Filipa Pato’s focus is simple: to make great wines from indigenous grapes, in this case using Baga. Grapes are grown using biodynamic practices. In the winery, they handle the grapes with minimal intervention and strict monitoring, allowing them to express themselves.
Read moreThe Burlotto Barbera d’Alba and Pago de Valdoneje Bierzo share an emphasis on varietal purity and balanced acidity. They are vibrant, food-oriented reds rooted in European Old World traditions. However, that is where they diverge. Burlotto’s Barbera d’Alba is grounded in the Piedmontese Barbera tradition, offering deeper, darker fruit, while Pago de Valdoneje’s Mencía reflects the fresher, more aromatic Spanish style of Bierzo, defined by… Read more →
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Comm. G.B. Burlotto has emerged as one of Piedmont’s most respected traditional estates, guided today by Fabio Alessandria, the great great grandson of the founder. Based in Verduno, the family has produced wine since the mid nineteenth century and remains known for its classical approach
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The Pago de Valdoneje Mencía 2023 shows bright aromas of blackberries, plum, and mint on the nose. Dry and vibrant, the 2023 offers spirited tannins, toasted notes and a clean, fresh fruit finish. An excellent example of quality Mencía and very good value.
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The 2021 Jimsomare is classic old school Zinfandel, offering dark berry fruit layered with baking spice, a supple medium-bodied frame and lively acidity with a subtle lemon edge that makes it both vibrant now and ageworthy over the next decade.
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This Marsanne shows his longtime expertise with the classic Northern Rhône grape, offering a silky refined texture with floral lift, ripe melon and a cool thread of mint that keeps the wine gracious and beautifully balanced.
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This 100 percent Syrah from Bien Nacido Vineyard is strikingly aromatic, blending rose petal, sage, lavender and mint in a poised Northern Rhône inspired style with superb balance and the structure to reward up to six years of cellaring.
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Made by Josh Bergström, this estate vineyard blend of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir expresses the house style with vibrant red fruit, showing ripe strawberry, cranberry, black raspberry, and plum layered…
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Crafted by Jarrod Boyle at Alexandria Nicole, this 94 percent Roussanne with a touch of Viognier is an aromatic, Rhône styled white, offering sweet peach, apricot, lemon custard, lychee, honey…
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Made by Chris Figgins at Leonetti, one of Washington’s benchmark producers, this blend led by 81 percent Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec is deep, polished, and classically structured…
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Gredos, Ribeira Sacra, and Bierzo represent three distinct Spanish wine regions united by altitude, native grape varieties, and a focus on freshness and balance. From Albillio to Mencía, these wines reflect their mountain and river valley origins with clarity and subtle mineral character.
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The 2021 Valautín Albillo Real from Ca’ di Mat opens with bright tones of lemon and lime zest, layered with notes of apricot and delicate white blossom. There are subtle herbal and spicy hints in the bouquet.
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