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2018 Michael Cruse, Ultramarine, Blanc de Blancs, Brut Sparkling Wine, Sonoma Coast.The Ultramarine Blanc de Blancs is an exotic treat in Californian wine, hand crafted and rich in character, not…

2024 Rodrigo Méndez, Albariňo “Cies” Rías Baixas DO, Galicia, Spain.Wow, I had never had Rodrigo Méndez’s wines before and this was a thrill, a pure, zesty crisp and aromatic Albariño…

2015 Domaine de L’Arlot, Bourgogne Côte de Nuits Village “Clos du Chapeau” Red Burgundy, France.My pre Christmas treat from my Sardinian winemaker and ex-wine sales rep Giuseppi Cossu was a…

n.v. Ruinart, Brut Rosé, Champagne, France.It is well and truly into the Champagne season and my reviews are very bubbly heavy this month with some great and delicious offerings from…

n.v. Tellier Champagne Extra Brut “Les Massales” Grand Cru, France.These Tellier Champagnes are the real deal, especially for those, like myself that go for Extra Brut dry and grower producer…

n.v. L. Aubry et Fils, Brut Premier Cru Champagne, Jouy-lès-Reims, France.The beautiful latest disgorgement, with a 2021 base, of the Aubry Premier Cru Brut Champagne was a wonderful treat recently…

2023 Weingut Neumeister, Sauvignon Blanc “Straden” Vulkenland Steiermark DAC, Styria, Austria.A surprise top ten white wine of the year, this pale gold/yellow hued 2023 Neumeister Straden Sauvignon Blanc, from Austria’s…

n.v. Eric Rodez, Brut Rosé, Grand Cru Champagne, Maceration 35, Ambonnay, France.The former mayor of the famed Ambonnay village of Champagne, Eric Rodez, makes some special Champagne from his small…

2019 Fattoria Mani di Luna, Sangiovese, São João, IGT Rosso, Umbria, Italy.Bright still, and remarkably fresh for the vintage, the São João Rosso is a dark ruby/garnet in the glass…

2024 Bruno Duchéne, La Luna, Côte Vermelle Rouge, France.The dark ruby red hued and aromatic La Luna Côte Vermeil Rouge, is an organic field blend of Carignan, Grenache Noir and…