2023 Vitivinicolo Antichi Poderi Jerzu, Cannonau Novello, IGT Ogliastra, Sardinia, Italy.Sardinian Nouveau, or new wine, is called Novello (di Sardegna) and made from 100% Cannonau (Grenache) that it is quickly…
2022 Domaine M. & C. Lapierre, Morgon, Marcel Lapierre Cuvée MMXXII, Cru Beaujolais, France.One of the world’s great wines, the Lapierre Cuvée Marcel comes from 100 year old Gamay vines…
2021 Domaine Lajibe – Jean-Baptiste Semmartin – Mansengs et Compagnie, Mansengs, Dry White Wine, Vin de France.The intensely dry, crisp and reductive, tension filled white is a thriller from the…
2017 Sesti – Castello di Argiano, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva “Phenomena” Tuscany, Italy.The 2017 Brunello Riserva Phenomena from Sesti is a gorgeous, layered and transparent wine with a luxurious…
2022 Olek Bondonio, Langhe Rosso DOC “Giulietta” Piemonte, Italy.One of my favorite Barbaresco makers, Olek Bondonio, a cult like figure here, has become one of the most sought after winemakers…
2021 Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux, Vacqueyras AOC Blanc, Un Sang Blanc, Rhône Valley, France.An absolute stunner in the glass, this Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux Un Sang Blanc is…
2019 Giulia Negri, Barolo DOCG “Marassio” Serradenari Cru, La Morra, Piemonte, Italy.A truly monumental effort and with incredible structure, the Giulia Negri Marassio Barolo is a highly wound Nebbiolo that…
2021 Goodfellow Family Cellars, Whistling Ridge Blanc, Ribbon Ridge AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The beautifully crisp and aromatic co-fermented Alsatian style white blend by Goodfellow is made from 54% Riesling, 20%…
2021 Weingut Reichsrat von Bühl, Riesling Kabinett “Armand” Pfalz, Germany.The Weingut Reichsrat von Bühl in the Pfalz is a historic premier estate with a collection of traditional wines and more…
2021 Union Sacré, Syrah “Virtuose” Slide Hill Vineyard, Edna Valley AVA, San Luis Obispo County.The deep and dark fruited Virtuose Syrah by Union Sacré, who are well admired for their…