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New and Entirely Different by Michael Apstein for Quench Magazine

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  • Domaine Michel Bouzereau, Bourgogne Blanc Côte d’Or (Burgundy, France) 2017
    November 3, 2020
  • Maison Louis Latour, Mercurey (Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France) 2015
    November 3, 2020
  • Domaine Bart, Marsannay (Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France) “Les Finottes” 2018
    November 3, 2020
  • Château de la Maltroye, Bourgogne Rouge (Burgundy, France) 2017
    November 3, 2020
  • Domaine Jean et Giles Lafouge, Auxey-Duresses (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France) 2017
    November 3, 2020
  • Firesteed, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2019
    October 27, 2020
  • Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay “Russian River Selection” 2018
    October 27, 2020
  • Laetitia, Arroyo Grande Valley (Central Coast, California) Chardonnay Estate 2019
    October 27, 2020
  • Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Meredith Estate 2017
    October 27, 2020
  • Ridge Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) “Lytton Springs” 2018
    October 27, 2020
  • Col d’Orcia, Sant’Antimo DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “Rosso Col d’Orcia” 2014
    October 27, 2020
  • Travaglino, Oltrepò Pavese DOC (Lombardy, Italy) Pinot Nero Poggio della Butinera Riserva 2015
    October 27, 2020
  • Champagne Devaux, Champagne (France) “Augusta” Brut NV
    October 27, 2020
  • Bodegas Caro, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec “Aruma” 2018
    October 27, 2020
  • Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2019
    October 20, 2020
  • Raeburn Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
    October 20, 2020
  • J. Lohr, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon “Signature” 2016
    October 20, 2020
  • Black Stallion Estate Winery, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Release 2017
    October 20, 2020
  • Agricola Punica, Isola del Nuraghi IGT (Sardinia, Italy) “Barrua” 2015
    October 20, 2020
  • Schloss Johannisberg, Rheingau (Germany) Riesling Silberlack Trocken GG 2018
    October 20, 2020
  • Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Viognier 2018
    October 13, 2020
  • Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) “Triolet” 2017
    October 13, 2020
  • Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2017
    October 13, 2020
  • Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Syrah 2017
    October 13, 2020
  • Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Tempranillo 2017
    October 13, 2020
  • Miolo, Vale dos Vinhedos (Brazil) Brut “Cuvée Tradition” NV
    September 29, 2020
  • Casa Perini, Farroupilha (Serra Gaúcha, Brazil) Moscatel NV
    September 29, 2020
  • Cascina Castlet, Barbera d’Asti DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Vespa” 2019
    September 8, 2020
  • Cascina Castlet, Barbera d’Asti DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Litina” 2016
    September 8, 2020
  • Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown Vineyard 2016
    September 1, 2020
  • Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Santa Maria Valley (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard 2016
    September 1, 2020
  • Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Toboni Vineyard 2016
    September 1, 2020
  • Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Martaella Vineyard 2016
    September 1, 2020
  • Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Hallberg Vineyard 2016
    September 1, 2020
  • Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Hallberg Vineyard Dijon Clones 2016
    September 1, 2020
  • Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Fort Ross – Seaview (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Fort Ross Vineyard 2016
    September 1, 2020
  • Sosie Wines, Sonoma County (California) Brut Nature “First Things First” 2018
    August 18, 2020
  • Gianni Gagliardo, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Castelletto 2013
    August 18, 2020
  • Palladino, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) S. Bernardo Riserva 2013
    August 18, 2020
  • Barone Sergio, Eloro DOC (Sicily, Italy) Nero d’Avola “Sergio” 2018
    August 4, 2020
  • Tenuta Carretta, Roero DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Bric Paradiso” Riserva 2015
    August 4, 2020
  • Tenuta Carretta, Barbaresco DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Garassino” 2016
    August 4, 2020
  • Boscarelli, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Il Nocio 2016
    July 28, 2020
  • Colle Santa Mustiola di Fabio Cenni, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Sangiovese Poggio ai Chiari 2011
    July 28, 2020
  • Bocale di Valentini, Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG (Umbria, Italy) “Bocale” 2015
    July 21, 2020
  • Boscarelli, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Il Nocio 2016
    July 21, 2020
  • Pietro Beconcini, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Reciso” 2015
    July 21, 2020
  • Colle Santa Mustiola di Fabio Cenni, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Sangiovese Poggio ai Chiari 2011
    July 21, 2020
  • Usiglian del Vescovo, Terre di Pisa DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “Il Barbiglione” 2015
    July 21, 2020
  • Castello La Leccia, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Bruciagna” 2015
    July 21, 2020
  • Tua Rita, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Rosso dei Notri” 2019
    July 14, 2020
  • Poggioargentiera, Morellino di Scansano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Bellamarsilia” 2019
    July 14, 2020
  • Capezzana, Carmignano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Villa di Capezzana” 2010
    July 14, 2020
  • Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Old Vine Zinfandel 2017
    June 30, 2020
  • Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Pian della Casina “Sergioveto” 2016
    June 30, 2020
  • Domaine Saint Gayan, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) “Trescartes” 2016
    June 30, 2020
  • Domaine du Pavillon (Bichot), Meursault (Burgundy, France) 2018
    June 23, 2020
  • Domaine Adélie (Bichot), Mercurey (Burgundy, France) “Les Champs-Michaux” 2018
    June 23, 2020
  • Domaine du Pavillon (Bichot), Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) 2018
    June 23, 2020
  • Domaine Long-Depaquit (Bichot), Chablis Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) “Les Clos” 2018
    June 23, 2020
  • Domaine du Pavillon (Bichot), Pommard (Burgundy, France) “Clos des Ursulines” 2018
    June 23, 2020
  • Château Gris (Bichot), Nuits-Saint Georges 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) 2018
    June 23, 2020
  • Domaine du Clos Frantin (Bichot), Echézeaux Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) 2018
    June 23, 2020
  • Domaine de Rochegrès (Bichot), Domaine de Rochegrès (Bichot) (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2018
    June 23, 2020
  • Terre del Palio, Rosso di Montalcino DOC (Tuscany, Italy) 2017
    June 16, 2020
  • I Magredi, Friuli Grave DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
    June 16, 2020
  • Finca Mangato, Tupungato (Mendoza, Argentina) “Estela Perinetti” 2016
    June 16, 2020
  • Frog’s Leap Winery, Rutherford, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2017
    June 9, 2020
  • Frog’s Leap Winery, Rutherford, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown 2017
    June 9, 2020
  • Frog’s Leap Winery, Napa Valley (California) Zinfandel 2018
    June 9, 2020
  • Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) “The Mariner” 2017
    June 9, 2020
  • Rocca delle Macìe, Toscana IGP (Tuscany, Italy) Cabernet Sauvignon “Roccato” 2016
    June 9, 2020
  • Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Famiglia Zingarelli” 2017
    June 9, 2020
  • Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Sergio Zingarelli” 2016
    June 9, 2020

ABOUT



Michael Apstein, an award winning wine writer (see bio), contributes to a variety of publications. Readers can find all of his wine writings on this website.

Recent Articles

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    July 28, 2021
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    July 21, 2021
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    July 21, 2021
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    June 30, 2021
  • Look to Collio for White Wines for Summer
    June 24, 2021
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    June 15, 2021
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    June 1, 2021
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    April 27, 2021
  • 2016 Brunello di Montalcino: Don’t Miss Them
    March 30, 2021
  • From Decanter Magazine, “Domaine Du Cellier Aux Moines”
    March 4, 2021
  • The Joys of Exploring Italian Wines
    February 24, 2021
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    January 27, 2021
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    January 12, 2021
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  • Gifts for Wine Lovers…or for Those Who Want to be Wine Lovers
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  • Castello di Fonterutoli, Leading the Way
    November 26, 2020
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    November 4, 2020
  • A Rogue in Oregon
    October 7, 2020
  • Pouilly-Fuissé Vineyards Finally Get Premier Cru Status
    September 30, 2020
  • Site Trumps Everything
    August 26, 2020
  • A Winery in…L.A.?
    July 22, 2020
  • Decanter July 2020: Apstein on Value Burgundies
    July 7, 2020
  • Bichot is Back
    June 16, 2020
  • Focusing on Terroir, Following Burgundy’s Lead
    May 13, 2020
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  • From Canada’s Quench Magazine: En Primeur has stood the test of time…
    April 11, 2020
  • Case for Quarantine 2.0
    April 8, 2020
  • Case for Quarantine 2.0
    April 8, 2020
  • Dr. Apstein’s Case for Quarantine
    March 16, 2020
  • What is the new Bourgogne Côte d’Or ‘appellation’?
    March 14, 2020
  • Brunello 2015: Less is More
    March 4, 2020
  • Burgundy’s 2018 Vintage: The Importance of Harvest Date
    January 1, 2020
  • From Canada’s Quench Magazine: Champagne—A Wine for All Seasons
    December 19, 2019
  • From Canada’s Quench Magazine: Bordeaux Seconds
    December 19, 2019
  • How to Download Spotify Premium Free Account
    December 17, 2019
  • Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers
    December 4, 2019
  • Mixed Vintage News from Burgundy
    November 20, 2019
  • Tuscany’s Maremma: Italy’s Wild West, in More Ways Than One
    November 5, 2019
  • Age Matters
    October 9, 2019
  • New and Entirely Different by Michael Apstein for Quench Magazine
    October 7, 2019
  • A Star on Long Island
    September 11, 2019
  • An Amber Standout from Georgia
    August 21, 2019
  • Saumur: Home to Fabulous Dry Chenin Blanc
    August 14, 2019
  • Beaujolais: A Versatile Wine
    July 17, 2019
  • Update from Burgundy: Hot, But Not 2003…At Least Not Yet
    July 10, 2019
  • A New Designation for an Established Star
    July 7, 2019
  • Affordable Burgundy by Michael Apstein from Canada’s Quench Magazine
    July 4, 2019
  • Surprising Whites for the Rosé Season
    June 19, 2019
  • Terroir in Bordeaux
    May 22, 2019
  • Guigal: The Birth of a Star in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    April 24, 2019
  • Chianti Classico: The Tale of Two Vintages
    March 28, 2019
  • Brunello di Montalcino 2014: Not as Bad as it Sounds
    February 27, 2019
  • A unique way to learn about sake
    February 25, 2019
  • Léoville-Poyferré: Another Super Second?
    January 30, 2019
  • It’s not a Gambal…It Works
    January 11, 2019
  • The Mother of All Wine Auctions
    January 2, 2019
  • The 2017 Burgundies
    December 5, 2018
  • Chianti Classico: The Times They are A-Changing
    November 6, 2018
  • Meerlust’s Rubicon: A South African Icon
    October 10, 2018
  • The Conundrum of Assigning Points
    September 19, 2018
  • In the October 2018 Decanter, Michael Apstein examines Don Melchor: 23 vintages from inception to current release
    September 11, 2018
  • Marchesi Frescobaldi: ‘When you prune, you get to know the plants’
    August 14, 2018
  • Alternatives to Rosé, Even in Provence
    July 18, 2018
  • An Interesting Rarity from Burgundy
    July 2, 2018
  • Will Chinese Wine be as Successful as Chinese Food?
    June 20, 2018
  • Muscadet is Morphing
    May 23, 2018
  • 2015 White Burgundies: Marvelous for Current Drinking
    April 25, 2018
  • Decanter May 2018: APSTEIN EXPLAINS WHY IT’S TIME TO LOOK AT SOAVE AGAIN
    April 10, 2018
  • Bourgogne Magazine January 2018: AN INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL APSTEIN
    March 29, 2018
  • Awful Weather in Burgundy, But Some Awesome Wines from 2016
    March 28, 2018
  • Brunello di Montalcino 2013: The Virtue of Acidity
    February 28, 2018
  • 2015 Bordeaux: A Vintage to Buy
    January 31, 2018
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    January 3, 2018
  • The Mother of All Wine Auctions
    December 6, 2017
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    November 8, 2017
  • Nizza: A New Italian DOCG Worth Remembering
    October 11, 2017
  • The Most Beautiful Wine Region That You’ve Never Heard Of…And They Make Good Wine, Too
    September 13, 2017
  • No Rosé, Please…Just Chill the Red
    August 16, 2017
  • The ‘Cru’ of Soave: Another Attempt to Resurrect the Region
    July 19, 2017
  • The New Beaujolais, but Definitely Not Beaujolais Nouveau
    June 20, 2017
  • Canadian Pinot Noir: Who Knew?
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    April 26, 2017
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    March 29, 2017
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    January 25, 2017
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    January 11, 2017
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