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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...

John Paul Kaminga
Jul 2, 20212 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...

John Paul Kaminga
May 26, 20211 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,...

John Paul Kaminga
May 20, 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...

John Paul Kaminga
May 16, 20212 min read


Grenache: A Low ABV Wonder from 100+ Year-old Vine
Did you check out the virtual vineyard tour we mentioned a couple weeks ago? If you did, you may have noticed that the panelists kept...

John Paul Kaminga
May 5, 20212 min read


Umami Bomb: El Pedrosal Reserva 2009
This wine is a no-brainer. It is an incredible deal. Most of the reserva-level wines from Perez Pascuas are released early and cost $60+....

John Paul Kaminga
Apr 28, 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....

John Paul Kaminga
Mar 31, 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...

John Paul Kaminga
Mar 27, 20212 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...

John Paul Kaminga
Mar 13, 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...

John Paul Kaminga
Mar 3, 20213 min read


The Greatest Italian Red You've Never Heard of: Schioppettino
Most of you have never heard of Schioppettino, but it is a grape well worth knowing. A bold and spicy red with great aging potential,...

John Paul Kaminga
Feb 19, 20212 min read


Rhone Wine: Domaine Saladin Chaveyron 1422
A lot of you already know Domaine Saladin. Maybe you've tried a bottle from us, or maybe you attended dinner with Marie-Laurence Saladin...

John Paul Kaminga
Nov 18, 20201 min read


Barolo Magic + Cantina del Pino
We don't often get very excited about half bottles, as they can be quite a bit more expensive, per ounce of liquid, than full bottles....

John Paul Kaminga
Sep 23, 20203 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...

John Paul Kaminga
May 17, 20202 min read
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