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2017 Poe Wines, Pinot Nouveau, Sans Soufre, California. The Nouveau Pinot from Samantha Sheehan is made from Monterey County fruit, using a plot of vines planted to old Martini (Heritage)…

2016 Julien Sunier, Morgon, Cru Beaujolais, France. Julien Sunier, born in Dijon and an ex-surfer, is now one of Beaujolais most prized winemakers focusing on old vines and biodynamic/organically farmed…

2014 Damilano, Langhe Arneis, Piedmonte, Italy. This bright and vibrant Arneis by Damilano, who are more known for their Barolo, is a delight in the glass with a golden/straw pale…

2012 Vieux Chateau Saint Andre, Montagne Saint-Emillon, Red Bordeaux, France. Made by ex Petrus winemaker Jean-Claude Berrouet and son Jeff, who manages the family Berrouet estate in Montagne Saint-Emilion, this…

2005 Chateau d’Armailhac, Pauillac, Grand Cru Classe, Red Bordeaux, France. The Baron Philip de Rothschild Chateau d’Armailhac 2005 is drinking beautifully, I was certain it was a 2001 vintage in…

2013 Domaine du Pegau, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvee Reserve, Rhone Red, France. Laurence Feraud’s gorgeous traditionally crafted 2013 Reserve Chateauneuf is the real deal with wonderful layers of fruit, spice, earthiness and…

2012 Chateau le Puy, Cuvee Emilien, Cotes de Francs, Red Bordeaux, France. Jean-Pierre and son Pascal Amoreau’s Chateau le Puy Emilien Bordeaux is an all biodynamic red made up of…

2015 Domaine de L’Edu “Muse” Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de France, Loire Valley, France. Fred Niger’s Domaine de L’Ecu makes some of the finest Muscadet Sevre et Maine there…

2016 Joyce Vineyards, Chardonnay, Tondre Grapefield, Santa Lucia Highlands. The steely fresh new release Tondre Grapefield Chardonnay from Russell Joyce and team is a winner, maybe the best yet from…

2015 Domaine de la Touraize, Arbois, Trousseau Les Corvees, Jura, France. Made by vigneron Andre Jean Morin, the Touraize 2015 Trousseau is a ripe vintage wine with an exciting earthy…