Pink and Sparkling from Loire Superstar
Arnaud is one of the Loire Valley’s most ambitious and prolific young vignerons.
Pouillon Single Vineyards
The Pouillon family has always had a collection of parcels in the best villages of Champagne.
Crowley's Captivating Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
The first time I tasted the Crowley wines, I was mesmerized by their elegance and deliciousness. I assumed it could only be a fluke, a superb vintage, or maybe a fruit day on the biodynamic calendar.
I'm happy to say that three vintages later, I've yet to be disappointed.
Your Next Favorite Nebbiolo is from Produttori di Carema
Every so often, we taste a wine that is so emblematic of its grape and place that we’re momentarily taken aback.
Bourgneuf's Pure Pomerol Pleasure (That Won't Break the Bank)
Les Saisons de Bourgneuf is more than just a great value: it's proof both that the region's reputation is built on solid ground and that the locals are not resting on their laurels.
Welcome the Season with Arnot-Roberts' Fan Favorite Rosé
Here comes the sun, and along with it one of our favorite newsletter traditions: Arnot-Roberts' juicy, crunchy, salty, elegantly-slurpable and totally-delicious rosé!
À Table: A Singular Syrah (Sans Soufre) from Clos des Mourres
Great bottles of Syrah from Cornas, Côte-Rôtie and Crozes-Hermitage have a wild grace that sets them apart. These bold, mineral wines are among our favorites to lay down in the cellar until they reach their sweet spot of smoky perfection.
Clos Cibonne's Cuvée Tradition Rosé
The rosés of Provence's Clos Cibonne are like no other. They are complex, mineral-driven, savory and ageworthy. In a sea of ubiquitous, innocuous pale pink wine, Cibonne's stand tall.
What's Old is New Again, with Maximin Grunhaus' Zippy Riesling
So, after 1,800 years, we were excited to try something new from a place so old: Maximin, a zippy, slightly off-dry Riesling with the wispy citrus and aromatic purity inherent in the Ruwer.
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.
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.
