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2014 Avaler, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley. This new Avaler 2014 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a deeply flavored small production wine crafted by Jon Phillips of Inspiration Vineyards…

2015 I. Brand & Family, Mourvedre Old Vine “Enz Vineyard” Lime Kiln Valley, San Benito County. Ian Brand has made a gorgeous old world style wine from the little known…

2015 Bow & Arrow, Melon, Johan Vineyard, Willamette Valley. Inspired by the Loire Valley’s Muscadet Sevre et Maine the natural and stylish biodynamic Melon de Bourgogne by Bow & Arrow…

2015 Domaine de Beaurenard, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Rhone Valley, France. The famed and historic Paul Coulon winery Domaine de Beauregard dates back to 1695 with brothers Daniel and Frederic Coulon now…

2015 Weingut Wittmann, Riesling Trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany. Phillip Wittmann’s entry level dry Riesling is a pithy fresh wine that delivers crisp detail and pure flavors, while it lacks to thrilling…

2015 Alfaro Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir “Trout Gulch Vineyard” Santa Cruz Mountains. The brilliantly garnet/ruby hued 2015 Alfaro Family Vineyards Trout Gulch Pinot Noir is a full flavored and concentrated…

2015 Inspiration Vineyards, Grenache, Sonoma Valley. Jon Phillips’ Inspiration Vineyards is a small boutique winery in Santa Rosa that is producing a strong lineup of hand-crafted wines, including this wonderful…

2015 Chappellet, Chenin Blanc “Molly Chappellet” Napa Valley. The Chappellet old vine Chenin is a dry and dusty Savennieres style wine that thrills the Loire Valley fans and is one…

2016 Armas de Guerra, Mencia Rosado, Bierzo, Spain. One of the most rare and unique Rose wines of the season is from Spain’s Galicia region of Bierzo, it’s a Mencia…