Month: September 2025

2024 Rottensteiner, Schiava, Alto Adige DOC, Italy.The delicate ruby hued and light bodied Rottensteiner Schiava is a more subtle version of this varietal without too much juicy punch like fruitiness,…

2024 Doris by Gail Wines, Picpoul, Sonoma Valley AVA, Sonoma County.I am grateful to Alexis Carr of Revel Wine, who showed me some of Gail Wines, a label from Sonoma…

2022 Maculan, Brentino Rosso, Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon, Breganze DOC, Veneto, Italy.The dark garnet and ruby edged Maculan Brentino Breganze DOC Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon is a delicious Bordeaux blend from the Veneto, and…

2024 Jean-Max Roger, Sancerre Blanc “Cuvée Les Caillottes” Loire Valley, France.I recently tried the Jean-Max Les Caillottes Sancerre Blanc, which is a tasty Sauvignon Blanc with a bright profile of…

2023 Bruna Grimaldi, Nebbiolo d’Alba “Bonurei” Piemonte, Italy.This bright ruby, expressive fruited and nicely floral wine by Bruna Grimaldil is a 100% Nebbiolo gem sourced from vineyards on the border…

2024 Farm Cottage, Chardonnay, Trout Gulch Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains.I got a chance recently to taste through the latest set of Farm Cottage releases from the 2024 vintage, which is…

2019 Cerbaia, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy.The gorgeous, dark garnet, delicately aromatic and opulent 2019 Cerbaia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is finely structured and everything one could ever…

2022 Maison Jean-Pierre Maldant, Saint-Romain “L’Argillat” White Burgundy, France.The majestic and serious L’Argillat Saint-Romain Blanc from Maison Jean-Piere Maldant is one of the best white Burgundies under a hundred bucks…

2021 Vignobles Pueyo “La Fleur Garderose” Red Bordeaux, France.The La Fleur Garderose is quite serious stuff for the price with this 2021 a dark purple/garnet in the glass and full…

1981 Ridge Vineyards, Claret, Howell Mountain, Napa County.Wow, even though I didn’t get to try this wine until it had been open for 24 hours, it was still very much…