Month: September 2026

Easy-drinking, affordable wine under the French Flair label. The wine targets wine drinkers learning the ropes of wine appreciation. Gérard Bertrand, a man with a remarkable success story, and his daughter, Emma, created it. If you are a Millennial or Gen Xer, this wine is made with you in mind. It’s also a wine that can be enjoyed no matter your age or wine experience. $15-20 Continue reading →

Fresh, light for a Georgian wine—barrel-aged, not qvevri. Drinks slightly heavier than a light Pinot Noir or a Beaujolais (Gamay). Nicely sophisticated rather than the somewhat rustic efforts you can expect from Georgia. Represents the country’s winemakers expanding their range of styles from the region that started humankind on the wine road 8,000 years ago. $19-34 (wide price ranges are not unusual for somewhat rare wines from emerging—in Georgia’s case, reemerging—wine regions). Continue reading →

Juicy with dark fruit and bold without being obnoxious (especially after decanting or some air time in a glass). Grows more impressive on the mid-palate and extended finish. Good complexity for a wine at this price point. $25-33 Continue reading →