Category: Wine Articles

2020 Poderi Aldo Conterno, Barolo DOCG “Romirasco” Bussia Cru, Piemonte, Italy.I was lucky enough to try the 2020 Aldo Conterno Romirasco Barolo, from two separate decanted bottles, which was showing…

2022 Weingut Willems-Willems, Riesling Feinherb, Saar River, Germany.One of my favorite under the radar German producers, Willems-Willems of the Saar region, does a delightful and authentic set of traditional Prädikat…

2025 Château Gassier, Côtes de Provence Rosé, Provence, France.The lovely Gassier Côtes de Provence Rosé 2025 is just out and a tasty treat made from Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Vermentino…

2022 Weingut Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben, Riesling Spatlese, Urziger Wurzgarten, Mosel Germany.The 2022 Christoffel Urziger Wurzgarten Spatlese Riesling is glistening bright pale gold in the glass and shows off classic…

2025 La Marea by Ian Brand, Albariño, Kristy Vineyard, Monterey County.I got a little sneak peek of the 2025 La Marea Albariño and it’s definitely a winner with an ultra…

2021 Weingut Wagner-Stempel, Riesling Feinherb, Rheinhessen, Germany.The bright golden hued 2021 Riesling Feinherb from Wagner-Stempel is only a touch off dry and is drinking fabulously well at the moment with…

2019 Herdade do Mouchão, Ponte Tinto, Alentejo, Portugal.The deep and purple Ponte (Ponte das Canas) Tinto by Herdade do Mouchão is a unique all estate blend of Touriga Franca, Touriga…

2024 Domaine M. & C. Lapierre, Morgon, Cru Beaujolais, France.The 2024 vintage of Lapierre’s Morgon is dark ruby in the glass and ultra quaffable with a lighter, low alcohol and…

2020 Cantine Valpane, Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG “Perlydia” Piemonte, Italy.The deep purple/garnet Valpane 2020 “Perlydia” Barbera is a beefy pure example of this ancient native varietal with loads of…