Category: Wine Articles

2009 Domaine Coche-Dury, Bourgogne Rouge, Pinot Noir, Red Burgundy, France. Coche is one of the best producers in Burgundy, their white wines are legendary, the Corton-Charlemagne especially, it is a…

2009 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Saint-Joseph, Estate, Rhone Red, France. The Saint-Joseph Estate is a wild and entertaining Syrah with much more finesse than one would imagine from a warm vintage…

2009 Alban Vineyards, Syrah “Reva” Estate, Edna Valley. John Alban’s wines are a reflection of his dedication, attention to detail and a devote faith in his mission, showing his passion…

2012 Chateau de Lascaux “Carra” Pic Saint Loup, Coteaux du Languedoc Rouge, France. Jean-Benoît Cavalier’s Chateau de Lascaux is a wonderful domaine in the heart of the Midi, tucked in…

2011 Vignoble Reveille “Climax” Roussillon, France. This cuvee of old vine Carignane 75% and Grenache 25% is raised and aged in concrete vats/tanks using native yeast in a totally natural…

2012 Ken Wright, Pinot Noir “Guadalupe Vineyard” Willamette Valley, Oregon. Of Ken Wright’s fantastic 2012 releases the Guadalupe Vineyard is the most open and expressive at this stage, though still…

2009 Rochioli, Chardonnay, Estate Grown, Russian River Valley. After finding this bottle under some packing boxes, and after it being dragged from Rochioli to Carmel Valley, back to Sonoma County,…

2010 Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy, Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes, Red Burgundy, France. A simply delicious Pinot Noir of majestic purity and grace, this wine has ages to go to be fully complete, but…

N.V. Hure Freres, Extra Brut Reserve Champagne, a Ludes, France. This hand-crafted Champagne is a serve and lean Extra Brut with stunning definition and lift, with wonderful sense of style…