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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
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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...

John Paul Kaminga
May 1, 20212 min read
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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
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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...

John Paul Kaminga
Apr 24, 20212 min read
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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
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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
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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...

John Paul Kaminga
Mar 25, 20211 min read
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Lovable Weirdos: Wirz Sequel
The Wirz Vineyard is a true California gem. It is own-rooted and old-vine (planted in the 1960s) Riesling (with a bit of Silvaner for...

John Paul Kaminga
Mar 19, 20211 min read
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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
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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
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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...

John Paul Kaminga
Feb 11, 20212 min read
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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...

John Paul Kaminga
Feb 9, 20212 min read
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Red Green Wine
First a quick note about our friendly neighbor chef Otto, of Lima Limon. He has a new online ordering platform and you can click here to...

John Paul Kaminga
Jan 15, 20212 min read
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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...

John Paul Kaminga
Dec 29, 20204 min read
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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...

John Paul Kaminga
Dec 26, 20201 min read
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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...

John Paul Kaminga
Dec 21, 20202 min read
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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
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Need to Know: Fratelli Alessandria 2016
When you walk into the cellars at Fratelli Alessandria, you can trace the growth of the facility by the changes in stonework, and you...

John Paul Kaminga
Nov 15, 20202 min read
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Gift Baskets + Wine Yourself
A couple bottles of wine, some extra virgin olive oil, a bar of chocolate, hand-picked by the crew at Craft and Cru, all together in a...

John Paul Kaminga
Nov 5, 20202 min read
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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...

John Paul Kaminga
Oct 28, 20202 min read
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