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2019 Maison Leroy, Bourgogne Gamay, Red Burgundy, France.One of the more fun wines I’ve had in recent weeks and while not cheap, this dark and vibrant Gamay from the famed…

2018 Jim Barry, Assyrtiko, Clare Valley, Australia.While famously known for their red wines and especially their legendary The Armagh Shiraz, which has been an Aussie icon since it was first…

2016 St. Innocent, Pinot Noir, Freedom Hill Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon.One of Oregon’s classic wines, St. Innocent makes profound and age worthy Pinot Noirs that remain some of the greatest…

2019 Waxwing Wines, Pinot Noir, Deerheart Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains.I had been thinking about the Santa Cruz Mountains wine region and just heard about the passing of one of the…

2018 Drew Family Wines, Syrah, Valenti Ranch Vineyard, Mendocino Ridge.Always a favorite of mine the Drew Valenti Ranch Syrah, is a beautiful and chiseled wine that is heavily influenced by…

2020 Monte Rio Cellars “Pinkette” Rosé Piquette, California.The strawberry/ruby and dark pink Pinkette from Monte Rio Cellars is slightly fizzy reminding me of a lighter version of Lambrusco with more…

Latest Review 2019 Clos Cibonne, Tibouren “Cuvee Speciale” Rouge, Cru Classe Cotes de Provence AOP, France.This Clos Cibonne Rouge, from the Cotes de Provence region and made with the rare…

2019 Lucia Vineyards by Pisoni, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands.This 2019 Santa Lucia Highlands cuvee by Jeff Pisoni is stunning in the glass with pure regional character and depth of…

2019 Ruth Lewandowski Wines, Boaz Red, Testa Vineyard – Zero, Mendocino County.The alluring and deep colored Boaz Red is made from old vine Carignan, mostly, plus some very old vine…

2018 Sheldon Wines, Graciano, Luc’s Vineyard, Fountaingrove AVA, Sonoma County.Dylan and Tobe Sheldon have been exploring the rare Graciano grape since the early 2000s, an ancient and obscure varietal, found…