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2020 Cantina Gallura, Vermentino di Gallura DOCG “Piras” Sardinia, Italy.Coming from higher elevation vines and granite soils the Piras Vermentino di Gallura is an absolutely pure and stunning example of…

2021 Sheldon Wines, Grenache ”Pure Grenache – Pitch & Frequency” Sonoma County, California.The 2021 Pure Grenache from Sheldon Wines is exceptional stuff with a gorgeous ruby and garnet hue in…

2020 Elio Sandri, Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Piedmonte, Italy.Elio Sandri Barolo has a cult like following here in the states and especially with the Sommelier crowd, so you hardly see them,…

2021 I. Brand & Family Winery, Cabernet Franc, DeRose Vineyard, Cienega Valley AVA, San Benito County.I’ve been obsessing on Cab Franc recently and this initial release of Ian Brand’s DeRose…

2021 Côtière Wines, Pinot Noir “Santa Barbara Cuvée” Santa Barbara County.The beautifully balanced and aromatic Santa Barbara Cuvée Pinot Noir from Côtière is a top vineyard site blend from 70%…

2019 Intent Wines, Pinot Gris, Filigreen Farm, Anderson Valley.The 2019 Intent Pinot Gris is slightly cloudy with a golden straw hue in the glass and bursts to life in the…

2015 Saxon Brown, Chardonnay, Rosella’s Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.Jeff Gaffners Saxon Brown winery based in Santa Rosa specializes in hand crafted small lot wines from outstanding vineyard sites throughout the…

2022 Vini Contini, Karmis Cuvée, IGT White, Isola dei Nuraghi, Sardinia, Italy.Fresh from Sardinia, the Karmis Cuvée from Contini is a bright, fresh, ultra dry and mineral driven white blend…

2018 Kenefick Ranch Winery, Cabernet Franc, Caitlin’s Select, Kenefick Ranch Vineyard, Estate Grown, Calistoga, Napa Valley.It was a great pleasure to meet up with Chris Kenefick and taste through his…

2016 Giorgio Pira, Barolo Riserva DOCG “Terre del Mago” Piedmonte, Italy.I had never seen or tasted the wines of Giorgio Pira, who’s family has been growing grapes near the village…