Highlights: Rare Champagne 2012
Rare used to be a prestige cuvée of Piper-Heidsieck, but since 2018 has been a stand-alone brand. Since 2011 both
Read moreRare used to be a prestige cuvée of Piper-Heidsieck, but since 2018 has been a stand-alone brand. Since 2011 both
Read moreBack in 1956, just as sharecropping was ending, the De Marchi family of Piedmont bought two estates in San Donato,
Read moreThe Mornington Peninsula wine region. This region has established itself as Australia’s most important for Pinot Noir, and it also
Read moreReallly good to find a wine like this made from Heritage Chenin vineyards (over 35 years old), part of the
Read moreThese four samples were at hand, so I did a taste and compare. Riesling is such a singular variety. I
Read moreMayacamas Chardonnay 2023 Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California13.5% alcohol. This is fine, restrained and pure on the nose with focused
Read moreWebsite: https://www.verget-sa.fr/en/ Julien Desplans (winemaker, pictured above) and Sophie Guffens (daughter of the owner) were in town to show off
Read moreWebsite: https://domainedelacote.com/ Sashi Moorman was in town to talk about the wines of Domaine de la Côte, a Pinot-focused winery
Read moreWebsite: https://ayaestatevineyards.com/en/ Aya is a boutique winery in the Struma Valley. They have two vineyards. The first is Harsovo, near
Read moreI’m a big fan of Aligoté, and this is one of the best I’ve tried of late. Domaine Reunaud Boyer
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