Wine for Winter (Tops for Me)

If you are squeamish
Don’t prod the
beach rubble.

-Sappho

Chateau Chalon “Voile N•12” François Rousset-Martin, Nevy-sur-Seille, 2000

One of the most incredible wines ever, the “N•12” special cuvée from Chateau Chalon was absolutely mind blowing. Bottled in … More

Petnat or Petillant Naturel = naturally occurring bubbles that are a bi-product of fermentation finishing in the bottle. The bubbles tend to … More

Very special heady bubbles, sharply aromatic and thirst quenching. So much personality it might as well be popping jokes and … More

An incredible way to taste the Jura, aged white wines (that border on liqueurs), and most importantly the sensibility … More

One of the most beautiful white wines I have ever tasted. Magical liquid gold alchemy (repeating myself only because it’s … More

Intentionally labeled as a Vin de France, not an Arbois. The appellation wouldn’t allow the name due to the alchohol content … More

Mind blowing. Magical. What dreams are made of. Everything and nothing like it. Chamomile, straw, cedar, smoke, almond, maple, … More

Drinking this gave me incredible powers of lucidity and future recall. I also spoke in prose and saw the … More

After trying the distinctive Poulsard by Jacques Puffeney, it took all my willpower not to throw my entire line … More