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2012 J.K. Carriere, Pinot Noir, Antionette, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Jim Prosser’s latest set of Pinots are majestic and especially gorgeous and outstanding the 2012 Antionette is one of the stars…

2014 G.D. Vajra, Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Piedmonte, Italy. The new Vajra Dolcetto is bright, tangy and full of personality, even in what was a fairly trying vintage, and it delivers…

nv Domaine Rimbert, Cousin Oscar, on se l’ arrache, Vin de France Rouge, Languedoc, France. The fresh young vine Cinsault from Domaine Rimbert’s Saint-Chinian estate Cousin Oscar is a charming,…

2013 Weingut von Winning, Sauvignon Blanc “500” Trocken, Pfalz, Germany. The von Winning Sauvignon Blancs are game changers for this varietal, they are without a doubt some of the best…

2013 Silvestri, Barbera, Estate, Carmel Valley. Alan Silvestri’s estate in Carmel Valley is really coming into it’s own, producing many fine offerings and especially good in this 2013 vintage is…

2013 Albert Boxler, Chasselas, Alsace, France. This cooly crisp and stylish white from Alsace is an interesting and dry detailed wine that really pleases, made from Chasselas, a grape much…

2014 Pieropan, Soave Classico DOC, Veneto, Italy. The 2014 Soave Classico by Pieropan is fabulous and a gorgeous white wine that almost reminds me of a great Condrieu! The Pieropan…

2010 Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino, Barolo DOCG “Cascina Dardi-Bussia” Piedmonte, Italy. This new 2010 Fantino Dardi-Bussia is a real head turner with loads of sex appeal and depth, this…

2013 Waxwing, Syrah, Lester Family Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains. Scott Sisemore’s San Francisco based micro-winery Waxwing Wine Company is a label to discover after a handful of vintages he is…

2012 Brooks, Pinot Noir, Janus, Willamette Valley, Oregon. The Brooks winery is an inspirational tale starting with passion, leading to heartbreak and then to love of family and responsibility and…