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2020 Domaine des Frères, Chinon Rouge “Les Picasses” Loire Valley, France.The perfumed and deeply hued Les Picasses, 100% Cabernet Franc, from the Chinon AOC, by Domaine des Frères is a…

2017 Weingut Peter Lauer, Riesling Trocken, Fass 18, Ayler Kupp, Grosses Gewachs, Saar, Germany.The Peter Lauer estate in the Saar, with winemaker Florian Lauer is one of best in this…

2018 Domaine Vincent Paris, Cornas “Granit 60” Northern Rhone, France.Vincent Paris, as I’ve noted here in prior reviews, is a Cornas native whose first vintage was 1997, and while known…

2011 Domaine Joseph Roty, Gevrey-Chambertin AOC, Red Burgundy, France.The 2011 Joseph Roty Gevrey-Chambertin is still drinking very well and is a rewarding wine with a dark garnet hue in the…

2018 Tablas Creek, En Gobelet, Red Rhône Blend, Adelaida District, Paso Robles.The youthful, tight and cool mineral toned 2018 Tablas Creek En Gobelet, with a slight earthy hint of earthy…

2022 Domaine M. & C. Lapierre, Le Beaujolais, France.The pure and deep ruby red Le Beaujolais from Lapierre is beautifully textured and expressive Gamay, made from old vines, that shows…

2016 Ramey Wine Cellars, Syrah, Rodgers Creek Vineyard, Petaluma Gap – Sonoma Coast.I was great to catch up on Dave Ramey’s wines and see the direction he is now going…

2021 Giulia Nergi, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Pian delle Mole, Piemonte, Italy.I was a thrill to meet and taste with rising Barolo superstar Giulia Negri, who importer Lynch Lynch says is…

2021 Weingut Rings, Chardonnay/Pinot Blanc “Kalk & Stein” Platz, Germany.I was really thrilled to try the latest release from winemakers Steffen and Andreas Rings, who have Weingut Rings in the…

2020 Sandlands Vineyards, Syrah, Santa Barbara County.The Sandlands Santa Barbara Syrah, which was sourced from the historic Bien Nacido Vineyard, with 75% coming off the coveted X Block, and 25%…