I was reminded of this beauty recently while eating latkes. At 1/3 the cost of champagne, this puts a big smile on my face. This is what you need for... read more →
I had this at the Dive last year and boy did I notice. So glad it’s available now. There’s natural fermentation and malo in old barrique. First fermentation is natural,... read more →
Francis raises this wine in small barrique where it also goes through full malolactic. The amazing vintage of 2006 shows its stuff here and has deepened soulfully since last tasted.... read more →
Where the hell is Bonnencontre? Where you never thought good wine came from in Burgundy. Forget the haute côtes this is the low côte, east of Nuits Saint-George by a... read more →
Winemaker and film producer (e.g. Mondovino) Catherine Hannoun studied at the feet of Pierre Overnoy. She does her mentor proud. I loved this dense, cinnamon touched savagnin but I super... read more →
This is a beautiful wine in a difficult year. A nose of pear and grapefruit rolled in wet wool. Delicate and lovely, raised in tank. I found it was impossible... read more →
Just had a nice long talk with Julien at his dad Claude’s place. Claude has spawned two sons who are great winemakers. In this case, get ready to get your... read more →
More known for his Trollinger (I think people just love to pronounce it) this is simply a delicious riesling from Southern Germany which will suit those of us who prefer... read more →
The Indie Wineries Slo/Cro portfolio has so much to offer. With this bottle, it’s hard to understand why malvasia has such a crappy reputation. Grown on the south west of... read more →
The 2008 vintage in Alsace was a zippy, high acid year. The Zusslin (you’ll read about it below) and Binner are two complex darlings that can prove it. Serve them... read more →