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Location, location, location. It's wine's most important factor. The world's most revered vineyards and wineries have gained their reputations because of the hallowed terroir from which their wines are born....

I've decided my 2024 holiday wine resolution is to DRINK MORE DOLCETTO, and today's wine is the reason why. In my experience, most Dolcetto are rustic, light, fruity wines devoid...

As you've already noticed, the focus at Monarch lies heavily on the Old World, especially France and Italy. These countries are at the genesis of my wine carrier and are...

Easily the best white wine I've had all year walked in the door just this week. As someone who rarely touches Sancerre, especially in these days of climbing prices, this...

I've been reaching for Sangiovese a lot lately, it's savory combination of earthy fruit and bright acidity have been a perfect segue into Fall. And while the grape is ubiquitous...

You regulars should be quite familiar with the wines of Jean-Paul Brun. His bottles have adorned our shelves since day one, and have been praised in these newsletters many times. Brun...