Category: Wine Articles

2006 Pandol, Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains. I found this in my cellar, I had believed I had drunk them all ages ago, so it was fun to go back…

2011 Pecchenino, Dolcetto San Luigi Dogliani DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy. This brilliant Dolcetto is vivid and purr with fresh berry fruit, acidity and charm, Pecchenino really nailed this vintage and made…

2011 Herman Story, Syrah “Nuts & Bolts” California. Russell P. From’s Herman Story Wines, named for his grandfather, produces some wonderful small lot wines, from his Paso Robles winery, be…

2012 Donnhoff, Riesling Felsenberg GG (Grosses Gewachs), Nahe Germany. Donnhoff’s amazing dry Grand Cru Felsenberg is one of the world’s great wines, forget white or red, grape, anything, this Riesling…

2010 Olek Bondonio, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Roncagliette, Piedmonte, Italy. From Barbaresco and more importantly from the same Barbaresco vineyard that Gaja calls Sori Tildin! This is the real deal, and…

2012 Weingut Leitz, Riesling Rudesheimer Berg Kaisersteinfels, Terrassen, Rheingau Germany. This staggeringly sublime wine is as good as it get in dry Riesling and this unique block high up in…

2011 Bruno Giacosa, Dolcetto d’ Alba DOC, Piedmonte, Italy. Famed for their amazing Barolo, Giacosa is one of Italy’s great producers and this lovely Dolcetto d’ Alba is a gem,…

2011 Alfaro Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Lester Family Vineyard at Deer Park, Santa Cruz Mountains. Only three barrels were produced of this pretty handcrafted Pinot by Richard Alfaro, and the…

2011 Bernard Baudry, red Chinon, Les Grezeaux, Loire Valley, France. This pure Cabernet Franc is simply irresistible and gorgeous with deep color, life and vibrant flavors, Baudry looks to have…

2012 Alban, Viognier Central Coast. No introduction needed for John Alban, and his wines, both of which are legendary when it comes to quality and style, being one of first…