Tune In to Wine with David Kohl : Bordeaux, Burgundy &; Beyond

Presenting Vouvray wine region in The Loire Valley of France. Chenin Blanc is the prime grape grown in these chalky soils, producing selections rich in orchard fruits, characterized by bracing acidity. Gaston Huet is the best known winemaker from Vouvray, recognized by all the major wine publications as a compelling force within the world of white wine. #vouvray #cheninblanc #gastonhuet #whitewine

Verdicchio is an ancient white wine grape grown primarily in the Marches region of Italy, along the Adriatic coast. This DOC offering is a signature Verdicchio presented in an elegant amphora bottle, infused with orchard fruits with nuances of almond paste. #whitewine #verdicchio #ancientgrape #italianwine

Most people recognize Puglia Italy as " the heel of the boot " which is quite well known for its red wine production. Lesser known are Puglias white wine varietals, such as the Verdeca selections that are harvested in the region of Locorotundo, on the italian side of The Adriatic Coast. Here, the maritime climate provides for fresh & vibrant white wine offerings that have great mineral express...

David Kohl is excited to import the wines of Chateau de Melin to the NY metro area & to Florida. Chateau de Melin produces a Chardonnay White Burgundy offering from Auxey Duresses that provides incredible value to the consumer. Auxey Duresses lies adjacent to the acclaimed terroir of Meursault. Yet the pricing of Auxey Duresses is much more retail friendly than Meursault. #winevideo #burgundyw...

David Kohl is proud to be importing the wines of Chateau de Melin to the NY metro area & Florida. The Gevrey Chambertin offering from Chateau de Melin provides tremendous value. This is a 2020 vintage, heralded as a top year for Burgundy selections. Elegant & silky, this is a classic tasting experience that can be poured today rather than cellared. #winevideo #gevreychambertin #burgundywin...

David Kohl highlights Morgon as the premiere wine growing region within Beaujolais. The wines of Morgon are not to be compared with a simple Beaujolais Village, the granite soils of Morgon provide a mineral complexity that elevates the character. The Thevenet Family is renowned within Morgon for the quality of their wine production. Laurent + Hugo Thevenet are leaders in sustainable agriculture, a...

On a recent trip to Burgundy, David Kohl discovered that the Chardonnay vineyards of Pernand Vergelesses region provide tremendous value because they are adjacent to the prized terroir of Aloxe-Corton. Domaine Laboureau is a top producer in Pernand Vergelesses, and a leader in sustainable agriculture. The mineral tone and layered fruit structure of their Chardonnay offerings reflect a classic Whit...

What a surprise for David Kohl to discover that this 60 Year Aged Bordeaux from Chateau Pichon Lalande is still a classic tasting experience. The capsule appeared to be corroded, and the soft cork was quite difficult to remove. But there was almost no sediment in this bottle, and the wine color was not at all brown around the edges. This proves that old + rare wines cannot be judged by optics, the...

Believe it or not, Decanter Magazine during Year 2023 awarded 97 Points to this 2011 vintage Albariño from the Rias Baixas wine region of Spain. David Kohl discovered this unique bottle at Clementine Wine Shop of Coral Gables Miami. Produced by Anada Baladina estates, the wine is infused with a smoky + herbaceous complexity. Of course this is quite unusual for an Albariño which is typically light...

The sparkling wine known as “Pet Nat” has become quite trendy with the younger generation. Petillant Naturel is also considered “method ancestral” as a sparkling wine concept even older than champagne itself. Developed by The Ancient Romans, the method involves bottling the wine while it is still fermenting. Today David Kohl tastes a thoroughly refreshing rose Pet Nat from Clairette de Die region...

Croatia lays claim to one of the world’s oldest wine regions, with vineyards originally planted by The Ancient Greeks. Today David Kohl highlights Croatia’s Peljesac Peninsula, located on The Adriatic Sea across from Italy’s wine region of Puglia. The indigenous grapes of Peljesac Peninsula eventually migrated to Puglia and became known as Primitivo. When those regional Italians then brought their...

David Kohl presents a wine region that may be “off the beaten path” for most consumers : Madiran. The vineyards of Madiran are located in southwest France, at the unique point where the foothills of The Pyrenees Mountains meet the maritime influences of The Atlantic coastline. Chateau Montus owned by Alain Brumont is one of Madiran’s top estates, producing old vine Tannat wines blended with Merlot...

It may be too early to gauge the news from Bordeaux’s 2023 En Primeur events, but there is a vibe that the vintage may not be judged on par with heralded vintages in recent memory, such as 2019 & 2022. David Kohl discusses the challenges faced in Bordeaux during 2023. Based on conversations with his sources, he wonders how pricing for the vintage will ultimately emerge. Stay tuned for more new...

Chateau Pavie is a renowned Grand Cru wine growing estate in Bordeaux’s St. Emilion region. In fact it is one of the “pied cote” vineyards located walking distance to St. Emilion’s historic town center. David Kohl recalls his meetings with The Valette Family, the prior owners of Chateau Pavie who sold the property to Gerard + Chantal Perse. This new ownership team was able to invest the necessary...

David Kohl highlights one of the top producers from his import portfolio : Chateau Melin from Auxey Durresses in Burgundy. With prices in Burgundy escalating, consumers will appreciate this $25 range Chardonnay from Hautes Cotes de Beaune, a Burgundy region in close parallel to the terroir of Chassagne Montrachet. This is a beautiful wine that features all the toasty / buttery reflections of a cla...

Presenting a lesser known wine region in France : Cassis. Mind you this has no relationship to the sweet liqueur named Cassis. France’s Cassis wine region is a Mediterranean coastal village located in Provence, nearby to Marseille. The wines produced in Cassis are quite refreshing and also food centric, pairing perfectly with local fish, especially the area’s signature bouillabaisse. Cassis wines...

David Kohl highlights France’s Jurancon wine growing region, a lesser known appellation located at the foot of The Pyrenees Mountains. While Jurancon does not receive attention from wine writers or retail shops, it is a source of lively + flavorful dry white wines. Jurancon’s prime location with proximity to both The Atlantic Ocean & The Pyrenees Mountains provides a unique array of climate in...

David Kohl explains the process of opening + decanting an old & rare wine when it shows signs of fragility, such as this 1967 Chave Hermitage from The Rhone Valley. It is not a good idea to insert a corkscrew in the middle of the cork, because the brittle cork may break or drop into the bottle. Instead, the cork should be carefully removed by gripping its sides with a device known as an Ah-So....

Sancerre from France’s Loire Valley is currently favored by wine consumers and is in strong global demand. What distinguishes the Sauvignon Blanc selections in Sancerre from Sauvignon Blanc selections in other international regions ? David Kohl believes it is the unique soil composition that infuses Sancerre with its energy. At a recent visit to Domaine Reverdy in Sancerre’s village of Verdigny, D...

David Kohl is excited to announce the arrival of Domaine La Choupette and its sumptuous 2021 vintage Puligny Montrachet 1 er Cru to the NY Metro market. White Burgundy from Montrachet is deservedly the most sought after Chardonnay in the world. The Gutrin Family who own & operate Domaine La Choupette age this selection in oak to produce a beautiful expression of Chardonnay “Sous Le Puits” indi...

David Kohl is “In a NY State of Mind” , as he recalls his experiences with Dr. Dan Damianos, the pioneering founder of Pindar Vineyards on Long Island’s North Fork. Pindar Vineyards was established in 1980 just as Long Island was launching its status as a wine region. At that time, Long Island marketed itself as a region reflective of Bordeaux’s unique growing conditions with proximity to the Atla...

David Kohl explains the nuances of examining + enjoying Old & Rare wines, highlighting an impeccable bottle of 1969 Remoissenet Premier Cru from Burgundy’s Volnay region. Old & Rare wines are perfectly preserved, having been temperature controlled during the aging process. Most likely these wines are located in private collector cellars, rather than retail stores. When the cork removes smo...

David Kohl demonstrates how to navigate the intricacies of a German wine label, noting that bottle color is the first key :clue : brown bottles signify grapes from The Rhine Region, green bottles signify grapes from The Mosel Region, blue bottles signify grapes from multi regions. Along with producer and vintage, German wine labels also indicate the level of “pradikat “ to identify dry wines such...

Foppiano Vineyard in Sonoma California’s Russian River Valley is a historic wine growing estate founded in 1896. Today it produces a top quality Petite Sirah varietal that retails in the absolutely incredible value range of $15. Petite Sirah is a truly American grape varietal, not to be confused with Syrah which is native to The Rhone Valley of France. and there is certainly nothing tiny about Pet...

David Kohl recalls that during his earlier days as an importer, he traveled to South America and discovered that the wines of Perez Cruz vineyard in Chile were outstanding and deserved attention from The USA market. Located at the foot of The Andes Mountains, the wines are rich in minerality and retail in the unbelievable price range of $15. Once steadily trending upward in favor, Chilean wines do...