Category: Wine Articles

2018 Chateau Thivin, Cote de Brouilly, Cru Beaujolais, France.The Famille Geoffray’s famous old school Chateau Thivin is one of my favorite go to reds, its pure Gamay flavors and terroir…

2015 Elyse Winery, Zinfandel, Korte Ranch Vineyard, St. Helena, Napa Valley.The Elyse Winery has been one of my favorites for Zin and Cab for almost 25 years and I still…

2019 Big Basin Vineyards, Rosé, Central Coast, California.Bradley Brown’s Big Basin Vineyards based in the remote Santa Cruz Mountains is known mostly for their critically acclaimed estate Rattlesnake Rock Syrah,…

n.v. R. Pouillon & Fils, Cuvee de Reserve Brut Champagne, France.The beautiful and creamy moussed Reserve Brut by Champagne R. Pouillon & Fils is a luxurious comforting bubbly to celebrate…

2016 Domaine Xavier Gerard, Condrieu “L’Arbuel” Northern Rhone, France.This long time Cote-Rotie and Condrieu estate was just plugging along with a solid lineup of offerings, but the transition to the…

2017 Envinate, Táganan Parcela Margalagua, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.The Envinate Táganan Parcela Margalagua is one of the most unique and rare bottlings in the Canary Islands and this 2017 is…

2018 Dr. Loosen, Riesling Kabinett, Ürziger Würzgarten, Mosel Germany.Absolutely one of the most obvious terroir wines in the world and a classic German wine, the Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Kabinett…

2018 Sadie Family Wines, Tinta Barroca “Treinspoor” Old Vine Series, Swartland, South Africa.Every single time I have a Eben Sadie wine I am left monumentally and profoundly moved by them,…

2017 Maison M.Chapoutier, La Ciboise, Costières de Nîmes, Rhone Valley, France.The Chapoutier La Ciboise Costières de Nîmes Rouge is one of the world’s best values in red wine, made from…

2016 Cameron Winery, Nebbiolo, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The 2016 Cameron Nebbiolo is truly a gorgeous wine and can easily be considered an American Barolo with its pure varietal character…