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2022 Domaine Michelot, Meursault “Les Narvaux” white Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, France.Those savvy enough or have a long history of drinking white Burgundy, especially Meursault will know, that even though…

2019 Graci, Etna Rosso DOC, Arcurìa “Sopra il Pozzo” Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy.A profound example of Mount Etna, and a top ten wine of the hear so far, this stunning…

2023 Flywheel, Syrah, Brosseau Vineyard, Chalone AVA, Monterey County.The full bodied, dense and delicious deep purple/garnet 2023 vintage Brosseau Syrah from Flywheel and vines in the historic Chalone AVA is…

2022 Domaine Antoine Arena, Patrimonio Blanc, Carco, Corsica, France.The beautiful, mineral toned and deep Antoine Arena Carco Patrimonio Blanc, made from 100% Vermentinu (Vermentino) is drinking exceptionally well at this…

2009 Bruno Paillard, “Nec Plus Ultra” Cuvée, Extra Brut Champagne, Reims, France.The gorgeous and richly flavored N.P.U. Extra Brut Champagne from Bruno Paillard was one of year’s treats, disgorged in…

2025 Bruna Grimaldi, Langhe Arneis DOC, Piemonte, Italy.After a few years of writing about the incredible Barolo wines here at Bruna Grimaldi, I finally am getting around to mentioning just…

2024 Roar, Syrah, Rosella’s Vineyard, Estate Grown, Santa Lucia Highlands.One of my favorite wines from our local vineyards, and possibly one of the most underrated and under the radar wines…

2019 Pax, Gamay Noir, Alpine Peaks Vineyard, Sonoma Coast.The light ruby and deep amber edged 2019 Alpine Peaks Gamay Noir from Pax, from a forgotten bottle I tucked away, was…

2025 Bodegas Olivares, Rosado, Jumilla DOP, Spain.The 2025 Rosado, crafted from mainly estate grown high elevation Garnacha, is beautifully fresh and mineral toned with ultra dry crispness and a fine…

2022 Domaine Jean-Max Roger, Menetou-Salon “Morogues” Le Petit Clos, Loire Valley, France.Vastly underrated and lesser known to a wide audience, Menetou-Salon makes some outstanding values and equally outstanding Sauvignon Blanc,…