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2023 Domaine de la Chapelle, Chinon Rouge, Les Joueurs, Loire Valley, France.So genuinely quintessentially Chinon, and old school, with austere rustic charm, I almost thought this pure Cabernet Franc from…

2018 Montefiorito, Nebbiolo, Monferrato DOC Rosso, Piemonte, Italy.I was first introduced to Monefiorito last year by my friend and Italian wine expert Giuseppe Cossu, who is also making wine in…

2024 Climat Frais, Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo Coast AVA, Cambria.Like their 2020 version I reviewed, Eric Schafer’s Climat Frais along with famous sommelier and winemaking consultant Raj Parr, of…

2024 Famille Savary, Petit Chablis, White Burgundy, France.The latest Francine et Olivier Savary made Petit Chablis is slightly less exciting versus the previous vintage, but still a solid effort with…

n.v. A. Lamblot, Brut Champagne “Fénésie” Meunier, Montagne de Reims, France.Alexander Lamblot’s bright gold hued Fénésie Meunier Brut Champagne is wildly delicious and vinous in depth of texture with rich…

2018 Michael Cruse, Ultramarine, Blanc de Blancs, Brut Sparkling Wine, Sonoma Coast.The Ultramarine Blanc de Blancs is an exotic treat in Californian wine, hand crafted and rich in character, not…

2024 Rodrigo Méndez, Albariňo “Cies” Rías Baixas DO, Galicia, Spain.Wow, I had never had Rodrigo Méndez’s wines before and this was a thrill, a pure, zesty crisp and aromatic Albariño…

2015 Domaine de L’Arlot, Bourgogne Côte de Nuits Village “Clos du Chapeau” Red Burgundy, France.My pre Christmas treat from my Sardinian winemaker and ex-wine sales rep Giuseppi Cossu was a…

n.v. Ruinart, Brut Rosé, Champagne, France.It is well and truly into the Champagne season and my reviews are very bubbly heavy this month with some great and delicious offerings from…

n.v. Tellier Champagne Extra Brut “Les Massales” Grand Cru, France.These Tellier Champagnes are the real deal, especially for those, like myself that go for Extra Brut dry and grower producer…