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1995 Rocche dei Manzoni, Barolo DOCG “Vigna Big” Piedmonte, Italy. (1.5L Magnum) Wow, this 18 Year Old Barolo is still so young and fresh with great color and vivid purity,…

1995 Chateau Montrose, Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe, Red Bordeaux, France. This wine was a huge and pleasing surprise, as I wasn’t really expecting much and truth be told, I have…

2011 Hilliard Bruce, Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills. Made by John Hilliard, from a vineyard site just west of Clos Pepe, the 2011 Hilliard Bruce Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills is a…

2008 Mark Herold “Acha” California Red. This Tempranillo, Graciano, Grenache, Carignan and Petite Sirah blend is Spanish influenced with a decidedly California soul shinning through, oh yes, it is super…

2011 Domaine Faury, Condrieu, Northern Rhone, France. This ultra refined and pleasing Viognier is simply gorgeous with fresh layers of fruit, liquid mineral and texture, this is a positively thrilling…

2011 Anam Cara Cellars, Gewürztraminer Nicholas Estate, Chehalem Mountains Oregon (Late Harvest) Dessert Wine. This stunning sweet wine was a huge surprise, it has amazing lift and drive with sublime…

2012 Ameztoi, Rose Getariako Txakolina, Rubentis, Basque Wine, Spain. Wild old school Basque rose with a light fizz almost and bracing acidity, the 2012 Ameztoi pink is super fresh and…

2012 County Line, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast. Eric Sussman’s second label (Radio Coteau his first) County Line is a great label for high quality and value, and his 2012 County…

2010 Domaine Andre Perret, Saint-Joseph “Les Grisieres” Northern Rhone, France. This glorious old school Syrah from Perret is a classic with beautiful detailed fruit, spice, earth, lift and balance. The…

2011 Regis Minet, Pouilly-Fume Vieilles Vignes, Loire Valley, France. Don’t miss this Sauvignon Blanc, this is the real deal, and another great discovery from the guys at Kermit Lynch in…