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2023 Mauro Sebaste, Barbera d’Asti DOCG, Valdevani, Piemonte, Italy.The ripe, dark garnet and delicious all tank raised 2023 Valdevani Barbera d’Asti from Mauro Sebaste, comes from vines in the municipality…

2018 Daniele Ricci, Timorasso San Leto, Costa Vescovado, Colli Tortonesi, Italy.One of the most interesting wines I tasted recently at a blind Piemonte tasting was the Ricci Timorasso, a rare…

2023 Roar Wines, Grenache, Sierra Mar Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.I recently got a chance for a quick tasting with Nick Franscioni of Roar and catch up a bit with his…

2023 Oliver Moragues, Giró Ros, IGP Mallorca Blanco, Spain.One of the coolest, unique and pleasing white wines I’ve had this Summer is this beautifully crisp, mineral driven and refreshing Giró…

2022 Margherita Otto, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Piemonte, Italy.The expressive and delicious Langhe Nebbiolo from ex pat American winemaker Alan Manley at Margherita Otto is a great new find from Piemonte…

2019 Château Pontet-Canet, Grand Vin, Pauillac, Red Bordeaux, France.I have loved Pontet-Canet since I first tried it with the 2000 vintage, and the 2001 and 2010 versions remain some of…

2019 Domaine Dureuil-Janthial, Rully Premier Cru “La Fosse” Red Burgundy, France.The dark ruby/garnet hued Dureuil-Janthial Rully 1er Cru La Fosse starts with dark berry fruit, smoky/toasty notes, deep florals and…

2022 Morgan Winery, Chardonnay, Double L Estate Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.The regular Double L Chardonnay 2022 bottling, which is a stunning wine, feels a bit weightier and is more flamboyant…

2023 Agricola Brandini, Langhe Arneis ‘Le Margherite’ Piedmonte White, Italy.This new release of Le Margherite Arneis by Brandiini is a gorgeous wine and a great value for what you get…

2024 Conde Valdemar, Rioja Blanco, DOCa Rioja, Spain.The pale and crisply dry Conde Valdemar Rioja Blanco, which is made from 77% Viura, 10% Malvasía, 7% Sauvignon Blanc and 6% Garnacha…