Real wine, real people, real Burgundy — before the Premier Cru buzz arrives ‘Tasting the new release from Clos des Rocs is a reminder that the future of white Burgundy isn’t only in Puligny or Meursault — it’s also right...
Organic, Powerful, and Uncompromising Priorat ‘Silvestris’ is made from ancient vines planted on Priorat’s famous llicorella soils, some of which are nearly a century old; 85% Carignan and the balance is Syrah. These low-yielding vines produce intensely concentrated grapes, giving...
Tradition and Elegance from the Heart of Veneto Ca’ La Bionda is a family-owned estate founded in 1902, located in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico zone, just north of Verona. Today, the fourth generation of the Castellani family continues...
A Fresh Vintage of a Spanish Classic Behind the wine is Bodegas Vatan, part of Jorge Ordóñez Selections, known for sourcing and reviving some of Spain’s most distinctive old vineyards. With Nisia, the focus is on expressing the true character...
From the Foothills of the Alps, Le Piane Colline Novaresi The vineyards of Le Piane sit in the Colline Novaresi, a small appellation nestled in the northern reaches of Piemonte, in the foothills of the Alps. This region is believed...
A Classic Chianti, Partially in Classico I recently had the pleasure of tasting the 2022 Migliarina Montozzi, ‘Villa Migliarina’ Chianti Superiore, and I have to tell you, I was genuinely excited. It was new to me, and after one sip,...
Resurrecting Tintilla de Rota: The 2021 Vara y Pulgar Tinto Made from 100% Tintilla de Rota, a variety once beloved in southern Spain but long left in obscurity, Vara y Pulgar celebrates tradition while delivering a thoroughly modern style of...
Louis Jadot’s Vision Takes Root in Willamette Valley When one of Burgundy’s most historic names, Maison Louis Jadot, set its sights beyond France, it wasn’t Napa or Sonoma that drew them in; it was Oregon. In 2013, Jadot’s legendary winemaker...
Oddero Barbera d’Alba Superiore 2022 Founded in 1878, Poderi e Cantine Oddero has remained family-owned and passionately dedicated to the vineyards of La Morra and Barolo. For over a century, their wines have expressed the true soul of Piedmont—wines of...
Beaujolais Breakthrough: Decanter’s 97 Point “Best in Show” Winner This year, Domaine du Mont Verrier and their 2023 Morgon ‘Janin’ has just been crowned with Decanter’s coveted “Best in Show” award. Out of thousands of wines tasted from across the...
Juicy, Bright, and Perfect with Dinner Marietta has been a family-run estate since its founding in the 1970s, with three generations now carrying forward a commitment to honest farming and soulful winemaking. This wine pays tribute to Roman, the beloved...
Cult Quality, Without the Cult Price Liquid Farm, founded with the intention of letting Santa Barbara terroir shine, this tiny production, cult-style winery has quickly amassed accolades in nearly every vintage. Year after year, critics and collectors alike praise these...
Parés Baltà: Penedès Beyond Cava I’ve got a double dose of Penedès for you today—two remarkable values from one of the region’s most respected estates, Parés Baltà. At the helm is Marta Casas, who leads the winemaking with her husband...
Perrin Family’s “Les Sinards” Châteauneuf-du-Pape The legendary Château de Beaucastel of the Perrin Family is one of the great names of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and for many collectors, it defines what the appellation can achieve. What is less known—but just as exciting—is...
Chablis Case Buy Alert Among the great values in Chablis, few wines have achieved the reputation of Jean-Marc Brocard’s Chablis Domaine Sainte Claire. Year after year, it stands as a reference point for value in the region. The 2024 vintage...
From Mercurey to Your Table The Raquillet family has been growing vines in the Côte Chalonnaise for 11 generations, and François is widely regarded as one of the appellation’s benchmark producers. His wines are known for their depth, polish, and...
Ribera Quality, Castilla y León Value When it comes to Spanish wine royalty, few names carry more weight than Peter Sisseck, the visionary behind Pingus. His influence stretches beyond Ribera del Duero, shaping some of Spain’s most exciting projects—including Quinta...
Red Mountain Cabernet You’ll Want by the Case If you’ve ever tasted the wines of Corliss Estate, you know they’re among the most coveted bottles in Washington State—powerful, precise, and built for the long haul. But what if you could...
Loire Cabernet Franc in Full Swing Domaine des Chesnaies has been crafting Cabernet Franc in the Loire since 1869, with generations of the family passing down both land and savoir-faire. Today, they remain one of the great reference points for...
Consistency and Value from Priorat Known for its dramatic slate terraces, old vines, and wines of intensity, Priorat is a place that often produces bottles of immense power—sometimes at equally immense prices. That’s why Vall Llach stands out. This estate...
Bone-Dry, Mineral, and Distinctly Finger Lakes The Finger Lakes has steadily earned its place among the great cool-climate wine regions of the world, and Riesling is its calling card. What was once considered an up-and-coming region has, over the last...
