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When I say legitimate, I mean legitimate! The 2020 Andis Painted Fields Old Vine Zin comes from the Sierra Foothills, and contained within this bottle are grapes from the one of the oldest Zinfandel vineyards in our country. Do I have your attention?

I finally found what I've been looking for, and it took me nearly two years to find it! The 93 point-rated, 2019 Krutz Family Cabernet Sauvignon is an epic and decadent Napa Cab that I'd happily "put in the ring" against Venge or Royal Prince. Trust me folks, this stuff is not only good, it's also a superb value. 

I was absolutely floored when I tasted this wine last week. 100% Grenache from certified organic and very old vineyards in Terra Alta, just west of Priorat, this will go down as one of our top finds of 2023! I can't wait for you to get it into your glass, and I rate this one 95 points with full conviction and confidence.

The 2021 Cloudline Pinot Noir is a wine a lot of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Lovers will be talking about. This join venture between winemaker Veronique Drouhin and importer Dreyfus Ashby is clicking on all cylinders in the fabulous 2021 vintage. At less than $20 per bottle (no volume purchase required), this is classy, complete, and complex Oregon Pinot at an incredible price.

Guerrieri Rizzardi's 'Ferra' Soave is a deeply delicious and highly expressive version of one of Italy's greatest but most misunderstood white wines. So many Soaves leave you wanting for more, but the 2019 Ferra Soave is one that will delight your senses with its exotic aromatics and luscious palate.

Sauvignon Blanc from Burgundy? What the heck? Yep, Saint-Bris is a tiny village just west of Chablis, and it's the only AOC in Burgundy that allows for the production of Sauvignon Blanc. Most importantly, the Domaine Felix is one of the pioneering producers of the region, and this is an absolute thrill ride of a wine.

What a beautiful and immediately accessible version of Nebbiolo! From one of the reference-point estates of the Roero region of Italy's Piemonte, Almondo's Arneis gets all of the press and deservedly so. We stock that too, but the estate's 2020 Roero Nebbiolo merits just as much critical acclaim.

Where Ted Lemon goes, I will follow! Mr. Lemon is one of of my favorite vignerons, and the work he does at his Sonoma winery Littorai is second to none. His Pinot Noirs have garnered dozens of 95+ point scores over the years, but the allocations on those wines are next to nothing, and the pricing is, shall we say, not cheap.

Rarely seen in "these parts," the Aglianico grape is one of Italy's oldest and most noble grape varieties. Unquestionably the top grape grown in Southern Italy, it is often compared to Nebbiolo due to its highly aromatic and structured personality. If you want to experience the grape in top form and at a great price, you've got to try this!

I have been offering some awesome deals on a number of Southern Rhone reds this year, and I've got a new and exciting one to share with you. The 2018 Rouge Bleu Saint-Cecile 'Mistral' comes from vineyards just north of Chateauneuf du Pape, and this classic GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) is a highly attractive red at a wonderful price.

Sam Bilbro's Idlewild Wines represent the best interpretations of Italian varieties being made by anyone outside of Italy. His 2021 Flora and Fauna White and Red are blends based on Piedmontese grapes, and both recently garnered some high praise from Antonio Galloni of Vinous Media.

Alvaro Palacios is one of Spain's most respected winemakers, and the work he does at his family's estate is second to none. His La Montesa Rioja Crianza is a wine that really grabbed my senses when I tasted it last week, and I proceeded to buy every bottle available. When you taste it, you'll understand why.

With Valentine's Day just a week away, we've got a terrific offer going on three fabulous Grower Champagnes. What is Grower Champagne, and why should you choose it over bigger-name bubbles? I'll explain WHAT they are first. 

Mike Januik is one of Washington-state's most acclaimed winemakers, and his Royal Slope Red Blend is absolutely rocking this vintage. A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc, it is one of the best under-$20 red wines coming out of Washington. Equally serious and easy-to-drink, this Bordeaux-inspired blend is incredibly polished, smooth, and forward.

World-class Barbaresco imported by Kermit Lynch for less than 40 bucks? Sign me up, and I can say with 100% certainty that this is the greatest Barbaresco value I've encountered in my 20+ year wine career. Vintage 2019 provided great conditions to produce wonderful wines in the Piedmont, and the proof of that is contained inside this bottle of beautiful, highly aromatic Nebbiolo.

The Domaine Berthenet Bourgogne Aligote is a splendid rendition of this grape. Bursting with bright and tangy citrus and mineral, this will appeal to those who like Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadet, and other clean and crisp whites.

Talk about a wine that over-delivers in a big way. Giampaolo Tabarrini makes some of the top red wines in the Montefalco hills of Umbria, and his 2018 Il Padrone Rosso is a wildly delicious blend of mainly Sangiovese with splashes of Sagrantino and Barbera. 

The village of Maury in France's Roussillon region is home to some seriously old Grenache vines, and that's what you get with the 2015 Tetu Grenache. Produced from 60- to 80 year-old vines grown in the tough and rocky soils of Maury, this is an absolute joy to drink, and it will appeal to both New and Old World wine lovers!

Saint Damien makes reference-point Gigondas, but they also make two stunning, value-priced, and gorgeous Cotes du Rhones. Trust me, these aren't your typical, straightforward CDR's. They are substantial wines with more flavor dimension and complexity, and for buyers who don't want to spend $40+ for Saint Damien's Gigondas', these two cuvees are perfect alternatives.

Domaine Perraud is one of the benchmark estates of the Maconnais, and I am so happy their wines are now available in North Carolina. When I tasted their Saint Veran  recently, I really had to keep my poker face on, especially after my sales rep Steve Nelson  of Grapevine Distributors told me the price. This should cost A LOT more!