Carlos Serres (or Charles) was a French wine consultant in Bordeaux during the catastrophic phylloxera epidemic in the late 19th century that devastated vineyards and the wine industry. Panicked shipping magnates charged him to... Read More
Carlos Serres (or Charles) was a French wine consultant in Bordeaux during the catastrophic phylloxera epidemic in the late 19th century that devastated vineyards and the wine industry. Panicked shipping magnates charged him to... Read More
The owner/winemaker for Rioja’s Bodegas Santalba recently visited Spiritus while making a tour of the American northeast, and we particularly enjoyed his Ermita de San Felices Crianza among several stand-out bottles. The... Read More
The Bousquet family hails from Carcassonne in the south of France, a medieval walled city in a hot landscape famous for its wine-making traditions. In 1990 the family visited Argentina on vacation and fell in love with the landscape,... Read More
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon | Location: United States | Size: 750ml
Vinous, 93 points: The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a terrific introduction to this range from Buehler. Bright and punchy, the 2018 is so expressive, even in the early going. Black cherry, plum, mocha, spice, new leather and mint... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 92 points: “The 2018 Senejac is deep garnet-purple colored with a nose of warm berries, earth, herbs and tobacco plus floral notions. The palate is full-bodied and rich with fine-grained... Read More
Varietal: Gruner Veltliner | Location: United States | Size: 750ml
Dr. Konstantin Frank was a pioneering viticulturist in the Finger Lakes region of New York in the 1950's who created a revolution when he planted the first vinifera vines on the slopes of Keuka Lake. The shale-based slopes... Read More
Varietal: Blaufrankisch | Location: Austria | Size: 750ml
Just across the border of Hungary into Austria, Evolucio is also crafting a heritage wine from blaufränkisch grapes, long thought to be related to gamay but actually only a cousin to good Cru Beaujolais. This grape appeals... Read More
This baby Super Tuscan from the Brunello producer La Lecciaia integrates cabernet sauvignon (30%) and merlot (30%) to add dark tones, depth and body to the strawberry and cherry notes of sangiovese (40%). Pair this with penne... Read More
Last summer I was honored to receive a visit from winemaker Martin Hofstatter, the fourth generation to lead his family’s estate in Italy’s northern Alto Adige region. Founded in 1907, the property has long been considered... Read More