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2021 Domaine de Marquiliani – Anne Amalric, Rosé Gris de Marquiliani, Vin de Corse, France.I am a big fan of Anne Amalric’s Domaine de Marquiliani, who makes some of the…

2021 I. Brand & Family Winery, Pinot Gris “Ramato” Eden Rift Vineyard, Cienega Valley AVA, San Benito County.More dynamic and exciting than last years excellent version, the coppery/pinkish skin fermented…

2021 Margerum, Sauvignon Blanc “Sybarite” Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez Valley.As noted in my recent reviews, these new releases from Margerum are very delicious offerings and this brightly…

2016 J. Rochioli, Pinot Noir, River Block, Estate Grown, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County.I just learned of the passing of Joe Rochioli Jr, one of California’s treasures, a pioneer in…

2018 The Hilt, Chardonnay, Estate, Sta. Rita Hills.I must admit, I was late getting on board with these The Hilt wines, but I am massively impressed with the lineup I…

2018 Sheldon Wines, Grenache, Luc’s Vineyard, Fountaingrove AVA, Sonoma County.The deeply hued garnet and ruby edged 2018 Luc’s Grenache from Sheldon Wines is still remarkably youthful and fresh with a…

2019 Arnot-Roberts, Gamay Noir, El Dorado, Sierra Foothills.The 2019 Gamay from Arnot-Roberts shows a silky texture and a bright flavor profile with pretty cherry, cola bean, red currant and plum…

2019 Clos de l’Ours “Milia” Blanc, Provence, France.The Clos de L’Ours Milia Blanc is made from a fresh blend of Clairette Blanc, Rolle, better known as Vermentino and old vine…

2016 Vigneti Luigi Oddero e Figli, Barolo DOCG “Convento” Piedmonte, Italy.Part of my old world weekend of wines, the Convento Barolo from the ultra traditional producer Vignette Luigi Oddero is…

2020 Domaine Thierry Germain, Saumur-Champigny AOC, Roches Neuves “Les Mémoires” Loire Valley, France.Wow, these Loire reds from 2020 are something very special, and this 2020 Saumur-Champigny Les Mémoires by the…