Flatiron Wines & Spirits NY

Now, if you're new to these newsletters, you might not know what all the fuss is about. The TL;DR is that the Picq family is among Chablis' great producers -- but one that has no grand cru vineyards, no blockbuster collectibles, and that therefore has stayed outside the field of vision of international collectors. 

Anthony Lynch (son of legendary importer Kermit Lynch) came to New York last week and brought a few special bottles from their Berkeley cellar to lunch, including 2007 Vacqueyras Le Sang des Cailloux and Thierry Allemand’s 2005 Cornas Reynard. But the surprise winner with the food was a Corsican red, the 2020 Antoine Arena Patrimonio Rouge, "Morta Maio.”

Just in the nick of time, the New York Times' Eric Asimov has released a brand-new article listing his ideal picks for your Thanksgiving feast. Rarely do we devote an entire day to eating, drinking, and general merriment, so your wine pairings really have to hit the spot!