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2022 Domaine M. & C. Lapierre, Le Beaujolais, France.The pure and deep ruby red Le Beaujolais from Lapierre is beautifully textured and expressive Gamay, made from old vines, that shows…

2016 Ramey Wine Cellars, Syrah, Rodgers Creek Vineyard, Petaluma Gap – Sonoma Coast.I was great to catch up on Dave Ramey’s wines and see the direction he is now going…

2021 Giulia Nergi, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Pian delle Mole, Piemonte, Italy.I was a thrill to meet and taste with rising Barolo superstar Giulia Negri, who importer Lynch Lynch says is…

2021 Weingut Rings, Chardonnay/Pinot Blanc “Kalk & Stein” Platz, Germany.I was really thrilled to try the latest release from winemakers Steffen and Andreas Rings, who have Weingut Rings in the…

2020 Sandlands Vineyards, Syrah, Santa Barbara County.The Sandlands Santa Barbara Syrah, which was sourced from the historic Bien Nacido Vineyard, with 75% coming off the coveted X Block, and 25%…

2021 Weingut Meyer-Näkel, Pinot Noir, Estate, Ahr, Germany.Absolutely gorgeous in the glass, with a bright ruby/garnet hue and smoky mineral, rose petals and red fruits on the nose, this Estate…

2021 Puccioni, Old Vine Zinfandel, Puccioni Ranch, Dry Creek Valley AVA, Sonoma County.I was thrilled by the latest release of Old Vine Zinfandel from winemaker Glenn Proctor at Puccioni Vineyards,…

2020 Thierry Allemand, Cornas “R” Northern Rhone, France.Almost as hard to try as some famous and rare Grand Cru Burgundy, I was grateful of the chance to taste the latest…

2021 Domaine Pierre Guillemot, Savigny-Lès-Beaune, Premier Cru “Aux Serpentières” Red Burgundy, France.The delicious 2021 Guillemot wines are again pure and true Côte de Beaune expressions and show the nature of…

2022 Clos Sainte Magdeleine, Cassis AOC Blanc, Provence, France.France’s historic and ancient Mediterranean fishing village Cassis in Provence is well known for its natural beauty, but maybe lesser known is…