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2011 Coltibuono, Chianti Classico “RS” DOCG, Tuscan Red, Italy. This ripe and juicy Sangiovese from the heart of Chianti Classico is reliable and easy to love from one of the…

2010 Vietti, Barolo “Castiglione” DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy. Vietti has become one of the major players in Italian wine, they hold the most Cru Barolo acreage and Luca Currado is one…

2013 Andrew Murray, Syrah “Tous les Jours” Santa Ynez Valley. Andrew Murray makes the best value priced Syrah in the state, no question, and the 2013 is one of the…

2012 Ferrando, La Torrazza, Canavese Rosso DOC, Piedmonte, Italy. This Nothern Piedmonte red, a blend of mostly Nebbiolo with some Barbera, is a delicious and stylish wine from Ferrando, a…

2013 Domaine Serol, Cote Roannaise, Les Vieilles Vignes, Loire Valley Red, France. Located west of Beaujolais, Cote Roannaise is in the southern most part of the Loire Valley region and…

2013 Pierre Gauthier, Domaine Bel Air, Bourgueil “Jour de Soif” Loire Valley Red, France. I’ve been a fan of this Loire Cabernet Franc for a few vintages now, and highly…

2011 Domaine de Montille, Pommard “Les Pezerolles” Premier Cru, Red Burgundy, France. It was sad news the world of wine got on Nov 1, 2014 when we learned of the…

2013 Arnot-Roberts, Trousseau, North Coast. Seriously, this is one of the most sought after wines in the state, yes, it is, a pale, light bodied red that just has enough…

Barolo Vintage 2010 “The King of Wines Strikes Back” in Pure 100% Nebbiolo Vision! By Kerry Winslow Hailed by everyone, Wine Spectator, Robert Parker, Antonio Galloni, most all the major…

2012 Yves Cuilleron, Cornas “Le Village” Rhone Red, France. This young Cornas, 100% Syrah, is deliciously fresh and alive already and can be enjoyed even now, though I expect it…