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Recent Reviews

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Buli, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Estate 44” 2016

January 19, 2021 4:34 pm

Buli, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Sangiovese “515” 2016

January 19, 2021 4:32 pm

Piper-Heidsieck, Champagne (France) Brut Cuvée NV

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Domaine Bart, Marsannay (Burgundy, France) Clos du Roy 2018

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Domaine René Leclerc, Gevrey-Chambertin (Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France) Clos Prieur 2018

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Château de la Maltroye, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) Clos du Château de la Maltroye 2018

January 19, 2021 4:26 pm

Gilles Lafouge, Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) Les Duresses Jeanne-Marie de Champs Selection 2018

January 19, 2021 4:13 pm

Merry Edwards Winery, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018

January 5, 2021 1:54 pm

Sullivan Rutherford Estate, Rutherford, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2017

January 5, 2021 1:54 pm

Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018

January 5, 2021 1:53 pm

Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Klopp Ranch 2018

January 5, 2021 1:52 pm

Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Meredith Estate 2018

January 5, 2021 1:51 pm

Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Olivet Lane 2018

January 5, 2021 1:51 pm

Jean Féray et Fils, Savigny-les-Beaune (Burgundy, France) “Sous La Cabotte” 2018

January 5, 2021 1:50 pm

Catena Zapata, Mendoza (Argentina) “Nicolás Catena Zapata” 2016

January 5, 2021 1:49 pm

Champagne Devaux, Champagne (France) “Augusta” Brut NV

December 29, 2020 8:23 am

Charles Heidsieck, Champagne (France) “Réserve” Brut NV

December 29, 2020 8:21 am

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir Estate, “Pommard Clone” 2017

December 22, 2020 4:30 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir Estate, “Clone 667” 2017

December 22, 2020 4:30 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) “Tanto Manta” 2017

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Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Malbec 2017

December 22, 2020 4:25 pm

Château des Jacques, Moulin-à-Vent (Beaujolais, France) 2017

December 22, 2020 4:23 pm

Gallina de Piel, Ribeiro (Galicia, Spain) “Manar dos Seixas” 2018

December 15, 2020 4:38 pm

Bodega del Abad, Bierzo DO (Castilla y León, Spain) Mencia “Abad Dom Bueno” 2016

December 15, 2020 4:37 pm

Cecchi, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Riserva di Famiglia” 2016

December 15, 2020 4:34 pm

Cecchi, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Valore di Famiglia” 2016

December 15, 2020 4:31 pm

Masciarelli, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC (Italy) “Marina Cvetic” 2016

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Masciarelli, Colline Teramane DOCG (Abruzzo, Italy) “Marina Cvetic Iskra” 2015

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Claudie Jobard, Rully (Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France) Montagne La Folie 2018

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Domaine Bart, Marsannay (Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France) Chardonnay Musqué Les Favières 2018

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Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Flax Vineyard 2017

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Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Bucher Vineyard 2017

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Bodegas Pinea del Duero, Ribera del Duero (Spain) Tempranillo “Pinea” 2017

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Pazos de Rey, Monterrei DO (Galicia, Spain) Godello “Pazo de Monterrey” 2019

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Bodegas Caro, Mendoza (Argentina) “CARO” 2017

December 8, 2020 12:58 pm

Résonance, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2018

December 1, 2020 2:21 pm

Talbott Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Estate Grown 2017

December 1, 2020 2:20 pm

Charles Heidsieck, Champagne (France) Blanc de Blancs, Brut NV

December 1, 2020 2:17 pm

Charles Heidsieck, Champagne (France) Rosé Réserve NV

December 1, 2020 2:17 pm

Tamarack Cellars, Columbia Valley (Washington) “Firehouse Red” 2017

November 24, 2020 11:03 am

Mullan Road Cellars, Columbia Valley (Washington) Red Wine Blend 2016

November 24, 2020 11:02 am

Domaine du Château de Messey, Mâcon Cruzille (Mâconnais, Burgundy, France) Clos des Avoueries 2017

November 24, 2020 11:01 am

Domaine Antonin Guyon, Gevrey-Chambertin (Burgundy, France) “La Justice” 2017

November 24, 2020 11:00 am

Domaine Antonin Guyon, Chambolle-Musigny (Burgundy, France) “Les Cras” 2017

November 24, 2020 10:59 am

Château de La Chaize, Brouilly (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2017

November 24, 2020 10:58 am

Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Badiòla” 2017

November 17, 2020 8:09 pm

Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Vicoregio 36” 2017

November 17, 2020 8:06 pm

Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Castello Fonterutoli” 2017

November 17, 2020 8:05 pm

Bouvet Ladubay, Loire Valley (France) Rosé Excellence, Brut NV

November 10, 2020 8:17 pm

Domaine Sylvain Langoureau, Saint-Aubin (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France) 2017

November 10, 2020 8:16 pm

Maison Louis Jadot, Pouilly-Fuissé (Mâconnais, Burgundy, France) 2017

November 10, 2020 8:15 pm

Maison Louis Jadot, Santenay (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France) 2018

November 10, 2020 8:13 pm

Domaine Dominique Guyon, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits (Burgundy, France) “Les Dames de Vergy” 2018

November 10, 2020 8:11 pm

Maison Joseph Drouhin, Rully (Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France) 2018

November 3, 2020 12:32 pm

Parent, Monthélie Blanc (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France) 2017

November 3, 2020 12:31 pm

Domaine Guilhem et Jean Hugues Goisot, Bourgogne Côtes d’Auxerre (Burgundy, France) Gueules de Loup 2017

November 3, 2020 12:29 pm

Domaine Michel Bouzereau, Bourgogne Blanc Côte d’Or (Burgundy, France) 2017

November 3, 2020 12:29 pm

Maison Louis Latour, Mercurey (Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France) 2015

November 3, 2020 12:28 pm

Domaine Bart, Marsannay (Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France) “Les Finottes” 2018

November 3, 2020 12:27 pm

Château de la Maltroye, Bourgogne Rouge (Burgundy, France) 2017

November 3, 2020 12:25 pm

Domaine Jean et Giles Lafouge, Auxey-Duresses (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France) 2017

November 3, 2020 12:23 pm

Firesteed, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2019

October 27, 2020 9:32 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay “Russian River Selection” 2018

October 27, 2020 9:31 pm

Laetitia, Arroyo Grande Valley (Central Coast, California) Chardonnay Estate 2019

October 27, 2020 9:30 pm

Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Meredith Estate 2017

October 27, 2020 9:29 pm

Ridge Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) “Lytton Springs” 2018

October 27, 2020 9:26 pm

Col d’Orcia, Sant’Antimo DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “Rosso Col d’Orcia” 2014

October 27, 2020 9:24 pm

Travaglino, Oltrepò Pavese DOC (Lombardy, Italy) Pinot Nero Poggio della Butinera Riserva 2015

October 27, 2020 9:21 pm

Champagne Devaux, Champagne (France) “Augusta” Brut NV

October 27, 2020 9:20 pm

Bodegas Caro, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec “Aruma” 2018

October 27, 2020 9:19 pm

Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2019

October 20, 2020 6:15 pm

Raeburn Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019

October 20, 2020 6:14 pm

J. Lohr, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon “Signature” 2016

October 20, 2020 6:13 pm

Black Stallion Estate Winery, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Release 2017

October 20, 2020 6:12 pm

Agricola Punica, Isola del Nuraghi IGT (Sardinia, Italy) “Barrua” 2015

October 20, 2020 6:11 pm

Schloss Johannisberg, Rheingau (Germany) Riesling Silberlack Trocken GG 2018

October 20, 2020 6:11 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Viognier 2018

October 13, 2020 6:47 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) “Triolet” 2017

October 13, 2020 6:45 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2017

October 13, 2020 6:45 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Syrah 2017

October 13, 2020 6:44 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Tempranillo 2017

October 13, 2020 6:42 pm

Miolo, Vale dos Vinhedos (Brazil) Brut “Cuvée Tradition” NV

September 29, 2020 10:20 am

Casa Perini, Farroupilha (Serra Gaúcha, Brazil) Moscatel NV

September 29, 2020 10:19 am

Cascina Castlet, Barbera d’Asti DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Vespa” 2019

September 8, 2020 8:43 pm

Cascina Castlet, Barbera d’Asti DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Litina” 2016

September 8, 2020 8:43 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown Vineyard 2016

September 1, 2020 8:42 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Santa Maria Valley (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard 2016

September 1, 2020 8:41 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Toboni Vineyard 2016

September 1, 2020 8:40 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Martaella Vineyard 2016

September 1, 2020 8:37 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Hallberg Vineyard 2016

September 1, 2020 8:30 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Hallberg Vineyard Dijon Clones 2016

September 1, 2020 8:29 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Fort Ross – Seaview (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Fort Ross Vineyard 2016

September 1, 2020 8:27 pm

Sosie Wines, Sonoma County (California) Brut Nature “First Things First” 2018

August 18, 2020 9:29 pm

Gianni Gagliardo, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Castelletto 2013

August 18, 2020 9:28 pm

Palladino, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) S. Bernardo Riserva 2013

August 18, 2020 9:27 pm

Barone Sergio, Eloro DOC (Sicily, Italy) Nero d’Avola “Sergio” 2018

August 4, 2020 6:27 pm

Tenuta Carretta, Roero DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Bric Paradiso” Riserva 2015

August 4, 2020 6:26 pm

Tenuta Carretta, Barbaresco DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Garassino” 2016

August 4, 2020 6:16 pm

Boscarelli, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Il Nocio 2016

July 28, 2020 10:35 am

Colle Santa Mustiola di Fabio Cenni, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Sangiovese Poggio ai Chiari 2011

July 28, 2020 10:34 am

Bocale di Valentini, Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG (Umbria, Italy) “Bocale” 2015

July 21, 2020 4:36 pm

Boscarelli, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Il Nocio 2016

July 21, 2020 4:35 pm

Pietro Beconcini, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Reciso” 2015

July 21, 2020 4:34 pm

Colle Santa Mustiola di Fabio Cenni, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Sangiovese Poggio ai Chiari 2011

July 21, 2020 4:32 pm

Usiglian del Vescovo, Terre di Pisa DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “Il Barbiglione” 2015

July 21, 2020 4:31 pm

Castello La Leccia, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Bruciagna” 2015

July 21, 2020 4:30 pm

Tua Rita, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Rosso dei Notri” 2019

July 14, 2020 11:01 pm

Poggioargentiera, Morellino di Scansano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Bellamarsilia” 2019

July 14, 2020 11:01 pm

Capezzana, Carmignano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Villa di Capezzana” 2010

July 14, 2020 11:00 pm

Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Old Vine Zinfandel 2017

June 30, 2020 4:12 pm

Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Pian della Casina “Sergioveto” 2016

June 30, 2020 4:06 pm

Domaine Saint Gayan, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) “Trescartes” 2016

June 30, 2020 4:05 pm

Domaine du Pavillon (Bichot), Meursault (Burgundy, France) 2018

June 23, 2020 1:39 pm

Domaine Adélie (Bichot), Mercurey (Burgundy, France) “Les Champs-Michaux” 2018

June 23, 2020 1:38 pm

Domaine du Pavillon (Bichot), Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) 2018

June 23, 2020 1:38 pm

Domaine Long-Depaquit (Bichot), Chablis Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) “Les Clos” 2018

June 23, 2020 1:36 pm

Domaine du Pavillon (Bichot), Pommard (Burgundy, France) “Clos des Ursulines” 2018

June 23, 2020 1:35 pm

Château Gris (Bichot), Nuits-Saint Georges 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) 2018

June 23, 2020 1:34 pm

Domaine du Clos Frantin (Bichot), Echézeaux Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) 2018

June 23, 2020 1:33 pm

Domaine de Rochegrès (Bichot), Domaine de Rochegrès (Bichot) (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2018

June 23, 2020 1:30 pm

Terre del Palio, Rosso di Montalcino DOC (Tuscany, Italy) 2017

June 16, 2020 6:19 pm

I Magredi, Friuli Grave DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

June 16, 2020 6:14 pm

Finca Mangato, Tupungato (Mendoza, Argentina) “Estela Perinetti” 2016

June 16, 2020 4:48 pm

Frog’s Leap Winery, Rutherford, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2017

June 9, 2020 4:02 pm

Frog’s Leap Winery, Rutherford, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown 2017

June 9, 2020 4:01 pm

Frog’s Leap Winery, Napa Valley (California) Zinfandel 2018

June 9, 2020 4:00 pm

Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) “The Mariner” 2017

June 9, 2020 3:59 pm

Rocca delle Macìe, Toscana IGP (Tuscany, Italy) Cabernet Sauvignon “Roccato” 2016

June 9, 2020 3:58 pm

Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Famiglia Zingarelli” 2017

June 9, 2020 3:57 pm

Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Sergio Zingarelli” 2016

June 9, 2020 3:56 pm

Ron Rubin Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2017

May 26, 2020 3:31 pm

Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Old Vine Zinfandel 2017

May 26, 2020 3:29 pm

Domaine Saint Gayan, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) “Trescartes” 2016

May 26, 2020 3:26 pm

Jean-Luc Colombo, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) “Les Abeilles” 2017

May 26, 2020 3:24 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2018

May 19, 2020 9:38 pm

Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2019

May 19, 2020 9:36 pm

Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

May 19, 2020 9:33 pm

Dog Point, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2019

May 19, 2020 9:33 pm

Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Pian della Casina “Sergioveto” 2016

May 19, 2020 9:31 pm

Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige DOC (Italy) Chardonnay 2019

May 19, 2020 9:29 pm

Domaine de Cabrials, Pays d’Oc IGP (Occitanie, France) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

May 19, 2020 9:27 pm

Langlois-Chateau, Sancerre (Loire Valley, France) 2019

May 19, 2020 9:26 pm

Langlois-Chateau, Crémant de Loire (Loire Valley, France) Brut NV

May 19, 2020 9:26 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) “GSM” 2017

May 12, 2020 10:41 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Barbera 2017

May 12, 2020 10:39 pm

Inama, Soave Classico DOC (Veneto, Italy) Vigneto di Carbonare 2017

May 12, 2020 10:37 pm

Inama, Soave Classico DOC (Veneto, Italy) Vigneto du Lot 2017

May 12, 2020 10:37 pm

Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige (Italy) Pinot Grigio 2019

May 12, 2020 10:34 pm

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