2019 G.D Vajra “rosabella” Rosato Piemonte Italy ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ I’m a missionary of the G. D. Vajra gospel but surprisingly it wasn’t until this year that I tasted the rosé. As the case has been for many years, I’m
2018 Craft Wine Co. Minimus Petillant Naturel Jubilee Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Oregon ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ The name, process, region and company are a mouthful….so is the wine! A delicious effort that my research says may never be repeated (?). From
World Gin Day. We are celebrating moving forward together, embracing all humanity. Together we can build a stronger and more peaceful planet. Thankful for our partners in India who work with passion and commitment making our award winning Gin. @j
2017 Julie Balagny VDF ‘Docteur Buchaille’ Ordinaire 1.5 liter ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ I simply can’t get enough of Julie and her wines. The energy and life from this kooky incredible wine nourishes my soul. Cool nights outside by the fire
2013 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti ‘Montrachet’ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ A winery, vineyard and history worth celebrating. But what makes it so special? Other than rarity, it’s delicious and it’s super fun to drink during special occasio
2005 Cayuse Vineyards ‘Armada’ Syrah Walla Walla WA ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ 👀 what I found resting in the cellar…I personally think that Walla Walla is to the USA what the Northern Rhone is to France. The region’s variety of well-drain
Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu, “ON THE WAY” 2019 bottling Saitama Japan ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ This just arrived from Japan and I opened one of the bottles to taste and take notes, we will use this to taste and share with clients. Only the second t
1961 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Riserva Castiglione Falletto ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ These wines remain faithfully in the “traditionalist” camp and when you open a bottle that is nearly 60 years old and shows the incredible red fruit and mouth filli
2010 Domaine Arnaud Ente Meursault ‘La Sève du Clos’ 1.5 liter ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ I remember when we opened @Tenzingws in Chicago in 2010, I approached Bruce Neyers (Legend) and asked boldly to represent Kermit Lynch in our start-up...a
2011 Vincent Dauvissat “La Forest” 1er Cru Chablis ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ The Dauvissats own some of the oldest and best-quality vineyards in all of Chablis. The family has been producing and bottling wines under their own name for nearly a century
Ethiopian Harrar Melesa Sparrow Coffee roasted 4/6 in Chicago IL ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ Little known fact; when I was living in Las Vegas around 2003 I fell deeply and madly in love with coffee. This obsession burned inside me and resulted in a years-long stud
1996 Domaine Jacky Truchot Charmes Chambertin Grand “V.V.” Burgundy France ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ There’s not much info out there about the wines of Jacky Truchot, over the years I have gleaned some. a polarizing producer with some collectors
1986 Domaine Marquis d’Angerville Volnay Champans ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ You must ZOOM IN on @adamhalpern Crew Classé at Home now every Wed night at 7pm EST & Sat at 1pm EST. The first episode was a deep dive into d’Angerville, here are
2016 Domaine de la Côte “Memorious” Sta. Rita Hills ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ I’ve been a little slow in posting. I took a few days to evaluate the Covid 19 crisis and although I don’t believe anyone really has a deep understanding
This came through my IG feed last night and it made me smile, we need a little humor and wit in a time of crisis, thank you @slauck . ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ It made me think about all my friends who might get a chuckle out of it too, and then of course the res
Etienne Calsac 1er “Les Rocheforts” Terroir de Bisseuil ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ At the young age of 26 Etienne took over the best parcels from his families holdings in and around Avize in the CdB, this wasn’t a “land grab” as much
I do ❤️NY.
2000 Krug Clos d’Ambonnay Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ I’m very fortunate to have great friends with so much good wine & who are also so generous to share. The best wines are for sharing. The rarified air that is Krug