Products tagged with old vines

Stem inclusion is something of a trademark at Levet, adding complexity, tannin, and more green notes to Syrah’s already heady profile. A beautiful, ethereal rendition of this underappreciated Northern Rhône appellation; classic in every way.

A structured but classic Cru Beaujolais, with bright red cherry fruit and just a hint of oak. The Capréoles estate is comprised of 5.5 hectares and was founded in 2014.

Tart red fruit, brioche, and a deep minerality. A small dosage freshens up the fruit while still reading as dry. While the vintage is not declared, the wine is pretty much all from the 2015 harvest, a warm vintage which afforded the grapes full ripening.

The vineyard for this entry level red is just barely too far south to be labeled Volnay. That means incredible value. You’ll find Volnay’s signature silkiness here, supported by a mineral backbone and ethereal purple fruits. A subtle wine that will seduce

There’s a distinct chalky minerality to this wine, with freshly cracked black pepper and a tangy jalapeño note. The fruit is subtle and in the red cherry family. Structured but friendly. While this estate is new to the US market, they’ve been crafting tex

The grapes are co-fermented on the skins for 60 days(!) in large tanks. There’s a reason Frank Cornelisson’s wines have achieved über-cult status – this, his entry level wine is as mind warping as they come, yet still fragrant & thoroughly elegant.

Freshly cut herbs, deep purple fruit, and clean earth, with elegant structure. Dogliani is the premier location for Dolcetto, and Nicoletta Bocca of San Fereolo crafts one of the best. The wine spends 3 years in barrel and 3-4 in bottle in order to develo

A two-day skin maceration gives this wine some added texture. It’s aged in chestnut and acacia barrels for a year, followed by two more in bottle. Cantina Giardino is a project founded by 6 friends with the goal of preserving old vine autochthonous variet

Hervé’s wines are a rare treat, considered by many to be some of the world’s finest natural wines. All his cuvées ferment in whole bunches which undergo semi-carbonic maceration. Heady spice, green olives, and Syrah’s sometimes bewildering complexity; it’

Vibrant tart cranberry and crushed stone form a pure, transparent palate with medium structure, singing acid, and a touch of tannin on the finish. This rare grape is a treat; faced with extinction, several winemakers saved it during the 70’s, and now it’s

Freshly cut herbs, deep purple fruit, and clean earth, with elegant structure. Dogliani is the premier location for Dolcetto, and Nicoletta Bocca of San Fereolo crafts one of the best. The wine spends 3 years in barrel and 3-4 in bottle in order to develo