The 2018 Borgo Paglianetto Terravignata Verdicchio is a textbook and classic rendition of one of Italy’s top white grapes. From a certified organic, small family-run winery, this tank fermented white showcases the grapes refreshing acidity, …
2016 Casa Castillo Monastrell
I’ve been drinking wines from this producer for years, and the 2016 Casa Castillo Monastrell is one of the top values this estate has ever put out. Rated 91+ points by Robert Paker’s Wine Advocate …
2018 Domaine de la Pepière Muscadet La Pepié
When it comes to Muscadet, most insiders would agree that Domaine de la Pepière is about as good as it gets. And the 2018 Pepiere Muscadet La Pepié is year in and year out one …
2018 Matthiasson Linda Vista Chardonnay
I have a confession to make — I don’t drink much California Chardonnay. But after tasting the 2018 Matthiasson Linda Vista Chardonnay, that’s about to change. This beautifully pure, single vineyard Chardonnay reminds me of …
2017 Capitain Gagnerot Bourgogne Rouge
The 2017 Capitain Gagnerot Bourgogne Rouge is one of the greatest Red Burgundy values on the planet. From a single vineyard at the base of the famed hill of Corton, this is both a great …
2018 Le Grange de Piaugier Cotes du Rhone
The 2018 Le Grange de Piaugier Cotes du Rhone is an absolutely stupid deal in high quality, estate-grown Cotes du Rhone. From one of my favorite producers in the Southern Rhone, we’ve stocked this wine …
2017 Bodegas Olivares Jumilla Tinto
I was blown away when I tasted this one recently. And you’re gonna’ be blown away too! The 2017 Bodegas Olivares Jumilla Tinto is a 90 point-rated red that retails for less than $15/bottle. Back …
2017 Alvaro Palacios Priorat Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes
The 2017 Alvaro Palacios Priorat Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes is a very special bottle of Spanish red wine. Palacios was one of the original producers to revive Priorat in the early 90’s, and this is …
2018 Terre Nere Etna Rosso – Red Burgundy Meets Barolo
If you’re looking to try something new, distinctive, and delicious, the 2018 Terre Nere Etna Rosso is for you. 100% Nerello Mascalese from hillside vineyards on Mount Etna, the wine is both powerful and elegant. …
2019 Massone Gavi Masera – Perfect Warm Weather White
The 2019 Massone Gavi Masera is a masterpiece of an Italian wine and it’s also a perfect white to sip on warm and sunny spring and summer days. As with all wines from the Gavi …