Old World Favorites

This is a Champagne that I never tire of. Made from estate vines in the Cotes de Blancs from a 4th generation grower, this wine is partially vinified in oak and is aged 4 years on the lees. It's got a creamy mouthfeel, and... Read More

A blend of Jacquère and Altesse in almost equal proportions on the steep slopes of the Bauges foothills. A plot in a beautiful setting that Axel has imagined as a secret garden. Gentle, natural winemaking gives the Jacquère... Read More

The Brut Réserve is a blend of 70% wines from the base year with the balance reserve wines, composed from approximately one-third each of the three major varieties. A model of harmony, nuance and verve, it is a pure expression... Read More

Made from a classic blend (for this area) of Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada planted in limestone and clay soils, the wine spends 24 months on its lees before disgorgement. It is an excellent value for consumers looking for alternatives... Read More

With a history going back to the 18th century, this property has been in the same family since 1868. This wine is rich and full bodied, with a good balance between juicy black fruits and the firm structure. With good potential,... Read More

This chiseled and mature Canon Fronsac will defy your expectations for a few reasons.Its brambly berry notes have evolved and taken on a woodsier sophistication of shady underbrush, violet, and nutmeg. Furthermore, the soil here... Read More

An iconic wine of the Côtes de Provence, this complex, serious, and ageworthy dry rosé is appreciated for its texture and savory aromas. A blend of 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache, this is aged in oak barrel under flor.... Read More

From a small parcel at the bottom of the slope near the village. Beautiful, perfumed aromas of red cherry, strawberry, and raspberry with violet overtones. This wine is medium-bodied with a pure and juicy texture and ripe, soft... Read More

Elegant, dry and fine, this Sylvaner from the complex soil of Rosenberg has unbelievabl purity and precision. It is a sophisticated and straightforward wine, with ripe floral notes and a slight bitterness that will only get better... Read More

For fans of unoaked Chardonnay that want to try something new! This little sleeper comes from the Beaujolais region, an area most often associated with red wine. This wine is aged on the lees in stainless steel and bottled unfiltered,... Read More

This sparkling Chenin Blanc from France's Loire Valley is stunning. Jacky Blot's Brut Tradition crackles with energy and offers up notes of lemon curd, chalk, quince, yeast and white flowers. Impressively long, with laser-like... Read More

Domaine des Crets is a newish project from two Burgundy obsessives who recently found their way to an organic estate in the Maconnais. Their Mâcon-Villages, with delicate citrus flavors, has a wonderful balance between liveliness,... Read More

100% Romorantin, a close, but nearly lost sibling to Chardonnay that was once widely planted across the Loire Valley. Nowadays the Cour-Cheverny appellation is the only place on the planet that Romorantin can be found. The nose... Read More

Domaine Rolet Cremant du Jura is a supreme sparkling wine crafted in the tradtional method-the same thing as Champagne. In any other region-and in Champagne especially-this wine would cost you a whole lot more money. Aromas of... Read More

François and Anne Tardy are at the helm of this small family estate, which started bottling their wines in 1979. This Syrah comes from 30 year-old vines located in the Les Chassis terrace of Crozes-Hermitage. Floral, spicy,... Read More

Not your typical Primitivo in any way! The free-run juice from Primitivo grapes sees only 30 hours of skin contact, yielding a unique expression more akin to a rosé than the plush, fruity style we are accustomed to. This... Read More

Hailing from Italy’s northernmost region, called Alto Adige or Südtirol—depending on whether Italian or German is your first language—this Schiava is a dreamy discovery for lovers of ethereal reds with a... Read More

This is a blend of Maria Gomez, Sercial, and Bical, mostly bio-dynamically farmed,and aged on its lees for around ten months. The nose here is towards the tart stone fruits with quince, green apple, clay minerality, and a light... Read More

Bruno Giacometto claims he’s never married because Erbaluce—this white grape variety—is the true love of his life. Based on tasting his wines, we can’t disagree with his logic! This naturally-vinified white... Read More

One of the three grand cru Rieslings made at Gunderloch (Hipping, Pettenthal, Rothenberg). The Pettenthal site has sandier soils and smaller rocks than Rothenberg with a deep topsoil. The wine is 100% aged in 600L neutral barrels,... Read More

Perfumed and fresh on its feet, this charming Pinot Noir is a fantastic bargain find. Red-cherry notes are pure and pristine from start to finish, accented by cooling tones of crushed slate, wild mint and rose petal. It's... Read More

Lovers of Muscadet have been learning that this wonderful wine, which for so many is synonymous with “early drinking,” is in well-worthy of aging. In fine vintages, Nicholas & Hervé Choblet hold back a small... Read More

Naked and unadorned, this is a natural biodynamic white blend that hides nothing. Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Grüner Veltliner, and Welschriesling are sourced from vineyards on both sides of Burgenland’s Lake... Read More

Austrian reds are known for their bright, tart fruit quality, expressing an acidity reminiscent of the fresh alpine air, and an earthiness that develops with bottle age - this St Laurent (one of whose parents is Pinot Noir) is... Read More

100% Garnacha from a single vineyard located in Marçà, D.O. Montsant. Named in tribute to Josep Grau’s mother, Florentina, and the goldfinches she loved and kept throughout her marriage. The wine embodies her... Read More

This is 100% Malbec (which is significant because the vast majority of Cahors is cut with Merlot or Tannat). A powerful French country red from thirty-year-old vines grown in chalk-rich clay soils on a limestone substrate in the... Read More

Owned and run by winemaker Ignacio Valdera, Bermejos is on the easternmost island of Lanzarote. Only 125 km from the African coast, conditions here are extreme and dry meaning that yields are miniscule. As it does every year,... Read More

Influence is the flagship cuvee of the domaine. The varietal blend is 30% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier, and 15% Chardonnay. The final blend contains 15% of reserve wines. As is the case with all of their wines, it is aged in... Read More

This wine comes from the lava-rich terraces of Etna, where the unique soil and altitude shape its character. Made mostly from Nerello Mascalese, a local grape, it has a natural, straightforward taste. There's a mix of floral... Read More

Vivid deep red. Aromas and flavors of coffee and cocoa complicate dark berry and red cherry. A strong but smooth tannic spine and harmonious, ripe acidity provide plenty of support and cut in the middle and the long, candied-violet-accented... Read More

The 2019 Rosso San Valentino is impossible to ignore, with a bouquet that reminds me of Christmas morning. A burst of black cherries, allspice and clove give way to dark chocolate and mint. This displays textures of pure silk,... Read More

The Bugey is one of the best-kept secrets of France. Made from a traditional blend of Gamay and Poulsard, this ancient method sparkling rosé is delightfully refreshing with bright fruit, crisp acidity, a beautiful deep... Read More

A delightful wine made from 100% manually-harvested Castelão grapes.This wine is aged for 14 months, with 40% aged in 500L used French oak barrels and the rest in stainless steel vats. With a clear ruby color, it has a... Read More

Minutes from the Mediterranean coast of southeast Sicily, Massimo Padova crafts this white wine from Grillo, Grecanico, Inzolia, Moscato Giallo, and a smattering of heirloom varieties. The magic of these grapes, planted on the... Read More

Beautiful intense garnet color. An engaging aroma with notes of morello cherry, blueberry, hints of jam, and smoke, offering a complex aromatic palette. Juicy, clean, and punchy on a vegetal background. A supple and balanced wine,... Read More

Intense deep garnet color with violet highlights. The nose has depth, concentration, complexity, but also finesse. Aromas of red and black fruits. Such as raspberry and cherry, blueberry and blackberry along with spices, tobacco... Read More

The second vintage of this Côtes du Rhône Villages is a collaboration with Les Vignerons d’Estézargues, a co-op cellar across the river from Avignon known for championing sustainable, organic viticulture... Read More