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2023 Shared Notes, Sauvignon Blanc “Les Leçon des Maîtres” Russian River Valley.The gorgeous and lively 2023 Shares Notes “Les Leçon des Maîtres” is a blend inspired by, as winemakers Bibiana…

2021 Desire Lines Wine Co, Syrah “Winds of Change” California.The purple/garnet full bodied 2021 Desire Lines Winds of Change Syrah is rocking good with loads of ripe and supple dark…

2021 I. Brand & Family Winery, Cabernet Franc, Bates Ranch Vineyard, Old Vines, Santa Cruz Mountains.The 2021 Bates Ranch Cabernet Franc is opaque and a deep garnet in color, lightly…

2023 Farm Cottage, Chardonnay, Trout Gulch Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains.I have long been a fan of this vineyard and enjoyed many different producers offerings from Trout Gulch, so I knew…

2020 Weingut Prieler, Blaufränkisch, Oggau Johanneshöhe, Burgenland, Austria.The deeply garnet hued and complex 2020 Oggau Johnanneshöle Braufränkisch by Georg Prieler is an exceptional example of the varietal with lovely fruit…

2021 Morgan Winery, Pinot Noir “Clone P5” Double L Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.The stunningly rich and concentrated rare “Clone P5” Pinot Noir by Morgan, made from their estate Pommard selections,…

2020 Pax Wines, Syrah, Sonoma Coast.While I have shied away from the 2020 vintage with the smoke taint, there are some joyful experiences to be had and I was very…

2012 Méo-Camuzet Frere et Sœurs, Bourgogne AOC Rouge, Côte Nuits, Burgundy, France.The Méo-Camuzet Bourgogne Rouge, a favorite of mine over the years, along with the winery’s Marsannay and Fixin are…

2023 Weingut Künstler, Riesling Trocken, Hockheimer Stielweg “Old Vines” VDP Erste Lage, Rheingau, Germany.Grown on clay and loamy loess soils, this beautiful Dry Hockhiemer Stielweg Riesling comes from old vines,…

2016 L’Aventure “Optimus” Estate, Proprietary Red Blend, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles.This Optimus cuvée is remarkably consistent year after year, with a deep purple/garnet hue in the glass along with…