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2010 J. Rochioli, Pinot Noir, Little Hill, Russian River Valley.One of California’s most famous and historic Pinot Noir producers, Rochioli continues to make their rich and age worthy wines that…

2017 Cume do Avia, Caíño Longo Tinto, Dos Canotos, Ribeiro, Galicia, Spain.The native grape, Caiño Longo is usually used in blended wines, but is capable of doing lovely solo efforts…

2017 Weingut Clemens Busch, Riesling Trocken, Mosel Germany.The tasty entry level dry Riesling from Clemens Busch is flavorful, especially this ripe year 2017 and there is a lot on off…

2018 Martha Stoumen, Carignan, Venturi Vineyard, Mendocino County.Martha Stoumen’s 2018 Venturi old vine Carignan is a fresh old school style quaffer with lovely dark flavors, supple tannins and a juicy…

2018 Cameron Winery, White Blend “Giuliano” Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon.One of best kept secrets of Oregon is Cameron Winery’s Northern Italian inspired whites, especially this Giuliano, which is a…

2017 Terredora di Paolo, Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Campania, Italy.Sometimes we forget just how good these southern Italian white wines are, especially the ones coming from Campania made from Fiano,…

2017 Andrew Murray Vineyards, Syrah, Tous les Jours, Santa Ynez Valley.The twist off top, easy open dark fruited and spicy Tous les Jours Syrah by long time Rhone maestro Andrew…

2018 Desire Lines Wine Co., Mourvedre, Experimental Series No. 2, Fred’s Home Block, Del Barba Vineyards, Contra Costa County.The latest Desire Lines Wine Co. wines are stunning and I love…

2016 David Arthur Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Three Acre, Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley.One of the elite Napa Cabs, the David Arthur Three Acre, comes from the best estate vines up on…