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2010 Domaine Brunely, Vacqueryras “Tour aux Cailles” Rhone Red, France. This southern Rhone red, a cuvee of Grenache and Syrah, is a real spicy and savory wine with a nice…

N.V. Marion-Bosser, Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs, Premier Cru Champagne, a Hautvillers Marne, France. This is a beautifully crafted small production artisan Champagne, made by mother and daughter team, Elodie…

2012 Catina Terlan, Winkl, Sauvignon Blanc, Alto Adige, Italy. (Terlano) As a huge fan of this winery in Alto Adige, I am always excited to taste new releases and or…

2009 Bodegas y Vinedos, Alion, Ribera del Duero, Vega Sicilia, Spain. The Alion by Vega Sicilia is one of Spain’s glorious reds from the famed Ribera del Duero and made…

German Riesling Vintage 2012 Report By Kerry Winslow Riesling, this amazing grape is one of the most terroir driven varietals there is, it always gives pure expression of place, transparently…

N.V. Sean Thackrey, Pleiades XXIII, Old Vines Red, California. This lovely and iconic kitchen sink blend from old vine hillside fruit is another gem from Sean Thackrey and his winery…

2012 Donnhoff, Riesling Normeimer Kirscheck Spatlese, Nahe Germany. The Normeimer Kirscheck Spatlese is the most overt, extrovert and flamboyant of the 2012 Donnhoff wines, it is openly sexy and flaunts…

2011 Kesner, Pinot Noir “Vadim’s Watch” Sonoma Coast. The latest set of Kesner wines are all deserve special attention and merit praise for quality and class, especially his rare Vadim’s…

2012 Muller-Catoir, Riesling Burgergarten Trocken, Pfalz Germany. I believe the first vintage of Muller-Catoir I bought was the 1997, and I’ve been a fan ever since, these Pfalz wines are…

2010 Pascal Marchand, Gevrey-Chambertin “Les Cazetiers” Premier Cru Red Burgundy, France. Another beautifully crafted Burgundy from ex-Comte Armand winemaker Pascal Marchand, the Quebecian (French Canadian) has certainly put together a…