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2019 Weingut Leitz, Riesling Feinherb, Rheingau, Germany.The basic Rheingau Riesling is fresh, fruity, but a bit drier in style than some and this 2019 offers up loads of classic varietal…

2020 Cruse Wine Co, Pétillant Naturel Rosé, Sparkling St. Laurent, Ricci Vineyard, Carneros AVA, Sonoma County.In a change up, the 2020 Cruse Sparkling St. Laurent is a Rosé rather than…

2013 Sky Vineyards, Half’n, Zinfandel/Syrah, Red Wine, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley.This unique Half’n red wine from Sky is deeply colored and beautifully evolved on the the full bodied palate with…

2018 I Custodi delle vigne dell’Etna, Etna Bianco DOC “Ante” Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy.An outstanding dry Etna white from Mario Paoluzi’s I Custodi winery, the Ante comes from 2,500 feet…

2019 Pieropan, Soave Classico DOC “La Rocca” Veneto, Italy.What an absolutely delicious and serious white wine, this single cru Soave “La Rocca” by Pieropan is a stunning example of pure…

2019 Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah!, Love Language Glowing Red, California.To take a walk on the wild side, get on the Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah! list and try these completely unique…

2012 Rivetti & Lauro, Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Uì Inferno – Vigna 117, Lombardy, Italy.This gorgeous and fully mature 2012 Uì Inferno – Vigna 117 Valtellinna Superiore by Rivetti & Lauro…

2021 Le P’Tit Paysan, Rosé, Pierre’s Pirouette, Central Coast, California.Ian Brand’s delicious and more serious than the name Pierre’s Pirouette would suggest, dry Provence style Rosé, made with 75% Mourvedre,…

2017 G.D. Vajra, Langhe Freisa DOC “Kye” Piedmonte, Italy.I first tried Vajra’s Kye Langhe Freisa DOC in 2013 with their 2009 version being shown at a trade show and I…

2018 Cayuse Vineyards, Grenache, Armada Vineyard “God Only Knows” Walla Walla Valley.The amazing 2018 God Only Knows Grenache from Cayuse’s legendary winemaker Christophe Barron, who’s roots are from the Champagne…