The Antinori family has been making wine in Central Italy since 1385, and have branched out to create magnificent vermentino on the Tyrrhenian coast as of 1996. Bolgheri’s microclimate favors the vermentino grape and adds... Read More
The Godello grape was almost extinct by the mid-20th century and despite an amazing renaissance is still considered a rare find. The Avancia ‘Old Vines’ is sourced from the oldest and most authentic vineyards in the... Read More
Bodega Faustino lays claim to a storied legacy of 160 years of superb winemaking in the Rioja region of Spain. Their empire now encompasses some of the most prized landscapes of the northern Alavesa district with chalky clay soil... Read More
It is difficult to beat the bang for your buck that can be found in Spain. This red we recently came across is another prime example. Two young winemakers, Marta Ribera and Andres Carull, have partnered to pursue “natural... Read More
In the heart of the Chianti classification, four families cultivating four small estates decided to join forces in the 1970's to promote their hard-won traditional wines grown in the difficult rocky soils of central Italy.... Read More
A perennial favorite at Spiritus returns with a new release! For over thirty years and three generations, Chateau de Beaucastel has been a standard bearer for Chateauneuf du Pape, but the real value gem from the estate is the... Read More
Varietal: Chenin Blanc | Location: France | Size: 750ml
Vigneron Paul Fiiliatreau planted 10 acres of chenin blanc on his Chateau Fouquet property in the Loire Valley appellation of Saumur. The vines on limestone-rich soil are farmed certified-biodynamically and then fermented with... Read More
Varietal: Pinot Noir | Location: United States | Size: 750ml
The Willamette Valley of Oregon has become the powerhouse of fantastic, mineral-laced pinot noir on the American continent. Colene Clemens' sustainable organic farming is spread over 122 prime acres where the Chehalem Mountains... Read More
La Collina winery occupies a stunning setting straight out of a James Bond film protected by the steep slopes of the Apennini in a deep gorge near Ravenna, Italy. Ochre-tinged medieval houses ring the vineyards cradled by a verdant... Read More
Varietal: Merlot , Cabernet Franc | Location: France | Size: 750ml
Equally unoaked, the red showcases classic bordeaux notes such as eucalyptus, forest floor, bright cherry, and red licorice, but is easily approachable and drinks well young. No prime rib necessary here, unless desired. This red... Read More