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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…

2017 Antoine-Marie Arena,Vermentinu, Patrimonio Blanc, Hauts de Carco, Corsica, France.One of the world’s most interesting and geeky versions of Vermientino is the Arena Hauts de Carco, it is an all…

2016 Clos Canarelli, Corse Figari Rouge, Corsica, France.The powerful and sophisticated Corse Figari Rouge by the talented Yves Canarelli at Clos Canarelli is a unique blend of 80% Niellucciu, 15%…

2017 Domaine Jérôme Gradassi, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Southern Rhone, France.One of my favorite small producers in the Rhone, Jérôme Gradassi, the ex chef of a Michelin starred restaurant, the “L’Isle Sonnant”…

2017 Daniel Gomez Jimenez-Landi Viticultor, Garnacha, Las Uvas de la Ira, Vino del Pueblo, El Real de San Vincente, Sierra de Gredos Valle del Tietar, Mentrida D.O., Spain.Dani Landi is…