Wine News & Views from Vino al Vino

Discover Sandhi Wines, a testament to Californian Chardonnay and Pinot Noir's hidden elegance, founded in 2010 by Rajat Parr & Sashi Moorman. Embracing Santa Rita Hills' unique terroir, Sandhi's wines have garnered international acclaim for their beauty and distinctiveness. These highly coveted wines, including Central Coast Chardonnay and Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir, showcase meticulous vineyard collaboration and a commitment to showcasing terroir. Sandhi represents a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation in Californian winemaking.

Explore Evening Land Vineyards' exceptional Chardonnays and Pinot Noir from the revered Seven Springs Vineyard, Oregon. Guided by Rajat Parr & Sashi Moorman, these wines reflect the unique character of Willamette Valley's Pacific breezes and volcanic soils, offering distinct elegance and minerality. Embracing organic and biodynamic practices, Evening Land's commitment to quality and tradition exemplifies winemaking excellence inspired by mythical narratives. These wines are best suited for wine lovers who appreciate the quality and rarity in a wine bottle.

Discover the captivating world of Josh Phelps and his wines at Grounded Wine Co. Experience the perfect blend of California richness and Bordeaux finesse, all offered with a grounded approach to pricing. Explore wines that embody authenticity, balance, and the true essence of Napa Valley terroir.

Discover Alberto Voerzio: A passionate vigneron crafting Barolo magic in La Morra. Explore the journey of a winemaking maverick in this article.

The story of Bodegas Enguera is the story of a dreamer. Of someone who changed his star, who left a great legacy and who always kept the essence of his roots, is the story of D. Pedro Pérez Pardo.

We are so proud to introduce Toledo’s Carmen López, La Maga de Graciano, a voice in the Castilian wilderness preparing the way for Graciano's return to the throne.

Sandra Bravo, the vigneronne behind Sierra de Toloño, is counted among the best young winemakers in the world. In just eleven years, she has risen to the highest echelons of Rioja acclaim, culminating earlier this year when MW Tim Atkins named Sierra de Toloño to his First Growth Group in his authoritative annual Rioja Special Report alongside dynastic greats Vega Sicilia, Remelluri, López de Heredia, La Rioja Alta, and Artuke—but Sandra stands out for the markedly different style of her wines. Parcellary, delicate, and tensile; site-specific, old-vine, and high elevation; and cellared gently, without recourse to long, oxidative ageing, but rather with old French oak and amphorae. These wines offer an altogether different and fascinating window into Rioja.

Álvar de Dios Hernández is one of those rare vignerons who farms truly minimalist, out of nowhere wines while also earning praise from the natural wine set and the old-guard critics alike (Parker, Decanter, etc).

Dive into the rich history and intricate methods behind natural wine with this comprehensive guide. Discover how it stands apart from organic and biodynamic wines and why its minimal intervention approach is reshaping the industry. Cheers to understanding and savoring the purest form of wine! 🍷