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’...

Even though, over the decades, there have been some very fine, sparkling wines produced in California, none has ever had the cachet of Champagne and never has there been a cult-like producer like, say, Jacques Selosse or any of those other unicorn...

Staff Reviews: Frank Rothstein, Minister of Value: We are always thrilled to have Alexandra Sainz join us for our grand tasting and this year she was spot on with three new disgorgements.  Her first-ever Brut Nature is glorious, made with 100%...

Staff Reviews: John Rittmaster, Wine Director: Rich, powerful and very, very serious, the wild raspberry and strawberry flavors were just wonderful. This is a very ‘culinary’ rosé that you’ll love to cook to, and I’d...

Staff Reviews: John Rittmaster, Wine Director: The first rosé out from Alex and it’s a winner. 100% Pinot Noir from grand cru vineyards in Bouzy, this is as elegant a rosé as you will find. In fact, some tasters found it a...

Staff Reviews: John Rittmaster, Wine Director: "This is a stellar deal! Perfectly balanced with a lot of character. Perfect rosé for backyard sipping if it just has to be Champagne. ***" Frank Rothstein, Minister of Value: "The Delahaie...

John - The mini-vertical showed the difference a year can make. This is much brighter and youthful, only now reaching its potential while the 2013 is in its best place right now. Cellar some of this. Really fabulous. ***+ Frank – With its delicate...

Very highly recommended, by every one of us at PRIMA! The Franciacorta appellation couldn’t be any more picturesque; it’s right on Lake Iseo with mountains all around, plus the snow-capped Alps towering in the background. Some of...

We all need a wine like this sometimes: bubbly, crisp, lively and FUN! Stick a bottle in the ice. Pop it. Drink it. Repeat. This old estate in Anjou seems to have it all dialed in. As pretty to look at as it is to drink, this gorgeous rosé...

Staff Reviews: John Rittmaster, Wine Director: "Didn’t know what to expect but, WOW. This is so rich and powerful but with lovely restraint and a bit of elegance too. This would be so awesome to blind-taste at a party because it could be Roederer...

Staff Reviews: John Rittmaster, Wine Director: "My candidate for Bubbles of the Day! I just loved this. Very dry (no dosage at all), but brilliant and full of character, impressive depth and the kind of crystalline finish that brings it all...

Staff Reviews: John Rittmaster, Wine Director: "Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. An excellent example of a seamless, textural style that emphasizes mouthfeel and finish over aromatics or aggressive bubble. Very easy to love this. Doesn’t need...

Staff Reviews: John Rittmaster, Wine Director: "This is such a solid bottles of bubbles! Nice, fresh and complex. Perfect for a backyard celebration. One of America’s real blue chips. ***" Frank Rothstein, Minister of Value: "Tons of flavors and...

Staff Review: Frank Rothstein: 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. ***

Staff Reviews: John Rittmaster: A richer style of rosé—the richest rosé in the room, in fact. But nicely dry and very, very long. Lovers of a bigger style of rosé will dig this! *** Frank Rothstein: Quite deep and rich, maybe...

Crafted by the Bisol family in the heart of Valdobbiadene, Jeio’s rosé brings a quiet sophistication to the world’s most easygoing sparkler. A blend of Glera and Pinot Nero, it shows steady streams of fine bubbles and aromas of wild...

Wine Enthusiast, 92 points: This deep-pink-colored wine has ripe red-berry flavors and swathes of acidity and a touch of tannin. The fruit for the wine comes from grand cru vineyards on the Montagne de Reims, gives the wine depth, richness and...

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...

The Somm Journal, 94 points: Salinity streaks through this upright, in fact stately, blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier, and 20% Chardonnay from an organically and biodynamically farmed estate vineyard spanning the villages of Verneuil and...

STAFF REVIEW: "The Trenel was nicely balanced and a very easy drink; super dry for fans of the crisper style." ** Frank Rothstein, PRIMA Minister of Value