My colleague recently wrote that as much as he loves wines made from obscure varieties from less-traveled corners of France, he relishes the comfort of a classic grape like Pinot Noir. He should look no further than this collection, then, in which the best of both worlds come together...

It must be bittersweet to show up on your first day as a harvester at Domaine André & Michel Quenard. On the one hand, the land you have come to work is majestic: looking up, vineyards cascade down the steep Coteau de Torméry, and when you gaze southeast on the horizon, the view of the surprisingly close Alps is sublime. On the other hand...

In our November newsletter, Kermit reflects on one of his favorite pairings—wine and cardoons. The following excerpt shares his favorite preparations and pairings for the latter...

Domaine Tempier is a wine—it is also a family; exuberance and finesse are the traits common to both,” wrote Richard Olney back in 1984. What’s remarkable about this simple yet spot on-observation is how true it rang then, how true it rang forty years prior to that, when Tempier had just released its first wine, and how true it still rings today, forty years later.

In the world of wine, there are many good winegrowers. However, there are only a very select few who are truly great, and the Clape family will go down in history among the greats. For many years, the majority of growers in Cornas sold their fruit to négociants, but in the mid-1950s Auguste Clape became one of the first to bottle his own wine…

With seasonal celebrations and feasts around the corner, now is the time to stock up on sparklers from Champagne and beyond. To kick off our annual sale, we’re shining the spotlight on the KLWM quartet of Champagne growers, each with a distinctive house style that exquisitely translates its unique terroir. Get to know all four, as well as a range of lively offerings from regions like the Loire, Alsace, Veneto, and Savoie…

Four Pinot Noirs from some of the wildest and most beautiful land in the Côte d’Or...

Here is a collection of recent arrivals. Every week, we’ll be adding a dozen or more new arrivals, so check back often for your favorite classics or new discoveries!

An ever-changing offering of wines that are just about to sell out; one last opportunity to seize a range of selections before they disappear from our shelves forever.

When the esteemed French wine artist Michel Tolmer created beautiful artwork for our 50th anniversary, we knew right away that we had to feature it on a few select items of merch. After spending maybe a little too much time researching the options, we landed on a classy, leather-strap cap, a comfortable t-shirt made from 100% cotton, and a tote made with incredibly sturdy, fair-trade, and organic cotton by a certified B corp that invests in the livelihoods of women and farmers of India, featuring three wine sleeves and two other compartments for all of your other needs!

Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.