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2016 G.D. Vajra, Barolo DOCG “Albe” Piedmonte, Italy.This is a fabulous vintage to stock up on for Barolo, and for an outstanding value this G.D. Vajra Albe is a top…

2018 Envinate, Benje Blanco, Vinos Atlanticos, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.The 2018 Benje Blanco, made from 100% Listan Blanco, also known as Palomino, the white Sherry grape, is salty and slightly…

2018 Domaine Monier Perreol, Saint-Joseph Rouge, Northern Rhone, France.This 2018 Domaine Monier Perreol Saint-Joseph is stunningly gorgeous stuff, wow, it way exceeds expectations, which were high, and shows Syrah Ian…

2016 Poe Wines, Sparkling Pinot Meunier Rosé, Van Der Kamp Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain.This new disgorgement of pure Meunier is an outstanding Brut style bubbly from Poe Wines with a gorgeous…

2019 Cameron Winery, Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The velvety Ribbon Ridge Pinot From John Paul, the Oregon legend, at Cameron Winery starts with some classic earthy funky reduction…

2018 Morgan Winery, Syrah, Double L Estate Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.Throughout Morgan’s latest releases there’s tons to get excited about, almost every wine in the lineup has seen a big…

2020 I. Brand & Family Winery, Arneis, Vista Verde Vineyard, San Benito County.The crisp and pretty 2020 I. Brand & Family Arneis shows fresh lemon/lime and melon fruit along with…

2016 Cave Caloz, Cornalin du Lieu-Dit Les Bernunes, AOC Valais, Switzerland.The Cave Caloz winery is one of my favorites and I was thrilled to see this exceptionally rare bottle on…

2019 Tablas Creek Vineyard, Vaccarèse, Adelaida District, Paso Robles.I was thrilled to get this exciting new wine from Tablas Creek, made from the rare Chateauneuf du Pape red grape Vaccarèse,…

2019 Storm Wines, Gamay, Presqu’ile Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley.The bright and savory toned 100% Gamay from Ernst Storm at Storm Wines is a more serious and less frivolous style example…