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2009 Domaine Courbis, Cornas “Champelrose” Rhone Red, France. It is hard not to really enjoy this Courbis Cornas with the ripe and rich fruit and smooth oak notes, though it…
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2009 Marziano Abbona, Barbera D’ Alba “Rinaldi” Piedmonte, Italy. This could be one of the best Barberas that I’ve had to date, and with out any question a stunning wine…
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2006 Ridge Vineyards, Grenache “Lytton Estate” Dry Creek Valley. This is a very nice and ripe Grenache from Ridge that shows hearty fruit, spice and lush texture. The addition of…
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2010 Peay Vineyards, Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast. A re-visit of the lovely 2010 Peay Sonoma Coast Pinot brings even more pleasure than my first go round, as it has gained…
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2010 Marzaiola, Lacrima di Morro D’ Alba DOC (Terre Monte Schiavo) Marche, Italy. Still a lesser known grape and a quietly beautiful region, Lacrima di Morro D’ Alba in the…
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2009 Piedrasassi, Syrah Central Coast. This is crazy good Syrah, and remarkably northern Rhone in style with intense verve and spicy stem infused flavors that really taste more like Cornas…
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2006 Alana-Tokaj, Tokaji Aszueszencia, Dessert Wine, Hungary. (375ml) This utterly amazing sweet wine is hand made from whole clusters of Zéta, Muscat, Hárslevelű and Furmint grapes from the best hillside…
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2010 St. Innocent, Pinot Noir “Temperance Hill Vineyard” Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon. This striking and immensely pleasing Pinot Noir is one of the highlights from this difficult year in…
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2010 Melville, Syrah “Verna’s Estate Vineyard” Santa Barbara County. The Melville Verna’s Syrah is always a great choice, a wine that offers classy and quality no question, and a wine…
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2007 Heitz Cellar, Cabernet Sauvignon “Trailside Vineyard” Napa Valley. The Heitz Cabernet lineup from 2007 all are wonderful wines, from the basic Napa to the intense Martha’s, but I do…