2020 Skerk Carso Ograde Venezia-Giulia Bianco ‘Orange,’ you groan. ‘Not an orange wine!’ Yes. Drink it. It’s good, and good for you! You told me you wanted to experiment once in a while, and this November is your month to do...
$59.99, shipping included on 6 bottles or moreThe story of Hannes Storm closely parallels the development of South Africa’s Hemel-en- Aarde (Heaven and Earth in Afrikaans) appellation, part of the larger Walker Bay zone on the Atlantic coast. Storm got...
I first visited Trediberri now six years ago at the behest of our good friend Massimo Martinelli who had worked with this micro-cellar’s co-owner Nicola Oberto’s father Federico for over five decades in the cellars of nearby Renato Ratti...
Wine Country: Italy
Wine Subregion: Tuscany
Wine Varietal: Sangiovese
93 pts. / Wine Enthusiast(9/1/2023)
The burst of Bing cherry and wild strawberry with rose petals and tar on the nose announces the equally exuberant palate of more fresh...
The name Vaira is, of course, one of the best-known monikers in southern Barolo, particularly around the hamlet of Vergne where the Barolo zone intersects with La Morra, Novello and Narzole. Besides the ultra-important Vaira family (who use the...
The grapes come from the historic MGA “Brunate” vineyard in the municipality of La Morra, located on the southern slope towards Barolo. The soil is characterized by Marls of Saint Agatha at an altitude of about 350 m asl. The average age of...
The grapes come from the historic “Cerequio” vineyard: one of the most significant MGAs in the entire Barolo winegrowing region. Our plot is located in the municipality of Barolo. Situated around 320 m asl, it has a southern exposure and a...
The grapes come from the MGA “Lazzarito” vineyard in the municipality of Serralunga d’Alba, a fabulous amphitheater-shaped plot with a south-western exposure. The soil is rich in limestone and clay, and the altitude is between 330 and...
The “Monvigliero” hillside vineyard has long been considered the most significant cru in Verduno and one of the most valuable in the entire Barolo winegrowing region. Mixed soil with limestone and laminated Marls of Saint Agatha and a...
Wine Country: Italy Wine Subregion: Piemonte Wine Sub-subregion: Barolo Wine Varietal: Nebbiolo A truly intriguing lineup from Vietti in 2020. They are not the biggest, baddest boys on the block, by any means, but they are particularly transparent...
2020 Vietti Perbacco Langhe Nebbiolo 1.5L
There’s Langhe Nebbiolo and there’s Langhe Nebbiolo. Typically made to be consumed young and at its juicy best, many of the wines labeled Langhe Nebbiolo are made from younger vines,...
The colorful, playful label on the Adelante Malbec gives you some indication of the nature of the wine inside the bottle; fruity, forward, easy to like and downright gulp-able. What it doesn’t convey is the hard work and dedication that goes...
Albert Boxler is, of course, one of Alsace’s most exclusive and famous producers. The venerable Boxler name has been a fixture on the landscape of Niedermorschwihr in the Haut-Rhin area of Alsace since 1673 when Jean Boxler’s ancestors moved there from...
You know the world has become a strange place when an importer won’t sell you a case of Chardonnay unless you also purchase the same winery’s 100-point scoring Barolo! But that was the case this past week as I tried to pry loose some of Aldo...
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Winery Notes: A special vinification practice led to the use of this term: the must remains in contact with the skins for about 10 hours and this practice gives the wine a beautiful rosè hue. Our Ramato boasts a rich, complex bouquet of...
It must have been tough for the irrepressible Giacomo Bologna back in those early days trying to sell Barbera. It was a grape variety that sort of fell into the netherworld between the ubiquitous Dolcetto, the cheap wine that everyone drank...
Free Shipping o SIX Unfortunately for us, Ca’ del Baio is no longer the best-kept secret in Barbaresco it once was. The news, thanks to their rave reviews, the annual visits of the PRIMA gang and the profiling of the Grasso sisters in Suzanne...
Wine Country: Italy Wine Subregion: Piemonte Wine Varietal: Nebbiolo All estate Perno and Villero fruit from younger vines in a Baby Barolo style. Delicious!
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In 1662, Chateau Meyney was a convent. That may be one explanation as to how the property avoided being named a Classified Growth when that designation came into being back in 1855. Its neighbors certainly were- Meyney’s...
In what’s officially (in my mind) the coolest wine evv-vahh, we present the 2021 Vin de la Solitude from Domaine de la Solitude; Chateauneuf du Pape as it once was, or, maybe, how it may be again. The grapes are fermented as whole clusters...
The story goes that the late, great Domenico Clerico, back in 1981, created the first Arte quite by mistake, accidentally racking a barrel of Barbera into a barrel of Nebbiolo. But that story seemed to change every...
2021 Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon $649.99…..9 bottles available
2021 Eisele Vineyard ‘Altagracia’ Cabernet Sauvignon $159.99
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Has it already been a decade since the Araujo family sold the iconic...
2021 Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon $649.99…..9 bottles available
2021 Eisele Vineyard ‘Altagracia’ Cabernet Sauvignon $159.99
Shipping included
Has it already been a decade since the Araujo family sold the iconic...
FREE GROUND SHIPPING ON 3+ BOTTLES 97 points James Suckling "So many graphite and pencil shaving aromas here with blue fruits. Slate and tar undertones. Black and red currants. Some ash. Medium-bodied with open grained tannins. So much iron and rust with...
2021 Fèvre Fèvre Chablis "Montée de Tonnerre" 1er Cru There’s something about that Fevre name! This branch of the first family of Chablis, that of William’s cousin Nathalie who, for many years, was the winemaker at...
"Boysenberry and açaí berry fruit gives this a slightly exotic profile, but it's finely stitched with apple wood, sassafras and singed anise notes to keep it honest. The polished finish lets a chaparral note chime through the flashy fruit...
I remember, back sometime in the mid-1990s, driving from Piemonte to Tucsany with Marco de Grazia, then the instigator, impresario and importer of the ‘Barolo Boys.’ Even with the taste of the last Barolo we had enjoyed together...
Country: ItalyRegion: PiedmontAppellation(s): Dolcetto di Diano d’AlbaProducer: Paolo OliveroFounded: 1995Annual Production: 1,250 casesFarming: SustainablePaolo Olivero is a small farmer in the little hilltop village of Diano d’Alba, just...
Despite the fact that the Juan Benegas Malbec is so reasonably priced, the wine has a very impressive pedigree. The Benegas Family is one of the most important names in the history of viticulture in the Mendoza region of Argentina, thanks to Don Tiburcio...
100% Erbaluce The vineyards of Le Piane are located in Boca, the highest elevation area in Piedmont. After being abandoned for a lengthy period due to the heavy industrialization in nearby urban areas, the vineyards were eventually revived. Friends...
I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised that Li Veli’s ‘simple’ Primitivo is so good because everything they produce at this address in southern Puglia is amazing but, really, what a stunning wine for under $20! Dark, earthy and...
The nice thing about loving wine is that monogamy is not required. Your beloved Meursault just doesn’t care if you step out on it once in a while with a more decadent bottle of California Chardonnay, nor will your Vosne-Romanee mind if you bring home a...
The nice thing about loving wine is that monogamy is not required. Your beloved Meursault just doesn’t care if you step out on it once in a while with a more decadent bottle of California Chardonnay, nor will your Vosne-Romanee mind if you bring home a...