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2007 Paolo Bea, Montefalco Sagrantino “Pagliaro Secco” Umbria, Italy.One of the great wines of the world and an icon of the natural wine movement, the Paolo Bea wines are an…

2011 Domaine Bernard Levet, Cote-Rotie, Les Journaries, Northern Rhone, France.I love the old school rawness, purity and earthy charms of the Bernard Levet wines, these mostly whole cluster Syrah offerings…

2011 Weingut Prieler, Blaufrankisch, Liethaberg DAC, Burgenland, Austria.It’s great to see Georg Prieler and his wines from Burgenland, Austria getting so much praise and outstanding ratings in recent years, I’ve…

2010 Wm. Harrison Vineyards & Winery, Rutherford Red, Estate Grown, Napa Valley.This time of year, and this year’s Covid restrictions, brings reflection and enough time to put thoughts to the…

2007 Domaine Trimbach, Riesling “Cuvée Frédéric Émile” Vin d’Alsace, France.This time of year always makes for a great time to celebrate life with special treats, and without question the Trimbach…

nv Orleans Borbòn, Manzanilla Fina, Dry Sherry, Manzanilla-Sanlucar de Barrameda, Jerez, Spain.The salty crisp Manazilla Fina by the historic Bodegas los Infantes de Orleans Borbón is a vibrant and brisk…

2010 Domaine Marcel Diess, Mambourg Grand Cru, Vin d’Alsace, France.The Marcel Diess Mambourg Grand Cru is one of the world’s best and most intriguing white wines, it is a unique…

2006 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli, Barolo Riserva DOCG, Piedmont, Italy.This wine is entering its prime and this Piedmonte vintage, which largely is overlooked at the moment with 2010 and current…

2013 Domaine de Montille, Pommard “Les Grands Èpenots” Premier Cru, Red Burgundy, France.This time of year brings me the joys of the classics, especially Burgundies and wow, this one is…

2015 Weingut Georg Breuer, GB Gris, Grauer Burgunder, Rheingau, Germany.While known for their authentic and organic Riesling and Spatburgunder, I have to give a shout out to Georg Breuer’s Pinot…