Wine for Winter (Tops for Me)

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

-Sappho

G.D. Vajra “Petracine”, Langhe Riesling, 2012

G.D. Vajra can be counted on to make some of the most delicate wines in Piedmont. But instead of going … More

This is wine. This is everything wine should be. This is a Barolo, but not just any Barolo. There’s … More

It’s a good idea to revisit things you’ve had in the past with a fresh perspective. Travaglini was one … More

Acacia-barrel flower-melon madness! This is a tough one to figure out. Hard to tell if it’s more like Lillet or … More

Pelaverga is a lovely, rare grape indigenous to Piedmont. Thin-skinned and delicate, its finicky nature probably keeps it from … More

When it comes to Barolo I say, go big or go home. Go home.

Chionetti is known for producing concentrated Dolcettos with more substance. No filters are used in fermentation nor harmful yeasts; … More

This is a tough time of year for wine drinking. We’re not quite into the fall, but we’re in denial that summer’s … More

Note to Self: when purchasing really old bottles of wine with questionable drinkability, check that the lip isn’t stained or … More