I think I’ve consumed at least 12 bottles of the 2018 Visintini Pinot Grigio since the pandemic began. I just can’t get enough of this lightly, pink-colored, skin fermented Pinot Grigio from this tiny, biodynamic/organic …
2017 Capitain Gagnerot Bourgogne Rouge
The 2017 Capitain Gagnerot Bourgogne Rouge is one of the greatest Red Burgundy values on the planet. From a single vineyard at the base of the famed hill of Corton, this is both a great …
2017 Alvaro Palacios Priorat Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes
The 2017 Alvaro Palacios Priorat Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes is a very special bottle of Spanish red wine. Palacios was one of the original producers to revive Priorat in the early 90’s, and this is …
2018 Cristia Cotes du Rhone Blanc – Drinks Like White Chateauneuf
The 2018 Cristia Cotes du Rhone Blanc absolutely blew me away when I tasted it. It honestly reminds me of a Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc and a good one at that. This is White Rhone …
2019 Brocard Chablis Sainte Claire – Incredible White Burgundy Deal
The 2019 Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Sainte Claire is the finest value I’ve ever tasted from this esteemed appellation in the northern reaches of Burgundy. Jean-Marc Brocard founded his estate in 1973, settling in the village …
Bold and Hearty Southern Rhone – 2016 Domaine Montirius Vacqueyras Garrigues
Have I mentioned that the 2016 Southern Rhones are epic? Of course I have and the 2016 Montirius Vacqueyras Garrigues is a rocking-good blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. Here’s a wine that truly …
2017 Usseglio Cuvee Imperiale – Chateauneuf at its Finest
A great bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape can make everything better and the 2017 Usseglio Cuvee Imperiale certainly did the trick for me yesterday. From vines planted in 1901 and 1902, this old vine gem …
Elegant and Finessed Spanish Red – 2017 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos
The 2017 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos is a great example of an elegant and finessed Spanish red wine. Composed entirely of Spain’s native Mencia grape and coming from the rugged vineyards of Bierzo, in Northwestern …
Revelatory Rhone – 2016 Saint Jean du Barroux La Source
The 2016 Saint Jean du Barroux La Source is a world class Ventoux Rouge if ever I’ve tasted one. The talented Philippe Gimmel, who trained at Chave, Beaucastel and Janasse, is making the some of the …
Incredible Deal on Raventos Blanc de Blancs
The 2017 Raventos Blanc de Blancs is one of the greatest sparkling wine values on the planet. At less than $25/bottle and as low as $17.99/bottle, you won’t find a better grower/producer bubbly anywhere. Guaranteed! …