapes come from near Tavel, vinified in... read more →
Stella Retica ages in large wood barrels for 24 months, 24 additional months of in-bottle aging and is only made in those vintages when the Rocce Rosse is not released,... read more →
Why oh why oh why isn’t there more carignan in California? The grape suits the place and climate so very well. And up in Mendocino? It so often seems brilliant.... read more →