July 17, 2024
We sat down with Finger Lakes winemakers Kelby James Russell and Julia Rose Hoyle to talk about their newest endeavor, Apollo’s Praise. Follow along as we taste through three of their inaugural wines and discuss the philosophy that goes into... UNFILTERED Archives: Interviews
2024 June Tour: Germany, Austria & More
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July 11, 2024
Last month, our annual June Tour traveled from coast to coast, and then some, starting in New York City and finishing in Hawai’i. The tour was made up of over 40 growers from Germany, Austria, and Slovenia, with a... An Introduction to Ukrainian Wine with Bruce Schneider of Vyno Ukrainy
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June 4, 2024
We sat down with Bruce Schneider to discuss the current state of Ukrainian winemaking and taste some of the first wines imported to the U.S. We talk about his family ties to the country, the challenges of importing wine from... Estate Argyros: Santorini’s Old-Vine Icon
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September 27, 2023
Estate Argyros is a benchmark producer of gorgeous, structured Assyrtiko from the fabled island of Santorini. As the island’s largest owner of vineyards, Argyros has an unparalleled array of raw materials to work with. On top of that, the average... The 2022 Germany & Austria Vintage Report
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June 15, 2023
What you’ll find in each collection is a group of delicious, friendly wines with moderate ripeness and alcohol levels, excellent structure, and flavor; there are great wines to be had in this vintage. 2022 is a vintage with a cool... How to Navigate our June Tour in CA
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June 7, 2023
This year, our classic June Tour, where we showcase latest releases from our German and Austrian growers, will look a little different! We are partnering with The German Wine Collection to produce a tasting like no other. For the first... How to Navigate our June Tour in NYC
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This year, our classic June Tour, where we showcase latest releases from our German and Austrian growers, will look a little different! We are partnering with The German Wine Collection to produce a tasting like no other. For the first...
JAX – The Quintessential Small, Family Winery of the Napa Valley
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January 25, 2023
Above: Dan Parrott, Kimberly Jackson, & Trent Jackson. Hand-harvested, family-owned, & earth-friendly Napa Valley wines. The team at JAX is innovative, agile, and perhaps best of all, is producing some of the most competitive expressions of Napa and Sonoma out... Marne Royalty: A History of Gaston Chiquet
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December 7, 2022
Eight generations have passed since Nicolas Chiquet planted his first vine in 1746. During that time, the Chiquet family founded multiple Domaines, helped create the Spécial Club, and became famous for their unique Blanc de Blancs D’Aÿ. Today, Gaston Chiquet... The 2020 France Vintage Report
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November 8, 2022
Consumers can expect the wines of a lifetime for many of the top growers in France in 2020, and with the devastatingly small 2021s on the horizon, it is a vintage that fans of balanced, elegant wines should find ample...