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2004 Beaux Frères, Pinot Noir, The Beaux Frères Vineyard, Ribbon Ridge AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon.In a classic flashback, the 2004 Beaux Frères BFV Pinot Noir was an amazing treat recently…

2019 Caraccioli Cellars, Brut Cuvée, Escolle Vineyard Sparkling Wine, Santa Lucia Highlands.The bright gold, delicately aromatic and shimmering 2019 Caraccioli Brut Cuvée, terroir driven grower producer style Methode Champenoise, sparkler…

2019 Cantina Fradiles, Istentu, IGT Rosso, Isola dei Nuraghi, Sardinia, Italy.The dark garnet hued Fradiles Istentu Rosso, a blend of native varietals Cannonau (Grenache), Bovale Sardo (Muristellu) and Monica, is…

2022 Weingut A. J. Adam, Riesling Kabinett, Dhron Hofberg, Mosel, Germany.I’ve been a fan of this wine, since I first tried it back with A. J. Adam’s 2011 version and…

n.v. Amaury Beaufort, Blanc de Noirs XX, Brut Nature Champagne, Les Jardins de la Porte de Troyes, Bar-sur-Seine, France.The beautifully structured and poised Amaury Beaufort Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature,…

2015 Quilceda Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington State.The ultra luxurious Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon is a rare and pedigreed treat, especially with some age on it and this warm…

2023 Domaine de la Chapelle, Chinon Rouge, Les Joueurs, Loire Valley, France.So genuinely quintessentially Chinon, and old school, with austere rustic charm, I almost thought this pure Cabernet Franc from…

2018 Montefiorito, Nebbiolo, Monferrato DOC Rosso, Piemonte, Italy.I was first introduced to Monefiorito last year by my friend and Italian wine expert Giuseppe Cossu, who is also making wine in…

2024 Climat Frais, Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo Coast AVA, Cambria.Like their 2020 version I reviewed, Eric Schafer’s Climat Frais along with famous sommelier and winemaking consultant Raj Parr, of…