Tasting notes, January 31, 2026; New Arrivals from Piedmont & Tuscany

                    New Italians from Piedmont & Tuscany 2024 Calcinaie VernacciaOn Sale for $20 San Gimigano / Italy 100% VernacciaFermented and aged in stainless steel, Calcinaie’s Vernaccia is sourced from a 15 acre parcel just outside the town of San Gimignano. The vineyard is farmed organically having been planted mostly in the late 1980’s.  2024 Colle Massari[…]

Tasting notes, January 24, 2026; Old World v. New World

                    Old World vs. New World Old World #12020 JN Gagnard Sous EguisonsOn Sale for $36 Hautes Côtes de Beaune / Côte d’Or / France100% ChardonnaySourced from a single vineyard located west of Saint Aubin, the Sous Eguisons is the product of 20 – 25 year-old vines. Primary and malolactic fermentation take place in used barrels[…]

Tasting notes, January 17, 2026; Red Blends

                    Red Blends 2023 Regis Forey PassetoutgrainsOn Sale for $30 Cote d’Or / France50% Pinot Noir, 50% GamayThe classic burgundy field blend, Passetoutgrains combines the finesse and filigree of Pinot Noir with the rustic fruit of Gamay. Regis Forey’s example is from an interplanted vineyard 2020 De Monaco & Holland Rosso di TodiOn Sale for $30[…]

Tasting notes, January 10, 2026; Fresh for the New Year

                    Fresh for the New Year 2024 Almondo Bricco delle CiliegieOn Sale for $24 Roero / Langhe / Italy100% ArneisSourced from the village of Monta, Roero, Almondo’s Arneis is the product of 50+ year-old vines planted in primarily sandy soils. The resulting wine expresses minerality and striking citrus fruit.  2023 Pinon Bon PinonOn Sale for $36[…]