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...
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...
Wine Country: France
Wine Subregion: Burgundy
Wine Sub-subregion: Chablis
New to PRIMA (and to the United States!), last year’s debut 2022 vintage marked the discovery one of the most exciting young Chablis producers we’ve seen in...
Wine Country: AmericaWine Subregion: CaliforniaWine Sub-subregion: Sonoma CoastWine Varietal: ChardonnayLooking for that perfect Chardonnay to enjoy all year long? How about Flowers’ gorgeous Sonoma Coast Chardonnay for a song? This is a beautifully...
As much fun to drink as it is to say, “peek-pool de pin-nay”. This popular white wine from the south of France, abutting the Mediterranean, is the perfect white wine for everyday enjoyment. Fresh fruit with tantalizing acidity and a crisp...
Like the Côte d’Or, the Maconnais was blessed with near ideal conditions in 2023. Yields, for the first time in a while, were higher than normal and that provided ample counter weight to q warm growing season. The resulting wines...
Wine Country: Italy Wine Subregion: Campania Wine Varietal: Blend A Jewel of the Amalfi Coast Discover the elegance and charm of the 2023 Marisa Cuomo Ravello Bianco, a stunning white wine that captures the essence of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Produced...
It’s Autre alright….this white wine made from our favorite red grape is really delicious! Steven Kent is California’s most ardent proponent of Cab Franc this side of John and Tracey at Lang & Reed
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...