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2010 Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben, Riesling Spatlese “Erdener Treppchen” Mosel, Germany. Christoffel’s Rieslings are some of my favorite wines and have been for many years, but I had a hard…
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2010 Brewer-Clifton, Pinot Noir “Mount Carmel” Monopole, Sta. Rita Hills. Don’t even think about it, it is a no brainer, this vintage is another stunner from the talented duo of…
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2011 Andre et Michel Quenard, Chignin-Bergeron, Savoie White, France. Another fantastic wine from Quenard, again this Domaine impresses with the new releases showing beauty, life and interesting layers of flavor.…
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2008 G.D. Vajra, Barolo “Albe” DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy. I had the great pleasure to meet Giuseppe Vaira of G.D. Vajra and taste through his lineup of wines, all of which…
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2011 Arnot-Roberts Trousseau Luchsinger Vineyard, Lake County. Duncan Arnot Meyers has been getting lots of critical acclaim for his wines and has a small cult like following for his textured…
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2010 Shea Wine Cellars, Pinot Noir “Block 7” Shea Vineyard, Willamette Valley. From one of the most celebrated vineyard sites in Oregon, the Shea Vineyard continues to impress for terroir…
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2011 Domaine Chignard, Fleurie “Les Moriers” Cru Beaujolais, France. Just plain delightful and entertainingly pretty in detail this Gamay flows with classic fruit and perfumed floral character with touches of…
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2010 Domaine du Haut Bourg, Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu “Le Pavillon” Sur Lie, Loire Valley, France. (Grape: Melon de Bourgogne-Dry White) This pretty and dry white from the Loire Valley…
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2011 Chateau Thivin, Cote de Brouilly Cru Beaujolais, France. While everyone is desperate to find and hoard all the 2009 Cru Beaujolais they can find, and drinking a few of…
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2008 Cimarossa, Cabernet Sauvignon “Rive di Cimarossa” Howell Mountain, Napa Valley. Cimarossa is a label to explore if you’ve not seen it, and the wines deserve merit and lots of…