Crémant de Bourgogne, the traditional sparkling white Burgundy, comes remarkably close in style and quality to French Champagne at a fraction of the price. Domaine Gracieux Chevalier Crémant de Bourgogne is among... Read More

Full-bodied and relatively rich, with notes of almonds, cut pear, and apple, this offers good concentration and a pleasant element of maturity.
—Ben Giliberti, CW Director of Wine Education... Read More

This vibrant Pinot Gris from France shows notes of ripe pear and yellow apple with a hint of spice and citrus on the finish.

Harvested overripened, golden yellow, elegant aromas of apricot, quince, honey, dried fruit and after a few years, truffles. Rich, long, very complex. Can be drunk now or kept for several years.

Another terrific wine from this address, the 2020 Viré-Clessé Quintaine exhibits aromas of citrus zest, white flowers, crisp melon and orchard fruit, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered palate... Read More

Exotic and tropical spice aromas burst from the glass with flavors of passion fruit, kiwi, and coconut. A deep and powerful Riesling.

Ranging from juicy red cherry to blackberry and evolving with exotic spices such as star anise, peppercorn and black tea, the Willamette Valley Pinot Noir displays the true nature of place. In part of fermenting in small vessels,... Read More

This brightly-flavored Gamay-Pinot Noir blend has tangy raspberry and strawberry fruit overtones and a crisp long finish. A nice match if cranberries are part of the meal.

I’m a mega-fan of Frédéric Esmonin’s Gevrey-Chambertins, and while Les Genévrières is technically not a Gevrey-Chambertin, it is indelibly Esmonin. It is made by Frédéric in... Read More

This fun and fruity Gamay is a definite crowd-pleaser. It offers a nice balance between fruity and floral aromas, fine tannins and refreshing acidity.