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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…

2018 Inama, Vigneti di Carbonare, Soave Classico DOC, Veneto, Italy.I have really enjoying the latest releases from Inama, mostly known for their brilliant Soave Classico wines like this one, as…

2020 The Language of Yes, Grenache “En Passerillage” Rancho Réal Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley.The beautifully silken and fruit dense The Language of Yes Grenache En Passerillage is a unique and…

2014 Marchesi di Grésy, Barbaresco DOCG “Camp Gros” Martinenga Riserva, Piedmonte, Italy.While I have been somewhat skeptical of the 2014 vintage in Piedmonte, especially in Barolo, this fabulous, aromatic and…

2019 Grochau Cellars, Melon de Bourgogne, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The 2019 Melon de Bourgogne by John Grochau at Grochau Cellars is wonderfully tart, crisp and low alcohol, very much like its…

2019 Cameron Winery, Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon.John Paul’s Cameron Winery is one of Oregon’s legendary properties, along with The Eyrie Vineyards, Beaux Freres, Ken Wright, St.…

2015 Proprietà Sperino, Lessona DOC, Alta Langhe, Piedmonte, Italy.Coming from one of the wine world’s hot spots, the Proprietà Sperino Lessona DOC is a gorgeous Nebbiolo based wine from the…

2018 Domaine Hubert Lignier, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain, Aux Poirelots, Pinot Noir/Gamay, Red Burgundy, France.On first impression this Lignier Passetoutgrain is earthy and very rustic in style with a certain meatiness and…