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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…

2013 Chateau de Trinquevedel, Tavel Rose, Rhone Valley, France. Having thought I knew a thing or two, I was surprised to learn that Tavel can only be made up of…

2012 Domaine Pierre Guiiemot, Savigny Aux Serpentieres, Premier Cru Red Burgundy. Domaine Pierre Guillemot makes flavorful, fresh and slightly rustic Burgundy with old world character and charm, and while finely…