2015 Weingut Bründlmayer, Riesling “Kamptaler Terrassen” Kamptal, Wachau, Austria. Based in Langenlois, Weingut Bründlmayeris now led by Vincent, who’s vision is a continuation of the long held beliefs of his…
2015 Claire Ouzoulias, Clos Chante l’Alouette, Saint-Emilion Red Bordeaux, France. Claire Ouzoulias’ Clos Chante l’Alouette Saint-Emilion Bordeaux is an all organic blend of 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc grown mainly…
2015 Yves Cuilleron, Crozes-Hermitage Rouge “Laya” Northern Rhone, France. One of the Northern Rhone most gifted winemakers, who has gained international fame for his Syrah and Viognier offerings from his…
2015 Weingut Kunstler, Riesling Trocken, Rheingau, Germany. One of Germany’s best wineries and elite winemaker, Gunter Künstler, comes from the famous village of Hochheim am Main, in the eastern most…
2015 M. & C. Lapierre, Morgon Roche du Py “Cuvee Camille” Cru Beaujolais, France. Even without their famous father around to guide them, Mathieu and Camille continue to make some…
nv Andre Clouet, Silver, Grand Cru Brut Nature Champagne, A Bouzy, France. I bought this Clouet on sale and wow, what a steal, this is some sensationally great bubbly! Jean-François…
2014 Clos Saint Jean, Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Vieilles Vignes, Rhone Valley, France. Vincent Maurel’s beautiful and lush 2014 Chateauneuf du Pape old vines is cuvee blend of mostly Grenache,…
2017 Drew Family Cellars “The Suitcase” Rosé, California. Drew’s dry pink wine is 90% Syrah, 5% Grenache and 5% Mourvèdre, picked between 21.5 and 22 brix, from a field blend…
Grapelive Special Report: Some New Oregon Beauties “While Oregon remains a great source of great and long-lived Pinot Noir, it’s no longer a one trick pony! There is an amazing…
2012 Caprili, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy. The 2012 Caprili Brunello is a full bodied and densely pack wine with complex layers and ripe tannins, it’s just hitting it’s…