Month: September 2015

n.v. Eric Rodez, Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru Brut Champagne, Ambonnay, France. There isn’t many people more passionate about terroir and quality than Eric Rodez and it shows in his…

2014 Louis Antoine Luyt “Cruchon” Pinot Noir, Coteaux de Trumao, Valle del Bueno, Chile. The Cruchon Pinot Noir by Frenchman Louis Antoine Luyt is from old vines of Massale Selection,…

2010 Damilano, Barolo “Cannubi” DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy. The 2010 Cannubi by Damilano is a massive and youthful Barolo that needs plenty of time resting in the cellar, but those that…

2012 Aia Vecchia, Lagone, Toscana Rosso IGT, Italy. With great vineyards in both Bolgheri and Maremma, Aia Vecchia makes some fantastic wines, at the top end from Bolgheri is there…

2013 Domaine A et P de Villaine, Mercurey “Les Montots” Red Burgundy, France. Aubert de Villaine’s family estate in Bouzeron is still one of the best deals in fine and…

2013 La Stoppa, Trebbiolo Rosso, IGT Emilia, Italy. Elena Pantaleoni’s famous natural wine estate of La Stoppa continues to intrigue the wine world with a unique set of wines from…

2013 Daniel Bouland, Morgon Vieilles Vignes “Delys” Cru Beaujolais, France. Wow! This is gorgeous old vine Gamay at it’s finest, beautifully detailed, fresh, vivid and with extraordinary layers of pureness,…

2012 Weingut Claus Schneider, Weiler Schlipf, Spatburgunder Trocken “CS” Baden, Germany. This Claus Schneider CS Trocken Pinot Noir is really lovely wine, it is hard to imagine a more elegant…

n.v. Mousse Fils, Brut Rose Champagne “Tradition” France. Cedric Mousse’s Rose Tradition is a great new addition to Terry Theise’s portfolio and Cedric is the only producer at this time…

2014 Waxwing, Rose of Pinot Noir, Blair Vineyard, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County. Scott Sisemore’s Rose of Pinot Noir from the Blair Vineyard is a bright and savory pink wine that…