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2012 Weingut Leitz, Riesling Rudesheimer Berg Kaisersteinfels, Terrassen, Rheingau Germany. This staggeringly sublime wine is as good as it get in dry Riesling and this unique block high up in…

2011 Bruno Giacosa, Dolcetto d’ Alba DOC, Piedmonte, Italy. Famed for their amazing Barolo, Giacosa is one of Italy’s great producers and this lovely Dolcetto d’ Alba is a gem,…

2011 Alfaro Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Lester Family Vineyard at Deer Park, Santa Cruz Mountains. Only three barrels were produced of this pretty handcrafted Pinot by Richard Alfaro, and the…

2011 Bernard Baudry, red Chinon, Les Grezeaux, Loire Valley, France. This pure Cabernet Franc is simply irresistible and gorgeous with deep color, life and vibrant flavors, Baudry looks to have…

2012 Alban, Viognier Central Coast. No introduction needed for John Alban, and his wines, both of which are legendary when it comes to quality and style, being one of first…

2002 Jean-Francois Ganevat, Savagnin, Les Vignes de mon Pere, Cotes du Jura, France. Ganevat’s biodynamic farming and magical alchemy in the cellar has made him one of the most sought…

2012 Selbach-Oster, Riesling Zeltinger Schlossberg Auslese (0ne Star) Mosel, Germany. Johannes Selbach’s weightier Rieslings are majestic wines, some of the finest white wines in the world, and I look forward…

2012 Weingut Spreitzer, Riesling “303” Oestricher Lenchen, Spatlese, Rheingau Germany. This is Spreitzer’s signature classic Rheingau, and a thrilling expression of style and terroir with dynamic flavors, density and lush…

2011 Domaine de Coteaux des Travers, Cotes du Rhone “Cuvee Char a Vin” red, Rhone Valley, France. This stylish red from the Rhone Valley is highly entertaining and a super…

2011 Beaux Freres, Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, Oregon. The Beaux Freres Willamette Valley cuvee is always a savvy wine to get and to enjoy in it’s youth, but I must…