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2020 I Custodi delle Vigne dell’ Etna, Pistus, Enta Rosso DOC, Sicily, Italy.Coming from intense volcanic sites on Mount Etna, the Pistus by I Custodi, with vineyards that are up…

2019 Bodegas Muga, Rioja, Torre Muga, Rioja Alta, Spain.The 2019 Muga “Torre Muga” is a powerful and Bordeaux like wine, made from about 75% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo and 10% Graciano,…

2020 J.L. Chave Sélection, Crozes- Hermitage Blanc “Sybèle” Northern Rhone, France.When I think of Jean-Louis Chave, one of the most famous winemakers in the world and a Rhone legend, I…

2022 Weinhaus Peter Lauer, Riesling Feinherb, Barrel X, Saar, Germany.This 2022 version of the Peter Lauer Barrel X Feinherb drinks beautifully and crisply dry and pure with a steely focus…

2021 Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah!, Cabernet Franc, Mariana’s Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains.The 2021 Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah! Mariana’s Cab Franc, sourced from a small Santa Cruz Mountains vineyard site above…

2019 Silvestri, Barbera, Estate Grown, Carmel Valley AVA, Monterey County.I can’t believe Ive not reviewed Silvestri’s Estate Barbera since the 2013 vintage, as it is one of my personal home…

2003 Weingut Robert Weil, Riesling Spatlese, Rheingau, Germany.Another surprise success for the vintage, which I recently tasted blend, was this gorgeous 2003 Robert Weil Rheingau Spatlese, showing off loads of…

2019 Krupp Brothers Winery, The Water Witch, Red Wine, Napa Valley.I highly recommend visiting the Krupp Brothers estate off the Silverado Trail, the Tuscan style villa and views are absolutely…

2018 Villota, Rioja “Viña Gena” Viñedo Singular, Rioja Alavesa, Spain.Brilliantly ruby/garnet in the glass with pure Tempranillo character, this single cru Viña Gena by Villota shows off the Rioja Alavesa,…

2021 Private Property, Sparkling Brut Rosé, Santa Lucia Highlands.The almost secret Private Property wines from Scott Caraccioli are all delicious, especially this Private Property Brut Rosé sparkler, which comes from…