Made entirely from Chardonnay, this is Blanc de Blancs in the dry Brut style with a classic palate of Granny Smith apples, citrus zest, floral and tropical notes with a finish of yeasty buttery brioche. We like this with fried... Read More
Demi-Sec means half-dry, meaning the wine has much higher residual sugar levels than a bubbly labeled Brut. However, this is not a sugary dessert wine but a slightly off-dry sparkler that pairs well with desserts as well as savory... Read More
Hermann Wiemer is a winemaking pioneer in New York State. Born in the village of Bernkastel on the Mosel, Hermann discovered the optimal growing conditions for Riesling in the Finger Lakes, and in 1973, he established his winery... Read More
Illahe (Chinook for earth, land, or soil) built its brand on Pinot Noir, but the winery also crafts Tempranillo, Pinot Gris, Grenache, Viognier, and the unlikely Grüner Veltliner. It's not a grape that gets much attention... Read More
There's nothing more challenging than finding a varietally correct mid-priced California Pinot Noir. Many are too fruity, oaky, or atypical, but David Gordon, wine director at Manhattan's Tribeca Grill, works with only... Read More
Fundamental Red is a Rhone blend with a bit of extra California oomph. Tensley ferments Central Coast Syrah, Grenache, plus a little Mourvedre for depth and Viognier for perfume in steel before aging for eight months in French... Read More
In this case, Lite refers to both density and price compared to Tensley's premier Syrah. It's still a substantial Syrah but with a northern Rhone flair, meaning the fruit doesn't overshadow the wine's complexities... Read More