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2009 Paul Chapelle, Santenay “Gravieres” Premier Cru Red Burgundy, France. The Paul Chapelle wines have to be some of the most underrated wines in all of Burgundy, here a guy…

2011 Luis Rodriguez Vazquez, Eidos Ermos Tinto, Ribeiro DO, Spain. The Luis Rodriguez label is something of a celebrity wine in the Ribeiro, these wines are always sought after and…

2011 Yves Cuilleron, Saint-Joseph, L’ Amarybelle, Vieilles Vignes, Rhone, France. I tasted the 2011 L’ Amarybelle twice now, and both times was left very much impressed, this Saint-Joseph old vine…

2007 Rovellotti, Ghemme “Chioso dei Pomi” DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy. The northern Piedmonte region is really becoming the hot spot for great Nebbiolo wines, especially the areas of the Colli Novaresi,…

Grapelive Flashback By Kerry Winslow Wine is a celebration of a moment in time as much as it is a celebration of place and tasting old vintages is like a…

2012 Beaux Freres, Pinot Noir, The Beaux Freres Vineyard, Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Still young and showing sweet/smoky wood upfront the new Beaux Freres is still a classic and…

2012 La Stoppa, Trebbiolo Rosso, Emilia IGT, Barbera/Bonarda, Italy. Elena Pantaleoni is one of the revolutionary women winemakers of her generation, she is also one of the world’s most respected…

2005 Bernard Levet, Cote-Rotie, Les Journaries, Rhone Red, France. This 2005 is starting to open up and shows a well of personality, it feels still a bit rustic, but that…

2012 Vinchio-Vaglio Serra, Rebus, Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy. Here’s another wildly cool wine to search for, imported by Bon Vivant Imports, the Vinchio-Vaglio Serra Ruche from Piedmonte…

2012 Radio-Coteau, Syrah, Las Colinas, Sonoma Coast. The new 2012 Las Colinas Syrah from Radio-Coteau is a gorgeous, seductive and well made wine that makes you wonder why anyone would…