With the rise of organic and biodynamic viticulture over the last half century and their becoming commonplace throughout the world in wine-focused restaurants and wine shops, the forever controversial natural wine movement was as inevitable as it was necessary. Like its viticultural forbears, and despite its ingrained provocation of many 20th-century traditionalist winegrower views, the emergence of natural wine continues...[ read more ]

This month Giovanna Bagnasco from Agricola Brandini will be showcasing their 2021 Barolo single crus in the US. As mentioned in this year’s February newsletter, we’ve waited for this vintage since we started our collaboration at the beginning of 2022. The sisters already nailed the 2019 and 2020 versions, but 2021 should top them when one considers Nebbiolo classicism, and...[ read more ]