Cult Classics Cellar
Our private collection - a continuously updated list of our "Cult Classic" wines
There are those wines that anyone would be impressed by - big names, hefty price tags - but then there are those wines which only those really “in the know” about wine know. These are our “Cult Classics,” and they’re the producers you should know and try as you develop your own taste in wine.
This cellar is continuously updated to reflect our ever-growing list, and includes wines which have yet to be featured on my socials. Right now, the producers are listed in alphabetical order, but I’ll almost certainly re-order them as our list grows.
I still have thousands of wines to taste and assess for this list so, if you think there’s one I should consider adding to our cellar, add a comment here or on my socials! I’m all ears!
Also, I try to keep the lists of where to find and order these wines as accurate as possible, but please keep in mind that most of these wines are produced in low quantities and each store receives a limited allocation. I have listed where you are most likely to find them at any given point in time, but availability and allocation are highly variable.
ALBERT BOXLER
Dominant Style: Still whites (dry and off-dry)
Origin: AOC Alsace Grand Cru, Alsace, France
Principal Grape Varietals Used: Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Blanc
Farming and Production Methods: Organic, biodynamic, minimal intervention
Price Range: Entry-level wines beginning at ~$40, Grand Cru and aged wines up to ~$150
Where to Find Them:
New York: Flatiron Wines, Chambers Street Wines
Los Angeles: K&L, Lincoln Fine Wines
Chicago: Perman Wine Selections
U.S. Shipping: Kermit Lynch, Wine.com
Why it’s a Cult Classic: There are a handful of Alsace producers who manage to balance Old World structure and electric energy, and Albert Boxler is at the top of that list. Based in the tiny village of Niedermorschwihr, this estate dates back to the 17th century, but it was Jean Boxler who cemented its modern reputation. Boxler’s Rieslings and Pinot Gris—especially from the iconic Grand Cru Sommerberg and Brand vineyards—show piercing acidity, deep minerality, and an unshakable sense of place. These are serious wines built for aging, but the floral aromatics and citrus-driven vibrancy make them irresistible even in their youth. If you want to understand what makes Alsace special, start here.