“Why is wine giving me a headache?” You would not believe how many times I get asked that question. And I feel you, after 20 years in this business, wine sometimes gives me a headache …
When Wine Goes Bad
If you drink wine somewhat regularly, you are bound to come across bottles that you don’t like. Often and unfortunately, this is just bad luck, and you probably picked a wine that didn’t suit your …
2018 Le Grange de Piaugier Cotes du Rhone
The 2018 Le Grange de Piaugier Cotes du Rhone is an absolutely stupid deal in high quality, estate-grown Cotes du Rhone. From one of my favorite producers in the Southern Rhone, we’ve stocked this wine …
2019 Slam Dunk Red Blend
The 2019 Slam Dunk Red Blend is a “side hustle” wine made by the fine folks at Royal Prince, one of California hottest new producers. The blend here is 55% Petite Sirah and 45% Zinfandel, …
2018 Venge Silencieux Cabernet Sauvignon
Who’s ready for the new vintage of the Venge Silencieux Cabernet Sauvignon? In case you haven’t heard, 2018 is being called one of the best Napa Cab vintages of the 21st century! And after enjoying …
2015 Alexana Revana Vineyard Pinot Noir
I was floored when I stuck my nose inside the glass of the 2015 Alexana Revana Vineyard Pinot Noir. And I was even more amazed when my sales rep told me what the price was. …
2019 Domaine Les Grands Bois Viognier
Viognier lovers unite! The 2019 Domaine Les Grands Bois Viognier is a wine that reminds me of Condrieu, but it costs a lot less. Rated 91 points by Jeb Dunnuck (see review below) and coming …
2017 Jaeger-Defaix Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux
The 2017 Domaine Jaeger-Defaix Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux is one of the top White Burgundy values I’ve tasted this year. We featured a different Premier Cru from this producer earlier this summer, and it …
2018 Pillot Bourgogne Rouge Les Grandes Terres
If you know me, you know Red Burgundy is a passion of mine, and the 2018 Jean-Marc Pillot Bourgogne Rouge Les Grandes Terres is a wine that really grabbed my attention. From a single vineyard …
2019 Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais Blanc
The Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais Blanc is one of the finest white wines made in the entire region. Composed entirely of Chardonnay from vineyards located in the southern part of Beaujolais where the soils contain more …