Month: June 2013

2012 McKinlay, Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, Oregon. Matt Kinne’s McKinlay Vineyards have been around since 1989 and while not well known, are making some of the best value Pinot Noir…

2008 Marco de Bartoli, Zibibbo Integer, IGT, Dry White Wine, Sicily, Italy. This very exotic white comes from Marsala and is made from the Zibibbo grape, which is related to…

  2011 Philippe Chavy, Meursault “Narvaux” AC, White Burgundy, France. Beautifully detailed and remarkably old school, the 2011 Philippe Chavy Meursault Narvaux reminds me of my early days trying the…

  2011 Philippe Chavy, Bourgogne Aligote AC, White Burgundy, France. This is flat out the best Aligote I’ve ever had, better that my early experiences with Ramonet and other well…

2012 Domaine Tempier, Bandol Rose, Provence, France. The Tempier Bandol Rose is crafted from Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan grapes and is considered one of the great pink wines of…

2010 Louis Barruol, Cote-Rotie “La Viailliere” Kermit Lynch Blend Cuvee, Northern Rhone, France. Louis Barruol’s one of the Rhone’s busiest and best winemakers, sharing his talents with Kermit Lynch, making…

2008 Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG “Etichetta Bianca” (White Label) Tuscany, Italy. A beautifully crafted Brunello, the 2008 White Label from Casanova di Neri gives everything expected of…

2012 Masseria Li Veli, Verdeca, Valle d’Itria IGT, Italian White. This rare ancient greek varietal, found in Puglia and recently saved from extinction, Verdeca makes for an intriguing white and…

2011 Grosjean Freres, Petite Arvine “Vigne Rovettaz” Vallee D’ Aoste, Italy. Petite Arvine is wonderful and interesting gape that makes fine and elegant whites here in Italy’s smallest growing region,…

2002 Chateau Tour Grise, Brut Saumur Non Dose Sparkling Wine, Loire Valley France. This graceful and elegant bubbly is a charmer throughout, in fact it is downright fantastic and sublime,…