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2022 Piemaggio, Chianti Classico DOCG “Le Fioraie” Castelina in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy.This old fashion and rustically charm Piemaggio Le Fioraie, a deep garnet hued wine, is a 100% native blend…

2024 Clos Cibonne, Tibouren, Cuvée Tradition Rosé, Cru Classe, Côtes de Provence AOP, France.I was lucky enough to be at a special guest chef dinner, with Chef Julia Sullivan of…

2024 Weingut Kruger-Rumpf, Riesling Trocken, Bingerbrücker “1937” Abtei im Ruppertsberg, Nahe Germany.One of my favorite dry Riesling wines, and a vineyard site that I visited on my last trip to…

2023 Turley Wine Cellars, Zinfandel, Steacy Ranch, Lodi, California.Deliciously lifted from the long cool growing season and full bodied, this old vine 2023 Steacy Ranch Zinfandel, from Larry Turley at…

2024 Pazo de Lusco, Albariño, Aged on the Lees, Rias Baixas DO, Galicia, Spain.Lusco was one of the very first Albariños I ever tried, and I have loved the grape…

2018 Jacques Lassaigne, Clos Sainte-Sophie, Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Champagne, Montgueux, France.The 2018 Clos Sainte-Sophie Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is a gorgeous, sensually opulent Champagne with loads of…

2020 Château Pradeaux, Bandol AOC Rouge, Provence, France.This 2020 vintage of Pradeaux Bandol is a wonderful expression of Mourvèdre and delivers an exceptional performance in the glass with a deep…

2023 Eduardo Torres Acosta, Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT, Versante Nord, Sicily, Italy.The all natural, golden/yellow and unique Etna “Versante Nord” white from Eduardo Torres Acosta is a beautiful mineral driven…

2003 Domaine Robert Groffier Père et Fils, Gevrey-Chambertin AOC, Côte de Nuits, Red Burgundy, France.A complete joy in the glass and a true surprise considering the heat of the vintage,…

2024 Domaine Thomas Labille, Petit Chablis AOC, White Burgundy, France.The latest Petit Chablis from Domaine Thomas Labille, from the tiny crop of 2024, is a beautifully pure and vibrant effort…