It’s IL Wine Month! (Part 1)

While we’ve covered different aspects of IL wine in the past couple of years, this year we’re going to focus on a few of the varietal wines you’ll find in IL that may not be too familiar, unless you’re a local. Much of the US wine game is…

Aaaaaaaaand, We’re Back!

Hope you all had a good holiday break! We sure as hell did! If you are like us, it’s 6 days into the new year, so our resolutions are out the window.  If you have more willpower than we do, then we salute you for your strength and…

It’s International Grenache Day!

Happy International Grenache Day! Grenache Day is celebrated on the 3rd Friday of September each year. It still surprises us how many folks will tell us they’ve never had a Grenache before.  True story, happens all the time.  But when we inquire if they’ve ever had Provençal Rosé,…

Lot 914 2021 Australia Shiraz

You’ve heard it all before… Australian Shiraz is over-the-top; it’s a “one-note” red that isn’t complex enough for discerning palates. Well, let us tell you – Lot 914 2021 Australia Shiraz is here to defy your preconceived expectations. Dark, layered, and lingering – it’s a wine that will…

Lot 842 2019 Minervois Red Blend

This Minervois Red Blend is a southern French terroir Star! Situated in the south of France, nestled in the Languedoc-Roussillon, is the historic, scenic village of Minerve – named for the Roman goddess of wisdom, first planted to vines by the Romans, and the namesake for today’s release….

A Guide to Pairing: Sangiovese

Sangiovese, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello, Super Tuscan… A bit about Sangiovese: Known as “The Blood of Jupiter” (Latin: sanguis Jovis).  Full stop.  Pretty epic. Much like Pinot or Nebbiolo, Sangiovese is a terroir star!  Although plantings outside of Italy are practically non-existent at this stage, each region of…

Barolo & Barbaresco

Without a doubt, Barolo and Barbaresco own the real estate at the top of the mind in any conversation regarding Nebbiolo, globally.  Nowhere is a better expression achieved for the grape, nor a higher price fetched for this exceptional grape.  While we’ve spent the majority of this month…