2019 Monte Rio Cellars, Zinfandel, Grist Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley AVA, Sonoma County.Famous Sommelier Patrick Cappiello’s Monte Rio Cellars makes some cheerful, bright and crunchy throwback wines, quaffable and fun…
2019 Montefiorito, Grignolino, Piemonte DOC, Italy.The debut release of the Montefiorito Piemonte DOC Grignolino (2019) is translucent ruby, limpid and whisper light colored in the glass, looking like squeezed strawberries,…
2020 J.L. Chave Selection, Côtes-du-Rhône “Mon Coeur” Rhône Valley, France.The dark and complex 2020 J.L. Chave Sélection Côtes-du- Rhône “Mon Coeur” is crafted from a mix of varietals, with usually…
2020 Domaine Camus-Bruchon et Fils, Savigny-Les-Beaune “Aux Grands Liards” Vieilles Vignes, Red Burgundy, France.Winemaker Guillaume Camus at Domain Camus-Bruchon has been on a roll and this wildly exotic, luxurious rich…
2019 Chateau de Rouanne, Vinsobres AOC Rouge, Rhone Valley, France.The very dark fruited and deeply hued Vinsobres Rouge by the sister property of Saint Cosme, Chateau de Rouanne, was crafted…
2021 Familie Friedrich Becker, Chardonnay, Pfalz, Germany.The estate grown Family Friedrich Becker Chardonnay is wildly delicious stuff, drawing inspiration from Chablis and Puligny (white Burgundy) wines, this German Chardonnay is…
2017 Cantina Produttori Nebbiolo di Carema, Carena Riserva DOC, Alto Piemonte, Italy.Beautifully pure Nebbiolo, aromatic and slightly earthy on the nose with classic rustic flavors on the medium bodied palate…
2016 Domaine Bernard Boisson-Vadot, Meursault “Les Chevalieres” White Burgundy, France.The 2016 Les Chevalieres Meursault from winemakers Anne and Pierre Boisson is really hitting its stride and mature in character with…
2021 Sylvain Dittiere, Saumur-Champigny Rouge, La Porte Saint Jean, Loire Valley, France.The 2021 La Porte Saint Jean, 100% Cabernet Franc, Saumur-Champigny Rouge shows pretty aromatics and dark fruit layers of…
2021 A.D. Beckham, Amphora Syrah, Red Mountain, Yakima Valley AVA, Washington State.The Beckham Estate Vineyard winery, based in the Willamette Valley’s Chehalem Mountains, has been creating a buzz in wine…