What a pure, delicate, and delightful expression of Pinot Noir from the Savoie region of Eastern France. These Alpine-influenced vineyards yield a uniquely delicious example of the grape that I find quite attractive.So did Wine Spectator, who recently rated this...
Want to experience the joys of Malbec from its genetic birthplace? Of course you do, and this is about as fine of a version of Cahors as I've ever tasted. From a young and dynamic estate, this is a joyful...
Who says you can't drink white wine when it's cold outside? Not I, and the 2020 Inama Soave is full and flavor-packet yet fresh and vivacious. It is this combination of richness and brightness that I specifically look for in...
The Rutherford section of the Napa Valley is home to some of the region's most famous and distinctive Cabernet Sauvignons, and in the nearly perfect 2018 vintage, the fine folks at Honig made one of their best Cabs of all time....
If you haven't jumped on the Gruner Veltliner train yet, here's your chance, and Stadt Krems makes a classic version. An exotic alternative to Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, it is Austria's most important grape variety. With a history dating...
If you thought top-notch Albarino could only be produced in Spain, think again. Bodega Garzon's outstanding Albarino has scored 90+ points every vintage back to 2017. Fuller-bodied than most Albarinos from Spain, this white lights up the palate with gorgeous...
For those who like their reds bold yet smooth, look no further than the 2019 My Favorite Neighbor Harvey & Harriet Red Blend. This Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is made by Eric Jensen of Booker Vineyard as an ode to his...
"The 2018 Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard is an incredible wine." That's a pretty good starting point, wouldn't you say? That is exactly what Erin Brooks of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate had to say about this wine, which she went on...
After tasting this stunning Languedoc red last week, I promptly ordered my supplier's remaining inventory. Jeb Dunnuck nailed it on the head with his review of this stunning red produced from biodynamically tended vines. Domaine de Courbissac is fairly new...
Tua Rita has produced one of the finest Super Tuscans of the excellent 2019 vintage. Once the dust settles, I'll guarantee you this will rank alongside legendary wines like Tignanello and Sassicaia. Rated 97 points by both Robert Parker's Wine...
No, it's not Veuve, Moet, PJ, or even Krug, it's Andre Clouet Grande Reserve, and it's one of the finest Champagne values out there. 100% Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards in Bouzy, one of the best places to grow...
Napa Valley's Oakville district is considered "holy ground" for Cabernet Sauvignon, and Paradigm is one of the AVA's old-school producers. Founded in 1976, this estate helped establish the Oakville AVA as one of Napa Valley's finest. Since 1991, every vintage of Paradigm...
I drink a lot of Red Burgundy. To my palate, this is one of the top 2 or 3 values I've ever poured into my glass. From vineyards just north of Gevrey-Chambertin, this could easily pass for a wine that runs...
Remelluri is the home estate of famed winemaker Telmo Rodriguez. It is at this estate that Telmo does his best work, and his 2014 Rioja Reserva is a wine that truly showcases his talents and his deft touch with the...
Domaine Larue's 2019 Saint-Aubin is one of the finest White Burgundy offers you'll see this year. From one of the hottest estates in the Cote de Beaune, this offers striking aromas and flavors usually only found in the wines of...
If you have grown tired of Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc and want to try something new and delicious, give the Abbona Favorita a try. Favorita is a grape that is native to Italy's Piedmont region, and it is closely related...
This is a new white from Lafage, and I guarantee you it's going to develop its own fan club. Crafted by Eliane Lafage (Jean-Marc's wife), it is a six grape white blend that is fragrant, dry, and slightly fizzy. It...
Prosecco Lovers Unite! This certified organic, completely dry, and absolutely gorgeous Prosecco is one of my newest finds, and it's one that a lot of folks will be talking about. I guarantee it! Most of the Proseccos that make it to...
I hope everyone is getting into the holiday spirit! We sure are, and this is the time of year when world-class wines are a necessity. We're here to help, and we have a stunning trio of 2017 Barolos from Fratelli...
Grenache Lovers Unite! The 2018 Lafage Cuvee Nicolas is absolutely delicious, and we're offering this one up at one of the best prices in the country. We previously featured the 2019 version of this one, and it was a hit....
Is there a more consistently-good Oregon Pinot Noir value than Lemelson Thea's? I think not, and I'll debate you if you have a differing opinion :) Another 93 point score has been bestowed upon this consistently delicious wine....every vintage since...
