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An Exceptional Organic Wine: Cascina Corte’s Dogliani Pirochetta
Dolcetto Dogliani from Cascina Corte After working for Slow Food for many years, Sandro Barosi of Cascina Corte decided to purchase a small, six hectare farm and winery in Dogliani, Piemonte. Located...
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Lambrusco: A Fizzy Red Wine for Fall
One of our favorite fizzy reds, Lambrusco, hails from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Emilia-Romagna is also the home of culinary heavy-hitters Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and...
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Three Cru Beaujolais for the Holidays
The Rolling Hills of Beaujolais If we had our way, every other wine article would feature Beaujolais. That’s why this post features three Beaujolais from three different cru villages, just in time for...
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Our Wine Buyers’ Top Picks for Thanksgiving: White, Red and Bubbly
I Clivi in Corno di Rosazzo This year, we decided to let each of our wine buyers choose their number one pick for a Thanksgiving wine. Here we have an Italian bubbly from Gemma, an off-dry German white...
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Staff Survey Results: Our Top 10 of 2013
At the end of each year, staff members at all three of our shops – in Cambridge, the South End of Boston and in New York – fill out a staff survey. We reflect on what we have tasted over the course of...
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Château des Rontets: Pouilly-Fuissé and Saint-Amour
Château des Rontets Vineyard It was truly a pleasure to visit Claire and Fabio at Château des Rontets last October. The couple met as architects in Milan, Italy, and eventually relocated to France to...
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A Trio of Luxurious Holiday Wines
The holiday season has arrived! We all look forward to these long nights around the table, sitting with friends and savoring dishes to keep us warm. Braised meats, slow cooked beans, root vegetables,...
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A Favorite Winter Warmer: “Sangre y Trabajadero” Oloroso Sherry
“Sangre y Trabajadero” Oloroso Sherry – Bodega Gutierrez Colosia Every year, when January’s winds hit, and the temperatures settle down to numbers that are far too low for my liking, my thoughts wander...
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Wines by Jean and Martine David: Organic Reds from the Rhône
Last fall, I had the opportunity to visit the winery of Jean David in the town of Seguret in the southern Rhône valley. Seguret is a walled medieval town perched on the edge of the Dentelles de...
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A Trio of Champagne Half Bottles
A half-bottle of Champagne is the perfect size for starting off an evening of romantic dining for two. The bubbles refresh and perk up your palate, but you still have room to share a full bottle of...
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A Balmy Winter Wine Pairing: Pantaleo and Gilles Berlioz’s “La Piquette”
Each winter, I chuckle when I hear myself describing 30 degree weather as “balmy,” while simultaneously shaking my head at the arctic outcrops of snow outside. With all the white snow setting...
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A White Wine to Welcome Spring: Clos Centeilles Côtes du Brian Blanc
Patricia Domergue is the leading lady behind the delightful wines of Clos Centeilles, a 14 hectare estate located in the La Livinière cru of Minervois. Minervois is an appellation in the westernmost...
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The French Basque Region: Brebis, Tart Cherry Jam and Irouléguy Wine
Ekiola Sheep in the Pyrénées Mountains A trip through the French Basque country is one of distinct sights, scents, and flavors. Rolling hills of green pastures are punctuated by craggy mountain peaks...
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A Perfect Pairing: Valençay Affiné and Domaine de la Pépière’s...
It’s springtime, and you can just begin to smell it in the air as the damp ground warms up and the bulbs start pushing through. In the cheese world, there is similar rejoicing, because kidding season...
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One Perfect Rosé: Gobelsburger Cistercian Rosé 2013
For the past few years, Gobelsburger Cistercian Rosé has been one of our bestselling, most loved rosés, and a consistent favorite at staff tastings. This past weekend, my neighbors and I shared our...
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A Resplendent Rosé
Reuilly is a wine growing appellation in the eastern Loire Valley, not far from Sancerre. The three main grapes grown there are Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and a tiny amount of Pinot Gris (also known...
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An American Wine for Independence Day: Farmers Jane 2012 Field White
In celebration of Independence Day weekend, we’re featuring one delicious American wine. The Farmers Jane project is run by friends and wine lovers Angela and Faith in southern California. This tasty...
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Porcupine Wines: Lazio’s Finest from Sergio Mottura
Porcupine’s eye view of the Mottura Vineyard This past April the Formaggio Wine Team took a pleasant trip to visit Sergio Mottura’s estate on our way to VinItaly 2014. We flew into Rome’s Fiumicino...
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A Rare Wine of the Sea: Arenae Colares Malvasia
The Sintra coastline Like everything born of Sintra, the Arenae Colares Malvasia is of and from the sea. I had the good fortune to spend several weeks last summer exploring Lisbon and its surrounding...
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The Best of Labor Day Weekend: Jose’s Rosé
Dom Diogo Padeiro from Quinta da Raza Even though it’s designated as a “Vinho Verde”, the Dom Diogo Padeiro from Quinta da Raza is not green or even white – it’s pink! The Minho province is home to the...
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