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2022 Impromptu, Cannonau di Sardegna, Iscusòlzu, Nepente di Oliena, Sardinia, Italy.The second wine from Impromptu collection, called Iscusòlzu, 100% Cannonau (Grenache), is more old world and gripping than its sister…

2019 Desire Lines Wine Co., Syrah, Shake Ridge Ranch, Amador County – Sierra Foothills.The exotic and richly layered 2019 Desire Lines Shake Ridge Ranch Syrah is a fabulous effort, in…

2020 Domaine Capitain-Gagnerot, Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc, Les Gueulottes, White Burgundy, France.Just to the north of Corton hill, the Les Gueulottes parcel in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune zone is prime…

n.v. André Clouet, Grande Réserve Brut, Grand Cru Champagne, A Bouzy, France.The Pinot Noir based Grande Réserve Brut non-vintage by The André Clouet Champagne house is a gem with a…

2014 Cantine Russo, Etna Rosso DOC “Contrada Crasá” Sicily, Italy.All new to me, Cantine Russo and their outstanding single cru, or Contrada, dark ruby/garnet Etna Rosso really hit the spot…

2021 Samuel Louis Smith, Syrah, Nelson Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains.One of my favorite Samuel Louis Smith wines to date is this brilliant 2021 Nelson Vineyard Syrah, it’s a Northern Rhône…

2022 Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah!, Old Vine Grenache, Mendocino County.Finally catching up with Hardy Wallace, the madman behind Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah! winery and formerly of Dirty & Rowdy, in…

2020 Chateau Grand Village – Societé Civile du Chateau Lafleur, Bordeaux Superieur, France.I was excited to try the Chateau Grand Village Bordeaux, made by Jacques Guinaudeau, his wife Sylvie, their…

2021 Paysan by Ian Brand, P’Tit Pape, Rhône Style Red Wine, Central Coast.This 2021 vintage is by far my favorite of Ian Brand’s tasty Paysan P’Tit Pape and it way…

2022 Lioco, Carignan “Indica” Mendocino County.Made by the husband and wife team of Matt & Sara Licklider, Loco’s delicious Indica Red, 100% Carignan, is a wonderfully expressive California wine the…