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2023 Nals Margreid, Sauvignon Blanc “Stein” Südtirol Alto Adige DOC, Italy.The brilliant, crystalline and mineral driven Stein Sauvignon from Nals Margreid, a producer I had never tasted before, is an…

2020 Poliziano, Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG “La Caggiole” Tuscany, Italy.In recent years I have been really enjoying the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano offerings I’ve tried more than ever and I…

2021 Somlói Apátsági Pince, Hárslevelű, Nagy-Somló, Hungary.A lovely rich, spicy and mineral driven white wine from the Somló, with its unique ancient volcanic terroir, region in Hungary, this Hárslevelű from…

2011 Vignalta, Cabernet Riserva, Colli Euganei, Italy.Lucio Gomiero’s Vignalta Cabernet Riserva from the 2011 vintage is drinking beautifully, with Bordeaux like class and depth, it was a real under the…

2023 Chesebro, Las Arenas, Grenache/Syrah, Cedar Lane Vineyard, Arroyo Seco AVA, Monterey County.Made by the father and son team of Mark and Will Chesebro, this exciting Rhône inspired Las Arenas…

2023 Intent Wines, Dry Riesling, Coral Vineyard, Sonoma Coast.Coming from a tiny vineyard north of Petaluma, the Intent Wines Dry Riesling, which comes in at a true “Trocken” level of…

2018 Bodegas Ondarre, Rioja Gran Reserva, Spain.Made in traditional fashion, the beautifully textured and supple 2018 Bodegas Ondarre Gran Reserva is a classic joy in the glass with a dark…

2023 Lucia by Pisoni, Chardonnay, Soberanes Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.Tasted with Mark Pisoni at the Sun, Wind & Wine Santa Lucia Highlands celebration, this 2023 Lucia Soberanes Chardonnay absolutely stunned…

2022 Pi Winery, Rkatsiteli-Mtsvane “Akura” Dry White Qvevri Wine, Kakheti, Republic of Georgia.The beautifully clear and mineral driven Akura by Teko “Teona” Omarashvili of Pi Winery shows off an elegant…

2021 Filomena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Massa Estate, Carmel Valley AVA, Monterey County.The beautifully aromatic, dark purple/garnet and deep 2021 Massa Cabernet Sauvignon from old historic organic vines in the deeper end…