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2009 Sheldon Wines, Tawny Port “Chapters” Fortified Wine, California.The second chapter of the Sheldon’s two series of Tawny Port, this 2009, which was in barrel 14 years, is definitely one…

1990 Durney Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown, Carmel Valley, Monterey County.Being a Carmel Valley native, it was will some pride that I was able to find this bottle, thanks to…

2020 Domaine Jean-Marc Vincent, Auxey-Duresses Blanc “Les Hautés” White Burgundy, France.It would be almost expected to mistake this Auxey-Duresses for a top Premier Cru or even a Grand Cru White…

2022 Domaine Camus-Bruchon, Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru “Aux Gravains” Red Burgundy, France.I am a huge fan of Camus-Bruchon and especially in recent years under Guillaume Camus, with the latest set of…

2021 Domaine Anita, Moulin -à- Vent Les Caves “Reine de Nuit” Cru Beaujolais, France.The Domaine Anita label, led by Anita Neveu, as mentioned in my prior reviews, a former professional…

2020 Le Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Casa Montosoli, Tuscany, Italy.The lightness and delicacy in this beautiful and nuanced Le Ragnaie Casa Montosoli Brunello di Montalcino, is a shock as…

2024 Kermit Lynch Selection, Côtes du Rhône Village Rouge, Rhône Valley, France.Famous Berkeley Wine Importer Kermit Lynch has long had a hand in crafting tasty Rhône wines for the US…

n.v. La Rogerie – Familie Petit – Boxler, Extra Brut “Bourg/Sud” Grand Cru Réserve Perpétuelle 18-22, Blanc de Blancs Champagne, Avize, France.The thrilling La Rogere “Bourg/Sud” 100% Chardonnay Blanc de…

2023 Outward Wines, Cabernet Franc, Massa Estate Vineyard, Carmel Valley AVA, Monterey County.The debut vintage of the Outward Wines Massa Vineyard Cabernet Franc is a deep purple/garnet wine with a…

2023 Brooks Wines, Pinot Noir “Janus” Willamette Valley, Oregon.The 2023 vintage collection looks set to be a brilliant set of wines from Brooks, with both the Rieslings and Pinots being…