The 2023 El Terroir is a village red from San Martín de Unx that was selected from six different vineyards that were harvested quite early, at the beginning of September. It fermented with full clusters, indigenous yeasts and a long maceration... Read More
On the nose, apple, pear, banana and mango, with a touch of citrus. On the palate, fruit forward, round, and with balanced acidity. Pair with appetizers, salads, rice dishes, pasta, shellfish, and oysters. -importer
I know… it doesn’t roll off the tongue like grapes from the “romance” languages. But as Eric Asimov of the New York Times opined, “It’s time to get over it. The pure pleasures available by being open to some of th... Read More
Located between the Sèvre and the Maine, the small village of Navineaux (now Les Avineaux) is the earliest evidence we have of Melon de Bourgogne is the Loire Valley- even before it’s expulsion from Burgundy. A grapevine mentioned in a c... Read More
Cherry, raspberry, leather, earth and tobacco flavors converge in this broad, savory red. Tightens up, with the sinewy tannins leaving their mark on the finish. The fruit returns, so give this a little time. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best from 2027 thro... Read More
The Scavinos use their “young vines” for this cuvee, 25-30 years old! That’s insane. Most producers would be bottling a Barolo with that fruit! Raised exclusively in stainless steel, here you get the fresh pure vibrancy of Nebbiolo.... Read More