Kimmeridgian Marl and the Côte des Bar

The most interesting dirt in Champagne isn’t chalk, and it’s named after a village in England.

Oct 7 • Katie Leonard

September 2026

Oxidation Can Be a Feature or a Flaw

We were having an accidentally Chardonnay heavy dinner party, starting with Les Grands Blancs from Robert Moncuit, sliding into a 2022 Santenay from…

Sep 20 • Katie Leonard

What Kind of Wine Story Do You Want?

I’ve been thinking lately about the many ways there are to describe wine.

Sep 16 • Krista

Wine Made From Wine? Unpacking Valpolicella Ripasso

You know those moments when you realize the world is much bigger than you’d ever imagined?

Sep 14 • Krista

I Didn’t Drink That Much, So Why Do I Have a Headache?

Last night, we had friends over for dinner and enjoyed some lovely wines.

Sep 11 • Krista

What a Saint-Romain Taught Me About Malolactic Conversion

Krista and I like to open special bottles without waiting for a special occasion.

Sep 5 • Katie Leonard

July 2026

Four Wines in One Sip: A Jacques Selosse Lieux-dits

Sharing a stunning bottle of champagne with our cousins who approach wine, food, and travel with the same joy they bring to everything.

Jul 16 • Katie Leonard

June 2026

What a $4 Bottle of Wine Taught Me

Krista and I went to the grocery store last weekend to study wine.

Jun 1 • Katie Leonard

May 2026

April 2026

Castillo de Sajazarra Rioja Crianza 1987

Cooked fruit and a whole lotta time

Apr 6 • Katie Leonard

March 2026