Month: June 2024

2020 La Mesma, Cortese, INDI “Con Le Bolle” Metodo Ancestrale, Piemonte, Italy.Even though I’m pretty much over the whole Pet-Nat thing, this one from La Mesma, which is made from…

2023 Prieler, Rosé of Blaufränkisch, vom Stein, Burgenland, Austria.I’ve been following Prieler for the better part of 20 years now, and I was thrilled with their latest releases and especially…

2022 Morra, Arneis, Roero DOCG, Piemonte, Italy.The pale gold hued Morra Arneis, all new to me, was a pleasant surprise and a lovely effort, with this old Piemonte varietal, with…

2020 Cantina Fradiles, Red Wine, Mandrolisai DOC, Sardinia, Italy.The rare and unique Sardinian red blend here is wonderfully pure with a high elevation freshness, it shows off beautiful aromatics with…

2023 Brooks Winery, Gemischter Satz, Eola-Amity AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The rare Austrian inspired Brooks Gemischter Satz Willamette Valley white wine is unique blend of varietals and done is a zesty…

2022 Ramey Wine Cellars, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma County.One of California’s iconic producers and winemakers, Dave Ramey has been close to the top of the state’s most desirable…

2021 Domaine Georges Glantenay, Volnay 1er, Le Ronceret, Côte de Beaune, Red Burgundy, France.The beautifully satiny dark ruby/garnet Premier Cru Volnay Le Ronceret from Domaine Georges Glantenay and winemaker Guillaume…

2017 Manzone, Barolo DOCG “Bricat” Piemonte, Italy.I love this 2017 Manzone Bricat Barolo, it was quite a surprise too, it is very dark ruby/garnet, expressive and full bodied with loads…

2023 La Marea by Ian Brand, Cachudo, Pierce Vineyard, San Antonio Valley AVA, Monterey County.I find Arinto to be one of Portugal’s most interesting and structured white grapes, and I…

2001 Château Vannières, Bandol Rouge, Provence, France.I got introduced to Château Vannières almost a decade ago and have loved the White, Rosé and Red Bandol bottlings here ever since and…