Barolo Breakdown, Part 3: Barolo
These vineyards only make up about 10% of the DOC Barolo, but they make a far larger percentage of the best known wine, and 100% of the village is entitled to produce Nebbiolo called Barolo.
Watch Now: Virtual Wine Tasting with Clos Cibonne
Watch our LIVE virtual tasting with Olivier, winemaker at Clos Cibonne now!
Barolo Breakdown, Part Two: La Morra
La Morra is a very important village! And not just because it’s charming to visit and has a number of top producers and vineyard sites.
It’s also important because it produces a lot of wine! Look at any map of Barolo’s villages and you’ll see that La Morra is a giant blob taking over the entire northwest corner of the area. This blob produces around 25% of all Barolo.
Join us! Celebrate Pride with a Donation to Transgender Law Center!
For the month of June, we have teamed up with Nomadica and their terrific canned wines. $1 for every can bought this month will go directly to the Transgender Law Center.
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The Barolo Breakdown: Part 1
In the wine world, people are often reluctant to pick favorites, especially in print. But I’m going to do it anyway: I declare that Barolo is the greatest wine of Italy. I love many wines from all over Italy, but I have picked a favorite, and it is Barolo.
VIRTUAL TASTING: Thibaud Boudignon on Instagram Live!
We're hosting another Instagram live tasting! This time with the incredible Thibaud Boudignon!
Join us on 4/25 at 3pm EST in welcoming one of our shops' favorite winemakers!
VIRTUAL TASTING: Oddero Barolo on Instagram Live!
Join us on 4/23 at 5pm EST in welcoming Pietro and Isabella Oddero! They'll walk us through the new, and stunning, 2016 vintage. Plus, they'll be available to answer all your questions!
The Ultimate Guide to the Terroir of Sancerre, Part 4: Oxfordian Limestone
This is the fourth and final post in our complete guide to the terroir of Sancerre. We're tacking the most common soil type in the region: Oxfordian Limestone!
Five Tips for Buying Wine Online
Whatever your reason for shopping online, we think it is time to update the wine buying advice to an increasingly virtual world. So here are my five tips on how to shop for wines online.
VIRTUAL TASTING: Crowley Wines on Instagram Live!
We know that so many of you have been asking about this, so we are happy to announce that we have finally worked out a virtual wine tasting with Tyson from Crowley Wines. There are some details below! Hope to see you on Instagram Monday, April 6 at 5pm EST, 2pm PST.
Custom Cases: Made Just for You
There is no extra fee or charge for consultation, no lengthy quizzes or interrogations of your taste. In fact, buying a case of wine this way is probably the easiest approach to finding new wines that you’ll love.
Arnot Roberts Proves Rosé Season Is Here!
It has become an annual tradition in our stores to start off the year’s rosés with Arnot Roberts. Crisp watermelon, salty breezes and sun-warmed strawberries dominate the flavor profile here; although this wine is delightfully guzzle-able, there's a complexity here worth savoring.
