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2017 Sheldon Wines, Vinolocity Red, California. To say that Dylan Sheldon, and his wife Tobe, owners of the micro-winery Sheldon Wines in Santa Rosa, think outside the box, is as…

2016 Halcon Vineyards, Syrah, Elevación, Halcon Estate, Yorkville Highlands. The fantastic new Halcon Elevacion cuvee is an inaugural release, it’s a 100% Syrah that comes from their estate vines high…

2007 Jos. Christoffel Jr., Riesling Auslese, Erdener Pralat (Three Star), Mosel Germany. Kajo (Karl Josef) Christoffel’s Jos. Christoffel 2007 Erdener Pralat Three Star Auslese is a lovely wine, not overly…

2016 Stephane Ogier, Condrieu “La Combe de Malleval” Northern Rhone White, France. The basic Condrieu from the legendary Stephane Ogier, known for his famous Cote-Rotie, is his La Combe de…

2015 Yves Cuilleron Saint-Joseph Rouge “Cavanos” Vieilles Vignes, Northern Rhone, France. Cave Yves Cuilleron’s exception Cavanos old vine Saint-Joseph Rouge is a 100% Syrah gem, coming off the terroir’s the…

2000 Mas de Daumas Gassac, Haute Vallee du Gassac Rouge, Vin de Pays de L’Herault, Languedoc, France. The Guibert family’s Mas de Daumas Gassac Grand Vin Rouge is a unique…

2013 Lapo Berti, Barolo DOCG, La Morra, Piedmonte, Italy. The Lapo Berti Barolo, from La Morra, is crafted from the two historic Cru parcels, one in Bricco Rocca and the…

2017 Joyce Wine Company, Pinot Noir, Tondre Grapefield, Santa Lucia Highlands. The new releases of single vineyard Pinot Noir(s) are a stunning set of wines that will certainly turn a…

2015 Passopisciaro, Passorosso, Etna Rosso DOC, Sicily, Italy. Mount Etna is one of world’s great wine growing regions and one of the hot spots for both white and in particular…

2016 Xavier Gerard, Condrieu “Cote Chatillon” Northern Rhone White, France. One of the most beautiful Viognier wines I’ve ever tried, it’s unbelievably gorgeous, intensely mineral filled and with a lingering…