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2012 Hilberg-Pasquero, Vareij, Vino Rosso, Piedmonte, Italy. I know I just reviewed the 2011, but it sold out lightening fast, and the 2012 Vareij is here and it is just…

n.v. Equipo Navazos, Sherry, La Bota de Amontillado no. 37, Hijos de Rainera Pérez Marín “Navazos” Sanlucar de Barrameda, Jerez-Xérès DO, Spain. This unbelievable Sherry is drop dead gorgeous and…

2012 Patz & Hall, Pinot Noir, Gap’s Crown Vineyard, Sonoma Coast. James Hall’s latest release from the team at Patz & Hall (celebrating their 25th year) is a blockbuster Pinot…

2012 Stolpman, Angeli, Syrah, Ballard Canyon. The Angeli is Stolpman’s ultimate Syrah, it is their best of the best coming from their best barrel selections and from most own rooted…

2010 Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy, Gevrey-Chambertin, La Perriere, Premier Cru Red Burgundy, France. Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy is a Burgundy producer to watch and certainly the 2010’s are remarkable, especially the Gevrey La Perriere…

2013 Ameztoi, Getariako Txakolina, Rubentis, Basque Rose, Spain. The zesty Ameztoi Rose is one of the best in Spain, found at almost every pinto bar and is one of the…

2010 Domaine Jean Foillard, Fleurie, Cru Beaujolais, France. One of the most sought after, rare and exotic wines of the world, and yes we are talking about a Beaujolais! The…

2013 Luberri-Familia Monje Amestoy, Orlegi, Rioja Joven, Spain. Florentino Monje’s Luberri Orlegi is a vibrant and fresh style red, it is more like a Cotes du Rhone than a classic…

2013 La Spinetta, Il Rose di Casanova Della Spinetta, Tuscany, Italy. Giorgio Rivetti’s La Spinetta is one of Italty’s great wineries, his Cru Barbaresci are magical, and his Tuscan project…

2011 Fabienne Cottagnoud Cave des Tilleuls, Pinot Noir de Vetroz, Valais AOC, Switzerland. This is truly a stunning Swiss wine, I almost tried to ignore it, but I was instantly…