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2012 Scarbolo, Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy. This unique and light Pinot Grigio is beautifully golden in color, thanks to an extra bit of skin contact, making for a cool and…

2012 La Bastide Saint Dominique, Cotes du Rhone Villages, France. For the last three vintages this Cotes du Rhone Village red has been a steal, it is a quality Rhone…

2008 La Spinetta, Barolo, Vigneto Garretti, DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy. The baby Campe from Giorgio Rivetti, the Vigneto Garretti is a real steal in the quality Barolo league, and the 2008…

2010 Terre Rouge, Syrah “Les Cotes de L’ Ouest” California. Easton’s Terre Rouge label, a long time Rhone Ranger, still is a value priced quality wine that shows refined character…

2011 Domaine Ragot, Givry 1er “Clos Jus” Red Burgundy, France. This pretty and well crafted Pinot Noir from Domaine Ragot shows good ripe flavors, balancing acidity, earth, spice and mineral…

2012 Monasterio de Corias “Seis Octavos” Tinto Joven, Cangas, Spain. One of my favorite wines, I have been drinking this wine since the 2008 vintage and every year I find…

2011 Francois Chidaine, Tres P’s, Tempranillo y Monastrell, Bullas, Spain. This sexy little red from famed Loire Valley producer Francois Chidaine is a great find, it is all organic from…

2012 Domaine des Costes Rouges, Marcillac Red, France. This country wine from France’s southwest is slightly rustic and earthy, but it has plenty of bright fruit to show and almost…

2011 Domaine Ilarria, Irouleguy AC Basque Red, France. This intriguing Basque red comes from the foot of the French Pyrenees and is made from the classic Irouleguy blend of Tannat…