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2007 Domaine Prieuré Saint-Christophe, Mondeuse Tradition, Vin de Savoie, France.Grisard Michel’s wines are now huge cult favorites, especially after he retired, with some of his releases like the 2005 and…

2022 Kermit Lynch, Côtes du Rhône, Rhone Valley, France.The delicious, deeply colored and ripe Kermit Lynch Côtes du Rhône again is a wildly good value and a savvy choice for…

2018 Domaine David Duband, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Premier Cru, Aux Thorey, Côte de Nuits, Red Burgundy, France.I was excited to taste this vibrant and brambly dark garnet and ruby hued 2018 Duband…

2018 Mount Eden Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown, Santa Cruz Mountains.The new releases from the legendary Mount Eden and winemaker Jeffery Patterson, and his son Reid, are beauties, especially the…

2015 Domaine La Rogerie – Famile Petit – Boxler, Héroïne, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut Champagne, Avize, France.Another beauty from La Rogerie, and the talents of Justine and…

2020 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot, Chassagne-Montrachet, White Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, France.The Domaine Bachelet-Monnot, led by Alexandre and Marc Bachelet, is a label to search for and this flinty 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet is…

2022 Cattleya Wines, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast.One of the best and most seductive of the 2022 Sonoma Coast Pinots I’ve tried so is this Cattleya Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir from…

2023 Desire Lines Wine Co, Evangelho Vineyard, Red Wine, Contra Costa County.The latest and absolutely delicious, deep fruited and purple/ruby hued Desire Lines Evangelho Red Wine was made from a…

2020 Weingut Georg Breuer, Riesling Trocken “Rauenthal Estate” Rheingau, Germany.One of the best values in the Breuer lineup is the Rauenthal Estate Riesling and this pale straw hued 2020 that…

nv Henri Giraud, Solera 90-16, Ratafia Champenois, France.The fabulous Solera 90-16 Ratafia Champenois, a rare fortified wine made in Champagne shows off roasted hazelnut, candied pecan, honeyed pear, lemon oil,…