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, a legend in his own lifetime, managed to forge a reputation as one of the most
celebrated growers in Piedmont after parting ways with his family’s estate to set up his own winery
in 1969. A maverick... 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 wine, and in... 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
The 2019 Beckstoffer Las Piedras Cabernet from one of Napa Valley’s most iconic vineyards boasts a show-stopping, deeply pigmented red hue in the glass. It opens with beautiful aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, and... Read More
We are a family of winegrowers and, for over 150 years, we have been passionately devoted to the cultivation of Nebbiolo of the Alps. This is a rare grape variety that, over the centuries, has adapted to the Valtellina, a land... Read More
In the heart of Piedmont, atop the fabled Serragrilli hill, lies a vineyard that knows the secrets of time and the beauty of patience. The Serragrilli hill is not just any vineyard; it is the crown... Read More
According to Wine Advocate Magazine, ...the Caprili 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva AdAlberto is a single-vineyard expression that has drawn its fruit from the same site since 2010. The wine is dedicated to the paternal figure... Read More
The term “Riserva” connects directly to the wine world. Together with “IN”, that is the symbol of Castell’in Villa, it gives more recognizability to this selection.
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
Viña Cobos makes wines that are authentic expressions of the terroir from which they come. Paul Hobbs, founding partner and winemaker at Viña Cobos, has worked since 1988 in the exploration... Read More
The Viña Cobos Vineyard Designate line captures the richness and power of exceptional vineyards and estates within Valle de Uco and Luján de Cuyo. Its purpose is to unveil that story and our challenge is to let it... Read More
The Viña Cobos Vineyard Designate line captures the richness and power of exceptional vineyards and estates within Valle de Uco and Luján de Cuyo. Its purpose is to unveil that story... Read More
A native of San Jose who grew up in Southern California, Corison arrived in the Napa Valley in the mid-1970's with $200 and the standard wine maker's credential, a masters degree in oenology from the University of California... Read More
The Dal Forno family has been making wine since 1983. Located in Val D’Illasi, the estate consists of 65 acres of vines planted to traditional indigenous varieties of Corvina, Corvinone, Rodinella, Oseleta, and Croatina.... Read More
Hailing from Lebanon by way of Paris, Daniel and Georges moved to California in their youth and soon achieved success in business. This, however, was just the beginning of their journey. Inspired by their family history and worldview,... 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
Until Bruno Clavelier took over, the production was sold in barrels to traders and in particular to the Clavelier house, run at the time by the paternal branch of the family. In 1987, after a career as a rugby player, Bruno Clavelier... Read More
Dominus Napa Valley, California, United States Vintage: 2020 - 6 litre bottle
Dominus Estate is the Napa Valley property of Bordeaux producer Christian Moueix. Christian owns Ch. La Fleur Petrus, Ch. Trotanoy & Ch. Latour a Pomerol... Read More
Ravera is one of the most prestigious single vineyards in Novello, situated on a south-west facing high plateau at 320–380 meters elevation. The soils are a complex mix of Tortonian marls, Serravallian sandstones, and clays,... Read More
ULTIMATUM is dedicated to producing the very best Cabernet Sauvignon possible from the pinnacle of Double Rock estate in Oakville, Napa Valley. The word “ultimatum” has Latin roots which mean “final.”... Read More
A Heroic Wine - Not Sure How Long It's Going To Be Around
Kathryn's son continues (as he has for more than 40 years) to farm what's left of his mother's vineyard. Development encroaches and there is but one acre... Read More
A Heroic Wine - Not Sure How Long It's Going To Be Around
Kathryn's son continues (as he has for more than 40 years) to farm what's left of his mother's vineyard. Development encroaches and there is but one acre... Read More