August 2024 Champange Club

Thierry Fournier It’s been a long time, we shouldn’t have left you/without a strong wine to fête to.   It’s (still) August and apologies are in order. First to Erik B & Rakim, for the above...

August '24 Rosé Club

France is renowned for its diverse wine regions, and many of them produce rosé wines. As of now, there are at least 12 major French wine regions known for making rosé: Provence - The most...

August 2024 Wine of the Month

SPANISH VARIETALS IN CALIFORNIA      The sun-drenched hills and valleys of California have long been celebrated for their world-class Cabernet, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. But recently, a new wave of grape varieties is gaining...

Just In Case Italy Tasting Notes

Italy, along with Spain, Argentina, and Portugal is one of the few regions where you can still find great wine without spending a fortune.  With an agricultural tradition of small and mid sized farmers with a rich...

July 24 Rose Club: Italian Rosato

Despite a long tradition of making highly rated rosé, both Italian production and consumption of rosato, as they call it,  has been falling since 2000. Not many bottlings make it to the United States either,...

Italian Wine Club July 2024: Trentino-Alto Adige/Sudtirol

TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE/SUDTIROL This month we’re taking it straight to the top, visiting Italy’s northernmost region and leading source of stunning Dolomite peaks, subsequent green valleys, and befuddling nomenclature. Even the above mouthful is an abbreviation,...