The Crush

Explore Age-Worthy, Tone & Backbone Sangiovese 

Holiday wine pairings from a Palate Character perspective.

LVI is taste56’s exclusive wine brand that partners with the best winemakers from around the world.

Palate Character is a much more natural and intuitive way to organize wine than by grape varietal or region—the predominant flawed approach used by the vast majority of wine retailers today. 

With the advent of Spring and the arrival of warmer weather in NYC, I am reminded of all the wonderful benefits that accompany seasonal change.

I never tire of meeting people who are passionate about their craft, and Franco Bardi personifies that quality.