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2021 Domaine Anita, Moulin -à- Vent Les Caves “Reine de Nuit” Cru Beaujolais, France.The Domaine Anita label, led by Anita Neveu, as mentioned in my prior reviews, a former professional…

2020 Le Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Casa Montosoli, Tuscany, Italy.The lightness and delicacy in this beautiful and nuanced Le Ragnaie Casa Montosoli Brunello di Montalcino, is a shock as…

2024 Kermit Lynch Selection, Côtes du Rhône Village Rouge, Rhône Valley, France.Famous Berkeley Wine Importer Kermit Lynch has long had a hand in crafting tasty Rhône wines for the US…

n.v. La Rogerie – Familie Petit – Boxler, Extra Brut “Bourg/Sud” Grand Cru Réserve Perpétuelle 18-22, Blanc de Blancs Champagne, Avize, France.The thrilling La Rogere “Bourg/Sud” 100% Chardonnay Blanc de…

2023 Outward Wines, Cabernet Franc, Massa Estate Vineyard, Carmel Valley AVA, Monterey County.The debut vintage of the Outward Wines Massa Vineyard Cabernet Franc is a deep purple/garnet wine with a…

2023 Brooks Wines, Pinot Noir “Janus” Willamette Valley, Oregon.The 2023 vintage collection looks set to be a brilliant set of wines from Brooks, with both the Rieslings and Pinots being…

nv. Denis Salomon, Histoire de Famille, Meunier, Extra Brut Champagne, France.All new to me, Denis Salomon’s 100% Meunier (Blanc de Noirs) Histoire de Famille Extra Brut Champagne, a savvy blend…

2018 Domaine Tempier, Bandol Cuvée Classique, Provence, France.As per normal the Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge expresses lots of pure earthy/spicy dark berry fruit, stony elements as well as ground pepper,…

2023 Domaine Cazes “Samsó” Cinsault Nature, IGP Côtes Catalanes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France.Cinsault is riding high at the moment and this ancient varietal is being allowed to itself in its most honest…

2023 Domaine Thomas Labille, Chablis, White Burgundy, France.The steely, zippy and lighter framed Labille village Chablis is a bright and pure Chardonnay with loads of terroir character, electric acidity, vivid…