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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…

2012 COS “Nero di Lupo” Nero d’Avola, Terre Siciliane IGP Rosso, Vittoria, Sicily, Italy. COS-Cilia, Occhipinti and Strano was formed by three friends, Giambattista (Titta) Cilia, Giusto Occhipinti and Cirino…

2013 Patrick Coulbois, Pouilly-Fume “Les Cocques” Loire Valley White, France. This beautiful and thrilling Sauvignon Blanc from Les Berthiers in Saint-Andelain, the same town as Dagueneau, is crafted by Patrick…

2013 Pandol, Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills. Having followed Jenny Pandol’s wines now for many years and being a big fan and supporter of her small production Pinot Noirs, it…

2012 Mathieu Coste, MC2, Coteaux du Giennois Biau, Villemoison, Loire Valley, Red, France. A new comer to the quality natural wine scene Mathieu Coste of the Loire Valley has been…

2012 Ken Wright, Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley. While preparing to taste all the 2013 Ken Wright Pinot Noirs, I ran across this Pinot Blanc from Ken Wright and found it…

2012 Montevertine, Pian del Ciampolo, Toscana Rosso IGT, Radda in Chianti, Italy. Montevertine’s organic estate in the heart of Chianti Classico is home to some of the finest wines in…

2012 Lutum, Pinot Noir, La Encantada Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills. Gavin Chanin’s new label Lutum compliments his own Chanin Wines and offers a selection of interesting and soil driven Pinot…