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2020 Weingut Willems-Willems, Riesling Kabinett, Oberemmel Altenberg, Saar, Germany.The Willens-Willens estate in the Saar region, not far from the Mosel, is a small family affair, making just about 4,500 cases…

2019 Rime Cellars, Aglianico, Camino Alto Vineyard, El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills.This wine is a bit of a Deja Vu, it is just like the 2018 version, which is stunning…

2019 Vincent, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon.After first tasting the Vincent wines last year, I was excited to try this recent release and I was not disappointed with this bright…

2015 Caraccioli Cellars, Sparkling Brut Rosé, Escolle Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.It is the season, a perfect time to celebrate the end of harvest and the blessings of the year gone…

2018 Tua Rita, Rosso dei Notri, IGT Tuscany, Italy.The Rosso dei Norti, the baby red wine of the famed Tua Rita estate and legendary winemaker Luca d’Attoma is beautiful everyday…

2020 Filomena Wine Company, Vermentino, Unti Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County.The new pale straw and light gold Filomena Vermentino is bright and zingy with loads of meyer lemon, crisp…

2018 Cantina Gostolai, Concordu, Arvesiniadu, I.G.T. Isola dei Nuraghi Bianco, Sardinia, Italy.The Cantina Gostolai, based in Nepente di Oliena in the northeast side of Sardinia, is mostly known for their…

2018 I. Brand & Family, Cabernet Franc, Bayly Ranch, Paicines, San Benito County.The dark ruby/garnet 2018 I. Brand & Family Winery Bayly Ranch Cabernet Franc, crafted using traditional methods, was…

2019 Domaine Bernard Baudry, Chinon Rouge AOC, Les Granges, Loire Valley, France.These Bernard Baudry wines are always a treat and outstandingly pure and complex, with this Les Granges being a…

2019 Desire Lines Wine Co, Riesling, Experimental Series No. 3 “The Deep End” Wiley Vineyard, Anderson Valley.Those that are familiar with me and my personal tastes, know I’m a devoted…