Loire Valley

Good Vouvray is pure, unadulterated pleasure. It puts one in mind of a straight, clear stretch of road after hours of bumper-to-bumper traffic, or of a glass of cold lemonade drunk inside after sweating through mowing the lawn... Read More

Menetou Salon is the smaller, less-known neighbor to Sancerre, existing very much in the shadow of the more famous appellation despite the high quality of its wines. Menetou-Salon has the same prized Kimmeridgian marl soils found... Read More

In an age where even the most pedestrian Sancerre is creeping up over $30, it becomes necessary to branch out to nearby villages of similar geology and climate to source our Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc. In truth, these areas... Read More

Chinon is the wine producing appellation around the historic town of Chinon, in the central Loire Valley. This area has been producing wine for many centuries, and although wines of all three colors are made there, the focus is... Read More

The region of Sancerre is best known for its white wines made from Sauvignon Blanc, wines that often deliver both elegance and power. It is, however, worth your while to explore the less common Sancerre Rouge wines that are also... Read More