ARTADI, a history linked to the remembrance and know-how of our ancestors, non industrial and based in the passion and respect for the vineyard. 1985, Laguardia. A group of vine-growers, village men and women with rooted traditions... Read More
In 1911, the family moved to Podere Poggi, a tenant farm on the Villa Santa Restituta estate working the land by sharecropping (a typical form of Tuscan farm management). In the years that followed, the family moved several times... 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
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
Like the vines, the Marchand and the Grillot families are both well rooted into the Burgundian soil. Going back six generations, we find the first of each family who started their interests in the vineyards, at Morey St Denis... Read More
Like the vines, the Marchand and the Grillot families are both well rooted into the Burgundian soil. Going back six generations, we find the first of each family who started their interests in the vineyards, at Morey St Denis... Read More
This stunning California Sangiovese is a medium-bodied red wine with a rich aroma of ripe red fruits, spices, and herbs. The velvety palate showcases flavors of red fruits, vanilla, oak, and tobacco, balanced by refreshing acidity.... Read More
Il Palazzone is a small, environmentally engaged producer of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. With vineyards in three areas of Montalcino, at different altitudes and exposures, the vineyard is able to bottle all the complementary... Read More
This 2015 Burgundy Pinot Noir is an enchanting wine that begins with subtle aromas of red and black fruits, rose petals, and earthy undertones. On the palate, it is silky and refined, with delicate flavors of cherries, raspberries,... Read More
The 2015 Jaffelin Gevrey Chambertin 'Old Vines' is a seductive and complex wine, with aromas of ripe blackberries, cherries, and black currants, as well as hints of earth, spice, and oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied... Read More
Kinsella Estates is an organically farmed vineyard 500 feet above the Russian River Valley. The East-West running valley enjoys a warm climate that never sees winter frost. It is planted with 12 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon on... 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
The Rivetti family makes high quality wine by starting in the vineyard with meticulous attention paid to every step in the process with respect for the environment, from mechanical mowing rather than using herbicides, organic... Read More
Mark & Francis have been major fans of Paul Hobbs since the early days of Stage Left 'An American Cafe'. The Paul Hobbs winemaker dinner held every January continues to be our most popular, selling out the entire restaurant.... Read More
Mark & Francis have been major fans of Paul Hobbs since the early days of Stage Left 'An American Cafe'. The Paul Hobbs winemaker dinner held every January continues to be our most popular, selling out the entire restaurant.... Read More
The nose is redolent of ripe fresh peaches and cream, with lovely mineral undergirding. It's lovely and bright. The palate is laser-focused, clean and refreshing with a zippy acidity, finishing up lean and clean. This is a... Read More
The name “Renato Ratti” is Indissolubly tied to the evolution and ultimate success of modern Barolo. It was his idea to introduce the “Cru” concept to the Langhe district.
The wine is not inky black, but a touch translucent as nebbiolo is supposed to be. It's ruby red with garnet highlights. It's quite aromatic, as you would expect from the warm 2015 vintage. The nose jumps right out of... Read More
Timo Mayer is a hip little winery that produces hand crafted, single vineyard wines. They believe that wines are made in the vineyard and therefore try to interfere with the natural winemaking process as... Read More
Among the rolling hills of Villa Calcinaia there are a few particularly cool valleys. When Sangiovese from these small passes is harvested very early, it’s youthful, aromatic vivacity is captured, and we have the perfect... Read More