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
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
Our 2022 Anthem Sauvignon Blanc showcases a bright bouquet of honeysuckle, jasmine and white peach on the nose. These fresh and vibrant aromatics lead to a full-bodied taste that is especially silky mid-palate. The rich palate... 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 Atlante - Listan Negro 2019 is a captivating wine that hails from the enchanting Canary Islands. This unique varietal showcases a vibrant ruby-red color and an enticing aroma of red berries, cherries, and floral undertones.... Read More
The Balletto family started in the late 1970's as commercial Vegetable farmers growing 70 different vegetables on over 700 acres. Sensing the growing difficulty with the supply of water in California, they realized that they... Read More
The 2023 Sonoma County Cabernet is a straight-up banger of a wine for the price. Cabernet did brilliantly in the extended 2023 season, developing loads of color and richness while holding onto great freshness and perfume. Based... Read More
n June 18 of 1549, Michelangelo Buonarroti, known best for his sculpture of David and painting the Sistine Chapel, acquired Podere Casanova in Castellina in Chianti. Further records indicate that wine from this estate was sent... 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
Charlotte Dalton's 2018 Shiraz is a delightful expression of cooler-climate winemaking from the Adelaide Hills. With a gentle touch, the grapes sourced from Murdoch Hill vineyard in Oakbank and the Deanery Vineyard in Balhannah... Read More
Château Bel-Air is located in Belvès-de-Castillon, near Castillon-La-Bataille, 1 km east of the Saint-Emilion appellation. The property is situated on the site of a chapel which was a resting place for pilgrims on... Read More
Located 15 kms south-east of Saint-Émilion, on a hill overlooking the Gamage river valley, the 75 acres of Bruignac are a domain of centuries-old oaks, horse chestnut trees, black austrian pines, vines... Read More
The Chateau Haut Ségottes is owned and operated by Danielle Meunier. Mme. Meunier, “vigneronne extraordinaire”, is the fourth generation of her family to oversee this nine hectare estate situated in the heart... Read More
Family owned for four generations, red and white wines are produced on soils of clay and limestone Graves. The Chateau Bruilleau 2016 is a classic red Graves (Pessac-Leognan) from the Bordeaux region of France. The blend is 52%... Read More
Chateau Maillet is a new wine from the Pomerol appellation.As Pomerol is the smallest of the major Bordeaux regions with just 800 hectares of vines, it is quite hard for a new wine to become established, but that is what took... Read More
You don’t settle for the predictable. That’s why Le Terre Rosse calls to you—a Super Tuscan crafted from the rare red soils of Montalcino, where iron-rich earth imparts a depth... 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
Here's one of our favorite rums. It's quite delicious as a sipper, but also goes well in cocktails. The classic daiquiri calls for white rum, but it is transformed with some aged exclusiva into something extraordinary... Read More