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2017 Dirty and Rowdy, Mourvedre “Unfamiliar” California. Petaluma’s Dirty and Rowdy Family Wines, was established in 2009 with partners Hardy Wallace and Matt Richardson focused on unique vineyard sites of…

2015 Foursight Wines, Pinot Noir “Zero New Oak” Charles Vineyard, Anderson Valley. One of the best deals around and one of most pure Pinots from the Anderson Valley is Kristy…

2016 Jean Foillard, Morgon “Cote du Py” Cru Beaujolais, France. One of Gamay’s most respected and most sought after superstars, the Jean Foillard Cote du Py is a gorgeous wine…

2018 Cruse Wine Company, Valdiguie Nouveau, Suisun Valley, California. Michael Cruse is one of the most admired new California winemakers, his Cruse Wine Company is an under the radar anti-mainstream…

2016 Foursight Wines, Semillon, Charles Vineyard, Anderson Valley. Kristy Charles’ Foursight Wines are crafted from estate grown fruit and her Semillon is very much made in the Haut-Brion Blanc style…

2018 Poe Wines, Pinot Nouveau, Van der Kamp Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain. Samantha Sheehan’s Poe Wines Pinot Nouveau is a wine is crafted/made in a Beaujolais Nouveau style, and according to…

2016 Desparada, Syrah “Niobe” White Hawk Vineyard, Santa Barbara County. Vailia From’s Desparada White Hawk Syrah is a show stopper with deep layers of black and red fruits, making it…

2016 Tablas Creek, En Gobelet, Red Blend, Adelaida District, Paso Robles. Tablas Creek’s amazing red blend En Gobelet (referring to head trained or bush vines) crafted from a unique proprietary…

2014 Epoch Estate, Veracity Red, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles. A recent trip to Paso Robles was a great chance to catch up with some old friends and check out…

2017 Martha Stoumen, Carignan, Venturi Vineyard, Mendocino County. It’s super fun to see a new generation of California winemaker going about re-inventing and discovering new ways to express grapes that…