2020

Aldo Conterno Description

Conterno and his older brother Giovanni assumed responsibility of the Giacomo Conterno estate in 1961, but the brothers eventually parted ways over conflicting philosophies on the production of Barolo... Read More

Aldo Conterno Description

Conterno and his older brother Giovanni assumed responsibility of the Giacomo Conterno estate in 1961, but the brothers eventually parted ways over conflicting philosophies on the production of Barolo... 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

Alvaredos-Hobbs is a winemaking venture started by husband-and-wife team David and Monica Alvarado and their friend, Paul Hobbs. The trio have made a name for themselves by producing wines of exceptional quality, and their foray... Read More

Artesana Tannat Reserva 2020
Canelones, Uruguay

www.artesanawinery.com

Artesana is a boutique winery producing uniqie wines from the very best grapes the region has to offer. The vines are grown in Las Brujas, Canelones, the principal... 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

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 Castello di Neive estate has a centuries-long history closely tied to the town of Nieve and its wines, and to Barbaresco in particular.. The Castello and its cellars, the Santo Stefano vineyard and the other exceptional vineyards,... Read More

Castello di Volpaia is located in an 11th century village that bears the same name. It sits on a hilltop just north of the town of Radda in Chianti, 2,024 feet above sea level, in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. One... Read More

The Estate

Château de Marsannay owns 40 Hectares of organic vineyards, including 28 of the best terroirs of the Marsannay appelation and some of the most famous plots of Côte de Nuits. Château de Marsannay is... Read More

Heading up her family’s châteaux wasn’t Claire Villars Lurton’s original plan. But when her parents died in an accident in 1992, she left her studies as a physics doctoral student in Paris to take on her winemaker... 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

Devil's Staircase Central Otago Pinot Noir (2020)

Devil’s Staircase wines are inspired by the winding road leading from Queenstown to Kingston along the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Sourced from several Central Otago vineyards,... Read More

Domaine Jerome Castagnier

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

Domaine Clos des Rocs' Pouilly-Loche 'Les Barres' 2020 is a tantalizing white wine that entices the senses with its delicate notes of white flowers, citrus, and a hint of minerality. With a smooth and vibrant palate,... Read More

With its enchanting aromas of ripe citrus and stone fruits intertwined with delicate floral notes, the Domaine du Bagnol Cassis 2020 seduces the senses from the first whiff. On the palate, this wine is crisp and refreshing, revealing... Read More

The Appellation

In the heart of the Northern Rhône Valley, the appellation extends over more than 1600 hectares. The Crozes-Hermitage are available in reds, made from Syrah, and whites from Roussanne and Marsanne. The soils... Read More

The Defaix family—one of the oldest winegrowing families in the region—owns thirty hectares of vines, the vast majority of which are in premier and grand cru vineyards, but Danny designates only his best lots each... Read More

On the nose, delicate floral aromas mingle with ripe peach and apricot, while subtle hints of honey and spice add complexity. The palate is treated to a luscious fusion of tropical fruits, including pineapple and mango, complemented... Read More

It was 1966 when Domenico Poggiali Fèlsina took the courageous leap and bought the estate at a time when Italian viticultore was struggling. He chose to invest in the quality of the wine and the expertise of a young team.... Read More

This beautiful deep ruby Nebbiolo comes complete with intense aromas of red and dark fruit, such as cherry and blackberry, along with floral notes of violet and rose petals. On the palate, it is full-bodied with high tannins and... Read More

LA FOLLETTE WINERY

2020 LOS PRIMEROS PINOT NOIR Sonoma County

THE STORY Los Primeros – meaning “the first” – honors the early winegrowing pioneers in California who planted vines along the coast. Today,... Read More

The wines of Madame Veuve Point take their name from the inspirational female winemaker – Jeanne Marie Point – who was widowed at the tender age of 26 (“veuve” means widow in French). In 1895, she married... Read More