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2016 Caparsa, Chianti Classico “Doccio a Matteo Riserva” Tuscany, Italy.The absolutely gorgeous Doccio a Matteo Riserva by Caparsa is made from their best selection of grapes at their Radda estate…

2017 Marjan Simcic, Sauvignon Blanc, Opoka, Jordana Cru, ZGP Brda, Slovenia.This beautiful and deeply flavored Sauvignon Blanc from Marjan Simcic, who’s vineyards straddle the border between Italy and Slovenia in…

2014 Fattorie Romeo del Castello, Vigo, Etna Rosso DOC, Sicily, Italy.Chiara Vigo’s Nerello Mascalase, always a treat and one of my favorite Mount Etna wines comes from the slopes of…

2014 Domaine Gilbert Picq & ses Fils, Chablis “Vosgros” Premier Cru, White Burgundy, France.This beautifully pure and crystalline Chablis is really hitting its stride as it gets past its vigorous…

2015 Anne Boisson, Meursault A.C., White Burgundy, France.A totally unknown producer for me and an exciting discovery, especially after learning more about the winery and the care that went into…

2018 Domaine M. & C. Lapierre, Morgon, Cru Beaujolais (Cuvee S), France.The 2018 version of the classic Lapierre Morgon is sleek and higher toned than the prior vintage and remains…

2018 Lucia Vineyards by Pisoni, Pinot Noir, Garys’ Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.Jeff Pisoni’s incredible 2018 Garys’ Pinot takes what was already one of California’s greatest wine to the next level,…

2018 Theopolis Vineyards, Petite Sirah, Estate Grown, Yorkville Highlands.The latest release from Theodora Lee (akaTheopatra) and Theopolis Vineyards is her estate grown Petite Sirah, which is thrill ride of dense…

2017 Dr. Edge, Pinot Noir, Williamette Valley, Oregon.Peter Dredge is Dr. Edge, an Aussie cutting edge (no pun intended) winemaker based in Tasmania, famous for Pinot in his homeland, has…

2017 Au Bon Climat “Hildegard” White Blend, Santa Maria Valley.One of the first blended California white wines to reach a cult like following and a totally unique mix, with this…