Grand Cru

96 Points IWR: The 2007 AR.PE.PE Sassella Rocce Rosse is a simply magnificent effort. As this slowly unwinds it begins to release gorgeous aromati...

95 Points WA: A pure expression of Nebbiolo (also called Chiavennasca) from 50-year-old vines planted in crushed granite soils, the 2009 Valtellina...

The vines in ‘Vigna Regina’ are planted in the most shallow, rocky part of the Sassella cru. As a result, the vineyard has the reputation of produc...

Very closed with undercurrents of truffle, rose and balsamic reduction. Tart, lean and berry freshness on the palate with bright acidity. 

Stéphane Érissé was builder with a meticulous workmanship character that is reflected on each of his wine. He learned the craft from Antoine Foucau...

Take everything I described above about the Pecorino, bring the exoticism down a notch with more robust and compact flavors. Longer intensity on th...

Fresh, cool and collected with California vibes still containing zest and freshness. One of our new world favorites.

Biodynamic with 30-40 year old vines planted in granite and schist soils.  Made from 100% Sciaccarello in stainless steel tanks and therefore has a...

Biodynamically produced, this 100% Sciaccarellu is a serious wine. Planted on granite and schist soils and picked later than the Antica and the Dam...

Vermentino at it's saltiest and most breezy. Light and pretty and airy. Like snorkeling on a low shore reef and swallowing the water. But somehow i...

A blend of Nebbiolo and Vespolina from Ghemme, this smooth, elegant wine has note of violet and strawberry on the nose; and is velvety on the palat...

Bramaterra is a tiny DOC in the Alto Piemonte region created in 1979. Majority Nebbiolo with a bit of Croatina and Vespolina.  Aromatic herb, wild ...

This organic Pinot Noir from the Santa Rita Hills is juicy, bright, and full of red stone fruit flavor.  Drinking well now.

Vineyard: 3.5 ha in the lieu-dits of “Viallière”, “Champon”, and “le Plomb.” The soils are ferrous mica schist.Blend: Over 95% Syrah from selection...

Vineyard: 0.6 ha in “Viallière.” The soils are iron & mica-schist.Blend: 100% Syrah from selection massale, average age of the vines is 30 year...

Stéphane Érissé was builder with a meticulous workmanship character that is reflected on each of his wine. He learned the craft from Antoine Fouc...

This is one of those wines that starts off being a little lackluster and underwhelming.  Not in the way a strong wine needs a decanting, but more i...

It's a full-bodied, multi vineyard blend, loaded with black cherry fruit and a splash of espresso. The mouthfeel is smooth and palate-coating, with...

100% Vespolina. Think lighter Nebbiolo from Colline Novaresi with more pepper and tannic edge. Firm body with delicate floral and berry notes. A mu...

JR 95-96: Smoke- and mineral-accented aromas of fresh dark berries, cherry cola and vanilla, along with a hint of olive in the background. Supp...