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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Michel Gros: Where the Reasonable Cellar Began
By Josh Shapiro
The historic Burgundy figure Jean Gros had numerous children. Under French law, property is divided equally among one’s offspring. So Jean had a problem: each child would inherit a parcel...
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Challao: Seeking One’s Fortune in Rioja
By Josh Shapiro
In fairy tales, there are often young men who go out to seek their fortune, a sack on their back. Sometimes, in the world of wine, it happens in real...
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Radikon: The Superstar Friulian Producer Like None Other
By Josh Shapiro
Back when the less adventurous voices of the wine world confidently proclaimed that Georgian wine would "never" be a thing, that Movia was "too weird" and skin-contact white wine was...
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The Eight-Generation Perfectionist of Ambonnay
By Josh Shapiro
In Champagne, everyone talks about their "mastery of blending." But few take it to the level of Eric Rodez. After eight generations in Ambonnay and a stint as chef de...
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Jouard: Fall in love with White Burgundy Again
By Josh Shapiro
Every now and then, we drink wine that makes us remember why we first fell in love with white Burgundy. No, we’re not talking about a Corton Charlemagne or a...
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Arnaud Lambert: Chenin and Cabernet from a Revolutionary
By Josh Shapiro
Brézé is a heralded name for lovers of Chenin Blanc. It was also the name of a Chateau, the Chateau de Brézé. It’s a Chateau steeped in history, dating back...
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Vereinigte: Older Wine, from an Old Old Winery
By Josh Shapiro
Today, we are pleased to offer Vereinigte’s Riesling from Scharzhofberger. It is 2011, so now has the benefit of 13 years of bottle age. Anyone who knows this style of...
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(More) Real Albarino from Granbazan
By Josh Shapiro
One look at the labels of Granbazan and you know you’ve found something distinctive. Open a bottle, and you know you’ve found something authentic. The wine has lovely fruit, yes,...
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Philipponnat: The Best of the Boutiques
By Josh Shapiro
Like Jacquesson, and several other producers, Philipponnat has enjoyed a quality revolution in the 21st century. In 1999 a new Philipponnat took over (this is still a family domaine), Charles...
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Bérêche is Back
By Josh Shapiro
The great grower Champagnes that excite Champagne lovers these days tend to fall into a certain category, with low dosage, low sulfur, and a decidedly edgy vibe. We love them....
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Marine Layer: The Coolness of the Sonoma Coast
By Josh Shapiro
Marine Layer combines Pinot Noir grapes from several Sonoma Coast sites to create “Lyra”. It’s the name of the bright constellation that is visible in California from around the vine’s...
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George Vernay's Cote Rotie-like Bargain
By Josh Shapiro
This is a super-star of a deal that combines two of our favorite tricks for finding hidden gems and super steals. One: find a star producer's baby bottle. Two: look...
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Cascina Fontana Barolo: Come Una Volta
By Floribeth Kennedy
Mario Fontana describes his wines as “come una volta” — as in the past. His Cascina has only been around since 1995, but their wines are made like it’s still...
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