Along the steep, narrow valley that traces the northern Rhone, the appellations of Cote-Rotie, Condrieu and Saint-Joseph take their place among the great wines of France, and Domaine Faury is one of the region’s most artisanal producers. The steep slopes of the northern Rhone present a challenging terrain where farming is only feasible through terracing. [...read more]

I like to make a New Year’s Resolution. I like to challenge myself to be better in general, because that is really what you’re doing. Whether you resolve to eat healthier, get to the gym more, watch TV less, it’s all an attempt to live better. Well my New Year’s resolution for living better comes [...read more]

This is a brand new vintage of one of our favorite wines from a producer we love, Catherine le Goeuil. She is considered to be somewhat of a maverick in the Southern Rhone. In the village of Cairanne, where her domaine is situated, only two others farm organically nearby. Now don’t stop reading here just [...read more]

Get ready to be seduced by this wine. I know Malbec isn’t necessarily the sexiest of grapes. Stacked up against delicate Pinot Noir or perfumed Grenache, it seems a little pedestrian, but I assure you, this wine will captivate you. La Puerta Alta Malbec is hand harvested to preserve the integrity of the grapes. Then [...read more]

We, at Dedalus, have a bit of a love affair with Neyers Vineyards. In our little shop we have as much wine as we can fit smooshed into the shelves, in fact it’s a bit snug! We have wines from various wine makers and producers that we love, but only a couple of them have [...read more]

In Burgundy, specific sites in lesser vineyards often overshadow their bigger brothers, and some rival or exceed many of the Premier Crus.  This is one such wine. Marsannay is located on the very Northern end of Burgundy, and as a result, picks up on the power of this geography.  Not only is the quality of [...read more]

The Sobon Estate winery started in 1989 when Leon and Shirley Sobon bought each other a second winery for their 30th wedding anniversary present, their first winery being Shenandoah Vineyards. Sobon Family Wines emphasize high fruit and low tannins, and are made with sustainably-grown grapes. The estates commitment to sustainable practices shows through their solar [...read more]

Terre Rouge Tête-à-Tête. It sounds French, it looks French, but is it French? No. This fun easy drinking blend of Mediterranean varietals: Syrah, Mourvèdre & Grenache, is designed to drink similarly to a Côtes-du-Rhône Villages: sappy, spicy, fabulous flavor, and great texture. But it’s coming straight outta Cali, Sierra foothills to be precise! It’s made [...read more]

This blend of 50% Tempranillo and 50% Garnacha is great for everyday drinking. It shows nice dark cherry fruit with vanilla notes and subtle earthiness. It’s super smooth with a plush mouthfeel and a slightly smoky, meaty finish. The grapes are selected, cut one-by-one, and then placed in boxes, with great care in each step, [...read more]

Super hard to find, and lusted after by wine geeks the world over, Gramenon’s Poignée de Raisins is made, primarily, from old-vine Grenache (around 90%). There’s a bit of Syrah blended in there as well. About half of the grapes are de-stemmed, while the rest of the juice is a result of whole-cluster pressing; seeds, [...read more]

The 815 Cabernet is named for the August 15th birth of Lucy, Joel and Sarah Gotts’ oldest daughter who was born during the 2003 harvest.  In a very short time, Joel Gott has established cult status in California winemaking and earned a reputation as someone making affordable, carefully crafted wines.  Aside from making wine, Joel [...read more]