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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…

2016 Chateau des Rontets, Bourgogne Blanc “du Sud” White Burgundy, France. The beautiful Chateau des Rontets “du Sud” Bourgogne Blanc 2016 starts with an exotic combination of perfumed citrus blossom,…

2016 Vina Maitia, Pais/Carignan “Aupa” Pipeno, Maule Valley, Chile. Made from 120 year vines in the Maule Valley, the Aupa Pipeno by Vina Maitia is an old school country wine…

2015 Fronton de Oro, Tinto “Tradicional” Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. One of my favorite wines, this rustic country red from Fronton de Oro is made of 90% Listan Nergo…