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2021 Artuke, Rioja Tinto “Artuke” Spain.Bright, juicy and expressive, the 95% Tempranillo and 5% Viura, a white Rioja grape, Artuke Tinto is 100% whole cluster, full stem inclusion and carbonic…

2019 Beaux Freres, Pinot Noir “Les Cousins” Willamette Valley, Oregon.The Les Cousins Pinot by Oregon’s legendary Beaux Freres is an ultra small production bargain, with just 50 cases made in…

2020 Di Giovanna, Helios Grillo, Sicilia DOC Bianco, Sicily, Italy.Grown not on volcanic, but instead on limestone soils, the mineral driven and aromatic golden colored Helios Grillo is a light…

2021 Domaine Gramenon, Sierra du Sud, Cotes du Rhone Red, France.I’ve always loved this bottling by Domaine Gramenon, the Sierra du Sud never disappoints with its distinctive pure Syrah profile…

2020 Domaine Weinbach, Pinot Gris, Clos des Capucins, Vin d’Alsace, France.The 2020 Clos des Capucins by Domaine Weinbach is intense, dry, complex and fully the equal of the estate’s Riesling…

2020 Domaine Camus-Bruchon et Fils, Beaune Premier Cru “Clos du Roi” Red Burgundy, France.Over the years, one of my favorite Burgundy producers has without question been Camus-Bruchon and in recent…

2020 Château d’Yquem “Y” Ygrec, Dry White Bordeaux, France.The very expressive and tropical 2020 “Y” Dry White Bordeaux is very impressive stuff, way more interesting and delightful than I had…

2020 Riecine, Chianti Classico DOCG, Tusacny, Italy.The beautifully pure 2020 Riecine Chianti Classico really hits the spot, I’m an unabashed Chianti Classico lover and crave wines like this, especially the…

2020 Leo Steen, Chenin Blanc “The Steen” Jurassic Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley.The Leo Steen Jurassic Chenin is one of the best and pleasing whites I’ve had this year, it is…

2019 Bedrock Wine Co, Syrah “Calico” California.The beautifully dark purple/garnet Calico California Syrah from Bedrock is their version of Crozes-Hermitage in the Graillot mold, it is unmistakable, and as they…