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2013 Arnot-Roberts, Syrah, North Coast. This is another winner from Arnot-Roberts and super tasty value, a vivid and old world style Syrah that has plenty of class and spiciness, but…

2013 Julien Sunier, Regnie, Cru Beaujolais, France. This beautiful Gamay from Julien Sunier caresses the palate with fine detail and graceful elegance, making for a stylish Cru Beaujolais and a…

2012 Suertes del Marques, 7 Fuentes, Valle de la Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The Canary Island wines fascinate me and I am always left with a sense of wonder…

2010 G.D. Vajra, Barolo “Bricco delle Viole” DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy. Giuseppe Vajra’s wines are absolutely beautiful, especially his latest set of Baroli, three from his family estate and the three…

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…