by Lauren Voigt | Apr 2, 2024
Ampeleia Italy | Tuscany | Maremma “I was deeply impressed with these new releases from Ampeleia and the team led by Winemaker Marco Tait. Biodynamic farming and a light hand in the cellar yield wines of notable character. There are two new pure Cabernet Francs...
by Lauren Voigt | Apr 1, 2024
Bodegas Bhilar Spain – Rioja No tractors — just horses Bodegas Bhilar is a boutique winery located in Elvillar, Rioja Alavesa, run by husband and wife team, David Sampedro and Melanie Hickman. Their goal is to make terroir-driven wines with soul, respect the...
by Lauren Voigt | Mar 19, 2024
Jean Marc Burguad France – Beaujolais – Morgon The Real Beaujolais Chemicals have not been used on the vineyards for decades on the 50 year old vines planted on the 12th century estate of Jean Marc’s aunt in Lantignie. The wine is traditionally fermented,...
by Lauren Voigt | Mar 1, 2024
Benoit DéhuFrance | Champagne | Vallée de la Marne, Fossoy Well down the Marne River valley to the west of the Champagne towns of Epernay and Reims, lies the sleepy hameau of Fossoy, is like a trip back in time— a mill, tiny greenery lined routes, flanked by water...
by Lauren Voigt | Mar 1, 2024
Bérêche & Fils France | Champagne Grower Champagne Raphaël Bérêche has arrived as one of the newest members of a small group of cult Champagne producers like Cedric Bouchard and Jérôme Prévost. While the hashtag #growerchampagne might be trending on Instagram, its...