Alain Gras has been working passionately since 1979, with a great respect for the land. This is an exceptional terroir thanks to being on top of a hill, which benefits from a limestone-clay soil that forces the vine roots to descend... Read More
When acclaimed vintner Paul Hobbs arrived in Spain in 2015, he traveled to a remote village in the northwest region of Galicia. There, he met with Antonio Lopez, a local viticultor who introduced him to Alvaredos, a small town... Read More
Leo Alzinger Jr took over the family domaine in 2002 after returning from harvest in New Zealand. Prior to that he traveled to other regions to gain more experience. “The most significant experience came with my work in... Read More
Leo Alzinger Jr took over the family domaine in 2002 after returning from harvest in New Zealand. Prior to that he traveled to other regions to gain more experience. “The most significant experience came with my work in... Read More
We formed Team Anthem in early 2009 to produce small quantities of handcrafted wines from the most distinctive and promising mountainous vineyards in Napa Valley. After considering over 100 applicants from... Read More
Grazing-Based Viticulture was first conceived and implemented at Antiquum Farm. The central tenet of this process is to grow wines that clearly communicate the wild and honest soul of this place and the... 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 Atlante - Listan Blanco 2020 is a captivating white wine from the volcanic soils of the Canary Islands, Spain. With its pale straw color, this wine reveals a delicate and aromatic bouquet of tropical fruits, citrus, and floral... Read More
The latest from Morgan Twain-Peterson and Chris Cottrell, the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc from Uboldi Vineyard near the town of Kenwood. The wine is barrel fermented in fairly neutral 320L cigar barrels to increase lees contact for texture... Read More
We believe strongly in the power and promise of Oregon Chardonnay. Old Stones Chardonnay is the baby sister to our Sigrid Chardonnay. We select fresh-fruited and mineral-laden barrels... Read More
We believe strongly in the power and promise of Oregon Chardonnay. Sigrid Chardonnay is an homage to our Swedish grandmother whose spirit, grace, and strength inspired three generations... Read More
A committed classicist, Vincent Bitouzet has provided us with over thirty-years worth of structured, demanding, age-worthy, satisfying wines, both red and white, from the heart of the Cote de Beaune. Based in Volnay and blessed... Read More
The domaine of Bitouzet-Prieur is a discovery of, and imported by Neal Rosenthal of Neal Rosenthal Selections. Neal is a true 'Artiste', eschewing large commercial producers for the small, family owned hand-crafted wines... Read More
The Landot is positively charming. Most of the dry white Bordeaux we see in this price-point is primarily sauvignon blanc with some Semillon in the background. The wines tend toward the lean and crisp and can be quite charming.... Read More
When this wine was first brought to me, I was a bit sceptical - A California Sauv Blanc / Semillon blend with 8 years of bottle age. How good can it be? And I was very intrigued by the story - the owner was the great-grandson... Read More
Castello di Neive is a family-owned winery situated in the picturesque Langhe region. The Stupino family, including siblings Anna, Giulio, Italo, and Piera, oversee the estate. Their vineyards cover 150 acres, and they produce... Read More
In the heights of Sicily, where the Mediterranean is more than just a backdrop, lies the spirit of Castellucci Miano “Miano” Bianco. These vineyards—perched at 2,500 to 3,000 feet above sea level—are some... Read More
Trying to describe Chateau d'Yquem and its history in a few paragraphs is like trying to summarize the rise and fall of the Roman Empire in one classroom lecture. It simply cannot be done. While any oenophile who has ever... Read More
The story and creation of Chateau Gilette dates back to 1710, when two, well-known Sauternes families got together through marriage. The Numa Medeville family married family Marie Despujols, the daughter of another famous family... Read More
Couly Dutheil is now managed by Arnaud Couly. In 2005, he wanted to change direction, insisting on working in the vineyard in order to obtain much riper... Read More
Owner-Winemaker Chris Dearden's journey into winemaking began with a profound connection to the land, nurtured amidst the familial warmth of California's Central Valley. It was here that he first understood... 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
Domaine Huet is an iconic Vouvray producer and lauded for making some of the world’s most compelling white wines, including some of the longest-lived sweet wines. Founded in 1928 by Gaston Huet with the purchase of the vineyard... Read More
Location: Morey Saint Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Size: 4 ha (9.88 ac) Viticulture: Lutte intégrée Defined as 'Reasonable battle' - practicing organic & bio-dynmaic methods,... Read More