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Sauvignon Blancs from the Loire Valley are among the most distinctive renditions of that grape. Sancerre is the best-known appellation for Sauvignon wines, and...
Mending Wall is partnership between Thomas Rivers Brown, Frank Dotzler, Mark Pulido and Donna Walker – a Who’s Who of Napa Valley for sure....
Intriguingly complex and alluring in both its aromas and initial flavors, this is looking very successful at this point in its development. Medium-bodied but...
Predictably, California Sauvignon Blanc delivers more melon-like, riper flavors compared with the grapefruit profile of the New Zealand version. Sufficient spice and brightness keep...
The fruit in this case is drawn from very old vine Carignan, and it delivers lots of lip-smacking tannins with rounded, mainly red fruit...
This wine is certainly the result of a great vintage in Tuscany (and several other important regions in Italy), and though it seems somewhere...
We sometimes forget in the hue and cry (mainly from my British colleagues) about the high price of Bordeaux that there are many lovely,...
De Trafford is a self-described “mindful wine grower” incorporating ideas from organic, sustainable, and eco-friendly practices while leveraging modern science to make consistent, high...
Harvested in late August from the estate’s 2 acres, this is remarkable in many ways. It keeps changing in the glass as it airs,...
Natural wine can be polarizing, but this one is nothing short of breathtaking. Sourced from pre-phylloxera bush vines, it brings together the unique terroirs...
Valdipiatta considers Vigna d’Alfiero their most prized vineyard with a perfect balance of soils that impart depth and elegance to the wine. After tasting...
The perfume that emanates from the glass exemplifies why Valdipiatta is a leading producer of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Their mid-weight and elegant 2019...