Saturday Sipping January 25th

Currants and black berries with citrus undertones as well as flowers. Medium-bodied with medium velvety tannins and a freshness and brightness. Lots of energy. Cabernet sauvignon, sangiovese and merlot. Drinkable now but better... Read More

Biondi’s Etna Bianco is a blend of Carricante, an intriguing white indigenous grape variety with a distinctive stony minerality, with several other more aromatic local varieties. The combination of bright acidity and minerality... Read More

Aromas of exotic spice, violet and chestnut are amplified by a touch of volatile acidity. Those dark purple floral notes carry through to the palate, which brags lovely weight with balanced proportions and mouthwatering, citrussy... Read More

We produced our first bottling of this wine in 2000, blown away by how pretty the Viognier fruit was we were seeing in the vineyards, and the flavors that burst from the grape when you popped one into your mouth. We love the uniqueness... Read More

Single vineyard Königsbacher Ölberg, southeastern slope, mix of red sandstone, marl limestone, limestone rubble

harvested by hand, spontaneously fermented on the skins, aged for about 14 months in French barriques in... Read More

A sleeping giant, the 2021 Ghirada Ocruarana takes its time in the glass, blowing off a bit of smoky reduction to reveal a blend of rosemary, sage, dried strawberries and ginger. This enters the palate with grace, soft and round.... Read More