Month: December 2023

2021 Domaine Ostertag, Riesling, Muenchberg Grand Cru, Vin d’Alsace, France.One of the most delicate and pure dry Rieslings I’ve had from Alsace the 2021 Ostertag Muenchberg Grand Cru is an…

2019 A Tribute to Grace, Grenache Noir, Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard, Santa Barbara County.Deeper and more savory than the regular Santa Barbara County bottling, the A Tribute to Grace 2019…

2022 Domaine de Thalie, Mâcon-Bray “Les Pierres Levées” White Burgundy, France.Another new and delicious discovery, is Domaine de Thalie’s brilliant Mâcon-Bray, made from all Chardonnay that was fermented all natural…

2019 Drew, Pinot Noir, Valenti Ranch Vineyard, Mendocino Ridge.The 2019 Valenti Pinot Noir from Jason Drew is just starting to awaken, but is still super fresh, with a touch of…

2020 Domaine Follin-Arbelet, Aloxe-Corton “Clos du Chapitre” Premier Cru, Red Burgundy, France.One of my favorite wines from the Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary Portfolio Tasting in San Francisco was Domaine Follin-Arbelet’s…

2021 Domaine de Belema – Yann Pernuit, Gringet “Imago – per aspera ad astra” Vin de Savoie, France.One of the most interesting white wines I’ve tried in the last few…

2012 Château La Nerthe, Châteauneuf du Pape “Cuvée des Cadettes” Rhône Valley, France.The beautiful dark fruited 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée des Cadettes, which was made from about 39% Syrah,…

2018 Montinore Estate, Teroldego, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The 2018 Montinore Estate Teroldego is a dark, almost inky, red wine with loads of spice and mineral charm, along with a firm nature…

2020 Domaine des Frères, Chinon Rouge “Les Picasses” Loire Valley, France.The perfumed and deeply hued Les Picasses, 100% Cabernet Franc, from the Chinon AOC, by Domaine des Frères is a…

2017 Weingut Peter Lauer, Riesling Trocken, Fass 18, Ayler Kupp, Grosses Gewachs, Saar, Germany.The Peter Lauer estate in the Saar, with winemaker Florian Lauer is one of best in this…