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2020 Domaine Santa Duc, Gigondas, Aux Lieux-Dits, Rhône Valley, France.A bit deeper and more complex than the prior release, this fantastic opaque purple/black 2020 Aux Lieux-Dits Gigondas by the famous…

2022 Weingut Schloss Lieser – Thomas Haag, Riesling Trocken, Niederberg Helden, VDP Grosse Gewächs, Mosel, Germany.Fast becoming one of the top go to estates in the Mosel, Schloss Lieser is…

2019 Whitehall Lane – Leonardini Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley.The floral aromatic, dark opaque purple/garnet 2019 Whitehall Lane Leonardi Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep, opulent and structured wine that…

2022 Argiano, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Tuscany, Italy.The really fresh ruby and garnet Argiano Rosso di Montalcino is drinking beautifully right out of the bottle and is fabulous with a…

2020 La Mesma, Cortese, INDI “Con Le Bolle” Metodo Ancestrale, Piemonte, Italy.Even though I’m pretty much over the whole Pet-Nat thing, this one from La Mesma, which is made from…

2023 Prieler, Rosé of Blaufränkisch, vom Stein, Burgenland, Austria.I’ve been following Prieler for the better part of 20 years now, and I was thrilled with their latest releases and especially…

2022 Morra, Arneis, Roero DOCG, Piemonte, Italy.The pale gold hued Morra Arneis, all new to me, was a pleasant surprise and a lovely effort, with this old Piemonte varietal, with…

2020 Cantina Fradiles, Red Wine, Mandrolisai DOC, Sardinia, Italy.The rare and unique Sardinian red blend here is wonderfully pure with a high elevation freshness, it shows off beautiful aromatics with…

2023 Brooks Winery, Gemischter Satz, Eola-Amity AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The rare Austrian inspired Brooks Gemischter Satz Willamette Valley white wine is unique blend of varietals and done is a zesty…

2022 Ramey Wine Cellars, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma County.One of California’s iconic producers and winemakers, Dave Ramey has been close to the top of the state’s most desirable…