A Fan Favorite Returns: Domaine Saint-Cyr's Rosé Gamay Pet-Nat
We love a happy wine, and there are few wines that seem as joyful, or inspire such bliss, as Domaine Saint-Cyr's rosé pét-nat of Gamay.
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Last Chance at Drink-Now 2016 Barolos!
With the "official' 2016 Barolo campaign now over, I thought it would be fun to take a look around to see what I should start drinking! What I found were several entry level Barolos -- all under $40 with today's discounts -- that have now already had the benefit of about one year of cellaring.
Sauvignon Blanc Meets Terrific Terroir in Deschamps' Pouilly-Fumé
While there may be a river (and a longstanding rivalry) between them, Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre have a lot in common. They share the same incredible Kimmeridgian soils. And they both have impressive histories of producing beautifully etched Sauvignon Blanc with pronounced mineral depth.
All Roads Lead to Vajra: A Quest for Pure Langhe Nebbiolo
Sometimes it’s worth paying attention to what winemakers say about their wines. Here is Giuseppe Vajra about their Langhe Nebbiolo: “This wine is our quest for the innocence of Nebbiolo, its purest expression.”
Elegant, Ethereal Garnacha from Terroir Sense Fronteres
Terroir Sense Fronteres — Catalan for ‘Terroir Without Limits' — is a celebration of Grenache, and an oft-misunderstood region, Montsant--the mountainous region that fully surrounds the more famous DO of Priorat.
The Healing Power of Clos des Quarts
My wife and I really miss our friends in the restaurant industry, but are making the best of it by cooking up a storm at home. Last night I opened some tiny briny oysters from New Brunswick, sauteed a filet of black sea bass from Montauk and boiled the first spring asparagus. Nice dinner. Had a bottle of 2017 Chateau des Quarts Pouilly-Fuisse "Clos des Quarts" monopole.
I Fabbri's Chianti Classico + Emrich-Schönleber's "Mineral" = Dinner, Perfected
A traditional Chianti Classico and a bright, mineral Riesling--these are the wines that turn simple dishes into spectacular meals.
2017 Chablis from Kermit Lynch favorite
Lavantureux is one of the unsung heroes of Kermit Lynch's book.
Domaine de Haut Bourg Muscadet: Aged to Perfection
Sure, Muscadet is one of the wine world’s best secret weapons, but can it age?
Bourgogne Rouge with the Soul of Volnay, from Bitouzet-Prieur
The red wine also sounds too good to be true. The price is almost absurdly reasonable in today's market. And do the fruit and terroir ever sing!
Single Vineyard Grenache: Inspired by Rayas, California Grown
The high desert of Santa Barbara has a stark beauty that inspires. Having fallen hard for Grenache, New Zealand native Angela Osborne entered this dry, weathered landscape on a quest to make wines of great elegance and depth.
You Want this Wine: Vincent Paris's Granit 30 Cornas
Cornas is a tiny world, and if you take the plunge into Northern Rhône geekdom – we highly recommend it!