2016 Kelley Fox Wines, Pinot Noir, Momtazi Vineyard, McMinnville, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The gorgeously expressive 2016 Momtazi Pinot is spicy, vibrant and perfumed with a beautiful crimson/ruby hue in the glass,…
2013 Poderi Oddero, Barolo DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy.When I go Barolo there are a select group of producers I call my go to, and Oddero is one of those I always…
2017 Cruse Wine Company, Carignan, Evangelho Vineyard, Contra Costa County. One of the most intriguing vineyards in California, the Evengelho Vineyard, a true heritage site, is all own-rooted on forty-foot-deep…
2015 Domaine Philippe Tessier, Cour-Cheverny Blanc, La Porte Dorée, Loire Valley, France. The Cour-Cheverny La Porte Doree by Tessier, a natural wines vigneron in the Loire, is an all organic…
2008 Bodega R. Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Crianza, Vina Cubillo, Rioja Alta, Spain. The beautifully rustic old world Rioja Vina Cubillo Crianza 2008 from Lopez de Heredia is crafted from…
2012 Olga Raffault, Chinon Rouge, Les Picasses, Loire Valley, France. Wonderfully old school and elegant, the Olga Raffault Chinon Les Picasses is a pure and age worthy Cabernet Franc that…
2016 Laura Lorenzo, Daterra Viticultores, Azos de Vila, Ribeira Sacra, Spain. The Azos de Vila Tinto by Laura Lorenzo’s Daterra Viticultores is a unique field blend of co-fermented Mouraton, Mencía,…
2015 Domaine La Grange Tiphaine “Becarre“ Touraine-Amboise Rouge, by Damien Delecheneau Vigneron, Loire Valley, France. The 100% Cabernet Franc Becarre from Coralie and Damien Delecheneau’s Domaine la Grange Tiphaine in…
2016 Desparada, Nebbiolo “Dione.8.Nh4” Luna Matta Vineyard, Paso Robles. The Desparada 2016 Dione Luna Matta Vineyard Nebbiolo was a small lot, just 24 cases, that was fermented in Amphora and…
2017 Domaine Huet, Vouvray Sec, Clos du Bourg, Loire Valley, France. The Clos du Bourg Sec (dry) is a thrilling Chenin with a precise form and crisp detail, while still…