By Valerie Pimpinelli
Marco De Bartoli is one of Sicily's legendary producers. But unlike so many of the island's famous names, his story doesn't begin on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna or...
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By Valerie Pimpinelli
When it’s hot and humid and sticky out, the only thing we want to drink is something refreshing and ice cold. A lot of the time, that means rosé, or...
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By Valerie Pimpinelli
The Napa Valley wine scene may not have been founded on Cabernet, but it’s certainly driven by that grape variety today. And for good reason! Cabernet Sauvignon is delicious, and...
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By Valerie Pimpinelli
Brunnhilde Claux has worked at some of our favorite wineries — the Languedoc’s Domaine Gauby, Terroir al Limit in Priorat — so it’s no surprise that the wines she makes...
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By Valerie Pimpinelli
If there’s ever a moment to pop a luxurious bottle of pink bubbles, Valentine’s Day makes a pretty compelling case. And nothing delivers quite like Laherte Frères’ stunning Rosé de...
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By Valerie Pimpinelli
Domaine Jean-Marie Chaland can be found at 12 Rue de la Grappe d’Or, literally “Golden Grape Street” in the town of Viré. The Viré-Clessé AOC is one of Burgundy’s newest...
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By Valerie Pimpinelli
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...
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By Valerie Pimpinelli
Perhaps the only thing we love more than Burgundy Pinot Noir is Burgundy Pinot Noir blended with Gamay, a style of wine known as Passetoutgrains. The best examples combine the...
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By Valerie Pimpinelli
López de Heredia is the greatest name in Rioja, known for its traditional practices, ancient cellars and the outstanding wines it produces. In a region like Rioja, long aging is...
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By Valerie Pimpinelli
In the past 400 years, not much has changed at Château le Puy. They farm their limestone-and-clay terroir on a plateau just outside of Saint-Émilion without chemicals — just like...
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By Valerie Pimpinelli
Bordeaux is where you’ll find some of the world’s most expensive and sought-after wines, but that doesn’t mean every wine coming from this historic region is expensive or needs to...
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By Valerie Pimpinelli
Domaine Tatsis is run by two brothers: Stergios, who is in charge of the winemaking, and Pericles, who is in charge of vineyard management. Outwardly, they project gruffness: they ride...
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By Valerie Pimpinelli
Long before rosés began filling American fridges and coolers each summer, Domaine Tempier was bottling its pale pink Provençal wine for a rapt, albeit local, audience.Among the first estates to...
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