John Paul Kaminga
Nebbiolo Time Machine: Castaldi Pianazze
I recently found myself at odds with some contemporary advice that one need simply look north of the Langhe (land of Barolo and...
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John Paul Kaminga
Sep 13, 20222 min read
Mt. Etna: Girolamo Russo
The wine above comes from Mt. Etna, Sicily's famously active volcano. When I first got into the wine business, you could not find much...
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John Paul Kaminga
Aug 9, 20221 min read
Vajra Rosabella Rosato
Well-informed Italian wine lovers know the G.D. Vajra winery. Many of you, our dear and discerning customers, know Rosabella, Vajra's...
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John Paul Kaminga
May 10, 20222 min read
DVLCIVS EX ASPERIS: 2018 Oddero Barolo
Sometimes people ask if I have ideas about which wines will become far more valuable in the future. I do have those ideas, but the...
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John Paul Kaminga
Apr 26, 20222 min read
Definition of Extraordinary: Ca' la Bionda Casal Vegri
We offered Ca' la Bionda's superlative Amarone Ravazzol last week, a wine that I love, and hold in the highest esteem, but something that...
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John Paul Kaminga
Mar 16, 20222 min read
A Tale of Two Lambruscos
Many of you will know the wine on the left. It is a popular sparkling wine chez C&C and we often tout it as a most versatile red wine. It...
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John Paul Kaminga
Sep 22, 20212 min read
Tried and True: I Fabbri Chianti Classico 2019
I Fabbri is located in Lamole, which has long been known for its high-altitude vineyards, and the vines that go into I Fabbri's Chianti...
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John Paul Kaminga
Aug 25, 20211 min read
Summery Deal: Aosta Müller Thurgau
The Val d'Aosta is a high valley in the Italian Alps, very close to the French border. It is the smallest and least populous region in...
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John Paul Kaminga
Aug 15, 20213 min read
Looking Forward: Le Piane Boca 2016
We talk about Le Piane often. New arrivals from this winery are quite simply exciting, and a new vintage of their flagship Boca is a...
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John Paul Kaminga
Jul 31, 20212 min read
Barbera Alert System ACT!VATED!!!
The picture of grapes above were found here, where you'll also find an interesting translation of an old description Barbera ... ... but...
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John Paul Kaminga
Jul 25, 20216 min read
Balanced Brawn: Grifalco Damaschito 2016
The 2015 Grifalco Damaschito was one of our most popular offers last year. Grifalco's wines go from strength to strength, and the 2016...
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John Paul Kaminga
Jul 1, 20212 min read
Woof
Arf! What's going on? I kinda prefer this weather to the heat wave, so I dunno why I'm barking... it's just a little shocking. The cool...
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John Paul Kaminga
Jun 24, 20211 min read
Alpine Refreshment: Petite Arvine
La Crotta di Vegneron is a collective of about 120 growers with small scattered plots around Chambave, in the Vallée d'Aoste (due to the...
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John Paul Kaminga
May 19, 20212 min read
Return of the Jedi: Claré J.C. 2020
... did I say jedi? I think I meant nebi... nebbiolo... Vajra's Claré J.C. does seem to have some mind tricks up its sleeve... is it red,...
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John Paul Kaminga
May 10, 20211 min read
Pure EVOO: The Return of Montenidoli Olive Oil
Can you imagine my joy when I found out that we would be able to get the 2020 vintage of Montenidoli olive oil? I hope so. Can I imagine...
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John Paul Kaminga
Mar 26, 20212 min read
Toscana Rosso: Castello la Leccia Vivaio del Cavaliere
Chianti has been famous for a long time. Officially recognized in the 14th century by the Florentine Republic, and legally delimited by...
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John Paul Kaminga
Mar 3, 20213 min read
A True Favorite: Le Piane
One of the great wine estates in Piemonte, Le Piane is notable for so many reasons: sustainable and organic farming, a hands-off...
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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
Dec 26, 20201 min read
A Close Encounter with the Best Red Value Wine
We're huge fans of Nebbiolo, but our favorites tend to be $20+, if not $50+. When you're talking about Nebbiolo, it's usually in the...
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John Paul Kaminga
Dec 21, 20202 min read
Brunello Bash?
You've heard us bash Brunello di Montalcino before... sorry! not sorry... we don't get really excited about them very often, but we have...
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