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2010 Meo-Camuzet, Marsannay AC, Red Burgundy, France. This marvelous Pinot Noir from Marsannay and crafted by Meo-Camuzet Frere & Soeurs is cool and crisp with the best of the vintage…

2011 Pisoni Estate, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands. This massively appealing Pinot Noir from the Pisoni family is hugely entertaining and pure, but easier to enjoy young than most recent…

2012 Puzelat-Bonhomme, Pineau d’ Aunis “La Tesniere” Loire Valley, France. Puzelat’s rare and natural Pineau d’ Aunis is wild and unique red from the Loire Valley, Pineau d’ Aunis is…

2011 Alfredo Maestro, Tinto Castrillo del Duero, Spain. This is fast becoming one of my favorite Ribera del Duero wines, from the talented Alfredo Maestro, a producer than doesn’t label…

2011 Montesecondo “TIN” IGT Rosso, Tuscany, Italy. Having been influenced by Alto Adige’s Foradori, Montesecondo has made a 100% Sangiovese aged in amphora with amazing results, this cuvee from Chianti…

2011 Louis-Antoine Luyt, El Pais de Quenehuao, Chile. This exciting and unique Chilean wine is made by Louis-Antoine Luyt, a young natural winemaker using the Misson Grape, from 250-300 year…

2012 Liquid Farm, Chardonnay, White Hill, Sta. Rita Hills. One of the new generation of Chardonnay producers to light up the wine world, Liquid Farm is a label to watch,…

2010 Denis Jamain, Reuilly Rouge, Les Chenes de Mon Grand Pere, Loire Valley, France. I poured this wine yesterday to a tough crowd, and it turned a few heads, I…

2010 Spottswoode, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate, Saint Helena, Napa Valley. The new and young winemaking team at Spottswoode have settled in nicely and hats off to them, this 2010 Cabernet is…

2007 La Torre, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy. This beautiful, old school, Brunello is really a wonderful expression of place and tradition, this pure and layered 2007 is well…