Bernard Defaix: A tour of Chablis’ Left Bank
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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Revelatory Cote-Roties from Cedric Parpette
By Beau Rapier
Production is miniscule, less than 1000 cases total for the world, and that means just a few cases for California. I highly recommend you grab some now before the secret...
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Tradition Come to Life: Pecina is Back!
By Lee Madueno
These Bordelaise inspired traditions have all but disappeared including in Bordeaux itself, but the hard work pays off producing wines that are both complex as well as capable of aging gracefully for decades.
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Burgundy's "Other" Grapes
By Lee Madueno
We wrote a blog about the "other" grapes of Burgundy. You know, the ones that aren't Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
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Naturally Elegant wines from the Delta
By Lee Madueno
Their wines are delicious, exceptional and unique, light on their feet but with structure and acidity that point to ancient vines.
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Life's a Beach: Set E Mez Beach Lambrusco
By Lee Madueno
The wines are grown on the beach 300 meters from the Adriatic Sea. THIS is summer, beach wine. Cheers!
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We Go Hard for Mee Godard
By Beau Rapier
They are ready for you to jump right in. Just decant and serve at cellar temp.
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Greek Natural Wines: Perfect for Summer
By Lee Madueno
While they are all infused with a Mediterranean quality, they are a snapshot of the variety of natural Greek wines available today. There is no better time to set out...
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Beurer: A Peek Into the Future
By Lee Madueno
Don't be fooled by the humble price, these are the work of a master and are a sneak peek into the future of German wines.
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Celebrating Dad with Spirits and Brunello!
By Beau Rapier
Here’s your quick and easy gift guide for all those picky dads out there. He puts on a tough face, but we know that Dad secretly wants everything to be...
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What Lambrusco Can Truly Be
By Lee Madueno
We’re talking about the wide range of traditional wines from central and Eastern Emilia-Romagna. They're almost always dry and hold bright acid and tickly effervescence.
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Cristom's Chardonnay: A Rare Oregon Gem
By Lee Madueno
So here we find ourselves in an enviable position of having one of the best West Coast Chardonnays, from an amazing vintage that we can sell at an amazing price....
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Jenny Lefourt's Darling, Gaspard
By Lee Madueno
The wines are truly representative and are a treat for lovers of Loire Valley wines. But like the best natural wines there is a nervy, vibrant energy that makes them...
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A.R. Lenoble: Chardonnay, Specialized
By Lee Madueno
Champagne A.R. Lenoble is a small, family owned and operated estate in the village of Chouilly. This is the heart of the Cote de Blancs, which is where the best...
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