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A Champagne lunch with Pascal Agrapart and his son Amboise is an exceptionally rare treat. So no surprise the guest list was a who's who of top New York City sommeliers and journalists. Why was I there? Somebody must have cancelled.

This is a region of mountains where two of Europe’s great cultures, Latin and Germanic, collide. The mountains themselves are great for skiing and hiking but are too high for vines. Instead, all the viticultural action is in the valleys or the lower slopes.

Explore this hidden gem of Italian wines in our latest exploration, 'Marvels on the Margins: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.' Embark on a journey through the heart of Tuscany to uncover the rich history and unique terroir of Vino Nobile. Once lauded by poets and presidents alike, this noble wine showcases a blend of tradition and quality that distinguishes it in the realm of fine wines. Discover its nuanced flavors, detailed aging process, and how it stands up to its more renowned relatives, Brunello and Chianti. Join us in rediscovering the elegance of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

The goal of this series is to deliver something more practical to wine lovers: profiles on wine regions with deep and serious wine traditions, producing great wines that consumers can actually purchase, drink, and collect. Let's get started with the great overlooked wines of Italy!

Our mantra is that it's always a good time for bubbles. But let's face it, New Year's Eve is a really good time for bubbles! With nearly 400 Champagnes to choose among from across our stores, there is a ton of variety spanning a spectrum of styles, sub-regions and price points. No matter your preferences, we've got you, so get the ice bucket ready! 

Champagne is the world’s most famous sparkling wine. Hailing from the Champagne regions of France, its biggest names are among the biggest names in wine: Moet, Dom Perignon, Veuve Clicquot, Cristal.

But there’s another side to Champagne: a universe of small-scale producers preserving ancient family farming traditions and bottling wines you’ve never heard of.

These are the Grower Champagnes.

As passionate explorers of Barolo, we've delved into the region's vintage history since 1961, uncovering how each year's unique climate has sculpted these revered wines. This journey reveals the dramatic shift from the unpredictability of earlier cooler years to the recent warmer vintages, which, against all odds, have produced wines with remarkable balance. The following serves as both a chronicle and a guide, helping fellow enthusiasts and collectors navigate the complex landscape of Barolo vintages, from those that demand patience to age to those that are a joy to drink now.

Wines of Portugal and Flatiron Wines have teamed up to organize tastings in San Francisco, D.C. and New York as a part of three city tour of the United States which kicks off next Thursday March 30th at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco. Learn more about the events and reserve your spot today.

The 2019s remind me of many 2016s, except at this stage they are a little more powerful and a touch less transparent. The wines are balanced with elegant tannins and good acidity. A few wines are approachable now, but in general this is a vintage for cellaring.

Here is a quick 2019 vintage report along with my first impressions of what is shaping up to be an excellent vintage.

It may seem ironic but we think of the Wagram as the most quintessentially Austrian wine region. Ironic, since it’s the newest DAC (“Districtus Austriae Controllatus,” Austria’s equivalent of the old French DOC) and far from Austria’s most famous region.

But it’s hard to think of a region that is more uniquely Austrian. 

What is the greatest Wine City in the world? Vienna gets my vote. That’s probably not what you’d expect. Vienna’s certainly not the best city in the world for finding the broadest selection of the world’s wines (that has to be New York)

2018 was a difficult vintage in Barolo but it definitely presents some good buying opportunities, including some wines that are already delicious to drink today. This quick overview will help you navigate the vintage.