2022 Domaine Boehler, Molse Blanc, Grand Vin de Molsheim, Vin d’Alsace, France.The traditional, natural and independent minded Domaine Boehler’s unique Alsace white blend is a terroir expression, rather than a…
2022 Thibaud Boudignon, Savennières “Clos de la Hutte” Loire Valley, France.Thibaud Boudignon’s rare Clos de la Hutte Savennières, again really impresses, and is an outstanding dry geeky cool Chenin Blanc…
2018 Domaine Bernard Levet, Côte-Rôtie, Améthyste, Northern Rhone, France.As with the previous vintages, the 2018 Bernard Levet Côte-Rôtie cuvée Améthyste, 100% Syrah, is very opulent and luxuriously textured, again it…
2019 Schloss Johannisberger, Riesling Feinheb, Gelblack, Rheingau Germany.The truly historic Schloss Johannisberg winery in the Rheingau, the birthplace of modern Riesling, is a must visit if visiting the Rheingau region…
2009 Enzo Boglietti, Barolo DOCG “Fossati” Piemonte, Italy.The beautifully mature 2009 Fossati cru Barolo by Enzo Boglietti a pure gem of a wine with dried rose petals, laurel and earthy…
2022 Agricolavinica – Le Colline di Ripa, Sauvignon del Molise DOC “Lame del Sorbo” Molise, Italy.The very intriguing and soulful Agricolavinica Lame del Sorbo Sauvignon Blanc has loads of high…
2022 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli, No Name, Piedmont, Italy.Always a secret winner for class and value the No Name Langhe Nebbiolo, actually a declassified Barolo, shows off a youthfully dark…
2024 Ghostnote Wines, Graves Coast Blanc, Gist Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains.I was excited to try this new Ghostnote release of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, which is quite pithy and structured,…
2023 Quinta da Muradella, Candea Blanco, Monterrei D.O., Galicia, Spain.The wonderfully expressive and vivid Candea by Quinta da Muradella in the Monterrei D.O. region of Spain is bright yellowish/gold in…
2024 Domaine Franck Balthazar, Côtes du Rhône Rouge, Rhône Valley, France.The lovely, dark hued, spicy and aromatic Côtes du Rhône Rouge by Franck Balthazar was just what the doctor ordered…