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2012 E. Pira & Figli-Chiara Boschis, Barolo, Cannubi, Piedmonte, Italy. Chiara Boschis has crafted some beauties in 2012 and this Cannubi is a classic, and one that won’t need ages…

2015 Avaler “R Own Cuvee” Red Blend, Sonoma County. Avaler is a new label, and if this R Own Cuvee is anything to go by, you’ll want to follow, it…

2016 Andrew Murray Vineyards, Esperance Rose, Curtis Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley. Andrew Murray’s unique and juicy 100% Cinsault Rose 2016 is a really an expressive pink that is bursting with…

2013 Albatross Ridge, Chardonnay, Estate, Carmel Valley, Monterey County. The brilliantly clear and elegant Estate Chardonnay by Albatross Ridge shows crisp detail and subtle richness highlighting the cool marine influence…

2016 Waxwing, Rosé of Pinot Noir “Blair Vineyard” Arroyo Seco, Monterey County. Scott Sisemore’s Waxwing Wines just released an impressive set of new wines and it looks like this small…

2016 Sheldon Wines, Tempranillo, Springloaded Monkeypaw, Luc’s Vineyard, Sonoma Coast. The latest from Sheldon Wines is a wildly geeky wine that is both a joy to drink and a total…

2011 Donatella Cinelli Colombini, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. The 2011 Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello is a really charming wine, full and lavish with pure Sangiovese character, and it’s drinking…

2015 Ridge Vineyards, Geyserville Proprietary Red “50th Vintage” Alexander Valley. Ridge’s 50th Vintage of Geyserville is an absolute killer wine, one of the best young Geyserville(s) I’ve ever had and…

2015 Domaine Frederic Esmonin, Pernand-Vergelesses “Les Boutieres” Red Burgundy, France. It was a wonderful experience to see Frederic Esmonin (at the Atherton Wine Imports tasting in San Francisco Feb. 27,…

2015 Piero Benevelli, Langhe Freisa “Alla Mia Gioia” Piedmonte, Italy. Freisa is a very interesting and rare grape, similar to Schiava and or Trousseau with wonderful delicacy and bright flavors…