Baudry's "Les Granges" 2019
Domaine Baudry is arguably Chinonโs best producer, and their top wine, La Croix Boissรฉe, is one of the great masterpieces of Cabernet Franc.
Oddero by Any Other Name?
For lovers of Piedmontese wines, the name Oddero is synonymous with both quality and history. Most would be surprised there is not only one Oddero in the Langhe
Rosรฉ Season Premier: Terra Nostra is Here!
Folks, the rosรฉ season is here. Weโve had beautiful weather of late and the best news is that life is slowly starting to feel a bit more, dare we say it, relaxed?
Bow & Arrow: The Other Side of the Willamette
Simply put, Bow & Arrow is a huge part of the future of Oregon winemaking.
Yann Bertrand, The One and Only
He is the brightest star in a constellation of exceptional young producers who are continuing to burnish Beaujolaisโ already stellar reputation. Shop his wines now.
Graham Tatomer's Exceptional and Ephemeral White Wine
Graham Tatomer is a towering giant in his very small corner of California winedom: dry Austrian style whites.
Cascina Fontana Nebbiolo
A bottle of Langhe Nebbiolo from Mascarello or Conterno is a true unicorn these days. Where can we turn to for great, old school Nebbiolo that doesnโt break the bank?
The Wizard of Bierzo: Raul Perez
"There are three kinds of winemaking genius. First, the classicists . . . Then, the innovators . . . The third group are those rare geniuses who act upon intuition. One cannot classify their wines; they are simply inimitable, because those wines have somehow encrypted in their tasting profile the unique combination of their terroir's message, along with the personality of their creator. Intuitive geniuses are transmitters of feelings and visions. Raรบl Pรฉrez is the archetype of the intuitive winemaking genius." Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW, Decanter
Dupuis: Wells Guthrie Strikes Again
Wells Guthrie, who has reached acclaim in the No-Cal food-and-wine world, has now produced some of Californiaโs most terroir driven and food-centric wines.
Poderi Cellario: The Lighter Side of the Langhe
As serious as they are about farming and wine making the wines are all about fun and celebration. As traditionally Piemonte as anything out there but on the light hearted fun side of this very serious wine making region (Uhm...Barolo). Whether it's the white or red bubbly, each wine has the lifted aromatics and persistent minerality the region is famous for.
Populis & Les Lunes: Natural Cali Wines made in the East Bay Hills
In a basement, somewhere in Orinda, California, two close friends are crafting some of California's most exciting natural wines. With Les Lunes and Populis, Diego and Shaunt have shown what you can achieve when you combine talent and technical expertise with a die-hard commitment to non-intervention: honest, terroir-driven, natural wines available at an affordable price.
Racines: California meets Burgundy in the Santa Rita Hills
Among the many great winemakers from Burgundy who have landed on the West Coast, the most exciting of all might be the most recent arrival: Etienne de Montille. His wines are sought after by all those who love burgundy, especially fellow winemakers.