“Roger and Christine Saumaize took over the domaine back in 1978 and, in my opinion, are one of the top producers in the Mâconnais.” (Neal Martin)
Rarely do we equate the leaner, mineral-infused whites from the
Maconnaise...
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James Suckling 97 points, Jeb Dunnuck 97 points, Wine Independent 97 points, Wine Advocate 96 points
"The 2023 Chardonnay Estate leaps from the glass with vibrant notes of green mango, fresh pineapple, and...
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James Suckling 96 points, Jeb Dunnuck 96 points, Wine Independent 96 points
"Coming from all Goldridge soils, the Dumol 2023 Pinot Noir Ryan is from Martini and Calera selections and incorporates 20% whole...
Sure, this Monforte d’Alba producer is justly famous for their two amazing single-parcel Barolos, both coming from the iconic Ginestra MGA but they do several other things extraordinarily well too. You already probably familiar with Educato,...
People of a certain age still cringe at the word ‘Soave’ as it conjures up the virtual ocean full of really bad wine once grown in the flats along the autostrada near Soave castle between Verona and Venice. It’s taken a generation...
One of the best producers in the fast-growing appellation of Etna is one of its oldest, Passopisciaro (pahs-so-pishi-aro), translated as ‘the ‘Fisherman’s Path.’ The property was purchased and developed by Andrea Franchetti, owner...
Franchetti’s real gems are the single-site reds he bottles called ‘contrade.’ Each Contrada is its own terroir, a lot like a single vineyard but, while a little broader geographically, it’s way more specific, as each spot has a...
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We taste our fair share of Nebbiolo-based wines around here and it takes a bit of doing to impress some of our jaded palates, but we recently tasted a delightful Nebbiolo from an unlikely source that...
Deep, dark, and inviting from the first pour, this Pinot offers a rush of black cherry, wild berries and blood orange alongside lavender, sage and crushed violets. Its muscular, tightly coiled frame delivers both tension and clarity with a mineral spine...
Cooperatives are not an unusual phenomenon in Europe. Almost every growing region on the continent has at least one place where growers with no ability to make their own wine can send their grapes and get a decent return on their hard work...
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All located within a few kilometers of each other in A Monti in Gaiole-in-Chianti, San Giusto a Rentennano, Il Palazzino, Badia a Coltibuono and Rocca di Montegrossi form a quartet of elite Chianti...
Treana Winery is a part of Hope Family Wines, a renowned producer in Paso Robles known for crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region. Treana focuses on producing bold, approachable wines that showcase the rich soils and warm...
Clara Concejo is the dynamic entrepreneur behind Vega Clara, the small but mighty estate located in the village of Quintanilla de Onesimo in the Ribera del Duero appellation, the most famous wine of the Valladolid municipality and one of Spain’s...
The 2024 Quenard Savoie Blanc is 100% Jacquère, a regional grape variety that is unique to this part of France and well-suited to the alpine climate, where it yields a wine that is crisp and lively, with a citrus-like aroma and sleek texture on...
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah. Certified organic.
If I were to construct from my imagination the perfect dry-styled Provençal rosé to enjoy this weekend (and for many weekends to come), it would probably look a lot like the Bargemone from...
When Luca Currado-Vietti and Elena Penna sold their beloved Vietti, it sent shockwaves through the wine world. What would happen to Vietti, everyone wondered, now that they were gone?
We shouldn’t have worried. Vietti is just fine. And it was in...
Authentic, artisanal wines, no matter where they come from and what they cost, should be evocative. They should trigger something emotional inside the drinker, a memory of a place, or a smell, or a person. When we opened a bottle of...
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If you had a laboratory and could create the perfect Rose for this summer’s drinking and beyond, what attributes would you look for first? Wonderful color, for sure; a pale pink, maybe, that...
Winemaker's Notes: Produced from the younger vines of the estate with some fruit purchased from neighboring grape growers to bring more complexity. Notes of small wild berries mingle on the nose with a hint of juniper. This spicy touch supports a palate...
For an area so associated with high quality whites (80% of the production), it’s somewhat hard to believe that in Alto Adige, the most widely planted grape variety is actually the red called Schiava. So ubiquitous are the distinctive wooden...
Named after the mythical 'witches’ manor,' Pazo das Bruxas evokes Galicia’s Celtic spirit and misty, coastal magic. In this northwestern corner of Spain—where bagpipes and ocean winds replace castanets and desert air—the folklore...
You all remember the insanely good, totally unique Vin de Solitude Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc and Rouge we sell every once in a blue moon? Well, imagine those unicorns, only made in quantities and sold at prices that give the rest of us...
Nero d’Avola, a red wine variety that is planted throughout the southern regions of Italy and the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, has the potential to be a ‘superstar’ among grape types, with a noble character that challenges Syrah and...
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Those of us in the wine business—well, those of us who truly love wine anyway—make no pretense toward absolute impartiality when it comes to judging our favorites. We form deep emotional...
One of Austria’s oldest city wineries (founded in 1452!), Stadt Krems continues to prove that history and precision can happily coexist. The 2024 Grüner is bright and mineral, showing green apple, white pepper and lime blossom on a lean, racy...
A new everyday option from the folks at Austin Hope!
True to Paso Robles’ signature style, this fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon has enticing aromas of dark fruit, fresh vanilla bean, and hints of coffee. On the palette, the dark brooding fruit...
100% Pinot Noir, 8 g/l
Generous, round fruit flavors with subtle spice and minerality. Surprisingly, no oak on this Bollinger cuvee, just freshness backed up with power. ★★★ FR
While it was rich and fruity, I found it lacked backbone and oomph. Lacking...
50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir, 8 g/l
Tightly compacted with firm structure with bright fruit flavors and focused minerality. Definitely a rosé Champagne that will repay bottle age. ★★★ FR
As serious as rosé ever gets, I love the...
Staff Reviews:
John Rittmaster: Enjoyable as nice simple glass of bubbles. Would also do good service as a cocktail topper. **
Frank Rothstein: Distinctly different given its location in southwest France and grape variety (Mauzac) A nice, simple fun...
Staff Reviews:
John Rittmaster: What a shame this was surrounded by so many dry, top-quality rosés, otherwise it would have been great. Excellent backyard party wine that’s not too sweet and balanced nicely. **+
Frank...
85% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay, 7.3 g/l
Extremely refined Champagne that showcases the Pinot Noir in the cépage. Tons of fresh fruit with well-delineated flavors and great finish. ★★★ FR
My rosé of the day, this was incredibly...
70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 6 g/l
True to the Vilmart style, this Champagne offers richness and weight on the palate but its lively structure promises even more to come with bottle age. ★★★ FR
Not as rich and toasty as the Grand Cellier...