The nose of this highly fragrant and confident heritage, old vine Cinsault, reminds one of rose petals with a hint of fresh thyme and pomegranate. The palate is silky in texture, with intricate flavours of cranberry coulis and... Read More
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
Exciting news! Agustina Hobbs, daughter of Paul Hobbs, has released her first wine. Agustina has attended her dad’s wine dinners at Stage Left Steak since she was a teen. Now she’s a winemaker in her own right! And... 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
As dusk settles over the ancient hills of Taurasi, the vineyards exhale fresh dew and Mediterranean herbs. Seated inside a stone cellar, you cradle a glass of Antico Borgo Taurasi Riserva, a... Read More
In the rugged heart of Sardinia, a land of longevity, grows a remarkable vein of vines running through Atha Ruja’s estate, yielding the finest Cannonau clusters. From this treasured plot... Read More
Gianluca Battaglio loves his land. But he was taught that love from his father and grandfather. They were talented farmers that stood out for making the impossible, possible. Gianluca’s grandfather was awarded a knighthood... 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
Cappellano Barolo Chinato is a unique and historic wine from the Piedmont region of Italy. It was invented by Giuseppe Cappellano in the 1890s and is known for its complex and aromatic profile .. This wine is made by blending... Read More
Dark and bold but showcasing explosive flavors of blackberry, exotic Bing cherry liquor and boysenberry and backed cherry pie notes with a swirl of vanilla ice cream. A huge wine of grace and an elegant lingering finish. This... Read More
In 1961, The first vintage of Barolo was bottled at Ciabot Breton. Between the 60s and 70s, the family purchased new land, and this was joined by the vineyards inherited by Luigi’s wife, Maria Beatrice, in the historic Roggeri... 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
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
La Brulade is the name of a select slope located at an altitude of 400 meters overlooking the Mediterranean sea between La Baie d'Amour (the town of La Ciotat) in the South and La Sainte Baume in the North. This is one of... Read More
With a nose that tantalizes the senses, Edmond Cornu's Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru 2014 beckons with seductive aromas of dark fruit, spice, and earth. On the palate, the wine reveals a rich, luscious texture that caresses the... Read More
Daniel-Etienne Defaix's commitment to extraordinarily long aging, organic farming, and natural fermentations puts him well outside the region's mainstream, but his deeply expressive late-released wines are Chablis to their... Read More
Fabienne Cottagnoud's Amigne de Vetroz 'Clos des Perdrix' 2013 is an exquisite Swiss white wine that boasts a rich and complex flavor profile. With its delightful notes of honeyed apricot, citrus, and hints of spice,... 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
Started in 2016, Fugitives is named after a post-WWI group of intellectuals from Nashville’s Vanderbilt University that emphasized agrarian heritage. There’s an analogue in Fugitives’ emphasis on local corn,... Read More
Gandona Estate is single-minded in our approach to ensuring quality. We don’t purchase out-side grapes and we custom-built a winery to control every stage of the grape growing and winemaking process. The winery was completed... Read More
Tasting Notes: This whiskey is sublime. There certainly a significant amount of peat smoke but it is not just a one-note wonder. The nose is so complex and the peat so well-digsted by the rich whiskey as to render it sublime.... Read More
Guy Larmandier is a renowned Champagne producer located in the Côte des Blancs region of France. The estate owns 9 hectares of vineyards, including Grand Cru rated villages like Chouilly and Cramant, and Premier Cru rated... Read More
If wines reflect the winemaker, Johannes Hirsch’s collection of Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners are full of energy and vitality. In the 1970s, ‘Hannes’ father started organic farming and in 2006, he was... Read More
If wines reflect the winemaker, Johannes Hirsch’s collection of Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners are full of energy and vitality. In the 1970s, ‘Hannes’ father started organic farming and in 2006, he was... Read More
Rye is more flavorful and spicy than bourbon. It's also a little more precocious. The best Bourbon is usually from the center cut of the warehouse. Great rye barrels are chosen from all over. We chose this barrel on the occasion... 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
After we took our staff up to the distillery in the summer of 2022, we selected two barrels to have bottled specifically for us...well really for you! Of course the common-sensical thing to do would have been to select one exceptional... Read More
After we took our staff up to the distillery in the summer of 2022, we selected two barrels to have bottled specifically for us...well really for you! Of course the common-sensical thing to do would have been to select one exceptional... Read More
Domaine Lucien Crochet stems from the fusion of the winegrowing estates of André Crochet (Lucien’s father) and Lucien Picard (his father-in-law). The latter was one of the pioneers of bottling in the Sancerre region... Read More
Four things set this cachaça apart. 1) It's Pot-Stilled 2) It's Wild Fermented with Indiginous Yeasts and a Sweet Mash Starter. 3) It's A Single-Barrel Selection 4) It's Five Years of Barrel-Age Each of... Read More
Maison Roche de Bellene is a prominent wine producer based in Burgundy, France, with a distinguished reputation for crafting exceptional wines that epitomize the region's rich winemaking traditions. Established by renowned... Read More
As the winemaker I am ever in the pursuit of creating wines infused with an explosive strength of diverse character that strike a soulful chord. I proudly focus on a wide array of beautiful varietals,... Read More
The MossburnVintage Casks range are a collection of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies each issuing from a strictly limited and select batch of casks. Each numbered release will only ever yield a finite number of bottles. While this... 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
In the beautiful country of Véron, cradled between the Loire and the Vienne, the Olga Raffault estate has been passing on its know-how in the production of its Chinon wines for five generations! Olga Raffault devoted her... Read More