When Jayson Woodbridge (yes, that Jayson Woodbridge of Hundred Acre fame) turns his attention to Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Rosé, you pay attention. His Summer Dreams collection is a total departure from the powerhouse Napa Cabs he’s known for, and yet it’s every bit as meticulous, expressive, and crave-worthy.   Crafted as a […]

Tucked into the southeast corner of Montalcino in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona farms one of the most breathtaking stretches of Sangiovese country on Earth. Their wines resonate with purity, with tension, and with a kind of quiet depth that stays with you long after the glass is empty.   There’s no flash here. Just […]

In 1979, a 25-year-old agronomist named Renzo Cotarella arrived at the Umbrian estate Castello della Sala with a radical goal: to craft an Italian white wine that could age like the great reds. It was an obsession that would define his career and revolutionize Italian winemaking.   He experimented relentlessly, combining the nobility of Chardonnay […]

Beaulieu Vineyard has been a cornerstone of Napa Valley since 1900, and the Georges de Latour Private Reserve is its flagship wine. Grown in the renowned Rutherford Dust, this wine captures the essence of the land and the craftsmanship that has defined Beaulieu for over a century.   As a tribute to founder Georges de Latour, this […]

Domaine Vacheron isn’t just one of the top producers in Sancerre—they are the reference point.   For generations, the Vacheron family has pursued an unwavering vision: to elevate Sancerre to its highest potential. What began with a few humble vines now spans 48 hectares of limestone and flint, all farmed biodynamically with the kind of […]

  For more than a century, Catena Zapata has shaped the identity of Argentine wine.   At a time when few believed in Malbec’s future, Nicolás Catena did more than believe. He rewrote the map. He pushed plantings higher into the Andes, chasing sunlight and cool nights, convinced that Mendoza’s altitude could create wines of […]

In a hidden valley beneath the storied hill of Corton, Domaine Etienne Delarche quietly continues crafting soulful, expressive white Burgundy that stirs the heart.   Etienne Delarche produces wines that are honest, humble and taste like they belong to another era. Farming organically, harvesting by hand, and bottling without flash or fuss, just purity, place, […]