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2011 Schlossgut Diel, Riesling Kabinett, Nahe Germany. The baby Diel Riesling delivers amazing quality and has only got better in the last six months since I last tasted it, I’m…
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2006 Ridge, Zinfandel Lytton Estate, Dry Creek Valley. This wonderfully rustic and classic Ridge Zin is drinking at it’s peak right now, and if you have any I’d consider popping…
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2012 Rochioli, Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Grown, Russian River Valley. The latest Rochioli Estate Grown Russian River Valley is one of the finest vintages yet for this very popular wine and…
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2011 Les Fils de Charles Trosset, Arbin Mondeuse Harmonie Cuvee, Vin de Savoie, France. This rare treat from Trosset is lovingly imported to the States by Charles Neal, in fact…
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2011 Weingut Leitz, Riesling “Rudesheimer Magdalenenkreuz” Spatlese, Rheingau Germany. One of the best deals in Riesling, the Leitz Rudesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Spatlese is a lovely wine that shows purity of fruit,…
Ribera del Duero Wine Region Notes
Spain’s Ribera del Duero Region By Kerry Winslow, grapelive Once the mighty and high rent district of Spain with the legendary Vega Sicilia and more, the Ribera del Duero seems…
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2010 PSI (by Dominio de Pingus) Ribera del Duero DO, Spain. The PSI is an old vine cuvee (all Tinto Fino-Tempranillo) from Pingus and local growers made to preserve old…
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2012 Sheldon, Vinolocity Blanc, Sonoma Coast. Watch out, this is going to be a great wine, after seeing the last vintages develop, I’m sure this 2012 will surpass the prior…
Grapelive Winery Review: Lucia Vineyards by Pisoni
Lucia Vineyards The Pisoni family keep going from success to success, with hard work, charm and talent of course the main reasons, plus sublime vineyard sites that make for stylish,…
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2010 Andrew Murray, Syrah “Watch Hill Vineyard” Santa Ynez Valley. Andrew Murray’s wine are all delicious and well crafted and it has been a pleasure to taste them since the…