2021 Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Chassagne-Montrachet, Vieilles Vignes, Côte de Beaune, White Burgundy, France.Interestingly, this 2021 Old Vine Chassagne-Monttrachet from Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey follows suit with the more dense 2020 and 2022…
2025 Ameztoi, Rubentis Rosé, Getariako Txakolina DO, Spain.I was in need of Summer refreshment and scanning the list at Bar La Côte in Los Olivos I found an old friend…
2022 Piemaggio, Chianti Classico DOCG “Le Fioraie” Castelina in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy.This old fashion and rustically charm Piemaggio Le Fioraie, a deep garnet hued wine, is a 100% native blend…
2024 Clos Cibonne, Tibouren, Cuvée Tradition Rosé, Cru Classe, Côtes de Provence AOP, France.I was lucky enough to be at a special guest chef dinner, with Chef Julia Sullivan of…
2024 Weingut Kruger-Rumpf, Riesling Trocken, Bingerbrücker “1937” Abtei im Ruppertsberg, Nahe Germany.One of my favorite dry Riesling wines, and a vineyard site that I visited on my last trip to…
2023 Turley Wine Cellars, Zinfandel, Steacy Ranch, Lodi, California.Deliciously lifted from the long cool growing season and full bodied, this old vine 2023 Steacy Ranch Zinfandel, from Larry Turley at…
2024 Pazo de Lusco, Albariño, Aged on the Lees, Rias Baixas DO, Galicia, Spain.Lusco was one of the very first Albariños I ever tried, and I have loved the grape…
2018 Jacques Lassaigne, Clos Sainte-Sophie, Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Champagne, Montgueux, France.The 2018 Clos Sainte-Sophie Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is a gorgeous, sensually opulent Champagne with loads of…
2020 Château Pradeaux, Bandol AOC Rouge, Provence, France.This 2020 vintage of Pradeaux Bandol is a wonderful expression of Mourvèdre and delivers an exceptional performance in the glass with a deep…
2023 Eduardo Torres Acosta, Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT, Versante Nord, Sicily, Italy.The all natural, golden/yellow and unique Etna “Versante Nord” white from Eduardo Torres Acosta is a beautiful mineral driven…