Pinot Noir

I don't know of a single vineyard planted the way Stephen Hagan plants and tends Antiquum. It shows in the wines. They're extraordinary.

First off, they use horses to do 90% of the work in the vineyard. That leaves the... Read More

I don't know of a single vineyard planted the way Stephen Hagan plants and tends Antiquum. It shows in the wines. They're extraordinary.

First off, they use horses to do 90% of the work in the vineyard. That leaves the... Read More

Winemaker Notes

Oeil-de-perdrix, French for eye of the partridge is a traditional term for this wine's seductive color. To capture this shade along with the wine's crisp acidity and bold berry flavors, they lightly press... Read More

Our original estate and our family’s North Star located in the iron-rich volcanic soils of the Dundee Hills. The Bergström Vineyard is 13 acres of south and southeast facing vines bathing in the cool northerly sunlight... Read More

About Le Pré du Col Vineyard

The Le Pré du Col vineyard is situated inside of the the Ribbon Ridge AVA, this magnificent 16-acre marine-sedimentary shallow sandy soil terroir is owned by the Hill family and farmed... Read More

INTERESTING NOTES ABOUT CARABELLA WINERY

FARMING COMES FIRST
After his decade long search for a compelling pinot noir site in Oregon, the rocky volcanic soils on the protected southeast flank of Parrett Mountain immediately appealed... Read More

The Estate

Château de Marsannay owns 40 Hectares of organic vineyards, including 28 of the best terroirs of the Marsannay appelation and some of the most famous plots of Côte de Nuits. Château de Marsannay is... Read More

This is a beautiful, classic Burgundy. Vinified in a combination of concrete tanks and stainless steel. It's elegant and earthy old fashioned wine. We only have a few cases (and we took one of them home).

We here at Stage Left have been big fans of Chris Dearden for many years (since he was GM / COO at Robert Biale Vineyards). It is only recently that we've been able to taste Dearden Wines. In March 2024, we held a tasting... Read More

Devil's Staircase Central Otago Pinot Noir (2020)

Devil’s Staircase wines are inspired by the winding road leading from Queenstown to Kingston along the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Sourced from several Central Otago vineyards,... Read More

Until Bruno Clavelier took over, the production was sold in barrels to traders and in particular to the Clavelier house, run at the time by the paternal branch of the family. In 1987, after a career as a rugby player, Bruno Clavelier... Read More

Like the vines, the Marchand and the Grillot families are both well rooted into the Burgundian soil. Going back six generations, we find the first of each family who started their interests in the vineyards, at Morey St Denis... Read More

The Domaine Marsoif is a family-run estate that was taken over by artisanal winegrower Raphael Masson in 2005. The estate owes its name to the knights templar who founded the commandery in 1235 in this strategic location, surrounded... Read More

With a nose that tantalizes the senses, Edmond Cornu's Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru 2014 beckons with seductive aromas of dark fruit, spice, and earth. On the palate, the wine reveals a rich, luscious texture that caresses the... Read More

Gevrey-Chambertin, “Regnard”: Regnard is a south-facing site in the southern sector of Gevrey-Chambertin, and the Ligniers are in contract to access a parcel of Pinot Noir here between 40 and 70 years of age. 2017... Read More

Okay the packaging here is just adorable, but the real story is the wine in the can. That's right, I said wine in a can. It's actually delicious casual drinking wine and the svelt 250 ml cans are very convenient. Shockingly... Read More

About Domaine Hoffmann - Jayer

Located in the village of Magny-lès-Villers at the junction of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and the Hautes Côtes de Nuits, Domaine Hoffmann-Jayer encompasses ten hectares spread... Read More

Maison Jaffelin is considered the smallest of the Grand Burgundy negociants.

The Domaine has recently undergone a renaissance. About 10 years ago, the owners hired a young woman Marinette Garnier, who has serious 'Street Cred'... Read More

This 2015 Burgundy Pinot Noir is an enchanting wine that begins with subtle aromas of red and black fruits, rose petals, and earthy undertones. On the palate, it is silky and refined, with delicate flavors of cherries, raspberries,... Read More

The 2015 Jaffelin Gevrey Chambertin 'Old Vines' is a seductive and complex wine, with aromas of ripe blackberries, cherries, and black currants, as well as hints of earth, spice, and oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied... Read More

A vibrant sparkling Rosé showing aromas and flavours of strawberries, rose petals and fresh brioche, rich and creamy on the palate from the influence of both the grapes and tirage age. A vibrant yet delicate pink hue with... Read More

This wine is a seductive blend of dark fruit and earthy flavors, with a touch of spice that tantalizes the senses. The tannins are firm and structured, but they melt away on the palate, leaving a smooth and velvety finish that... Read More

LA FOLLETTE WINERY

2020 LOS PRIMEROS PINOT NOIR Sonoma County

THE STORY Los Primeros – meaning “the first” – honors the early winegrowing pioneers in California who planted vines along the coast. Today,... Read More

Lemelson Vineyards began as a dream — a dream to create a winery that celebrates innovation in technology, sustainability in agriculture, and tradition in winemaking. Eric Lemelson started Lemelson Vineyards with the intention... Read More