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John Paul Kaminga
Mar 21, 20232 min read
Personal Stash: Rosé Savart
Champagne has been going crazy for a few years now. Things that used to be reasonably priced and relatively easy to find are now...
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John Paul Kaminga
Dec 28, 20222 min read
Franciacorta: Saten and Blanc de Blancs
Life is too short to drink Prosecco* Italy's answer to Champagne comes in many forms, but it is perhaps Franciacorta that should be...
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John Paul Kaminga
Aug 11, 20222 min read
Don't Knock Lambrusco: Podere il Saliceto
Lambrusco has a bad reputation. Fine. But get over it and try a Lambrusco from a small grower. You might especially consider an elegant...
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John Paul Kaminga
Apr 6, 20222 min read
Old Vine Champagne: Sebastien Girost Dure Peine
You've definitely heard of two of the major grapes of Champagne, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and you've probably heard of Pinot Meunier,...
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John Paul Kaminga
Mar 17, 20222 min read
A Tale of Two Lambruscos
Many of you will know the wine on the left. It is a popular sparkling wine chez C&C and we often tout it as a most versatile red wine. It...
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John Paul Kaminga
Dec 22, 20211 min read
Original Grower: Egly Ouriet
When it comes to great grower Champagne, there are basically two originals: Egly-Ouriet and Jacques Selosse. If you're interested in...
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John Paul Kaminga
Dec 19, 20211 min read
Pure Folly @craftandcru
Jo Landron: a great winemaker, one of the finest mustaches in the universe, a friendly, insightful, intellectual fellow, a farmer at...
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John Paul Kaminga
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Recoltant-Manipulant: Jean Vesselle
Year in and year out, Champagne Jean Vesselle comes oft and warmly recommended at Craft and Cru. We focus on Champagne producers who grow...
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John Paul Kaminga
Nov 12, 20212 min read
Champagne is Wine: Vincent Couche
"Vincent Couche is part of the upwelling of talent (and awakening to terroir) taking place in the extreme South of Champagne, and like a...
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John Paul Kaminga
Sep 30, 20211 min read
Eye of the Partridge: Jean Vesselle Oeil de Perdrix
Exciting news! A favorite Champagne has returned in the half bottle format. I know that I'm going to be taking a few home this weekend....
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John Paul Kaminga
Aug 21, 20212 min read
Pink Pet-Nat Panoply
We have at least 6 pink pet-nats in stock right now, and you should try one, or two, or maybe all 6? Pictured above are two of this...
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