Our Guide to Madeira is Here
Madeira is a wine of history, made by mistake and crafted by circumstance. With the ability to last for hundreds of years, sometimes it is, quite literally, bottled history.
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Featured: Sites Set on Brovia's Dolcetto
Remarkably, Brovia also has planted a small parcel of Dolcetto in Brea. Brea is a magnificent site, and it is owned entirely by Brovia (a monopole). Now, it’s not so rare to have Dolcetto planted within DOC Barolo, but it’s almost always in “off” sites. Brovia’s is one of the rare examples of Dolcetto planted where Nebbiolo could be planted -- and make great Barolo.
Featured: The Cat's Out of the Baga!
Now, there’s a good chance you haven’t heard of “Baga” or at least haven’t looked into the grape too much. We hope today changes that for you. Wine lovers are likely to compare Baga to Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo, especially when they struggle to describe its singularity and unique charms.
The Story Behind Vouette et Sorbee
You can read the entire story behind this icon of Biodynamic Viticulture HERE on our main blog. The story is fascinating and it gives the already fascinating and expressive wines an enriching context.
FEATURED: Sec Symbole with Depth
Occasionally, when we are tasting wines, something miraculous happens. A ripple of excitement moves through the shop. It starts with mutters of “Oh. This is good.” Then it grows into glasses being passed around. Second pours. We all seem to realize at once: This is good. Such was the case when we tasted Sec Symbole. It is really good.
Staff Picks: 2020 Valentine's Day Wines
We've gathered together to celebrate the happy union of you...and wine! Forgive the Valentine's Day-isms. Whether you have someone special this season or not, we have to suggest some truly lovable wines.
Coming Up: Ft. Valentine's Day!
It's looking like rain all week, here in NYC. So, we have some excitement planned to brighten up your Valentine's day.
FEATURED: Vadespino's Sherry Shines Against Champagne
Sometimes, when I’m feeling especially bold, I’ll tell people that Sherry is like Champagne. (notably, without the bubbles.) No matter how true this statement is, it still elicits a reaction somewhere between confusion and outright disbelief.
Coming Up: February 3rd-9th
Perhaps most exciting this week is that we have teamed up with the Godiva Cafe (just two doors down in the Flatiron) for a sweet little pairing event. Chocolate and Wine, together after all this time!
Buy Asimov's 20 Under $20, here and now!
Eric Asimov of the New York Times has released his highly anticipated 20 Under $20. This time, it's all reds! Check out the list of our offerings, in full, with tasting notes in this blog post!
Happy Drinking!
Our Kickass Super Bowl Pairings are HERE
If we’re going to drink wine while watching the game (or just the halftime show), why not choose wines to pair with the most popular game day food?
Classic Super Bowl spreads are the greatest hits of American comfort and fast food. It’s Thanksgiving for snacks: pizza, chicken wings, nachos, chili dogs and pretzels.
With all that in mind click here for our fun picks to pair with your Super Bowl Sunday spread.
FEATURED: Xavier Weisskopf's Killer Chenin, Negrette 2017
The aim here is terroir transparency.
Xavier sets out to highlight what many producers proved, over difficult decades: the reputation of Montlouis as individual and essential.