Learn the story behind the Zephyr wines. After decades of large-scale experience, Ben Glover established The Coterie, a groundbreaking organic winery dedicated to collaboration and quality. Dive into his transparent winemaking philosophy: a hands-off approach that champions terroir. You'll understand why his wines—from the high-acid Riesling to the complex Pinot Noir—are redefining what honest, single-vineyard Marlborough can be.

The Salcheto winery is a true modern marvel, with its three-story cellar, vertical garden, and groundbreaking CO2 recycling technology all working to create a hyper-efficient and sustainable operation. This deep commitment to innovation is reflected in their meticulous winemaking, which prioritizes a pure, non-interventionist expression of the fruit. This post dives into the entire Salcheto portfolio, from the innovative Fiasco to the classic Nobile and Salco, providing a technical breakdown and tasting notes for each wine.

Step inside the historic Caldwell Vineyards cellars with winemaker Marc Gagnon and sommelier Michael Kennedy for an exclusive look at the Gagnon-Kennedy portfolio. This post is a comprehensive guide to their celebrated single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, offering detailed tasting notes and a deep dive into the winemaking philosophy that defines their style. Discover the unique story of each wine, from the velvety blend of their Napa Valley Cuvée to the powerful, terroir-driven expressions of sites like Beckstoffer Georges III, Old Federal Block, and the legendary Monte Rosso Vineyard.

In the heart of Grinzane Cavour, a village steeped in Barolo history, lies a hidden gem: the Bruna Grimaldi winery. More than just a producer, this is a family home and a multigenerational project dedicated to slow, thoughtful evolution. From their traditional, low-intervention approach in the cellar to a portfolio of soulful, authentic wines, the Grimaldis craft pure expressions of their unique Piedmontese terroir. Dive into a detailed look at each wine in their lineup, from vibrant Arneis to the powerful single-cru Barolos.

All of the wines follow a minimal intervention protocol, with organic farming, spontaneous fermentation, and the use of large, neutral wood or concrete to guide the aging process without imparting a heavy oak flavor. This approach, which focuses on elegance and finesse over power, allows the unique characteristics of each vineyard, or contrada, to shine through. From the entry-level blends to the single-vineyard expressions, each wine is a distinct taste of the mountain's complex, volcanic terroir.