Wine of the Day
2010 Domaine Robert Chevillon, Nuits-St.-Georges “Les Perrieres” Premier Cru Red Burgundy. First, Nuits-Saint-Georges is way underrated and the top Premier Cru sites there might be on par with many Grand…
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2005 J. Rochioli, Pinot Noir “Little Hill” Estate, Russian River Valley. I will first say that if you have this wine, give it some more cellar time as I found…
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2009 Ridge Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains. This was a spectacular bottle of Ridge Cabernet, from select lots and block on the Monte Bello Estate, this wine really is…
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2011 Brovia, Roero Arneis, Piedmonte, Italy. This is an almost perfect example of this varietal, and it is a spectacular white wine that shows amazing detail and gives delightful pleasure…
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2009 Fattorie Romeo del Castello “Allegracore” Etna Rosso DOC, Nerello Mascalese, Sicily. Chiara Vigo is a rising star and her wines are stylish and seductive, especially her latest release here,…
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2011 Yves Cuilleron, Syrah “Les Vignes d’ a Cote” Rhone, France. As a long time fan of Cuilleron’s wines I was excited to taste his latest stuff, and I was…
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2008 Abiouness, Pinot Noir “Pommard Clone” Stanly Ranch, Carneros. Nicole Abiouness is a name to write down and or tuck away in your memory, her wines are very intriguing and…
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2011 Domaine Ostertag, Pinot Blanc “Barriques” Alsace, France. Andre Ostertag is making some fantastic wines, and this barrel aged Pinot Blanc is a stunner with subtle elegance, energy and sublime…
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2009 Bodegas Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera del Duero, Spain. This amazingly dense and full bodied red is thick with almost a dry port feel on the palate and super long finish…
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2010 Copain, Chardonnay “Tous Ensemble” Anderson Valley. It was a great surprise to find Copain’s lovely Chardonnay by the glass at my local favorite bistro, Central Market in Petaluma and…