Author: admin

2012 Poe, Pinot Noir, Manchester Ridge Vineyard, Mendocino County. The newest from Samantha Sheehan is a stunner, her Poe Mendocino 2012 Manchester Ridge Vineyard is absolutely rocking good with generous…

2012 von Winning, Riesling, Kalkofen Grosses Gewächs, Pfalz Germany. The von Winning star has risen and these 2012 wines are masterpieces, without question they are wildly exotic and flamboyant, but…

2012 Weingut Spreitzer, Riesling, Lenchen “Rosengarten” Grosses Gewächs, Rheingau Germany. Spreitzer’s Grand Cru dry Rosengarten Riesling is simply beautiful, this crystalline and dreamscape inducing wine is remarkably detailed and elegant…

2010 Miura, Pinot Noir, Pisoni Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands. Miura’s Emmanuel Kemiji was one of the first high profile Master Sommelier to turn vintner, now you have your Rajat Parr…

N.V. Vilmart e Cie. Cuvee Rubis Brut Rose Premier Cru Champagne, a Rilly la Montagne, France. The latest release of Vilmart’s Cuvee Rubis is terrific, Laurent Champs is making some…

2010 Francois Tardy, Les Champs Fourne, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone Valley, France. This super tasty Syrah from Francois Tardy is a lovely wine and even better value, giving pure terroir and Northern…

2010 Marc Tempe, Pinot Blanc, Zellenberg, Alsace, France. The Marc Tempe, all biodynamic, 2010 Zellenberg Pinot Blanc is absolutely gorgeous and just might be the best Pinot Blanc I’ve ever…

2012 Foradori, Manzoni Bianco “Fontanasanta” Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Trentino, Italy. Another smash hit for Elisabetta Foradori, the new 2012 Fontanasanta is a stunning white that marries ancient style with modern…

2011 Alfredo Maestro, La Viñuela, Chinchon, Madrid, Spain. The rare and exotic La Vinuela Tempranillo by Alfredo Maestro is a supreme effort coming from Madrid area of middle Spain, this…

1980 Bruno Giacosa, Barbaresco, Santo Stefano di Neive, Piedmonte, Italy. Some days are just better than others, and I must say I’m grateful for the kindness of strangers and friends…