From one of the oldest winemaking estates in Montalcino dating back to the 16th century, this Toscana Rosso is a robust,...
Pieropan, Soave Classico (Veneto, Italy) 2016
A benchmark producer for the Soave DOC, Pieropan has earned its legacy status simply by consistently making beautiful...
Montinore Estate, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2017
Noted for a commitment to responsible and sustainable vineyard management, Montinore has a range of organic and biodynamic...
Saint Clair Family Estate, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2017
A meticulously clean Sauvignon Blanc from Saint Clair Family Estate founders, Neal and Judy Ibbotson, who are notably...
Sidebar, Mokelumne River, Lodi (California) Kerner 2017
Not exactly a variety we’re used to seeing from California, this wine shows the playful nature of winemaker David...
Field Notes from New Zealand’s Sauvignon 2019 Celebration
I’m on the road this month for two weeks in New Zealand, that sunny, two-island country isolated in the southwest Pacific...
Brancott Estate, Marlborough (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2016
Though noted for planting the first Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand’s Marlborough region, this wine shows the...
Top Five Wine Accessories for Holiday Gifting…or Receiving
This time of year, it seems everyone is on the hunt for the perfect wine to serve at holiday events or to gift friends and...
Bottling Sunshine in Puglia
Just back from an eye-opening visit to one of Italy’s southern-most wine regions: Puglia. It’s that...
Elvio Cogno, Langhe DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Nascetta 2016
The white varietal Nascetta was first documented more than 140 years ago. It is the only indigenous white grape from...
Bruno Giacosa, Roero DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Arneis 2016
Surprisingly a grape that was once virtually extinct, Arneis has made a comeback in its native home of the Roero DOCG in...
Tiberio, Trebbiano D’Abruzzo DOC (Italy) 2016
This wine is 100% Trebbiano D'Abruzzese, which is a grape often confused with Bombino Bianco, Passerina, and Trebbiano...