Month: March 2025

2022 Weingut K. Wechsler, Scheurebe Trocken, Rheinessen, Germany.I am a big fan of Scheurebe, a rare German varietal and especially the versions made by Müller-Catoir and Kruger-Rumpf, so tasting this…

2023 Christophe et Fils, Chablis, White Burgundy, France.Again and Again I’m thrilled by these Christophe et Fils Chablis wines, and this 2023 is maybe the best yet with a gorgeous…

2019 Rivetti & Lauro, Sotamà, IGT Rosso, Valtellina, Italy.The Sotamà IGT Rosso is a unique Valtellina blend of Nebbioilo and Syrah grown on sandy clay dominated soils at high elevations…

2022 Ancien, Pinot Noir, Jouissance, Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma County.Coming from a small family vineyard in the Russian River Valley, Ancien’s Jouillence Pinot Noir is a gorgeous, ripe and…

2020 Bodegas Muga, Rioja Reserva, Rioja Alta, Spain.The deeply saturated dark garnet and ruby edged 2020 Muga Reserva is wonderfully polished and pure Rioja with a lush full bodied palate…

2022 Mauro Veglio, Barbera d’Alba DOC, Piemonte, Italy.The dark ruby/garnet 2022 Mauro Veglio Barbera d’Alba is tangy fresh and bright with a crunchy array of red fruits, these include Bing…

n.v. Domaine de Marzilly – Champagne Ullens “L.P.M.” Meunier Extra Brut, France.The 100% Meunier Le Petite Montagne cuvée by Champagne Ullens at Domaine de Marzilly is a gorgeous Extra Brut…

2020 La Ca’ Növa, Barbaresco DOCG, Montefico Cru, Vigna Bric Mentina, Piemonte, Italy.Brilliant stuff, this Montefico Barbaresco by La Ca’ Növa, is pure and deep Nebbiolo that while still firm…

2023 Muga, Rosado, Rioja, Spain.The tasty and quaffable Muga Rosé (Rosado) 2023 from this famous Rioja producer is made from a blend of Garnacha (Grenache Noir) and Viura, an indigenous…