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2018 Weingut Mönchhof, Riesling Estate QbA, Mosel Germany.I’m a long time and big fan of Robert Eymael’s wines, both at J. J. Christoffel and his historic Mönchhof estate in the…

2018 Chateau de Rouanne, Vinsobres Rouge, Rhone Valley, France.Wow, what a gorgeous and explosive new wine by Louis Barruol, owner of the famed Chateau de Saint Cosme in Gigondas, this…

2018 Stony Hill, White Riesling, Napa Valley.Stony Hill, a legendary Spring Mountain winery, had its first harvest was in 1952 and has been one of Napa Valley’s great wineries ever…

2018 La Fortuna, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Tuscany, Italy.The 2010 La Fortuna Rosso di Montalcino is ripe, textured and silky smooth with pure Sangiovese character, it goes wonderfully with simple…

2013 Massolino, Barolo DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy.Tucked between the legendary and tight 2010 and the exceptional 2016 vintages, these 2013s are not getting the credit they deserve and are proving to…

2019 Jolie-Laide Wines, Trousseau/Poulsard/Gamay/Valdiguie, California.Jolie-Laide Wines and winemaker Scott Schultz, who has been an assistant winemaker at Pax Wines, is now a fully established star in California and his wines…

2015 Lasseter Family Wines “Voila” Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley.The 2015 Lasseter Voila is a rich and vinous white Bordeaux style blend coming mainly from old vines in Sonoma and has…

2018 Sandlands Vineyards, Cinsault, Lodi California.The Sandlands label is the highly acclaimed personal project of Tegan and Olivia Passalacqua, with wines that pay tribute to, as they put it, the…

N.V. H. Billiot Fils, Rosé Brut Grand Cru Champagne, Ambonnay, France.The Billiot Rosé Brut Champagne is a long time favorite grower fizz of mine and I always have happy memories…

2018 Desire Lines Wine Co., Riesling, Cole Ranch Vineyard and AVA, Mendocino County.I would be amiss if after reviewing all of the latest Desire Lines Wine Co. wines without saying…