Givry’s sensational monopole 1er cru value: Clos Salomon
This is the entryway to the Clos Salomon of Givry, in Burgundy's southern Cote Chalonnaise. History has seen the waning tides of fashion come and go, but the gently sloped, [ READ MORE]
The Barbareschi of the Sottimano Family: Finesse and Harmony
This is a view of the gently sloped vineyards of the Rabaja cru of Barbaresco, near the town of Neive in Piemonte. Vineyards descend both on this side of the [ READ MORE]
Sauvignon blanc’s greatest expression: CHAVIGNOL! The Sancerres of Gerard Boulay
The steeps of les Mont Damnes Looking downhill at Chavignol In [ READ MORE]
The Love of Giovanni and Giuliano Corino: the Giachini vineyard
This is the moderately sloped Giachini vineyard of La Morra in the Barolo zone of Piemonte. It is a chilly January morning, about 9am. In the distance, down the hill [ READ MORE]
The living legend of Vouvray: Philippe Foreau and the Clos Naudin
Of my many visits with some of the greatest wine producers on the planet, there have only been a few occasions where I have found myself in awe of the [ READ MORE]
The pure charm of Vosne: Anne-Francois Gros and Family
I'm thrilled to announce the beginning of my relationship with the family of Anne-Francoise Gros and Francois Parent. As an intro, I think it is important to clarify the various [ READ MORE]
The crystalline insane values of the Goisot Family
......And in a jar, that's Terroir! The concept of terroir, as defined by wikipedia here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terroir, can briefly be summarized as a 'sense of place'. Among wine lovers, it seems to [ READ MORE]
The special instincts of Mounir and Rotem Saouma
Ah, where to begin....... I first met with Mounir and Rotem Saouma at their cellars in Beaune, to taste their 2006 vintage from barrel. I had heard exciting things about [ READ MORE]
Let’s toast it up at Domaine Hudson !!!
No, we won't be drinking out of plastic buckets at the grocery store. This tasting format is pretty revolutionary......It has often occurred to me whilst tasting with great wine growers [ READ MORE]
The wines of Elio Altare and Family are here!! HOORAY!!
I'm thrilled to announce the arrival of the first step of my relationship with the Altare family of La Morra, Piedmonte in Italy. This modernist Barolo legend enjoys a heralded [ READ MORE]