Despite the addition of 10% Carmenere, which in theory should soften the Cabernet and brighten the overall character of the...
The Other Burgundy, Part II
The French call it “Bourgogne” while the rest of the wine world refers to the province in eastern France as...
Domaine Chofflet-Valdenaire, Givry (Burgundy, France) 2008
Grapes for this Pinot Noir came from vineyards averaging 28 years. Winemaker Denis Valdenaire opted for oak aging...
Domaine Thenard, Givry Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 2008
Domaine Thenard is an old, rambling winery that turns out berry-rich Pinots with texture and length. Traditional...
Antonin Rodet, Givry (Burgundy, France) 2008
This village wine from Rodet undergoes temperature-controlled maceration and fermentation in open-top vats, with cap punch...
The Other Burgundy, Part I
What comes to mind when you hear someone mention Burgundy wines? Most serious wine drinkers automatically think Côte...
Domaine Regis Bouvier, Marsannay (Burgundy, France) 2008
Regis Bouvier aged this 100% Pinot Noir between 12 and 16 months mostly in used oak barrels. The nose is open and...
Derey Freres, Marsannay (Burgundy, France) 2008
This youthful Marsannay rouge nicely illustrates why Pinot Noir is equally good early in its life or with some age -- just...
Argento, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2008
Argento, a name that derives from the Latin word for “silver,” has been making wine for a decade and now is...
Emiliana, Colchagua Valley (Chile) 2009
An eclectic blend of Syrah, Merlot, Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Mourvédre, all biodynamically-grown,...
Emiliana, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Blended with 15% Carmenère, this herbal-berry wine made from organically-grown grapes has a ripe berry nose with hints of...
Emiliana, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Carmenère 2008
This juicy, fruit-forward organically-grown Carmenère is blended with 15% Syrah that literally burst from the...