2007 Nusserhof, Lagrein Riserva, Sudtirol-Alto Adige (Heinrich Mayr) Italy. This beautifully crafted Lagrein from the Dolomites reminds of a fine Cornas with earthy intensity and character showing glorious mature blue…
2011 Alfredo Maestro, Vina Almate, Penefiel, Valladolid, Spain. This wonderful 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) is smooth luxurious red that shows this varietal in it’s purest form with creamy rich fruit,…
2012 Kruger-Rumpf, Riesling Munsterer Pittersberg Auslese Nahe Germany. Georg Rumpf’s fantastic 2012’s deserve a lot of attention and high praise, especially this amazing Auslese, maybe one of the best I…
2012 Domaine Chignard, Julienas, Cru Beaujolais, France. This absolutely gorgeous Gamay was a real surprise and by far the best Julienas I’ve ever had, and while Julienas is my least…
2012 Weingut Donnhoff, Riesling, Estate Trocken, Nahe Germany. This 2012 Dry Estate Riesling is clearly and most definitely a baby Grosses Gewachs (Grand Cru) and shows amazing drive and quality…
2008 Giovanni Rosso, Barolo DOCG, Del Comune di Serralunga D’ Alba, Piedmonte, Italy. This Barolo is old school perfection, a wonderful example of Nebbiolo in every respect, with glorious purity,…
2012 Kaena, Rose of Grenache, Santa Ynez Valley. Mikael Sigouin’s Grenache Rose is stunning, a complete wine of freshness and vitality with mineral and spice notes rounding out this moth…
2007 Saxon Brown, Syrah, Parmelee-Hill Camp Block, Sonoma Coast. Jeff Gaffner’s wines are all interesting and well crafted, and he is certainly in demand given his success at Black Kite…
Family Winemakers of California Tasting Review By Kerry Winslow This year’s Family Winemakers of California tasting event was a good chance to taste some new wines, new vintages and meet…
2010 Law Estate Wines, Sagacious (Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre) Paso Robles. I’m always on the trail of new discoveries and future specialties in the vast wine world, and at this…