2014 Weingut Leitz, Riesling Kabinett, Rudesheimer Klosterlay, Rheingau Germany. The wonderfully aromatic and lively Rudesheimer Klosterlay Kabinett delivers fresh and vibrant flavors that reflect the terroir and vintage perfectly with…
2012 Brewer-Clifton, Pinot Noir, 3-D Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills. Greg Brewer’s lineup of Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines are spectacular and deserving of attention, especially with a bit of…
2013 Avinyo, Brut Rose, Reserva Cava, Alt Penedes, Spain. A wonderful pink sparkler that makes for a fun and savvy Valentine’s Day choice, but really this is terrific stuff and…
2014 Smith-Story, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County. The Smith-Story wines are all worthy of searching out and Eric and Alison Story have put together a great lineup of talent behind their…
2014 Maxime Magnon, Rozeta, Corbieres Rouge, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Magnon is an all natural producer is the wilds of the Languedoc in Vallee du Paradis and he crafts wines from field…
2013 Weingut Prieler, Blaufränkisch, Johanneshole, Burgenland Austria. The beautiful and stylish Prieler Johanneshole Blaufrankisch 2013 reveals the near perfect vintage and terroir expression with layers of blue and red fruits,…
2015 Weingut Donnhoff Trocken, Riesling, Tonschiefer, Dry Slate, Nahe Germany. The Donnhoff 2015 Rieslings are going to be out of this world, they look set for a legendary future, especially…
2014 Samsara, Syrah, Santa Barbara County. The latest Samsara wines are all wonderfully complex, textural and ripe in flavor profiles, both the new Sta. Rita Hills Pinot and Santa Barbara…
1997 Chateau Coutet, Cuvee Madame, Premier Cru Classe, Sauternes-Barsac, Sweet Bordeaux Wine, France. One of the great surprises of the month was tasting the sublime “Golden Wine” from Chateau Coutet,…
2014 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Saint-Aubin, Le Banc, White Burgundy, France. Bottled in wide heavy glass the new 2014 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin Le Banc is a curvy sexy white Burgundy with everything…