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Lovely Loire Valley Chenin: 2020 Lena Filliatreau Saumur Blanc
On sale through Saturday, February 26. The 2020 Filliatreau Saumur Blanc is one of the most captivating, vibrant, and delicious whites I've tasted this year. It's just got that "je ne sais quoi" quality that all great wines have.  2020...
Does it get smoother than this? 2019 Serial Wines Cabernet Sauvignon
WOW was all I could say after tasting the 2019 Serial Cabernet Sauvignon. This new Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon from John Anthony Truchard is one of the smoothest and most pleasure-bent California Cabs I've tasted in a long time. If...
Luscious White from Down Under: 2019 MWC Pinot Gris
This slightly pink/orange wine from Australia's McPherson Wine company is truly delicious.  Reminiscent of a great Oregon Pinot Gris, this is an incredible value and perfect as an aperitif or served alongside Thai, Indian, or Vietnamese fare.  2019 McPherson Wine Company...
Sangiovese Extreme Value: 2020 Nespoli 'Fico Grande' Sangiovese
In my constant quest to bring you incredible wines at all price points, I present you with one of the top Sangiovese values I've ever encountered. The 2020 Poderi dal Nespoli 'Fico Grande' Sangiovese is about as good as red...
Quintessential Willamette Valley Pinot: 2019 Jolete Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
The 2019 Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs are just hitting the market, and I'm loving this one from Jolete. This is the style of Oregon Pinot Noir I "cut my teeth on" -- sleek, earthy, complex, and satisfying. Simply put, this...
Magic in a Bottle: 2019 La Vizcaina 'La Vitoriana' Bierzo Tinto
In the February 2018 Decanter, Master of Wine Pedro Ballesteros wrote, “Raúl Pérez is the archetype of the intuitive winemaking genius.” If you want to taste what Pedro is talking about, make sure to get some of Raul's 2019 La Vizcaina 'La...
"Open-Knit and Generous": 2019 Walter Hansel North Slope Chardonnay
"Open knit and generous" is how Antonio Galloni, my favorite wine critic, described the new release of Walter Hansel's North Slope Chardonnay. This is always my personal favorite of Hansel's Chardonnay bottlings, as it impeccably balances richness with freshness. Furthermore, this is one...
"On Another Level": 2019 Honig Vineyards Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
There's a new California Sauvignon Blanc that is leading the pack, and it is Honig's Reseve that Jeb Dunnuck described as being "on another level." The 2019 version of this wine scored 94 points, out-performing notables such as Groth, Duckhorn,...
Ridiculous Rhone Deal: 2018 Domaine de Piaugier Gigondas
You all know and love the wines of this fantastic, small family estate, and we are offering up their top red wine at one of the best prices in the country. This is a wine that packs wonderful power and...
Pretty Pinot Noir: 2020 Jean Perrier et Fils Gastronomie Pinot Noir
What a pure, delicate, and delightful expression of Pinot Noir from the Savoie region of Eastern France. These Alpine-influenced vineyards yield a uniquely delicious example of the grape that I find quite attractive.So did Wine Spectator, who recently rated this...
French Malbec Done Right: Domaine Cosse et Maisonneuve Cahors Solis
Want to experience the joys of Malbec from its genetic birthplace? Of course you do, and this is about as fine of a version of Cahors as I've ever tasted. From a young and dynamic estate, this is a joyful...
Perfect Winter White: 2020 Inama Soave Classico
Who says you can't drink white wine when it's cold outside? Not I, and the 2020 Inama Soave is full and flavor-packet yet fresh and vivacious. It is this combination of richness and brightness that I specifically look for in...
Super Classy Rutherford Cab: 2018 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon
The Rutherford section of the Napa Valley is home to some of the region's most famous and distinctive Cabernet Sauvignons, and in the nearly perfect 2018 vintage, the fine folks at Honig made one of their best Cabs of all time....
Top Austrian White Wine Value: 2020 Stadt Krems Gruner Veltliner Kremstal
If you haven't jumped on the Gruner Veltliner train yet, here's your chance, and Stadt Krems makes a classic version. An exotic alternative to Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, it is Austria's most important grape variety. With a history dating...
World-Class Albarino.....from Urugauy!
If you thought top-notch Albarino could only be produced in Spain, think again. Bodega Garzon's outstanding Albarino has scored 90+ points every vintage back to 2017.  Fuller-bodied than most Albarinos from Spain, this white lights up the palate with gorgeous...
Rocking Paso Robles Red Blend: My Favorite Neighbor Harvey & Harriet
For those who like their reds bold yet smooth, look no further than the 2019 My Favorite Neighbor Harvey & Harriet Red Blend. This Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is made by Eric Jensen of Booker Vineyard as an ode to his...
"Ripe, Opulent, Sexy Personality." 2016 Courbissac Minervois Les Traverses
After tasting this stunning Languedoc red last week, I promptly ordered my supplier's remaining inventory. Jeb Dunnuck nailed it on the head with his review of this stunning red produced from biodynamically tended vines. Domaine de Courbissac is fairly new...
The Champagne you should be drinking NYE!
No, it's not Veuve, Moet, PJ, or even Krug, it's Andre Clouet Grande Reserve, and it's one of the finest Champagne values out there. 100% Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards in Bouzy, one of the best places to grow...
Outstanding Oakville Cab: 2017 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley's Oakville district is considered "holy ground" for Cabernet Sauvignon, and Paradigm is one of the AVA's old-school producers. Founded in 1976, this estate helped establish the Oakville AVA as one of Napa Valley's finest. Since 1991, every vintage of Paradigm...
Red Burgundy Extreme Value: 2019 Vieux College Bourgogne Rouge 'Les Champs Foreys'
I drink a lot of Red Burgundy. To my palate, this is one of the top 2 or 3 values I've ever poured into my glass. From vineyards just north of Gevrey-Chambertin, this could easily pass for a wine that runs...
Ravishing Reserva Rioja from Remelluri
Remelluri is the home estate of famed winemaker Telmo Rodriguez. It is at this estate that Telmo does his best work, and his 2014 Rioja Reserva is a wine that truly showcases his talents and his deft touch with the...