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2008 G.D. Vajra, Barolo DOCG “Bricco Delle Viole” Piedmonte, Italy. This wine is utterly spellbinding and mesmerizing with purity and drive that harnesses the absolute best qualities of the Nebbiolo…

2009 Fort Ross, Pinot Noir Reserve, Fort Ross Vineyard, Sonoma Coast. Fort Ross is an impressive small winery in California’s newest AVA, Fort Ross-Sea View in the wilds of the…

2010 Domaine Monpertuis, Chateuneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone Valley, France. This is a thrilling Chateauneuf that has intensity and charm with texture, vibrancy and length. Without a doubt this is…

2011 Dr. Loosen, Riesling Kabinett “Blue Slate” Mosel, Germany. While commonly found, the Loosen wines are still good go to Rieslings in every price class, and this 2011 Blue Slate…

2010 La Serena, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Tuscany, Italy. This delicious Tuscan red delivers big flavors and rich texture and highlights the quality of the vintage in this famous region.…

2011 Bedrock, Syrah “Griffin’s Lair Vineyard” Sonoma Coast. Another don’t miss wine from Bedrock, the 2011 Griffin’s Lair, a beautiful Northern Rhone style Syrah with heady aromatics, vivid blue and…

2011 Corte Gardoni “Becco Rosso” Corvina Veronese, Italy. This easy and inviting red from the Veneto is a light and lively Corvina (grape) wine that is a fun new find…

2012 Bedrock, Rose “Ode to Lulu, California. Morgan Twain-Peterson’s Bedrock Wine Company is one of the hottest California producers right now, making true California wines that are focused on heritage…

2008 Philippe Alliet, Chinon “Coteau de Noire” AC, Loire Valley France. Wow, what an amazing effort and beautiful Cabernet Franc from a less than ideal vintage, making this Alliet Chinon…