2020 Domaine Guiberteau, Saumur Rouge, Les Moulins, Loire Valley, France.The tight, austere and firm dark garnet/ruby Les Moulins Saumur Rouge by Romain Guiberteau takes its time unwinding and opening up,…
2021 Maison Lou Dumont, Bourgogne Rouge, Red Burgundy, France.One of the most interesting new discoveries in recent years, especially in regards to Burgundy, has been Koji Nakada and Jae Hwa…
2023 Casa de Rodas, Alvarinho, Symington Family Estates, Monção and Melgaço, Portugal.This bright and complex pale gold Alvarinho by Anselmo Mendes at Casa de Rodas is brilliant lighter framed version…
2023 Agricola LaLu, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Piemonte, Italy.My very first taste of Lara and Luisa Sala’s LaLu wines came with this absolutely enticing and seductive Langhe Nebbiolo, which I was…
2021 Domaine Jean-Charles Fagot, Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge “Vieilles-Vignes” Red Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, France.The fresh, pretty ruby hued and elegant Jean-Charles Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles-Vignes is absolutely delicious and an incredible value, yes…
1993 Durney Vineyards, Cachagua Cabernet, Carmel Valley.The Bordeaux style and nicely drinking old Durney 1993 Cachagua Cabernet (Sauvignon) may have peaked, but still is offering up a brilliant performance with…
2024 Hippolyte Reverdy, Sancerre Blanc, Loire Valley, France.One of my favorite Loire wines, Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre never fails to meet the moment and this 2024 Blanc really hit the bullseye…
2021 Odonata, Blanc de Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine, Escolle Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.The vivacious and luxurious Odonata Blanc de Blancri Escolle Champagne Method bubbly shines brilliantly in the glass and…
2022 Vietti, Barbera d’Alba DOC, Trevìe, Piemonte, Italy.The opulent and ripe Vietti Trevìe Barbera d’Alba 2022 has a deep garnet,crimson color, delicate florals, hints of spice and has a lushfull…
2021 McIntyre, Dornfelder, Estate, Santa Lucia Highlands.One of my recent discoveries, thanks to Kristen McIntyre, who brought this local rarity out to an industry tasting, was her dad’s unique, deeply…