Quite a beautiful pinot with a silky texture and a framed structure. Appealing, rose-powder aromas, gentle red fruits, a ripe raspy tannin and a gorgeous translucent color. There’s a touch... read more →
The story of this wine is that botrytis is such a nuisance, Takahiko thought he had to do something positive about it. So why not make a botrytis blanc de... read more →
Takahiko purchases the pinot for this wine from a neighbor’s plot. He said that the land had once been dedicated to forest and cherries, and the vineyard has little topsoil.... read more →
Earlier versions were 50/50, but now this blend is 85% pinot and 15% zweigelt—though the percentages depend on the vintage, then it is fermented in plastic tubs and raised in... read more →
Suzuki destems, but ferments whole berry in open vats. He says because he works solo, open vats are easier, and anyway, he says, his wife likes this style of wine.... read more →
Antoine Lienhardt is one of my recent favorites vignerones, among the new kids bringing respect to the Nuits-Village area. I really don't think I tasted one wine during my visit... read more →
Karim Vionnet is one of the unsung producers of the Beaujolais. I'm not exactly sure why because more than not, the wines hit that delicious zone. Raised in Morgon, not... read more →
Donkey & Goat is grown in California and made in Oakland. The 2022s are worth your while, but this one stands out as one of my top picks from Tracey's... read more →
This is a joint project between the winemakers Tiago Teles and Antonio Marques-da Cruz (Quinta da Serradinha). This is their classy number from one of Portugal’s most widely planted red... read more →
A joint project between the winemakers Tiago Teles and Antonio Marques-da Cruz (Quinta da Serradinha). This is their more 'important' version of Portugal’s most widely planted red grape, Castelão. You... read more →