John Paul KamingaAug 11, 20222 minDon't Knock Lambrusco: Podere il SalicetoLambrusco has a bad reputation. Fine. But get over it and try a Lambrusco from a small grower. You might especially consider an elegant...
John Paul KamingaApr 6, 20222 minOld Vine Champagne: Sebastien Girost Dure PeineYou've definitely heard of two of the major grapes of Champagne, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and you've probably heard of Pinot Meunier,...
John Paul KamingaMar 17, 20222 minA Tale of Two LambruscosMany 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...
John Paul KamingaDec 22, 20211 minOriginal Grower: Egly OurietWhen it comes to great grower Champagne, there are basically two originals: Egly-Ouriet and Jacques Selosse. If you're interested in...
John Paul KamingaDec 19, 20211 minPure Folly @craftandcruJo Landron: a great winemaker, one of the finest mustaches in the universe, a friendly, insightful, intellectual fellow, a farmer at...
John Paul KamingaDec 15, 20212 minRecoltant-Manipulant: Jean VesselleYear in and year out, Champagne Jean Vesselle comes oft and warmly recommended at Craft and Cru. We focus on Champagne producers who grow...
John Paul KamingaNov 12, 20212 minChampagne is Wine: Vincent Couche"Vincent Couche is part of the upwelling of talent (and awakening to terroir) taking place in the extreme South of Champagne, and like a...
John Paul KamingaSep 30, 20211 minEye of the Partridge: Jean Vesselle Oeil de PerdrixExciting news! A favorite Champagne has returned in the half bottle format. I know that I'm going to be taking a few home this weekend....
John Paul KamingaAug 21, 20212 minPink Pet-Nat PanoplyWe have at least 6 pink pet-nats in stock right now, and you should try one, or two, or maybe all 6? Pictured above are two of this...