Category: Wine Articles

2012 County Line, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast. Eric Sussman’s second label (Radio Coteau his first) County Line is a great label for high quality and value, and his 2012 County…

2010 Domaine Andre Perret, Saint-Joseph “Les Grisieres” Northern Rhone, France. This glorious old school Syrah from Perret is a classic with beautiful detailed fruit, spice, earth, lift and balance. The…

2011 Regis Minet, Pouilly-Fume Vieilles Vignes, Loire Valley, France. Don’t miss this Sauvignon Blanc, this is the real deal, and another great discovery from the guys at Kermit Lynch in…

2011 Guimaro, Ribeira Sacra Mencia Joven, Galicia Spain. This beautiful and spicy red from Spain’s northwest is made from the Mencia grape which has similar qualities to Cabernet Franc and…

2012 McKinlay, Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, Oregon. Matt Kinne’s McKinlay Vineyards have been around since 1989 and while not well known, are making some of the best value Pinot Noir…

2008 Marco de Bartoli, Zibibbo Integer, IGT, Dry White Wine, Sicily, Italy. This very exotic white comes from Marsala and is made from the Zibibbo grape, which is related to…

2011 Philippe Chavy, Meursault “Narvaux” AC, White Burgundy, France. Beautifully detailed and remarkably old school, the 2011 Philippe Chavy Meursault Narvaux reminds me of my early days trying the classics,…

2011 Philippe Chavy, Bourgogne Aligote AC, White Burgundy, France. This is flat out the best Aligote I’ve ever had, better that my early experiences with Ramonet and other well known…

2012 Domaine Tempier, Bandol Rose, Provence, France. The Tempier Bandol Rose is crafted from Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan grapes and is considered one of the great pink wines of…

2010 Louis Barruol, Cote-Rotie “La Viailliere” Kermit Lynch Blend Cuvee, Northern Rhone, France. Louis Barruol’s one of the Rhone’s busiest and best winemakers, sharing his talents with Kermit Lynch, making…