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2019 The Paring, Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley.There’s a lot of wine here for the money, with The Paring 2019 Syrah showing tons of northern Rhone character and deep fruit density,…

2021 Gaintza, Txakolina Blanco, Getariako Txakolina D.O., Spain.Usually I wait between reviews of the same wine, but the new 2021 vintage of Gaintza is strikingly fresh and differs from the…

2021 Mijita Wine Company, Gamay Noir, Abbey Road Farm Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon.Winemaker Lizzy Esqueda’s first two wines are tiny micro releases under her brand spanking new the…

2020 Bodegas Izadi, Rioja Blanco, Rioja D.O., Spain.In a recent tasting of an eclectic mix of Spanish wines, I was reminded that one of the most overlooked categories in Spain…

2018 Coster dels Olivers, Priorat D.O., Catalonia, Spain.The inky purple and opulent 2018 Coster dels Olivers red by winemaker Joan Sangenis comes from the Priorat’s intense and small yielding vines,…

2021 Domaine Tempier, Bandol Rosé, Provence, France.The Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé, which regardless of season is like Summer in the glass, with it’s inviting salmon color and mouth filling palate,…

2020 Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez – La Vizcaina, Mencia “El Rapolao” Lomas de Valtuille, Bierzo DO, Spain.The gorgeous and brightly detailed El Rapolao, crafted by the legendary Raúl Pérez,…

2020 Jean-Louis Dutraive, Domaine de la Grand’Cour, Fleurie, Clos de la Grand’Cour, Cru Beaujolais, France.This delicate and seductive Domaine de la Grand’Cour Fleurie “Clos” by Jean-Louis is haunting and heavenly…

2021 Herència Altés, Garnatxa Nerga, Terra Alta D.O. Spain.Coming from Spain’s Terra Alta region, the lush and full bodied Herència Altés Garnatxa Nerga, made from 100% organic Grenache vines, is…

2019 Monte Rio Cellars, Petite Sirah, Lodi, California.Just 300 cases were made of Monte Rio’s outstanding inky and spicy Petite Sirah, which is loaded with black fruits and velvety tannins,…