2017 Laura Lorenzo – Daterra Viticultores, Portela do Vento, Ribeira Sacra, Galicia Spain.Laura Lorenzo is one of Spain’s great new generation of vignerons (viticultores) making incredible Mencia based reds from…
2016 Weingut Künstler, Riesling Kabinett Trocken, Kirschenstuck, Rheingau Germany.The Künstler family winery, based since 1965 in the historic Rheingau town of Hochheim, one of Riesling’s original sites near the Main…
2018 Samuel Louis Smith, Syrah, Sandstone Terrace, Santa Cruz Mountains.One of the most exciting new labels to emerge in recent years in Monterey is Sam Smith’s Samuel Louis Smith Wines…
2017 Mendel, Semillon, Mendoza, Argentina.The Mendel winery in Mendoza Argentina is usually known for their beautiful Mabec and Cabernet Franc red wines, but what a lovely surprise this Semillon is,…
2018 Clos Sainte Magdeleine, Rosé, Cassis AOC, Provence, France.The beautiful and richly flavored Clos Ste. Magdeleine Cassis Rosé from the 2018 vintage proves why it is one of the best…
2012 Weingut Schafer-Frohlich, Riesling Auslese, Felseneck, Nahe Germany.The stunning Schafer-Frohlich Bockenauer Felseneck Riesling Auslese, from the 2012 vintage and tasted in half bottle, is wonderfully balanced and shows fine minerallity…
2018 Saint Cosme, Cotes du Rhone Rouge, Rhone Valley, France.Louis Barruol’s Saint Cosme, located north to the village of Gigondas, which he is most famous for, is the oldest estate…
2016 Raul Perez, Mencia, La Vitoriana Lomas de Valtuille, La Vizcaina, Bierzo, Spain.The iconic Spanish winemaker, Raúl Pérez, is one of the world’s most admired vignerons known for his intuitive…
2017 Drew Family Cellars, Pinot Noir, The Fog-Eater, Anderson Valley.The Fog-Eater Pinot Noir is one of the best regional hand crafted Pinots in the state and Drew Family Cellars is…
2017 Weingut Von Winning, Riesling Trocken, Ungeheuer, Grosses Gewächs, Pfalz Germany.When I look back again over the wines I tasted in 2019, I am shocked I didn’t mention this awesome…