John Paul Kaminga
Not Giving Up on Bordeaux: Pauillac
We have something special for you. Pauillac at a reasonable price. Pauillac is the kind of region I could give up on. Though I would love...
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Craft and Cru
\'kraft\: [to make or produce with care, skill, or ingenuity]
\'krü\: [a vineyard or group of vineyards, especially one of recognized quality ]
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John Paul Kaminga
Sep 6, 20221 min read
Big and Bold : Fondreche Ventoux Persia
I am known to deride Chateauneuf du Pape, not because the wines aren't good, but because they're expensive, and there are so many other...
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John Paul Kaminga
Aug 24, 20221 min read
Inexplicable: Breton les Perrieres
Michael mentioned that he had a great bottle of 1997 Catherine & Pierre Breton Bourgueil 'Les Perrieres' over the weekend, and I was...
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John Paul Kaminga
Mar 30, 20222 min read
Old Vine Burgundy: Goisot Les Mazelots
If you're into Burgundy, you know that the world just can't get enough. Price and availability are going in opposite directions, and I...
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John Paul Kaminga
Mar 29, 20223 min read
New Landron: Clos la Cariziere
That's Jo Landron, you've probably read about him here before. We really love his wines. I thought I knew about all of them, but I was...
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John Paul Kaminga
Aug 9, 20211 min read
News @craftandcru: Masks, Tastings, and an Anjou Blend
It doesn't feel great, but we are wearing masks at Craft and Cru again, and we ask that you do the same when you visit us. We have...
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John Paul Kaminga
Jul 28, 20212 min read
Focus: Huet Le Haut Lieu Sec 2019
There's no bigger name in the Loire than Domaine Huet. Every time I taste a bottle there is great anticipation, yet Huet has never let me...
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John Paul Kaminga
May 25, 20211 min read
Surprise! More Clos de la Roilette 2019!
Clos de la Roilette is an iconic Beaujolais and it has a rabid following. It is one of the few wines of the region that is allocated. I...
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John Paul Kaminga
May 15, 20212 min read
Chambolle Vibes: Digioia-Royer Bourgogne 2019
For the past couple weeks, anybody who has found themselves browsing Pinot Noir at Craft and Cru has probably found Gabby and I pointing...
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John Paul Kaminga
Apr 30, 20212 min read
François Chidaine, a Name to Know
I'm not alone in my extremely high estimation of François Chidaine. He is a master of his craft, dedicated to intensive organic and...
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John Paul Kaminga
Apr 23, 20212 min read
Pink: Fondrèche Ventoux Rosé
The vineyards at Domaine de Fondrèche were certified organic since 2009 but as of 2016 they left umbrella of certification as they sought...
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John Paul Kaminga
Mar 30, 20212 min read
Paris at Craft and Cru: Syrah of Light
I'll sometimes talk about contrapposto or chiaroscuro, terms borrowed from the world of visual arts, to describe the balance of a wine....
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John Paul Kaminga
Mar 24, 20211 min read
CheninCheninChenin: Jasnieres Sec
Jasnieres is an old wine region on the Loir river, a tributary to the more famous Loire river. Domaine de la Roche Bleue is a young...
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John Paul Kaminga
Mar 13, 20213 min read
Deals, Steals, Feels
We pride ourselves on a diverse and interesting selection, but some of our favorite bottles can be kinda (or very) pricey. We take value...
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John Paul Kaminga
Feb 11, 20212 min read
The Boring Blend: Triennes 2017
OK OK, I know I should probably stop calling the Cab/Syrah blend "boring"... We featured a Q&A with Diana Snowden Seysses this summer (if...
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John Paul Kaminga
Feb 9, 20212 min read
Pick a Chiroubles Cherry
Quite the infographic, no? It shows so much, but please, however, ignore most of it for now, and direct your attention to the most...
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John Paul Kaminga
Dec 29, 20204 min read
Bubbles and the Big Bitter One
Sparkling wine might be something enjoyed every day, if you ask me, but I do understand that it is fun to pop a cork and pour a round of...
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John Paul Kaminga
Oct 27, 20202 min read
Cru Beaujolais: Burgaud 2019
There's no better introduction to the most serious wines of Beaujolais than a bottle from Jean Marc. The price of his fabulous Cote du Py...
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John Paul Kaminga
May 16, 20202 min read
Bourgogne Reds
We love (love love) Pinot Noir, especially great Pinot Noir from Burgundy, its homeland. One of the major issues with Burgundy is...
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John Paul Kaminga
Mar 1, 20202 min read
Cab and Its Parents
Explore the parent/offspring relationship between three famous grapes. The proud parents: Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. The...
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