Nothing says celebration like a rosé Champagne. It makes any day or event even more special just by its pale pink color dancing in the glass. Billecart-Salmon's Brut Rosé has always been a sought-after bubbly... Read More
We like Bohigas' regular Cava so much that we tried the family's Rosat and found one of our new favorite sparkling rosés. Made with indigenous Trepat (90%) and Pinot Noir, this Cava sits on the lees for 12 months... Read More
Sonoma's Old Hill Ranch dates back to 1851 but devolved into a 24-acre bushy junkyard until Otto Teller (Will Bucklin's stepfather) saved it in 1981. The Ancient Field Blend comes from a 12-acre plot planted in 1885. It... Read More
If there is one Left Bank region not known for bargains, it is Pauillac. Nevertheless, there is a second label that makes this exclusive AOC accessible. Lacoste-Borie is made from the same 90 acres of vineyards as Château... Read More
Since everyone loves a tale of redemption, we'll tell you the story of Giscours' sullied history. The winery was born in a Margaux dungeon during the 1300s and functioned well for nearly 700 years until the owners made... Read More
Fronsac is a small AOC in the middle of Merlot country -- not too far from Pomerol and St. Emilion. Though the winery has been established for centuries, La Vieille Cure has changed hands a few times. Since 2018, it has been operated... Read More
After working at Pomerol's acclaimed Château L’Église Clinet for 20 years, Jean-Claude Giraud returned to his family estate just north in Lalande-de-Pomerol, where the wine is far more accessible for everyday... Read More
Located just a few dozen miles north of Marseille on the western side of Provence are the extensive vineyards of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence. Château Pigoudet has been here since 1820 and under the Rabe family's ownership... Read More
John Graham (of the Graham's Port dynasty) opened his Port house in 1981 and named it after his first wife, Caroline Churchill. About twenty years later, Churchill lost its fruit source but was lucky enough to purchase the... Read More
Tempier is the standard-bearer for Bandol, and they produce white, rosé, and several red wines composed from single vineyards: La Migoua, La Tourtine, and Cabassaou. As the new name for the Classic entry-level rouge, Cuvée... Read More
Tempier is the standard-bearer for Bandol, producing white, rosé, and several red wines composed of single vineyards: La Migoua, La Tourtine, and Cabassaou. As the new name for the Classic entry-level rouge, Cuvée... Read More
We usually associate Bandol with substantial red and rosé wines, but a tiny bit (about 5%) of the region's total production is dedicated to white wines. Using traditional Rhone varietals, Daniel Ravier builds a full-bodied... Read More
Dow's 2016 is their first generally declared vintage since 2011. Winemakers Charles Symington, Pedro Sousa (Quinta Bomfim), and Ricardo Carvalho (Quinta Senhora da Ribeira) crafted an intense blend of Touriga Franca (48%),... Read More
In the world of Sherry, there is Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso, Palo Cortado, Cream, PX (Pedro Ximénez), and a few more in between, spanning the entire sweetness range. East India Solera is technically a Cream Sherry with... Read More
Emilio Lustau was founded in 1896 when Sherry enjoyed enormous popularity. In the late 20th century, fortified wines became relics from another age, but the Lustau brand managed to weather the storm and keep every single style... Read More
Vermut Rosé is kind of a new thing, and that's exactly what attracts us to the latest release from Emilio Lustau in Jerez. It's a blend of Fino, Moscatel, and Tintilla de Rota sherries flavored with wormwood, cardamom,... Read More
