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2023 Domaine Thomas Labille, Chablis, White Burgundy, France.The steely, zippy and lighter framed Labille village Chablis is a bright and pure Chardonnay with loads of terroir character, electric acidity, vivid…

2022 Domaine des Sables Verts par Caroline et Hervé Malinge, Saumur-Champigny Rouge “Les Poyeux” Loire Valley, France.The 2022 Domaine des Sables Verts Les Poyeux Saumur-Champigny is absolutely pure Cabernet Franc…

2022 Domaine du Terme, Gigondas, Rhône Valley, France.This purple/ruby 2022 Domaine du Terme Gigondas is ripe and silky with opulent pleasures on the full bodied palate showing dark boysenberry, plum,…

n.v. Bruno Paillard, Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs, Grand Cru Champagne, Reims, France.The 100% Pinot Noir based and multi-vintage blended Bruno Paillard Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Champagne…

2024 Rottensteiner, Schiava, Alto Adige DOC, Italy.The delicate ruby hued and light bodied Rottensteiner Schiava is a more subtle version of this varietal without too much juicy punch like fruitiness,…

2024 Doris by Gail Wines, Picpoul, Sonoma Valley AVA, Sonoma County.I am grateful to Alexis Carr of Revel Wine, who showed me some of Gail Wines, a label from Sonoma…

2022 Maculan, Brentino Rosso, Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon, Breganze DOC, Veneto, Italy.The dark garnet and ruby edged Maculan Brentino Breganze DOC Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon is a delicious Bordeaux blend from the Veneto, and…

2024 Jean-Max Roger, Sancerre Blanc “Cuvée Les Caillottes” Loire Valley, France.I recently tried the Jean-Max Les Caillottes Sancerre Blanc, which is a tasty Sauvignon Blanc with a bright profile of…

2023 Bruna Grimaldi, Nebbiolo d’Alba “Bonurei” Piemonte, Italy.This bright ruby, expressive fruited and nicely floral wine by Bruna Grimaldil is a 100% Nebbiolo gem sourced from vineyards on the border…

2024 Farm Cottage, Chardonnay, Trout Gulch Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains.I got a chance recently to taste through the latest set of Farm Cottage releases from the 2024 vintage, which is…