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2019 Paitin, Barbaresco DOCG “Sorì Paitin” Serraboella, Piedmonte, Italy.The extremely rare, aromatic and beautifully textured Sorì Paitin bottling of Serraboella Barbaresco is a gorgeous Nebbiolo wine with a range of…

2019 Domaine Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Blanc “Le Chapitre” White Burgundy, France.I’ve long been a fan for these Sylvain Pataille wines, especially the red Marsannay offerings, but I don’t have much…

2016 Alberto Orte, Rioja Blanco “La Antigua Clásico” Rioja Alta, Spain.The unique, golden hued and slightly oxidaive Alberto Orte Rioja Blanco is made mainly from heirloom clones of old-vine Viura,…

2019 Conterno Fantino, Barolo DOCG “Mosconi” Vigna Ped, Piedmonte, Italy.The 2019 Mosconi Vigna Ped from Conterno Fantino is a brilliant young Barolo that is already showing its potential and has…

2022 Lucy Wines by Pisoni, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands.The Lucy Wines, which were made to give back to the community and inspired by the Monterey Bay area…

2022 Ruseell Joyce, Chenin Blanc, Rodnick Vineyard, Chalone AVA, Monterey County.This brilliant new and upcoming release from winemaker Russell Joyce of Joyce Vineyards, made under his personal collection label, is…

2021 La Battagliola, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC, Dosage Millesimato 15, Red Sparkling Wine, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.The dark magenta, slighty off dry, like an Extra Dry Champagne, and fruity La Battagliola…

2020 Domaine Jean Collet, Chablis Premier Cru, Vaillons, White Burgundy, France.The Collet family, as noted here at Grapelive.com, is a long time Chablis family and have some great sites, that…

2021 Leo Steen, Chenin Blanc, Saini Farms Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County.These Leo Steen Chenins, by winemaker Leo Hansen, are some of the most pleasing California whites I’ve had…

2021 Crotin, Grignolino d’Asti DOC, Piedmonte, Italy.The easy to love and quaffable Crotin, which translates to a small cellar, Grignolino d’Asti is a delightful lighter framed, strawberry ruby hued, delicately…