by Lauren Voigt | May 22, 2023
La Rioja Alta S.A.Spain | RiojaLa Rioja Alta S.A.’s interminable pursuit of excellence has resulted in still to this day the production of traditional-style wines at a time when many Rioja wineries are producing more forward, modern styles. La Rioja Alta S.A. was...
by Lauren Voigt | May 10, 2023
Leo Steen Wines California | Dry Creek Valley, Napa Valley , Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Ynez Valley Working toward that place where style and vineyard authenticity naturally meet. In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is known as Steen. It might be a coincidence — or perhaps...
by Lauren Voigt | May 5, 2023
LIOCO California | Mendocino, Santa Cruz The hunt for compelling vineyards often requires a path less trodden LIOCO was conceived in the alley behind Spago Beverly Hills by wine director Kevin O’Connor and wine salesman Matt Licklider. The two colleagues, critical of...
by Lauren Voigt | Apr 22, 2023
Mas Fi Cava Spain | Catalonia The Masachs family is a tireless proponent for the identity, heritage and sustainability of the Penedes/Catalunya region and its wines. Mas Fi Brut and Brut Rosé Cava are produced and bottled by the 42-hectare Masachs Estate. It was at...
by Lauren Voigt | Apr 15, 2023
MARY TAYLOR WINES France | Loire & Southwest Genuine “wines of place,” sourced from some of Europe’s most classic regions and are able to be priced as accessible, everyday luxuries. When founding partner Mary Taylor first fell in love with wine in the early...
