Let’s start by just tasting the wine. It’s got a brilliant, shiny, purplish hue. A blast of blackberries, violets and bacon wafts from the glass. Sip, and it is juicy and fruity, almost lush, you think, until a gust of freshness brings focus, energy, even vivacity. The flavor lingers beautifully, but there is no holding back: this is a wine you want to keep drinking.
Posted on January 26, 2021
Jeff Patten
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It's a truth universally held (at Flatiron Wines, at least): for Rioja blanco, nothing holds a candle to CVNE's Monopole Blanco Seco, and no wine (under $30 much less!) has a better story.
Posted on January 25, 2021
Valerie Pimpinelli
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Our newest blog post is the last of our Barolo Commune Guides! Read on to shop Barolo from the last 6 villages--including one of the most coveted Barolo producers.
Posted on January 07, 2021
Jeff Patten
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Serralunga is famous for being even more Barolo-like than Barolo (the village) itself. The power and finesse for which Barolo has become famous is the staple of Serralunga Barolo.
Posted on December 23, 2020
Jeff Patten
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Louis Roederer needs no introduction. They make one of wine’s most recognized and beloved labels: Cristal, which many Champagne lovers consider to be the epitome of bubbly perfection.
Posted on December 17, 2020
Clara Dalzell
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As the years tick by, we've watched as Barolo has gotten more and more popular. No longer is it just a geeky alternative--it is a fine wine! A staple at big bottle parties! And, we think it's time to treat it a bit more like Burgundy.
Posted on December 16, 2020
Maggie Scudder
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Click through to take this chance to taste what may well be the future of white Burgundy, at retail instead of restaurant prices.
Posted on December 14, 2020
Jeff Patten
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The white stuff, Bordeaux Blanc, is criminally underrated. Châteaux Carbonnieux’ 2017 La Croix de Carbonnieux Blanc has all the makings of an under-the-radar fave, including amazing value.
Posted on December 12, 2020
Joshua Cohen
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