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2017 Rudi Pichler, Gruner Veltliner, Federspiel, Wachau, Austria.The 2017 Rudi Pichler is a lovely white wine with a sense of ripe flavor(s) and brisk mineral character with nice fresh acidity…

2016 Arianna Occhipinti, Il Frappato, Terre SiciIiane I.G.T. Rosso, Sicily, Italy.One of the wine world’s most exciting producers and wines, Arianna Occhipinti’s Il Frappato is a natural wine icon and…

1976 Weingut Fritz Haag – Ferdinand Haag Erben, Riesling Beerenauslese, Brauneberger Mondelgroben, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany. What an amazing treat to try the 1976 Beerenauslese from Fritz Haag, and even this was…

2016 Roald Wine Company, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast.The beautiful Roald Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is one of the brand new set of wines from winemaker Greg Nelson, who gained experience in both…

2018 Cave Dog, Albarino, Napa Valley.The absolutely outstanding new release from Michael Havens is a highlight in this spectacular vintage for California white wines, his 2018 is full of personality,…

2017 Waxwing, Syrah, Coastview Vineyard, Monterey County.Scott Sisemore’s Waxwing Wine Cellars continues to impress and turn out small production hand crafted wines, like this Coastview Syrah, at very fair prices…

2017 Desire Lines Wine Co. Riesling, Cole Ranch Vineyard & AVA, Mendocino County.Cody Rasmussen’s Desire Lines Wine Co. Cole Ranch Riesling is a lovely dry acid driven white that impresses…

2017 Morgan Winery, Syrah G17, Santa Lucia Highlands.One of the best Syrah values out there is the dark fruit driven and savory toned Morgan G17, which is a blend of…

2018 Domaine Comte Abbatucci, Cuvée Faustino Rosé, Vin de France, Ajaccio, Corsica, France.The Domaine Comte Abbatucci is one of Corsica’s most noble estates and with a long history of quality…

2018 Joyce Wine Company, Pinot Noir, River Road Cuvee, Santa Lucia Highlands.This super tasty new cuvee from Joyce Wine Company is a Pinot Noir barrel selection blend of special lots…