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2011 Catherine et Pierre Breton, Bourgueil “Nuits d’ Ivresse” Loire Valley, France. Breton’s 2011 Nuits d’ Ivresse Bourgueil is a stunning and complex Cabernet Franc of the highest order and…

2010 Wolf Family Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon “Phaedrus” St. Helena, Napa Valley. Karen Culler’s latest Wolf Phaedrus is a gem and even though there are tons of Napa Cabs under $50,…

2012 Cibonne, Tentations Rose, Cotes de Provence, France. Seriously fun Rose from Cibonne, the 2012 Cibonne Tentations Rose Cotes de Provence is briskly dry and mineral laced with loads of…

N.V. Bele Casel Asolo Prosecco DOCG Frizzante Colfondo, Italy. Cel Casel is a small estate produced sparkling wine house in the greater Veneto region and this Natural style Prosecco is…

2012 Regis Bouvier, Marsannay Rose, Burgundy France. This pretty and fresh rose of Pinot Noir is a nice Burgundy treat from Bouvier’s Marsannay grapes and makes for a lovely summer…

2010 Sesti “Monteleccio” Castello di Argiano, Montalcino Rosso, Tuscany Italy. This brilliant effort from Sesti is a big step up for this wine and highlights a wonderfully performing vintage for…

2010 Maison Philippe Pacalet, Meursalt “Charmes” Premier Cru White Burgundy, France. As exotic and unique as Pacalet’s red wines are, I was blown away by his stunning whites even more,…

2010 Alfaro Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains. From his estate near Corralitos, Richard Alfaro handcrafts a great selection of wines, with his Pinots being some of the…

N.V. Casa Coste Piane, Prosecco Frizzante Naturalmente, Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, Sparkling Wine, Italy. This unique Italian bubbly is wild and remarkably elegant with Champagne like charm and all natural in…

2010 Maison Philippe Pacalet, Gevrey-Chambertin “Bel Air” Premier Cru Red Burgundy, France. This wine shows a youthful rush of flavors and has a striking wildness that seems alive and vibrant…