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2023 Agricola Brandini, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC “Filari Corti” Piemonte, Italy.The bright ruby, velvety fruited and freshly layered Langhe Nebbiolo from Brandini is an absolutely delicious version, of what is now…

2024 Maxime François Laurent, iL Fait Soif, Côtes du Rhône Rouge, Rhône Valley, France.I’ve been enjoying this wine since 2007, when I first reviews a young Maxime François Laurent of…

2022 Vignoble De Boisseyt, Viognier, En Amont, IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, Northern Rhône, France.Coming from vines, south of Côte Rôtie, on granite based soils, near the commune de Chavanay in what…

2023 Mauro Sebaste, Barbera d’Asti DOCG, Valdevani, Piemonte, Italy.The ripe, dark garnet and delicious all tank raised 2023 Valdevani Barbera d’Asti from Mauro Sebaste, comes from vines in the municipality…

2018 Daniele Ricci, Timorasso San Leto, Costa Vescovado, Colli Tortonesi, Italy.One of the most interesting wines I tasted recently at a blind Piemonte tasting was the Ricci Timorasso, a rare…

2023 Roar Wines, Grenache, Sierra Mar Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.I recently got a chance for a quick tasting with Nick Franscioni of Roar and catch up a bit with his…

2023 Oliver Moragues, Giró Ros, IGP Mallorca Blanco, Spain.One of the coolest, unique and pleasing white wines I’ve had this Summer is this beautifully crisp, mineral driven and refreshing Giró…

2022 Margherita Otto, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Piemonte, Italy.The expressive and delicious Langhe Nebbiolo from ex pat American winemaker Alan Manley at Margherita Otto is a great new find from Piemonte…

2019 Château Pontet-Canet, Grand Vin, Pauillac, Red Bordeaux, France.I have loved Pontet-Canet since I first tried it with the 2000 vintage, and the 2001 and 2010 versions remain some of…

2019 Domaine Dureuil-Janthial, Rully Premier Cru “La Fosse” Red Burgundy, France.The dark ruby/garnet hued Dureuil-Janthial Rully 1er Cru La Fosse starts with dark berry fruit, smoky/toasty notes, deep florals and…