September 30, 2024
Earlier this month, we welcomed three benchmark producers from northern Italy to showcase both current and library release expressions of their estate Nebbiolo: Claudia Cigliuti of Cigliuti in Barbaresco, Isabella Pelizzatti Perego of ARPEPE in Valtellina, and Chiara Boschis... UNFILTERED Archives: Italy
Around the World in a Glass: Labor Day Wine Picks
August 28, 2024
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a diverse selection of outstanding wines from around the globe. Our handpicked collection features refreshing whites, vibrant rosés, and juicy reds from Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, the USA, France, Turkey, Austria, and Spain, offering... 2024 June Tour: Germany, Austria & More
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... Welcoming Uccelliera to California: Andrea Cortonesi’s Deep Roots in Montalcino
July 8, 2024
Pictured above: Andrea Cortonesi of Uccelliera The first vintage of Uccelliera Brunello may have been 1991, but the roots of Andrea Cortonesi in Montalcino run much deeper into both time and terroir. For as long as can be remembered, his... The 2024 NYC Grand Portfolio Tasting
March 12, 2024
Every two years we bring winemakers, brewers, and distillers together under one roof for our Grand Portfolio Tasting. This tasting presents an exceptional opportunity to taste over 900 spirits, wines, sakes, and ciders while meeting the artisans behind the bottles.... Four Under-the-Radar Rosé Regions
May 10, 2023
We’ve traversed the globe in search of radiant rosés to brighten up the season. Explore Sicily, Greece, Basque Country, and FLX by their regional characteristics, with examples of producers and styles that we’re loving. While we do enjoy rosé throughout... The Petite Portfolio Tasting: NYC 2023
April 5, 2023
Nine tastings in nine cities in just four days! Our big event of the year took on a new form this 2023 with the launch of our Petite Portfolio Tasting(s)! Over 60 of our producers from all over the world... Barolo & Barbaresco: Past & Present
February 22, 2023
Piedmont producers Chiara Boschis, Elisa Scavino, Silvia Altare, Claudio Fenocchio, and Giorgio Rivetti joined us recently in NYC for a seminar featuring their wines, both past and present! To both our delight and chagrin, Piedmont is no longer the wine-lovers... Sunday Supper in Sicily: The Traditional Recipes of Valle dell’Acate
December 14, 2022
Valle dell’Acate is world-renowned for making high-quality Sicilian wines of incredible elegance that exhibit a very special sense of place– which is no small feat on this island. It’s telling that the estate is both one of the original pioneers... Something for Everyone: Our Picks for this Thanksgiving
November 14, 2022
Arguably, the only thing more essential than your guest list and menu for a day filled with gratitude is your wine list! Whether you’ll be hosting this year, or will look forward to being someone else’s guest, choosing the right...