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New Wine Discoveries: Valle D’Aosta an Italian Alpine region on the rise By Kerry Winslow I love finding new places and stories in the world of wine, and Italy never…

2011 Domaine Philippe Faury, Syrah “L’ Art Zele” Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes, Rhone France. Wow, what a pretty wine, and a steal, this Domaine Faury Syrah L’ Art…

2010 Dos Lagos Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley. This edition of Dos Lagos is bursting with fruit, sweet tannin and freshness, making it the most serious effort to…

2011 Fort Ross, Pinot Noir “Sea Slopes” Fort Ross Vineyard, Fort Ross-Sea View, Sonoma Coast. Another stunning success and a top value in extreme cool climate Pinot, a great follow…

2010 Ridge, Merlot Estate, Monte Bello Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains. This wine was a star in a recent tasting lineup of new Ridge releases, and a sleeper that is often…

2010 Koehler Ruprecht, Riesling Kabinett Trocken Kallstradter, Pfalz Germany. I was really excited to try the Koehler Ruprecht Pfalz Trocken, and sadly I blew up the first bottle in my…

2003 Giuseppe Quintarelli, Valpolicella Classico Superiore, red Veneto Italy. Wildly expensive, funky and crazy good are what my first draft of notes said of this wonderfully unique wine from the…

2011 Peay Vineyards, Pinot Noir “Pomarium” Estate, Sonoma Coast. Doomsayers of the 2011 vintage will have to eat crow, especially after tasting this majestic Pinot Noir from Vanessa Wong and…

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…