A. An Icelandic delicacy made from whale meat
B. A handmade Italian pasta served in mutton broth
C. A French-style soufflé filled with quail eggs and crème fraiche
D. A Nordic side dish with potatoes and commonly served with Swedish meatballs
NESTWEAVER Pinot Noir 2022
The idea of weaving is such a perfect metaphor for this wine. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
RALL White Wine of South Africa
Fascinating, unexpected blends of varieties are just so intriguing to drink. And this one from well-known South African winemaker Donovan Rall is terrific. It’sThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
DRAGONETTE Pinot Noir 2023
Deeply earthy, Dragonette’s Pinot Noir is more savory than fruity, with fascinating notes of espresso, leather, iron, and peat (the Pinot equivalent of single malt Scotch?), plus a touch ofThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign...
M. CHAPOUTIER “Sizeranne” Hermitage 2020
It’s truly an indulgence to drink an Hermitage, for the place itself is only a single, 650-foot-high hill that rises above the Rhône River, with fewer than 150 acres of vineyards clinging to its slopes. Yet Hermitage was once one of France’s costliest red wines, and...
JOLIE-LAIDE “The Fool”
Apparently in the old days, famous Parisian chefs drank Gamay by the bucketful. That would have been Beaujolais, of course, but I’m pretty sure they would have loved this vivid, fresh, spicy Gamay from Sonoma. The following content is accessible for members only,...
MINUS TIDE “Trimble Ranch” Carignan Rosé
This terrific rosé has a South-of-France flavor but a rounder California body. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
DAVIS BYNUM Pinot Noir
Wine has choreography. The way it moves over the palate—the volume, velocity, and shape—is part of what makes it intriguing and desirable. That choreography may be slightly different for each of us, but The following content is accessible for members only, please sign...
MICHEL MAGNIEN “Argillières” Chambolle-Musigny
For me, the one flavor that distinguishes Burgundy from Pinot Noirs that grow elsewhere in the world is right here in this exquisitely supple Chambolle-Musigny from Michel Magnien. It is this: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign...
LA CREMA WNBA White Wine
La Crema winery has been a sponsor of the Women’s National Basketball Association for several years, and the proceeds from this wine contribute to that sponsorship. The wine is The following content is accessible for members only, please sign...
The Canelé’s Winemaking Roots
Instantly recognizable by its dark, caramelized crust and soft, custardy center, the canelé is Bordeaux’s iconic pastry. The pastry was born in the 18th century as a “byproduct” of winemaking. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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