I remember meeting a certain young Barbaresco winemaker at an outdoor table in the Palazzo di Savona in Alba ‘for an aperitivo’ one afternoon many years only to have him walk out of the bar carrying a double magnum of Ca’ del...

Planning a party this summer? MAGNUMS(!) and LARGER FORMATS are available Cassis sits with Bandol on one side of Marseilles on the Mediterranean coast but its production is a mere fraction of their much-better known neighbor. And, what, say, Domaine...

Wine Country: America Wine Subregion: California Wine Varietal: Chardonnay

Regular Price $30, FRIDAY FOLLIES SPECIAL $19.99, CASE PRICE $180/$15 PER BOTTLE Smart shoppers know that spring is not only the season for the new vintage of Rose to arrive but also the best time to find deals on wines that may be drinking better from...

Wine Country: France Wine Subregion: Champagne Wine Sub-subregion: Vallee de la Marne

Cassis sits with Bandol on one side of Marseilles on the Mediterranean coast but its production is a mere fraction of their much-better known neighbor.  And, what, say, Domaine Tempier, is to Bandol is what Domaine du Bagnol is to Cassis- the...

Experience the vibrant and refreshing character of the 2023 Marisa Cuomo Costa d'Amalfi Rosato, a rosé wine that perfectly captures the beauty and allure of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Produced by the renowned Marisa Cuomo winery, this wine is a...

If you followed our @prima_dublin Instagram during Brandon and my recent trip to Italy, you’ll already know all about the high-quality sparkling wines of Franciacorta DOCG in Northern Italy. This appellation couldn’t be any more picturesque;...

Wine Country: Greece

Champagne Colcombet, a relatively new producer and new to the west coast, is really lovely with an appealing freshness, scintillating brisk palate and super clean finish.  It’s complete, balanced and tremendously complex, especially for its...

The 2014 Millèsime is more forward than the 2013 bottling, with tremendous complexity from the Grand Cru vineyard source and 9 years on the lees.  It is simply wonderful on its own, spectacular with food and certain to age beautifully if you...

Wine Country: France Wine Subregion: Champagne

Wine Country: Spain Wine Subregion: Andalusia Wine Sub-subregion: Sherry

Cassis sits with Bandol on one side of Marseilles on the Mediterranean coast but its production is a mere fraction of their much-better known neighbor. And, what, say, Domaine Tempier, is to Bandol is what Domaine du Bagnol is to Cassis- the...

As a lot of the Johnny-come-latelies who have recently joined the Rose market are finding out, it’s easy to make a pink wine but it’s a heckuva lot harder to make a good one! This, alas, has become readily apparent as everyone who has sampled...

Wine Country: France Wine Subregion: Champagne Wine Sub-subregion: Vallee de la Marne

What Henri Giraud accomplishes with his Esprit Nature is amplified in the unique Dame-Jane Rosé.  Firm structure, balanced complexity and youthful fruit flavors in a powerful, yet approachable rose. ***(FR)No.  Not me.  This had too...