Spring has officially sprung! Those looking for the perfect seasonal quaffer need look no further than Stefano Massone’s absolutely delicious Gavi! All at once serious and a ton of fun to drink, Massone’s organically-farmed,...
Speaking of Willamette Valley whites, how about this thoroughly delightful, crisp, unoaked lemon-infused Chardonnay from Stoller Family Vineyard? If Pinot Gris has become a ‘thing’ in Oregon, Chardonnay is now neck and neck, if not in terms of quantity,...
Dragon Vineyard is an estate-farmed, certified organic vineyard planted at 2250 feet at one of the highest points on Howell Mountain. The perfect eastern exposure and its position over Howell Mountain’s fog line, along with its rocky, red volcanic soil,...
Sure, Uccelliera’s popular Rosso di Montalcino is one of the top examples of Tuscan Sangiovese every vintage- it is even always notably successful in what are considered less-successful vintages- but in a powerful,...
My, how time flies! Judging by our past inventory reports, it’s been 12 years since we featured a wine from Bodega Atamisque in Argentina. Not only does that make me feel really old, but it means that their wines are long overdue for some love from...
We are big fans of this small, family-owned domaine, nestled in the hills of the Macon region of southern Burgundy, in the notable village of Pierreclos. Domaine Coteaux des Margot is owned by Jean-Luc Durossay, and their wines are imported and...
Damilano is one of the oldest wineries in Barolo. The family business dates back to 1890 when Giuseppe Borgogno started cultivating and producing wine from the grapes from his own vineyards. Giuseppe improved the general quality of the vinification...
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...
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Just the other day, a customer asked for a recommendation of good Chablis and after going to the shelf, I realized that besides the delicious 2022 Orion Chablis AOC, we had none other in the house! For a...
The bluest of Bandol blue chips have also arrived. Can you believe Bastide Blanche, one of the most venerable of all producers in Bandol is half the price of Domaine Tempier? That probably won’t stop you from getting some Tempier, though. I know it...
Olga does Rose???? There are lots and lots of Raffaults along the Loire Valley of France but there was only one Olga Raffault. In her many years growing and making wine in Chinon, she secured for herself a particularly rarified place in the wine...
“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...
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,...
It’s great to get re-acquainted, as it were, with the Ambra Barco Reale because we have enjoyed it numerous times over the years, by the glass at PRIMA Ristorante, on the shelf in PRIMA Vini and, more to the point, in PRIMA’s wine club. Its...
Wine Country: America
Wine Subregion: California
Wine Sub-subregion: Sonoma Coast
Wine Varietal: Chardonnay
Looking for that perfect Chardonnay to enjoy all year long? How about Flowers’ gorgeous Sonoma Coast Chardonnay for a song? This is a...
In spite of our love of dry Rose, crispy Northern European whites and minerally Sancerre, if we were to take a poll of what most of us are actually drinking in our backyards and dining rooms, I am willing to bet that good ol’ California Chardonnay...
Regular Price $55.00, The Chardonnay Master Speaks $44.99 with shipping included on 6 bottles or more
WLet’s face it. David Ramey knows a fair bit about making wine. From his earliest days establishing Matanzas Creek as the Sonoma...
99% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Semillon, No one did more for the Sauvignon Blanc grape in California than the Mondavi family. It was Robert who, after tasting a delightful steely version of Sauvignon in Pouilly-sur-Loire who rearranged the local...
The name of this obscure, off-the-beaten path appellation in Italy actually takes longer to say than to drive through but, trust me, once you’ve had a glass or two, ‘Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle’ will just roll off your tongue. ...
No one knows the Russian River Valley quite like the gang at Williams Selyem. This ultra-important Healdsburg winery- way back when- was the very first to create constituencies for Pinot Noirs made from now-iconic vineyards like Rochioli, Olivet Lane,...
If you know Giorgio Rivetti, you know he doesn’t ‘dabble.’ When he does something, he does it big, or he doesn’t do it at all! The family business began with Moscato- and he still makes the most famous- but he loved Barbaresco too...
Experience the elegance and finesse of the NV Pierre Sparr Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé Pinot Noir, a sparkling wine that embodies the tradition and quality of Alsace. Crafted from 100% Pinot Noir, this Crémant offers a delicate...
VINEYARDS: Estate vineyards are planted on clay- and limestone-rich soils, unique to the region, with topsoils of gravel, the classic terroir of Grave. AGE OF VINES: 20 years, on average WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested. Pressed full cluster (color...
An Iconic and Elegant Bordeaux-Style Blend Experience the finesse and sophistication of the 2017 Opus One, a wine that embodies the artistry and tradition of one of Napa Valley’s most renowned wineries. This Bordeaux-style blend reflects the...
Verdeca is one of those wine grapes one discovers only when they taste it on its home territory- in this case, around the wonderful hill towns overlooking the crystal blue Adriatic in Puglia, at the heel of Italy’s boot. You’ll probably...
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! Primitivo is, of...
63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 10% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet FrancAn offshoot of winemaker Andy Erickson (winemaker for Screaming Eagle and Dalla Valle) and wife/partner Annie Favia’s ‘Favia’ Napa Valley Cab project,...
Pride Mountain Vineyards isn’t one of those places you come across by accident. You sorta have to want to go there and making the trek up Spring Mountain Road isn’t for the faint hearted or those with bad brakes. You know you’ve reached...