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2018 Domaine François Merlin, Syrah “Broceliande” IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, Northern Rhone, France.The brilliant, complex and meaty 2018 Broceliande Syrah from François Merlin is an absolute steal with pure terror and…

2019 Montesecondo, Trebbiano “TÏN” IGT Toscana Bianco, Italy.The organic and natural wine estate of Montesecondo, in Chianti Classico’s Val di Pesa, is a small property in San Casciano in the…

2019 I. Brand & Family, Cabernet Franc, Bayly Ranch Vineyard, Paicines AVA, San Benito County.Ian Brand’s latest releases include some of his classics, some new gems and a few swan…

2019 Pieropan, Soave Classico DOC “Calvarino” Veneto, Italy.The Pieropan Calvarino Soave Classic is a distinct and beautiful with crisp detail and surprising depth, it highlights Pieropan’s commitment to quality and…

2017 G.D. Vajra, Barolo DOCG, Bricco Delle Viole, Piedmonte, Italy.The pretty and aromatic Bricco Delle Viole, from the warm and small yielding 2017 vintage, over delivers in depth and pleasure…

2019 Domaine Weinbach, Les Vignes du Prêcheur, White Field Blend, Vin d’Alsace AOC, France.The newest wine in Domaine Weinbach’s stellar collection of Alsace wines is their Les Vignes du Prêcheur,…

2018 Monte Rio Cellars, Rubired, Central Valley, California.The Monte Rio Rubired is a no oak dark and intensely grapey red wine, seriously opaque, almost purple/black in the glass with a…

2017 The Eyrie Vineyards, Pinot Meunier, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon.This is a very distinctly old world style wine, made from 100% Meunier, with burst of tart cherries and an…

2020 Desire Lines Wine Co, Dry Riesling, Cole Ranch Vineyard & AVA, Mendocino County.The beautifully aromatic and crisply bone dry Cole Ranch Riesling from Desire Lines Wine Co is a…

2018 Chiappini, Guado De’ Gemoli, Bolgheri Superiore DOC, Tuscany, Italy.There’s a lot to love with the Chiappini wines, and it was great to taste through them at this year’s Slow…