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2011 Weingut Leitz, Riesling “Rudesheimer Klosterlay” Kabinett, Rheingau. The Leitz Klosterlay Kabinett 2011 is flat out a dynamite wine with lots of energy, terroir and transparency plus it is a…
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2011 Bodegas Muga, Rosado (Rose) Rioja Spain. I had my doubts Muga could make a rose as good as last years, but I can happily report the new 2011 Muga…
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2011 Weingut Leitz, Riesling “Leitz Out” QbA, Rheingau. Johannes “Josi” Leitz’s fun “Leitz Out” Riesling is more serious than the playful label would suggest and gives a whole lot of…
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2010 Selbach-Oster, Riesling “Zeltinger Schlossberg” Spatlese, Mosel. Almost every vintage Johannes Selbach makes better wine or comes up with a new expression, it truly is amazing the attention to detail…
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2010 Bergstrom, Pinot Noir “Cumberland Reserve” Willamette Valley. This Pinot Noir is a stunning example of why Oregon continues to intrigue the wine world with this grape, without question it…
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2010 Angeli, Syrah by Stolpman Vineyards, Santa Ynez Valley. Absolutely one of the finest Syrah wines in California, period. Sashi Moorman has outdone himself with this vintage of Angeli (100%…
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2010 L’Aventure “Optimus” Estate, Proprietary Red, Paso Robles. Stephan Asseo’s L’Aventure winery is one of the most intriguing estates in California, let alone Paso Robles and his wines have a…
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2006 Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains. The Ridge Monte Bello is an iconic California wine, one that has a long and remarkable track record for greatness, so it…
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2011 Clos Ste. Magdeleine, Cassis Rose, Provence France. A warm San Francisco evening inspires and what better way to bask in such glories than with a lovely dry Rose from…
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2009 Antica Tenuta del Nanfro, Frappato, IGT Sicily. All biodynamic and made as natural as possible, Antica Tenuta del Nanfro was an inspiration to the natural winemaker movement, including Arianna…