Chapoutier - Benchmark Syrah
Michel Chapoutier is one of the well know producers in the Rhône. Drinking his wines is not something I do often. I normally look for...
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- Dec 8, 2019
Classic Chablis
Always a special treat. René and Vincent Dauvissat is arguably one of the greatest Chardonnay producers in the world. These wines have an...
- Nov 25, 2019
Winter White Wine
As the temperatures drop, I look to starting my evening with more savory whites vs. crisp patio pounders. Whites from the south of France...
- Nov 13, 2019
Historic Burgundy
There is so much history in Burgundy. It adds a special context to the wine you are enjoying if you know of its past. Clos des Lambrays...
- Oct 30, 2019
Garo’ Vin
Small production “garage” wines from the Loire Valley? What’s not to like? The Garo’ Vin wines from Cedric Garreau are delicious. Cedric...
- Oct 17, 2019
Parisian Starter
One of my favorite dishes I’ve had all year was at Les Enfants du Marche in Paris. Hard to describe because there was so much going on....
- Sep 20, 2019
Domaine Ratte
Domaine Ratte from Arbois in the Jura produces wines that are pure and true to the terroir of the Jura. Michel-Henri and Françoise Ratte...
- Aug 21, 2019
Pineau d'Aunis
Have you ever tasted a wine from the Pineau d'Aunis grape? This ancient red grape that is indigenous to the Loire Valley is not well...
- Aug 13, 2019
Beautiful Cassis
Clos Sainte Magdeleine is one of the iconic producers in Provence. Located just outside the port city of Cassis, their vines are perched...
- Aug 5, 2019
Biodynamic Cabernet Franc
There is a long history from Château Yvonne. It was once ran by monks starting in the 16th century. Today, it has been ran by Matthieu...
- Jul 31, 2019
Cuvée Sainte Anne
A delicious Champagne from the village of Merfy in Montagne de Reims. The history of the Taillet family growing grapes in this region...
- Jul 21, 2019
Savoie
Savoie is one of those wine regions that I wish I had more of in my cellar. The low alcohol, higher acidity wines from Savoie are some of...
- Jun 29, 2019
Matthieu Barret | Cornas
There is so much to say about Matthieu Barret and his wines that an Instagram won’t do it justice. After visiting the domaine a couple...
- Jun 10, 2019
Summer Quencher
A summer quencher to enjoy from the Côte Roannaise. This mostly Gamay growing wine region is situated close to Beaujolais but it is...
- May 20, 2019
Mikulski Mersault
Another beautiful wine from Marie-Pierre and François Mikulski. Their bottling from the Premier Cru Poruztos in Mersault comes from 50+...
- May 5, 2019
Vilmart & Cie
Vilmart is one of those producers that are hard to resist when looking at a wine list. They tend to be spendy but if the sommelier runs...
- Apr 29, 2019
Durand Cornas
It is hard not to be in awe when tasting an well aged wine that is everything you hoped it would be. The wines of Cornas continue to...
- Mar 30, 2019
Pouilly-Fumé Bio
Domaine du Bouchot is strictly a white wine producer in the Loire Valley. I first met Pascal and Rachel Kerbiquet at Millésime bio. Their...
- Mar 2, 2019
Bordeaux Closeout
Neighboring Poujeaux in the Moulis-En Medoc, the small estate of Château Bel-Air Lagrave produces reasonably priced age worthy...
- Feb 18, 2019
Aligoté Bubbles
Organic sparkling Aligoté! A rich texture but still fresh with notes of melon, lemon and fresh herbs. Clos du Moulin aux Moines is based...
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