Category: Wine Reviews

1990 Durney Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown, Carmel Valley, Monterey County.Being a Carmel Valley native, it was will some pride that I was able to find this bottle, thanks to…

2020 Domaine Jean-Marc Vincent, Auxey-Duresses Blanc “Les Hautés” White Burgundy, France.It would be almost expected to mistake this Auxey-Duresses for a top Premier Cru or even a Grand Cru White…

2022 Domaine Camus-Bruchon, Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru “Aux Gravains” Red Burgundy, France.I am a huge fan of Camus-Bruchon and especially in recent years under Guillaume Camus, with the latest set of…

2021 Domaine Anita, Moulin -à- Vent Les Caves “Reine de Nuit” Cru Beaujolais, France.The Domaine Anita label, led by Anita Neveu, as mentioned in my prior reviews, a former professional…

2020 Le Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Casa Montosoli, Tuscany, Italy.The lightness and delicacy in this beautiful and nuanced Le Ragnaie Casa Montosoli Brunello di Montalcino, is a shock as…

2024 Kermit Lynch Selection, Côtes du Rhône Village Rouge, Rhône Valley, France.Famous Berkeley Wine Importer Kermit Lynch has long had a hand in crafting tasty Rhône wines for the US…

n.v. La Rogerie – Familie Petit – Boxler, Extra Brut “Bourg/Sud” Grand Cru Réserve Perpétuelle 18-22, Blanc de Blancs Champagne, Avize, France.The thrilling La Rogere “Bourg/Sud” 100% Chardonnay Blanc de…

2023 Outward Wines, Cabernet Franc, Massa Estate Vineyard, Carmel Valley AVA, Monterey County.The debut vintage of the Outward Wines Massa Vineyard Cabernet Franc is a deep purple/garnet wine with a…

2023 Brooks Wines, Pinot Noir “Janus” Willamette Valley, Oregon.The 2023 vintage collection looks set to be a brilliant set of wines from Brooks, with both the Rieslings and Pinots being…

nv. Denis Salomon, Histoire de Famille, Meunier, Extra Brut Champagne, France.All new to me, Denis Salomon’s 100% Meunier (Blanc de Noirs) Histoire de Famille Extra Brut Champagne, a savvy blend…