2020 Wine

Fermented whole bunch and aged in neutral oak, this is a grippy, powerfully-structured wine that nonetheless displays wonderful purity of fruit and terroir: blackberries, dark cherries, wildflowers, black pepper, brine, and smoked... Read More

This tiny-production white ferments and matures in underground clay amphorae with a short period of skin contact and some oxidative handling. Waxy in texture, but with excellent acidity, it offers notes of honey, nuts, wildflowers,... Read More

Located just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean and right at the boundary of the marine layer, Campbell Ranch provides a cooler microclimate for Syrah reminiscent of the northern Rhône. Dark-fruited, savory, and slightly... Read More

From some of the oldest Chardonnay vines in the entire state of California—approximately 80 years!—this classic example of Russian River terroir deftly balances richness and restraint, with lively acidity lifting notes... Read More

Made from organically-farmed fruit form a single vineyard, this wine is created by macerating Neuburger for eight hours before pressing, then adding Chardonnay and pressing immediately. As a result, it has just a touch of skin... Read More

A great alternative to champagne, produced in Spain using the same traditional method: toasty, yeasty biscuit characteristics marry beautifully with crisp flavors of green apple and white pear. Fresh, vibrant, and versatile—a... Read More

This delicious Provençal white blend offers round, juicy white fruit flavors lifted by fresh, citrusy acidity and a cool, mineral-driven finish redolent of the Mediterranean ocean breeze. An excellent alternative to favorite... Read More

Founded in the 1920s after marriage between the Barthod and Noellat families, Domaine Ghislaine Barthod is most famous for superb reds, but also produces tiny quantities of this classic white. Textured & complex, with notes of... Read More

Grown and vinified following natural principles, this white blend is aged on fine lees in mostly concrete—aromas of honeysuckle and pear, with pleasant acidity and ripe, round stone fruit on the palate. Delicious!... Read More

A classic example of superbly-crafted, lower-intervention Cabernet Franc from the variety’s spiritual home in Chinon. The palate is bright & red-fruited, with hints of the variety’s characteristic greenness, wet stone,... Read More

Certified-biodynamic Châteauneuf du Pape from a 7th generation winemaker? Yes, please! Complex & elegant, with aromas and flavors of dark cherry, blackberry, rosemary, cedar, and smooth tannins.

4th-generation vigneron Jean-Marie Bechtold is the only organic grower in Dahlenheim & is currently in conversion to fully biodynamic viticulture. His lovely ‘Obere Hund’ ages in large neutral oak barrels and offers... Read More

This grower champagne knocks the socks off similarly-priced bottles from the big houses; elegant and silky, with layers dried apricots, dried peaches, flowers, and spices. Lively and fresh, with enough richness to please a variety... Read More

As a believer that good quality Syrah should be on everyone’s table—and not just a “special occasion” wine—Josh Bergström set out to make a fresh, restrained example that pairs well with food... Read More

Best’s Riesling plantings date all the way back to the 1860s, and over time they’ve developed a distinct but classic style: aromas of kaffir lime, pear, and jasmine lead to a fresh, crisp palate with layers of zesty... Read More

Jérémy Bricka works revive old varieties and winemaking traditions in Isère. Douce Noire was once thought to be the same variety as Dolcetto, but now we actually know it to be the same as Charbono or Bonarda.... Read More

Among Chianti’s finest traditional estates, Volpaia organically farms some of the region’s highest altitude vineyards, resulting in a marriage of elegance and power that’s hard to match. Hints of blackcurrant... Read More

A classic medium-to-full bodied Bordeaux blend with robust dark fruit, a hint of green bell pepper, superb minerality, firm but velvety tannins, and a long, smooth finish. Classic Old World elegance!

Made without the use of any sulfur during winemaking or at the time of bottling, this is a fresh, vibrant wine from the south of France that still has plenty of grippy tannic structure. Excellent with food, it is well-suited to... Read More

This medium-bodied, fruit-forward Merlot comes from Nadia Lusseau, who created Château Haut Lavigne in 2002 when she took over 8.5 hectares in the Côtes de Duras. This cuvee, which translates to ‘Breathless’... Read More

From hillside vines at the base of Howell Mountain, this is an excellent example of Napa Cabernet that retains its Bordelais inspiriation—bold & structured, but not quite so jammy and overly oaked as many others. Dark fruits,... Read More

From a parcel of Chézeaux's old vines, this wine is complex, nuanced, and wonderfully textured. Classic aromas and flavors of cranberries, red plums, limestone, and savory earth grace the nose and palate of this wine.... Read More