DOMAINE LEFLAIVE
Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru “Clavoillon” 2013
What must it have been like to be a vigneron in the little village of… Continue reading
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NYETIMBER
Blanc de Blancs 2010
Imagine a sword, dazzling sharp, coated in swirls of whipped cream. That’s English sparkling wine… Continue reading
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M. & C. LAPIERRE
Juliénas 2016
For all the current distress in the world, it is still the season when we… Continue reading
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CHAPPELLET
“Las Piedras” Red Blend 2014
Let’s see. You need a wine gift. Maybe something impressive from the Napa Valley. Hopefully something that… Continue reading
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CRISTOM
“Louise Vineyard” Pinot Noir 2015
The aromas of Christmas-to-come were already floating in the room. The piney incense of the Christmas tree.… Continue reading
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DÖNNHOFF
Oberhäuser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett 2016
Winter is a cook’s season. A cold Saturday; content hours in a warm kitchen making… Continue reading
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BOLLINGER
Special Cuvée Brut Champagne
There I stood in the wine shop staring at a wall of Champagnes. Each one… Continue reading
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WEINGUT E. KNOLL
Grüner Veltliner “Ried Loibenberg” Smaragd 2013
The best part of wine is time travel. This is Vienna. The old days. Snow… Continue reading
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ANNE SOPHIE DUBOIS
Fleurie “Clepsydre” 2015
The leaves are in a death dance. The trees are brittle and bare. The sky… Continue reading
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CASA FERREIRINHA
“Planalto” Reserva Dry White Wine 2016
Here’s what drifted through my mind as I thought about the smell and flavor of… Continue reading
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VASSE FELIX
Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
You know when you take rosemary, herbs, cracked pepper, salt, and olive oil and make… Continue reading
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GOSSET
Grande Réserve Brut Champagne NV
What does finesse mean? The first time I heard that term I was a young… Continue reading
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