Secrets of the Loire: Domaine de Reuilly
If you’re on the hunt for wine bargains, lift just about any stone in the Loire Valley and you will find one. Today we uncover the Domaine de Reuilly, the leading domain in the virtually unheard of...
View ArticleSecrets of the Loire: Patrick Corbineau
We are pleased to welcome the wines of Patrick Corbineau to our shop. The following bio was written by Camille Riviere, the French importer who discovered him. We have re-printed it here with her...
View ArticleSecrets of the Italian Mountains: Monsecco Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo with fish? Yes, it is possible! Hidden in the mountains to the North of villages you’ve heard of, like Barbaresco and Barolo, are planted a smattering of Nebbiolo vines in less-known...
View ArticleTasting of Equipo Navazos Sherries and Peter Liem book signing!
Thursday July 25, 2013 5:00 – 8:00 PM We are throwing a sherry party! This Thursday evening Peter Liem, author of Sherry, Manzanilla & Montilla will be in the store to talk and taste sherry with...
View ArticleJust Your Every Day Nebbiolo…
Nebbiolo, the powerfully tannic grape associated with the great — and formidable — wines of Barolo and Barbaresco, isn’t what usually springs to mind for pairing with lighter summer meals. Even in its...
View ArticleValue and Tradition from St. Emilion
After recently writing about trends in Cote-Rotie, I thought it would be appropriate to turn my attention to St. Emilion. Of course, the Northern Rhone isn’t the only place in the world that abandoned...
View ArticleNew Sauvignon Blanc in the Old Style
Back in the ’70s and ’80s Kermit Lynch was one of a tiny handful of pioneers that roamed the French countryside, discovering wines to bring to America. Now there are literally hundreds of Americans...
View ArticleEdges of Burgundy, Part 1
Your guide to Burgundy’s Unknown Gems: Great wines and rare values Is Burgundy going the way of Bordeaux? Prices certainly are going up every year. The top producers’ wines are now out of reach for...
View ArticleTasting 2013 and 2012 Raveneau with the Raveneaus: Truax begins his Burgundy...
Chablis is an iconic wine. Chablis is one of the most famous names in wine. For a long time Chablis was misused and abused as a generic name for dry white wine – especially from California. This...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving! Yes, We’re Open…
Until 4pm today! Please pop in for any last minute wine needs. Happy Thanksgiving!The post Happy Thanksgiving! Yes, We’re Open… appeared first on Flatiron Wines Blog.
View ArticleFlatiron’s Rose FAQs: our simple guide to the best pink wines
Rosé myths and facts What is rosé? “Rosé” is French for “pink,” or “pinkish”—so rosé just means pinkish wine. Why all the hype about rosé lately? Cause it’s delicious and people love stuff that tastes...
View ArticleWinemaker tasting with Olivier Merlin–Today in New York Shop
Olivier Merlin is one of the great winemakers of Burgundy. His family vineyards aren’t centered on any of the illustrious appellations of the Cote d’Or, but on the Maconais. He’s one of the...
View ArticleTop 5 Reasons to drink Cru Bourgeois
Why to drink Bordeaux Cru Bourgeois In my first post on Bordeaux Cru Bourgeois I explained: what they are: great Chateaux that didn’t sell for enough to be classified as Bordeaux Cru Classé in 1855 how...
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