RAEN
“Royal St. Robert” Pinot Noir 2021
If great winemaking can be “in your genes,” then Carlo and Dante Mondavi are evidence.… Continue reading
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GONZÁLEZ BYASS
“Apóstoles” Palo Cortado Very Old Rare Sherry
Because it is International Sherry Week, I couldn’t resist telling you about Apóstoles, one of… Continue reading
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DONNAFUGATA
"Ben Ryé" Passito di Pantelleria 2014
A masterpiece of beauty, Ben Ryé (the name means “son of the wind”) is one… Continue reading
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DOMAINE LES CAILLOUX
"Les Cailloux" Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2013
Great Châteauneuf-du-Pape has a lusciousness and beauty that is show stopping. And Les Cailloux (“The… Continue reading
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BIG TABLE FARM
“Elusive Queen” Chardonnay 2014
To say that this chardonnay is closer to great white Burgundy that any other American… Continue reading
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LA JOTA
Merlot 2013
Atomic density is the middle name of wines from Howell Mountain, and this La Jota… Continue reading
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MUGA
"Prado Enea" Gran Reserva 2005
Muga (which I’ve drunk for 25 years) is one of the top producers of traditionally-styled… Continue reading
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AO YUN
Just now released, this is the first vintage of Ao Yun, the Chinese cabernet sauvignon from… Continue reading
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WISTON ESTATE
Blanc de Blancs 2010
Britain’s sparkling wine vineyards sit in the same limestone soils, in the same geological strata,… Continue reading
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DOMINUS
Red Wine 1985
A thought in honor of Valentine’s Day: like wine, love might just get better with… Continue reading
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KONGSGAARD
"The Judge" Chardonnay 2013
The 2013 vintage of Kongsgaard’s “The Judge” may well be the only chardonnay in Napa… Continue reading
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