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’ del...

Wine Country: France

Wine Country: FranceWine Subregion: Champagne

Wine Country: France Wine Subregion: Champagne Wine Sub-subregion: Vallee de la Marne

If you followed our @prima_dublin Instagram during Brandon and my recent trip to Italy, you’ll already know all about the high-quality sparkling wines of Franciacorta DOCG in Northern Italy. This appellation couldn’t be any more picturesque;...

The 2014 Millèsime is more forward than the 2013 bottling, with tremendous complexity from the Grand Cru vineyard source and 9 years on the lees.  It is simply wonderful on its own, spectacular with food and certain to age beautifully if you...

Champagne Colcombet, a relatively new producer and new to the west coast, is really lovely with an appealing freshness, scintillating brisk palate and super clean finish.  It’s complete, balanced and tremendously complex, especially for its...

Wine Country: France Wine Subregion: Champagne

Wine Country: France Wine Subregion: Champagne Wine Sub-subregion: Vallee de la Marne

Wine Country: France Wine Subregion: Champagne Wine Sub-subregion: Vallee de la Marne

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. ***(FR)No.  Not me.  This had too...