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2010 Chateau La Tour Figeac, Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion, Red Bordeaux, France. A classic blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc fermented in a combination of stainless steel and…

2012 Daniel Chotard, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France. The vintage 2012 for Loire white wines is proving a huge hit, a major success considering all the problems with weather and crops,…

2012 Bedrock Wine Company, Evangelho Vineyard Heritage, Old Vines, Contra Costa County. This wine is a true California all-star, a wine that could only be from California and tastes like…

2007 Bartolo-Mascarello, Barolo DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy. Absolutely sensational and gorgeous, this is near to perfection in every way, hats off to the Mascarello team, especially Maria Teresa Mascarello for making…

2012 Johann Michel, Cuvee Grain Noir, Cornas Young Vines, Rhone Valley, France. This 100% Syrah from 100% Cornas (young vines) is a beautiful cool climate Syrah with no oak at…

2011 Kongsgaard, Chardonnay, Napa Valley. John Kongsgaard’s Chardonnays are legendary, and the 2011 will certainly be a huge success, and it will sell out faster than you can read this,…

2012 Pandol, Pinot Noir, Carneros. Jenny Pandol, a tiny artisan producer, formerly of Santa Cruz has taken her winemaking talents south, residing in Ventura and her winery in Camarillo these…

2012 De Forville Chardonnay “Ca’ dell Buc” Piedmonte, Italy. This light to medium bodied elegant Chardonnay is a real class act, De Forville has crafted a real polished and delicious…

2009 Fratelli Brovia, Barolo DOCG “Rocche dei Brovia” Piedmonte, Italy. A beautifully detailed, subtle and textured wine, the 2009 Brovia Rocche is a stunning and elegant Barolo with character, class…

2012 Bedrock, Zinfandel, Old Vine, Sonoma Valley. Over the last few years Bedrock Wine Company has become one of the hottest wineries in California, with winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson crafting some…