Month: March 2020

2018 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli, Timorasso – Derthona DOC, Colli Tortonesi, Piedmonte, Italy.A few years ago, Walter Massa of Vigneti Massa almost single handedly brought the rare Timorasso grape back…

2016 Fedellos do Couto, Loma dos Ares, Red Wine, Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, Spain.The Fedellos do Couto, founded in 2011 by Luis Taboada, and based in his family home, is a…

2018 Dard et Ribo, Crozes-Hermitage Rouge “C’est le Printemps” Northern Rhone, France.René-Jean Dard and François Ribo, who produce some of the most sought after natural Syrahs, are famously media shy…

2018 Inspiration Vineyards, Viognier, Canihan Vineyard, Sonoma Valley.Jon Phillips’ new labels and new releases have transformed this winery and I am thrilled with the results so far, in particular I…

2018 Desire Lines Wine Co, Evangelho Red, Contra Costa County.Cordy and Emily Rasmussen’s Desire Lines Wine Co label is one of the most exciting new wineries I’ve tried in the…

2019 Pax Wines, Mission, Somer’s Vineyard, Mokelumne River, Lodi.The Pax 100% Mission is a vibrant and light red wine that feel the need for a chill and enjoyed in its…

2018 Eden Rift, Zinfandel, Dickinson Block, Cienega Valley, San Benito County.For those that love Turley, Ridge, Bedrock, Bucklin and or Saucelito Canyon who all use historic old vine vineyards for…

2016 Ampeleia, Kepos, Costa Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy.Ampeleia, one of Tuscany’s most intriguing wineries, based near Maremma was founded in 2002 as collaboration between like minded friends, including one of…

2018 Waxwing Wine Cellars, Syrah, Coastview Vineyard, Monterey County.Scott Sisemore has made some really awesome wines in the recent few vintages and has raised the game here at his Waxwing…

2017 Martellotto Winery, Malbec “My Way” Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez.The My Way Mablec by Greg Martellotto comes from the warmest area of the Santa Ynez Valley in…