The immense value, dazzling complexity and inherent longevity that was once an insider's-only-secret has now turned mainstream. Our access to this seemingly endless well of delicious juice is becoming restricted in the blink of an eye.
Posted on June 05, 2021
Clara Dalzell
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It's difficult to overstate how precious the combination of old vines and high elevation is. And the terroir? It's clay and limestone, that wonderful combination of soil types that yield bright, mineral-driven wines.
Posted on June 03, 2021
Valerie Pimpinelli
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Today, the 2011 is a dialed-in gem of an old-school wine with great fruit still, but also evolved umami notes that give it a sexy kind of complexity.
Posted on June 02, 2021
Joshua Cohen
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From this rare grape — rumored by locals to have been brought back from the brink of extinction by a single vine —Cesare Avenia makes a piquant, beautifully balanced red called Lautonis.
Posted on June 01, 2021
Sydney Snyder
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Tired of White Zin from the 80s? Love Rosé from Broc Cellars. It's a natural, dry and easy-drinking gem of a summer sipper.
Posted on May 31, 2021
Jeff Patten
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No wonder the wine balances bright, fresh fruit with riper, figgy notes — all in a package that combines fine tannins and acidity for a structure that has allowed it to evolve beautifully for 14 years.
Posted on May 29, 2021
Joshua Cohen
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Few producers have captured our hearts and palates like the industrious Aurélien Laherte of Champagne.
Posted on May 28, 2021
Clara Dalzell
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Lambert's wines are many things: polished, balanced, and terroir-expressive. Most of all, though, they are a joy to drink – especially for what they cost.
Posted on May 25, 2021
JR Thomason
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It's a rare practice that allows us to savor a perfectly cellared wine when it is perfectly ready to drink.
Posted on May 24, 2021
Valerie Pimpinelli
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Barrell's methodology is crystal clear: they source the country's best spirits, often with significant age, and meticulously blend them to create special limited edition releases. No two releases are the same.
Posted on May 22, 2021
Valerie Pimpinelli
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