COSTA DELLA SESIA, ITALY | 2019
Alto Piemonte is one of those “if you know, you know” regions. It’s Nebbiolo country, but shaped by high mountain elevations, volcanic and ancient marine soils, and the cool air that funnels down from the Alps and Apennines.

CROZES-HERMITAGE, FRANCE | 2021
“Les Pierrelles” is 100% Syrah and is a great snapshot of what Crozes can do when it’s treated like more than a stepping-stone: dark fruit, pepper, violets, and that savory Northern Rhône edge.

BURGUNDY, FRANCE | 2022
This is Côte Chalonnaise Burgundy at its best and is much more serious than the humble Bourgogne appellation suggests. 

CORSICA, FRANCE | 2021
Clos Venturi is one of the rising stars on the island of Corsica. Founded in the late 1990s by Jean-Marc Venturi and now led by his son Manu, 

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA | 2021
Geelong lies southwest of Melbourne and is shaped by a cool maritime climate influenced by Bass Strait. Steady winds and moderate temperatures extend the growing season, allowing Pinot Noir to ripen slowly while retaining freshness.

MARCHE, ITALY | 2024
The 2024 “Muschèn” is a blend of 50% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Franc. No oak is used; it is fermented and aged only in stainless steel. 

MONTSANT, SPAIN | 2023
A blend of 80 percent Garnatxa and 20 percent Carinyena, sourced from vineyards between 20 and 40 years old, the wine is fermented with native yeasts in tank and aged for several months in used French oak barrels.

CAHORS, FRANCE | 2022
Before Argentinian Malbec became known for its plush fruit and easy charm, it was historically forged in the limestone hills of Cahors just south of Bordeaux…

CADILLAC CÔTES DE BORDEAUX, FRANCE | 2022
“Les Caprices” is based on Merlot vines planted in the early 1980s and the early 2000s. Viticulture at the domaine is certified organic (since 2010) and biodynamic methods are used.

RHEINHESSEN, GERMANY | 2023
While the Schmitts are often associated with the natural wine movement, what stands out in their work isn’t trendiness—it’s sincerity.

MONTSANT, SPAIN | 2023
Josep M. Vendrell Rived is one of my favorite producers in the region—an under-the-radar grower whose wines consistently overdeliver.

PENEDÈS, SPAIN | 2019
"Negre Franc" is the flagship red wine of Pardas. It is a blend of 80% Cabernet Franc, along with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.

VIN DE FRANCE - BEAUJOLAIS | 2024
This wine from legendary producer, Lapierre, run by brother and sister, Mathieu and Camille Lapierre is the perfect example of that latter “crushable type.”

ROMAGNA SANGIOVESE SUPERIORE, ITALY | 2023
Sangiovese is known for being one of Italy’s most noble grape varieties. While Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico get most of the hype, the Sangiovese of Romagna can be every bit as complex and ageworthy.

BAIRRADA, PORTUGAL | 2022
Quinta de Baixo is a 25-hectare estate that’s been making some of the most exciting wines in Portugal since the famous vintner Dirk Niepoort joined forces with local winemaker Sérgio Silva in 2012.

PERGOLA ALEATICO SUPERIORE, ITALY | 2022
“Grifoglietto” originates from a single, cherished vineyard—over 50 years old—planted on clay-rich soil mingled with limestone, at an elevation of approximately 340 meters above sea level

CÔTE ROANNAISE, FRANCE | 2023
Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise N°6 is made from Gamay Saint-Romain, a unique variation of Gamay found almost exclusively in the Côte Roannaise region of France.

MARCHE, ITALY | 2018
The 2018 Offida Pecorino is a masterclass in regional expression: grown on clay-sandy soils at nearly 300 m elevation, gently harvested, cold-fermented, and aged six months on the lees in concrete, followed by at least six months in bottle.

MOSEL, GERMANY | 2023
For 50 years, the brothers Alfred and Rolf Merkelbach made wine in their home village of Ürzig with few changes to their approach.

BURGUNDY, FRANCE | 2023
Fontaine-Gagnard is one Chassagne-Montrachet’s most respected domaines and their 2023 Bourgogne rouge punches way beyond its weight.