By Lee Madueno
With its vineyards perched on remote ridgetop hills, the West Sonoma Coast, represents California winemaking, both figuratively and literally, at its absolute edge. This rugged territory of foggy redwood lined...
By Lee Madueno
In this blog, we tend to favor the grower/producers; those small families farming their own vines and crafting wines that taste like somewhere specific rather than something merely consistent. But...
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By Josh Shapiro
The hierarchy of Chablis is beautifully logical. When a producer gets it right, you can literally taste your way up the ladder, feeling the terroir shift and the intensity build...
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By Lee Madueno
If you love crisp mineral driven white wines you owe a massive debt of gratitude to Do Ferreiro. Long before Rías Baixas was a thing, the Méndez family was quietly...
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By Floribeth Kennedy
If you look at a map of Piedmont’s most famous vineyards, a very clear dividing line emerges: the Tanaro River. On the southern side sit the legendary appellations of Barolo...
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By Lee Madueno
The Raventós family has been a pillar of the Penedès for generations and their wines have been a mainstay of our shop since we first opened. While they are globally...
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By Lee Madueno
Since the day we opened our doors just over a decade ago we have championed the work of Duncan Arnot Meyers and Nathan Lee Roberts. They offered a vital lifeline...
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By Lee Madueno
At Flatiron, we have been steadfast supporters of Frenchtown Farms since the very beginning. From the moment we first encountered the work of Aaron and Cara Mockrish, we recognized the...
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By Floribeth Kennedy
If you ask most wine lovers to name the hottest region in Sicily, they will immediately point to the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. But the true insiders are aware...
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By Floribeth Kennedy
The Italians have a term for what Pasquale Cenatiempo does on the island of Ischia: viticoltura eroica — heroic viticulture. He farms fourteen tiny vineyards perched on steep terraces overlooking...
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By Lee Madueno
It’s no secret that we’re card carrying members of the John Raytek fan club. Our recent deep dive into Ceritas’ deftly structured, high toned Cabernets is one of many giveaways....
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By Josh Shapiro
The term cult wine gets thrown around a lot in Napa Valley. Usually, it just means a wine is impossible to find and incredibly expensive. It conjures images of endless...
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By Daniel Kihara
Denis Race was just thirteen years old when he began working his family's vines in the heart of Chablis. He took over a few years later and immediately began transforming...
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