2015 Schlossgut Diel, Riesling Trocken, Dorsheimer Goldloch Grosses Gewachs, Nahe Germany. A masterwork from Caroline Diel, the glorious Goldloch Grand Cru dry Riesling delivers seamless grace, underlying power and energy…
2015 Monasterio de Corias, Albarin Negro/Mencia Cangas Joven Selección “Novicio” Asturias, Spain. There are some wines, where points and seriousness are not part of the joy of just drinking good…
2014 Domaine Tempier, Bandol Cuvee Classique, Provence, France. The latest set of Bandol Rouge from the iconic Domaine Tempier are some of best yet from this very famous estate and…
2014 Clos Ste Magdeleine, Cassis Blanc, Provence, France. A perfect elixir and tonic for the worries of the world, this gorgeous Cassis certainly lights up any day or night, the…
2015 Domaine Ruet, Regnie Cru Beaujolais, Les Bois, France. One of the sleepers at a recent celebration tasting of Beaujolais and Gamay, the Ruet Regnie, is a vibrant and stylish…
2015 Weingut Kruger-Rumpf, Riesling Trocken, Scharlachberg Grosses Gewachs, Binger Rheinhessen, Germany. The gorgeous and understated Grand Cu Scharlachberg Riesling from Kruger-Rumpf was one of my favorite wines of my trip…
2014 Jean Louis Dutraive-Domaine de la Grand Cour, Fleurie Cru Beaujolais, Clos de la Grand Cour, France. A huge shout out to Rachel Kerswell (The Source Imports) and Hayley Johnson…
2014 Sara Perez i Rene Barbier Venus La Universal “Dido” Montsant Tinto, Spain. The brilliant Sara Perez Dido red is drinking wonderfully at the moment, very impressive with delicacy and…
2007 Giuseppe Quintarelli, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto Italy. One of the most iconic wines in the world, made by the late Giuseppe Quintarelli, who passed away a few years…
2014 Piedrasassi, Syrah “PS” Santa Barbara County. Sashi Moorman’s Piedrasassi PS Syrah 2014 is outstanding. Period. True Story. I mean, wow, this is beautiful and seductive wine that if was…