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2017 Lucia Vineyards by Pisoni, Chardonnay, Soberanes Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.The rich and full bodied Soberanes Chardonnay from winemaker Jeff Pisoni, who makes the wines for his family’s labels, is…

2017 Schlossgut Diel, Riesling Trocken, Burg Layen, Nahe Germany.Caroline Diel’s latest wines are some of the best in Germany and everything I’ve tasted from 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, which…

2017 Chateau de Saint-Cosme, Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France.Louis Barruol’s Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas is one of the most iconic Rhone wines, certainly one of the greatest in terms of…

2018 Samuel Louis Smith, Pinot Noir, Montanita de Oro, Monterey County.The latest set of wines from Sam Smith’s Samuel Louis Smith label are stunning, I‘ve mentioned the gorgeous Chardonnay from…

2008 Spring Mountain Vineyard, Elivette Red, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley.A winery that is reviving itself is Spring Mountain Vineyard with a confident set of new releases, especially their lovely Sauvignon…

2016 Weingut Knebel, Riesling, Von Den Terrassen, Mosel Germany.This beauty comes from the steep slopes of slate above the river with vines holding on by the use of historic terraces,…

2015 Cave Dog, Red Wine, Beau Terroir Vineyard, Napa Valley.The gloriously balanced and nuanced 2015 Cave Dog Red Wine from Michael Havens was crafted using 58% Merlot and 42% Cabernet…

2018 Weingut Spreitzer, Estate Riesling Trocken, Rheingau Germany.The delightful and crisp Spreitzer Estate Trocken is at first easy and delicious, but soon you realize it is far more serious than…

2018 Assiduous, Merlot, Kells Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains.Winemaker and farmer Keegan Mayo, founder of Adissuous Wines, who calls the Santa Cruz Mountains his home, his inspiration and his focus point…

2017 Halcon Vineyards, Elevación Syrah, Estate, Yorkville Highlands, Mendocino County.This is the second vintage of this special 100% Syrah cuvée Elevación by Halcon Vineyards from their high elevation estate in…