Several times a day, a customer will come in and ask, “Where do I find Barolo?” And with good reason–Barolo produces some of the world’s greatest wines. These customers have certainly come to the right place, because we do have a large selection of exceptional Baroli. Rarely, though, does anyone ask to be directed toward […]
Learn how to have a guided wine tasting – from selecting a theme, questions to ask your guest, how to prepare the wines, and more!
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The Coteaux Champenois is an appellation within the region which extends over hundreds of communes and produces excellent still wines.
The Producer I recently had the opportunity to taste several older vintages of Bramaterra Riservas from Umberto Dilodi of Tenuta Monolo, thanks to PortoVino importers. The tasting was held at the Kebabery in Oakland, and sure enough, Kebabs and aged Bramaterra Riservas are a stellar match! The DOC of Bramaterra borders Gattinara and Lessona in […]
Cellaring Rose? Cellaring is a common practice for wine enthusiasts, whether for just a couple bottles or several hundred. But for those who do age their wines, how many hold on to dry rosé and drink it long after release? At the moment, the market for dry rosé is certainly “flowing.” Just last week in […]
Just last week we brought in two deliciously obscure wines from a tiny Swiss producer in Valais, which the importer alleges is accessible only by a dangerous-looking alpine gondola. Unfortunately, as I reached out for more information about these wines, I was alarmed to hear that Jacky Granges, the grower and winemaker who took over in 1971 and developed the vineyards to be fully biodynamic by 1992, had passed away in the short time between tasting his wines and their arrival at the shop.
This morning I started off with the visit I was both most excited and most concerned about. Jean Pierre Charlot at Domaine Joseph Voillot in Volnay has been through the ringer more than anyone that I am slated to visit. The hail and small crops of previous vintages have impacted him more than most, and he’s also on the wrong end of the spectrum of those affected by this year’s frost.
Edmunds St. John Bone-Jolly Rosé featured in The New York Times Link to articlehttp://http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/27/dining/best-wines-under-20-dollars-spring-2016.htmlCongrats to local winemaker, Steve Edmunds for his recent accolades in the NYT article, “20 Wines for Under $20: Spring Edition.” We are big fans of this excellent Gamay rosé currently on our shelf for $23.00 “The wine stores tell us it’s ros&eacut […]
Eric Asimov’s article in The New York Times this week, “12 Everyday Bottles for Wine Lovers”, is a savvy list of versatile, food-friendly wines you should keep stocked around at all times. Paul Marcus Wines currently is carrying several of these producers and types of wine recommended.