Alain Voge is known today as one of the great producers of the Cornas region of the Northern Rhône Valley. Domaine Alain Voge started producing wine in 1958 and has been jined by Albéric Mazoyer since 2004.... Read More
Few estates remain in this historic northerly zone, but tenacious Antoniolo, established in 1949, is surely the most dynamic; Antoniolo was the first producer in the DOCG to bottle cru wines, and is one of the only to bottle 100%... Read More
The Arkenstone story is a tale of discovery and dedication, rooted in Howell Mountain's emergence as a prestigious wine region in the late 1970s and '80s. Acquiring their land in 1988, Arkenstone... Read More
The 2013 Arpepe - Valtellina Superiore Grumello 'Sant Antonio' is a captivating expression of Nebbiolo from the renowned Valtellina region in Italy. This wine exudes an enchanting bouquet of red cherries, wild berries,... Read More
The Le Pré du Col vineyard is situated inside of the the Ribbon Ridge AVA, this magnificent 16-acre marine-sedimentary shallow sandy soil terroir is owned by the Hill family and farmed... Read More
This is a beautiful, classic Burgundy. Vinified in a combination of concrete tanks and stainless steel. It's elegant and earthy old fashioned wine. We only have a few cases (and we took one of them home).
Héloïse d’Argenteuil, brilliant disciple-turned-lover of Pierre Abélard, fearless and forward-thinking. Showcasing the elegance and restraint of cooler-climate Syrah, with some fleshy Grenache... Read More
Tenuta Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona, located in the southeast of the municipality of Montalcino, extends in the immediate vicinity of the medieval village of Castelnuovo dell’Abate and the famous Romanesque abbey of... Read More
Conde de Hervías is an incredibly unique and specialized micro-winery in northern Rioja Alta, where the sole focus is producing single-vineyard wines of the highest quality from historic... Read More
Damascene, the partnership between Jean Smit, previously winemaker at Boekenhoutskloof, and David Curl, former owner of Bordeaux’s Chateau Gaby, is only recently established (first bottling was 2017) but is already making... Read More
We here at Stage Left have been big fans of Chris Dearden for many years (since he was GM / COO at Robert Biale Vineyards). It is only recently that we've been able to taste Dearden Wines. In March 2024, we held a tasting... Read More
Like the vines, the Marchand and the Grillot families are both well rooted into the Burgundian soil. Going back six generations, we find the first of each family who started their interests in the vineyards, at Morey St Denis... Read More
Gevrey-Chambertin, “Regnard”: Regnard is a south-facing site in the southern sector of Gevrey-Chambertin, and the Ligniers are in contract to access a parcel of Pinot Noir here between 40 and 70 years of age. 2017... Read More
This 2015 Burgundy Pinot Noir is an enchanting wine that begins with subtle aromas of red and black fruits, rose petals, and earthy undertones. On the palate, it is silky and refined, with delicate flavors of cherries, raspberries,... Read More
The 2015 Jaffelin Gevrey Chambertin 'Old Vines' is a seductive and complex wine, with aromas of ripe blackberries, cherries, and black currants, as well as hints of earth, spice, and oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied... Read More
Laurel Glen Vineyard, a thousand feet up the slopes of Sonoma Mountain, has long been considered one of the iconic Cabernet vineyards of California. Originally planted to Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1960’s, the present-day... Read More
The Monte dei Ragni winery is a small family business that has been producing high-quality wines for over 500 years. The winery is led by Zeno Zignoli, a passionate winemaker who is committed to producing wines that reflect the... Read More
The home of Valtellina excellence.
Single-handedly responsible for elevating Valtellina to the world stage,
Nino Negri is one of Italy’s most decorated estates, championing the Chiavennasca
clone of Nebbiolo and... Read More
The vineyard at Salvestrin has been farmed sustainably for over eighty years. Holistic guidelines have been utilized since 2006. Fruit trees planted around the property provide a habitat for beneficial... Read More
Vineyards: Vigna Tassi Position: Castelnuovo dell'Abate Vinification: Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in wooden vats with maceration of 15-20 days Aging: 36 months in medium-sized wooden barrels 30-40 hl Serious! - This... Read More
Nicole Levet’s grandfather first purchased vineyards in Ampuis in 1936 and began making wine immediately thereafter. Initially, he delivered his Cote Rotie in barrels to the city of St. Etienne where he sold it to bistros... Read More