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Nicolas-Jay, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Chardonnay “Affinités” 2020
March 14, 2023
Mandrarossa, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) Nero d’Avola “Cartagho” 2019
March 14, 2023
Nicolas-Jay, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Chardonnay “Affinités” 2020
March 7, 2023
Tenuta di Capezzana, Rosso di Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Ghiaie della Furba” 2015
March 7, 2023
Tenuta di Capezzana, Carmignano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Villa di Capezzana” 2016
March 7, 2023
Mandrarossa, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) Nero d’Avola “Cartagho” 2019
March 7, 2023
Domaine Méo-Camuzet, Corton Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) Corton-Perrières 2020
March 7, 2023
La Rioja Alta, Rioja Reserva DOC (Spain) “Viña Ardanza” 2016
February 28, 2023
Herdade de Sao Miguel, Alentejano (Portugal) “Colheita Seleccionada” 2020
February 28, 2023
Vigna 800, Valpolicella Classico DOC (Veneto, Italy) “La Cesolina” 2020
February 28, 2023
Caldora, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (Italy) 2020
February 28, 2023
Viña Don Melchor, Puente Alto (Maipo Valley, Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
February 28, 2023
Beronia, Rioja Crianza (Spain) 2018
February 21, 2023
Waypoint Wine Company, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard 2020
February 14, 2023
Bodegas Muriel, Rioja Reserva (Spain) “Fincas de la Villa” 2017
February 14, 2023
Bodegas Muriel, Rioja Gran Reserva (Spain) “Viñas Viejas” 2014
February 14, 2023
Bodegas Muriel, Rioja Crianza (Spain) “Fincas de la Villa” 2019
February 14, 2023
Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
January 24, 2023
Masi, Rosso Verona IGT (Veneto, Italy) “CampoFiorin” 2019
January 24, 2023
Masi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG (Veneto, Italy) “Costasera” 2017
January 24, 2023
Hamel Family Wines, Sonoma Valley (Sonoma County, California) “Isthmus” 2018
January 10, 2023
Bonterra, Mendocino County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon McNab Ranch Vineyard “The McNab” 2020
January 10, 2023
Charles Krug, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2021
January 3, 2023
Cloudy Bay, Marlborough (South Island, New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
January 3, 2023
Dog Point Vineyard, Marlborough (South Island, New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2021
January 3, 2023
Domaine du Cellier aux Moines, Montagny 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) Les Combes 2020
January 3, 2023
Domaine du Cellier aux Moines, Mercurey (Burgundy, France) “Les Margotons” 2020
January 3, 2023
Veramonte, Casablanca Valley (Chile) Pinot Noir Reserva 2020
January 3, 2023
Ritual, Casablanca Valley (Chile) Pinot Noir 2019
January 3, 2023
Alta Vista, Valle de Uco (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec Single Vineyard, Albaneve 2018
January 3, 2023
Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
December 20, 2022
Masi, Valpolicella Classico DOC (Veneto, Italy) “Bonacosta” 2020
December 20, 2022
Masi, Rosso Verona IGT (Veneto, Italy) “CampoFiorin” 2019
December 20, 2022
Masi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG (Veneto, Italy) “Costasera” 2017
December 20, 2022
Batasiolo, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Riserva 2012
December 20, 2022
Duca di Salaparuta, Terre Siciliane IGT (Sicily, Italy) Nerello Mascalese “Lavico” 2018
December 6, 2022
Mandrarossa, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) Nero d’Avola 2021
December 6, 2022
Duca di Salaparuta, Terre Siciliane IGT (Sicily, Italy) Nerello Mascalese “Lavico” 2018
November 29, 2022
Mandrarossa, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) Nero d’Avola 2021
November 29, 2022
Domaine Louis Latour, Beaune Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Les Perrières 2020
November 29, 2022
Domaine Louis Latour, Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Les Chaillots 2020
November 29, 2022
Vini Franchetti Tenuta di Trinoro, Toscano Rosso IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Le Cupole” 2020
November 22, 2022
Batasiolo, Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Granée” 2021
November 22, 2022
Brigaldara, Valpolicella Superiore DOC (Veneto, Italy) Case Vecie 2020
November 8, 2022
Brigaldara, Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG (Veneto, Italy) “Cantina di Brigaldara” 2012
November 8, 2022
Brigaldara, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG (Veneto, Italy) 2017
November 8, 2022
Brigaldara, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG (Veneto, Italy) Cavolo 2017
November 8, 2022
Brigaldara, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG (Veneto, Italy) Case Vecie 2016
November 8, 2022
Duca di Salaparuta, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) Nero d’Avola “Passo delle Mule” 2019
October 25, 2022
Caprio Cellars, Walla Walla Valley (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon “Red Label” 2019
October 18, 2022
Caprio Cellars, Walla Walla Valley (Washington) “Eleanor” 2019
October 18, 2022
Quivira Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2021
October 18, 2022
Quivira Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Sauvignon Blanc Fig Tree Vineyard 2021
October 18, 2022
Bodegas Montecillo, Rioja Reserva (Spain) 2014
October 18, 2022
Bodegas Montecillo, Rioja Gran Reserva (Spain) 2011
October 18, 2022
Cantine Garrone, Vino Rosso (Piedmont, Italy) “Munaloss” 2020
October 18, 2022
Cantine Garrone, Valli Ossolane Nebbiolo Superiore DOC (Piedmont, Italy) “Prünent” 2019
October 18, 2022
Michele Chiarlo, Barbera d’Asti Superiore (Piedmont, Italy) 2020
October 18, 2022
Fattoria Selvapiana, Chianti Rùfina Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Vigneto Bucerchiale 2015
October 11, 2022
Cantina di Tortona, Colli Tortonesi Bianco DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Timorasso “Piccolo Derthona” 2020
October 11, 2022
Rocca delle Macìe, Maremma Toscana DOC (Tuscany, Italy) Vermentino “Campo Maccione” 2021
October 4, 2022
Sylvain Langoureau, St. Aubin Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) En Remilly 2020
October 4, 2022
Autréau de Champillon, Champagne (France) Premier Cru Extra-Brut NV
September 27, 2022
Domaine de L’Églantière, Chablis Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Fourchaume 2021
September 27, 2022
Château de Fleys, Chablis (Burgundy, France) 2020
September 27, 2022
Pernot Belicard, Bourgogne Côte-d’Or (Burgundy, France) 2020
September 27, 2022
Domaine Louis Latour, Beaune Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Aux Cras 2020
September 27, 2022
Domaine Trapet, Alsace (France) Riesling “R.Q.W.R.” 2018
September 27, 2022
Simi Winery , Sonoma County (California) Chardonnay 2020
September 13, 2022
Pasqua, Prosecco Rosé DOC (Veneto, Italy) Extra Dry 2020
September 13, 2022
Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis (Burgundy, France) “Sainte Claire 2019
September 13, 2022
Hillick & Hobbs, Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes, New York) Dry Riesling Estate Vineyard 2019
September 6, 2022
Hillick & Hobbs, Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes, New York) Dry Riesling Estate Vineyard 2020
September 6, 2022
Villa Cerna, Chianti Classico Riserva (Tuscany, Italy) 2018
September 6, 2022
Villa Rosa, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) 2018
September 6, 2022
Villa Rosa, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) “Ribaldoni” 2018
September 6, 2022
Villa Cerna, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) “Primocolle 2019
September 6, 2022
Domaine Bart, Marsannay (Burgundy, France) 2020
September 6, 2022
Landmark Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Chardonnay “Overlook” 2020
August 30, 2022
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2021
August 30, 2022
Famille Bouey, Bordeaux (France) “Maison Blanche” 2020
August 30, 2022
Famille Bouey, Bordeaux (France) “Les Parcelles No 8” 2020
August 30, 2022
Famille Bouey, IGP Atlantique (France) “Oh La Vache” 2020
August 30, 2022
Iris Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2020
August 23, 2022
Youngberg Hill Vineyards, McMinnville (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Chardonnay “Bailey Family” 2018
August 23, 2022
Iris Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2020
August 23, 2022
Iris Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir “Areté” 2018
August 23, 2022
Iris Vineyards, Oregon (United States) “House Call” 2019
August 23, 2022
Landmark Vineyards, California (United States) Pinot Noir “Overlook” 2019
August 16, 2022
Poema, Cava (Penedès, Spain) “Pura” Brut NV
August 16, 2022
Bisci, Verdicchio di Matelica (Marche, Italy) 2020
August 16, 2022
Valdo, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG (Veneto, Italy) Brut “Numero 10” 2019
August 16, 2022
Vietti, Roero Arneis DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2021
August 9, 2022
Cordero di Montezemolo, Langhe Arnesi DOC (Piedmont, Italy) 2020
August 9, 2022
Tenuta Carretta, Barbaresco Riserva (Piedmont, Italy) Cascina Bordino 2016
August 9, 2022
Tenuta Carretta, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) Garassino 2017
August 9, 2022
Château Couhins-Lurton, Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux, France) “Acte II” Blanc 2020
August 9, 2022
Château Couhins-Lurton, Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux, France) Blanc 2020
August 9, 2022
Domaine Luneau-Papin, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine (Loire Valley, France) “Terre de Pierre” 2020
July 19, 2022
Simonnet-Febvre, Saint-Bris (Burgundy, France) Sauvignon 2020
July 19, 2022
Maison Joseph Drouhin, Bourgogne Blanc (Burgundy, France) 2020
July 19, 2022
Maison Louis Latour, Marsannay (Burgundy, France) 2019
July 19, 2022
Domaine Jean Féry, Côte de Nuits-Villages (Burgundy, France) Clos de Magny 2020
July 19, 2022
Lucia, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Chardonnay 2020
July 5, 2022
Lucia, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Chardonnay Soberanes Vineyard 2020
July 5, 2022
Masút Vineyard and Winery, Eagle Peak (Mendocino County, California) Chardonnay Estate Vineyard 2020
July 5, 2022
Hess Select, California (United States) Pinot Gris 2021
July 5, 2022
Pazo Cilleiro, Rias Baixas (Galicia, Spain) Albariño 2021
July 5, 2022
Tenuta Carretta, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) “Cannubi” 2016
July 5, 2022
Château de Haute-Serre, Cahors (Sud-Ouest, France) “Lucter” 2018
July 5, 2022
Domaine Aurelie Berthod, Chorey les Beaune (Burgundy, France) 2020
July 5, 2022
Pascual Toso, Mendoza (Argentina) Chardonnay 2020
July 5, 2022
Tenuta Carretta, Roero Riserva DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Bric Paradiso” 2017
June 28, 2022
Tenuta Carretta, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC (Piedmont, Italy) “Podio” 2020
June 28, 2022
Bodegas Muriel, Rioja Reserva (Spain) “Viña Eguía” 2017
June 21, 2022
Bodegas Muriel, Rioja Crianza (Spain) Tempranillo Fincas de la Villa 2018
June 21, 2022
Bodegas Muriel, Rioja (Spain) Tempranillo “Viña Eguía” 2020
June 21, 2022
Quinto do Vallado, Douro (Portugal) Quinta do Orga Superior 2019
June 21, 2022
Quinto do Vallado, Douro (Portugal) Field Blend, Reserva 2019
June 21, 2022
Quinto do Vallado, Douro (Portugal) Sousão 2019
June 21, 2022
Concha y Toro, Valle del Maipo (Central Valley, Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon “Marquis de Casa Concha” 2019
June 21, 2022
Concha y Toro, Peumo (Cachapoal Valley, Chile) Carménère “Marquis de Casa Concha” 2020
June 21, 2022
Louis Roederer, Champagne (France) “Collection 242” NV
June 14, 2022
Lenné Estate, Yamhill-Carlton District (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir “South Slope Select” 2019
May 24, 2022
Lenné Estate, Yamhill-Carlton District (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir “Sad Jack 777” 2019
May 24, 2022
Vino Vasai, Chehalem Mountains (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir Estate Reserve 2018
May 24, 2022
Vino Vasai, Chehalem Mountains (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir Estate Reserve 2017
May 24, 2022
Domaine Aux Moines, Savennières Roche aux Moines (Loire Valley, France) 2019
May 24, 2022
Rural Wine Company, Eagle Peak (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
May 17, 2022
Masút Vineyard and Winery, Eagle Peak (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir “Big Barrel” 2019
May 17, 2022
Masút Vineyard and Winery, Eagle Peak (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard 2019
May 17, 2022
Luretta, Colli Piacentini DOC (Emilia Romagna, Italy) Malvasia Aromatica di Candia “Boccadirosa” 2020
May 17, 2022
Luretta, Gutturnio Superiore DOC (Emilia Romagna, Italy) 2018
May 17, 2022
Pisoni Family Vineyards, Monterey County (California) “Lucy Pico Blanco” 2021
May 3, 2022
Bonny Doon Vineyard, Central Coast (California) Picpoul 2021
May 3, 2022
Petilia, Greco di Tufo DOCG (Campania, Italy) 2019
May 3, 2022
Domaine des Baumard, Quarts de Chaume (Loire Valley, France) 2017
May 3, 2022
Bouvet-Ladubay, Saumur (Loire Valley, France) “Tresor” 2018
May 3, 2022
De Chanceny, Crémant de la Loire (Loire Valley, France) Brut Nature 2015
May 3, 2022
Château de Villeneuve, Saumur-Champigny (Loire Valley, France) Cabernet Franc 2020
May 3, 2022
Gosset, Champagne (France) Excellence Brut NV
May 3, 2022
Château Rollan de By, Médoc (Bordeaux, France) 2015
May 3, 2022
Trapiche, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec “Oak Cask” 2021
May 3, 2022
Wölffer Estate, Long Isand (New York) Malbec 2019
April 26, 2022
Palmer Vineyards, North Fork of Long Island (New York) Albariño 2021
April 19, 2022
Channing Daughters, North Fork of Long Island (New York) Cabernet Franc 2019
April 19, 2022
Maison Louis Latour, Mâcon-Lugny (Burgundy, France) “Les Genièvres” 2020
April 19, 2022
Domaine Eleni et Edouard Vocoret, Chablis (Burgundy, France) “Les Pargues” 2019
April 19, 2022
Domaine Eleni et Edouard Vocoret, Chablis (Burgundy, France) “Le Bas de Chapelot” 2019
April 19, 2022
Maison Louis Latour, Volnay 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) En Chevret 2019
April 19, 2022
Domaine Louis Latour, Corton Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) “Corton Grancey” 2019
April 19, 2022
10,000 Hours, Red Mountain (Washington) Red Blend 2019
April 12, 2022
10,000 Hours, Red Mountain (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
April 12, 2022
Reddy Vineyards, Texas High Plains (Texas) “The Circle” Field Blend 2017
April 12, 2022
Caballus Cellars, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2016
April 12, 2022
Anselmet, Vallée d’Aoste DOC (Italy) Petite Arvine 2020
April 12, 2022
Anselmet, Vallée d’Aoste DOC (Italy) Chardonnay “Mains et Coeur” 2019
April 12, 2022
Cecchi, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Riserva di Famiglia” 2015
April 12, 2022
Cecchi, Chianti Classico DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Storia di Famiglia” 2019
April 12, 2022
Donnachiara, Taurasi Riserva DOCG (Campania, Italy) 2017
April 12, 2022
Bollinger, Champagne (France) “La Grande Année” 2014
April 12, 2022
San Felice, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Poggio Rosso” 2016
March 22, 2022
Campogiovanni, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2016
March 22, 2022
Zorutti, Collio DOP (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Pinot Grigio 2020
March 15, 2022
Cobue, Lugana DOC (Lombardy, Italy) “Monte Lupo” 2020
March 15, 2022
Antico Monastero, Moscato d’Asti DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2021
March 15, 2022
Marchesi di Barolo, Langhe Nebbiolo (Piedmont, Italy) “Sbirolo” 2020
March 15, 2022
Mauro Veglio, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2018
March 15, 2022
Marchesi di Barolo, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) “Barolo del Comune di Barolo” 2016
March 15, 2022
La Casaccia, Barbera del Monferrato DOC (Piedmont, Italy) “Giuanin” 2019
March 15, 2022
Marchesi di Barolo, Barbera d’Asti (Piedmont, Italy) “Peiragal” 2018
March 15, 2022
Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Sauvignon Blanc Virginia’s Block, Jane’s Vineyard 2020
March 8, 2022
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Sauvignon Blanc “Fumé Blanc” 2020
March 8, 2022
Dry Creek Vineyard, Clarksburg (California) Dry Chenin Blanc 2020
March 8, 2022
Roger Goulart, Cava Gran Reserva (Penedès, Spain) Brut 2012
March 8, 2022
Bodegas Valdesil, Valdeorras (Galicia, Spain) Godello “Montenovo” 2020
March 8, 2022
Château d’Épiré, Savennières (Loire Valley, France) 2018
March 8, 2022
Lucien Le Moine, Bourgogne Blanc (Burgundy, France) 2019
March 8, 2022
Lucien Le Moine, Santenay 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) Clos Rousseau 2019
March 8, 2022
Lucien Le Moine, Bourgogne Rouge (Burgundy, France) 2019
March 8, 2022
Jacques Lurton, Entre Deux Mers (Bordeaux, France) Sauvignon Blanc “Diane” 2020
March 8, 2022
RGNY, North Fork of Long Island (New York) Viognier 2020
January 25, 2022
Paumanok Vineyards, North Fork of Long Island (New York) Chenin Blanc 2020
January 25, 2022
Lieb Cellars, North Fork of Long Island (New York) Pinot Blanc 2020
January 25, 2022
Channing Daughters, Long Isand (New York) “Rosso Fresco” 2019
January 25, 2022
Moulin de Chauvigné, Coteaux du Layon (Loire Valley, France) 2018
January 25, 2022
Gambal-Work, Sta. Rita Hills (Central Coast, California) Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard 2018
January 18, 2022
Gambal-Work, Sta. Rita Hills (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir Francesca Vineyard 2018
January 18, 2022
Gambal-Work, Sta. Rita Hills (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir Bentrock Vineyard 2018
January 18, 2022
Viñedos y Bodegas Garcia Figuero, Ribera del Duero Crianza (Spain) Tempranillo “Tinto Figuero 12” 2017
January 18, 2022
Quinta do Vesuvio, Douro DOC (Portugal) Pombal do Vesuvio 2018
January 18, 2022
Maison Anselmet, Vallée d’Aoste DOP (Italy) Pinot Noir “Semel Pater” 2019
January 18, 2022
Benjamin Leroux, Meursault-Blagny 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) La Piece Sous le Bois 2019
January 18, 2022
Benjamin Leroux, Savigny-les-Beaune (Burgundy, France) 2019
January 18, 2022
Benjamin Leroux, Blagny 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) La Piece Sous le Bois 2019
January 18, 2022
Sequoia Grove Winery, Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2020
January 11, 2022
Sequoia Grove Winery, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
January 11, 2022
Sullivan Rutherford Estate, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon “Coeur de Vigne” 2018
January 11, 2022
Montecillo, Rioja DOC Reserva (Spain) 2013
January 11, 2022
Vilarnau, Cava DO (Penedes, Spain) “Barcelona” Reserva Brut, Trencadís Edition NV
January 11, 2022
Genagricola, Friuli DOC (Venezia Giulia, Italy) Pinot Grigio “Poggiobello” 2020
January 11, 2022
Livon, Friuli Colli Orientali (Venezia Giulia, Italy) Pinot Grigio 2020
January 11, 2022
Lunae, Colli di Luni DOC (Liguria/Tuscany, Italy) Vermentino “Black Label” 2020
January 11, 2022
Ferrari, TrentoDOC (Trentino, Italy) “Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore” 2008
January 11, 2022
Château Lassègue, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Bordeaux, France) 2018
January 11, 2022
Far Mountain, Sonoma Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay “Myrna” 2019
December 21, 2021
Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley (California) Brut Rosé NV
December 21, 2021
Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay River West Vineyard 2018
December 14, 2021
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel “Old Vines” 2018
December 14, 2021
Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel “Heritage Vines” 2019
December 14, 2021
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Hallberg Vineyard 2018
December 14, 2021
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel “Old Vine” 2019
December 14, 2021
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) “The Mariner” 2018
December 14, 2021
Vietti, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC (Piedmont, Italy) “Perbacco” 2017
December 14, 2021
Domaine de la Mordorée, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Rhône Valley, France) “La Reine des Bois” 2018
December 14, 2021
Hugel, Alsace (France) Pinot Gris “Classic” 2017
December 14, 2021
Far Mountain, Sonoma Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon “Fission” 2018
December 7, 2021
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Merlot 2017
December 7, 2021
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
December 7, 2021
Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Dutton Ranches 2019
December 7, 2021
Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
December 7, 2021
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
December 7, 2021
Jacques Lurton, Bordeaux (France) Cabernet Sauvignon “Diane” 2020
December 7, 2021
Denis Jamain / Domaine de Reuilly, Reuilly Rouge (Loire Valley, France) Pinot Noir 2018
December 7, 2021
Trivento, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec Reserve 2020
December 7, 2021
Tenuta Carretta, Roero Arneis Riserva DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Canorei” 2017
November 23, 2021
Tenuta Carretta, Roero Arneis DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Cayega” 2020
November 23, 2021
Tenuta Cerulli Spinozzi, Colli Aprutini IGT (Abruzzo, Italy) Pecorino “Cortalto” 2018
November 23, 2021
Bodegas Granbazan, Rias Baixas DO (Galicia, Spain) Albariño “Etiqueta Ambar” 2020
November 16, 2021
Villa Maria, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc “Private Bin” 2020
November 16, 2021
Vinicola Cherchi, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC (Sardinia, Italy) “Tuvaoes” 2019
November 16, 2021
Jordan, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
November 9, 2021
Tenuta Regaleali, Sicilia DOC (Italy) Catarratto “Buonsenso 2020″
November 9, 2021
Donnafugata, Passito di Pantelleria DOC (Sicily, Italy) “Ben Ryé” 2018
November 2, 2021
Planeta, Etna Bianco DOC (Sicily, Italy) 2018
November 2, 2021
Planeta, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG (Sicily, Italy) 2019
November 2, 2021
Vivera, Nero d’Avola DOP (Sicily, Italy) 2020
October 26, 2021
Concha y Toro, Valle del Limar (Chile) Pinot Noir Quebrada Seca Vineyard Marques de Casa Concha 2019
October 19, 2021
Concha y Toro, Peumo (Cachapoal Valley, Chile) Carmenere Marques de Casa Concha 2019
October 19, 2021
Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
October 12, 2021
Las Moradas de San Martin, Vinos de Madrid DO (Spain) Garnacha “Initio” 2011
October 12, 2021
Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG (Veneto, Italy) “Famiglia Pasqua” 2016
October 12, 2021
Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG (Veneto, Italy) “Mai Dire Mai” 2012
October 12, 2021
Tenuta Carretta, Roero Riserva DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Bric Paradiso” 2016
October 12, 2021
Tenuta Carretta, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Cascina Bordino” 2015
October 12, 2021
E. Guigal, Crozes-Hermitage (Rhône Valley, France) Blanc 2018
October 12, 2021
Coen, Uco Valley (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec 2020
October 12, 2021
Peconic Bay Vineyards, North Fork of Long Island (New York) Riesling 2020
September 28, 2021
Dominique Piron, Coteaux Bourguignons (Burgundy, France) 2016
September 28, 2021
Dominique Piron, Beaujolais Blanc (Burgundy, France) 2019
September 28, 2021
Résonance, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2017
September 14, 2021
Résonance, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2018
September 14, 2021
Ravines Wine Cellars, Finger Lakes (New York) Dry Riesling 2018
September 14, 2021
Dr. Konstantin Frank, Finger Lakes (New York) Dry Riesling 2018
September 14, 2021
Ravines Wine Cellars, Finger Lakes (New York) Dry Riesling Argetsinger Vineyard 2017
September 14, 2021
Bodegas Muriel, Rioja DOC Reserva (Spain) Fincas de la Villa 2016
September 14, 2021
Viña Eguia, Rioja DOC (Spain) Tempranillo 2018
September 14, 2021
Vivera, Nero d’Avola DOP (Sicily, Italy) 2020
September 14, 2021
Vivera, Etna Rosso DOC (Sicily, Italy) 2019
September 14, 2021
Canavere di Giacosa Fratelli, Barbera d’Alba DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Bussia 2019
September 14, 2021
St. Innocent, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Chardonnay Freedom Hill Vineyard 2018
August 31, 2021
St. Innocent, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Chardonnay Freedom Hill Vineyard “Cuvée La Liberté 2018
August 31, 2021
Jordan, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2019
August 31, 2021
Ornellaia, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Le Volte” dell’Ornellaia 2019
August 26, 2021
Bertinga, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) 2016
August 24, 2021
Bertinga, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Volta di Bertinga” 2016
August 24, 2021
Bertinga, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Punta di Adine” 2016
August 24, 2021
Villa Vignamaggio, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Monna Lisa” 2017
August 24, 2021
Villa Vignamaggio, Chianti Classico DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Terre di Prenzano” 2018
August 24, 2021
Lunae Bosoni, Liguria di Levante IGT (Liguria, Italy) Ciliegiolo 2019
August 24, 2021
Guicciardini Strozzi, Maremma Toscana DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “MoMi” 2018
August 17, 2021
Paolo Manzone, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Meriame 2016
August 17, 2021
Cantina di Tortona, Colli Tortonesi Bianco DOC (Piedmont, Italy) “Piccolo Derthona” 2020
August 10, 2021
Malgrà, Nizza Riserva DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Mora di Sassi 2017
August 10, 2021
Malgrà, Nizza DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Gaiana 2017
August 10, 2021
Tenuta Carretta, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Podio 2018
August 10, 2021
Caposaldo, Prosecco Rosé DOC (Veneto, Italy) Brut 2020
August 3, 2021
Viña Tarapaca, Valle del Maipo (Chile) Gran Reserva, Organic Wine 2018
August 3, 2021
Emiliana, Valle de Colchagua (Chile) “Coyam” 2018
August 3, 2021
Quinta dos Roques, Dão (Portugal) Reserva, Tinto 2011
July 27, 2021
Herdade do Rocim, Alentejo DOC (Portugal) “Amphora” 2019
July 27, 2021
Herdade de São Miguel, Alentejo DOC (Portugal) Alicante Bouschet 2014
July 27, 2021
Ferraris, Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Clàsic” 2020
July 27, 2021
Ferraris, Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Opera Prima” Riserva 2017
July 27, 2021
Ferraris, Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Vigna del Parroco” 2019
July 27, 2021
Sosie, Sonoma Valley (Sonoma County, California) Rossi Ranch Red Blend 2019
July 20, 2021
Bodegas Muriel, Rioja DOC Reserva (Spain) “Fincas de la Villa” 2016
July 20, 2021
Bodegas Muriel, Rioja DOC Gran Reserva (Spain) Viñas Viejas 2011
July 20, 2021
Viu Manent, Valle de Colchagua (Chile) Malbec “Secreto de Viu Manent” 2019
July 20, 2021
Tablas Creek Vineyard, Adelaida District, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Vermentino 2020
July 13, 2021
Vila Nova, Douro DOC (Portugal) Red Blend 2018
July 13, 2021
Quinta do Crasto, Douro DOC (Portugal) “Superior” 2016
July 13, 2021
Quinta do Crasto, Douro DOC (Portugal) Vinhas Velhas 2016
July 13, 2021
Quinta do Crasto, Douro DOC (Portugal) Touriga Nacional 2016
July 13, 2021
Casa da Tapada, Vinho Verde DOC (Portugal) Loureiro “Grande Escolha” 2018
July 13, 2021
Firriato, Etna Bianco DOC (Sicily, Italy) “Le Sabbie Dell’Etna” 2019
July 13, 2021
Luca Bosio, Langhe DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Arneis 2020
July 13, 2021
Caves de Beblenheim, Crémant d’Alsace (France) Heimberger Blanc de Noirs NV
July 13, 2021
Concha y Toro, Marchigüe (Colchagua Valley, Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva “Serie Riberas” 2019
July 13, 2021
Russiz Superiore, Collio DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Friulano 2019
June 15, 2021

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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Burgundy Buying Blueprint for the 99-Percenters
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Changes in Chianti: A Boon or TMI?
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Red Wines of Provence and Notable Rosés
August 10, 2022
From Canada’s Quench Magazine: Rosé: Wines of Substance or Simply Pool Juice
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Wines from Spain’s Ravishing Rueda are Perfect for Summer
July 31, 2022
Aligoté: Burgundy’s Other White Grape
July 5, 2022
A Bullseye for Bichot
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Don’t Overlook Village Burgundies
April 20, 2022
Bells Up: A Tiny New Oregon Estate
April 19, 2022
The 2017 Brunellos: Like Wagner’s Music-Not as Bad as It Sounds
March 2, 2022
The AVAs and Wines of The Willamette Valley
February 18, 2022
An Early Look at the Excellent 2020 Vintage in Burgundy
January 26, 2022
Profile: Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli, Toscana IGT “Siepi” 2019
January 21, 2022
Michael Apstein’s Top Five Wines of 2021
January 6, 2022
2016 Brunello di Montalcino: Don’t Miss Them
January 5, 2022
Boston Sunday Globe: What better place to learn about Greek wines?
December 19, 2021
2019 Burgundies: A Mixed Bag
December 8, 2021
From Decanter Magazine: Wine and Digestion
November 29, 2021
Perfect Pairings – Ecstasy or Agony?
November 26, 2021
Drouhin’s Clos des Mouches Blanc: Created by an Act of God
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The 2019 Cru Beaujolais Releases
October 5, 2021
What am I Drinking Now? Domaine Louis Jadot 1985 Bonnes Mares
September 8, 2021
Single Vineyard versus Multi-Vineyard Blends
September 2, 2021
Castellare di Castellina (IGT Toscana) “I Sodi di S. Niccolò” 2017 (Imported by Winebow, $85) 97 Points
August 18, 2021
What am I Drinking Now? Pernot Belicard
August 12, 2021
Rosé-Nothing but Rosé
July 28, 2021
What Am I Drinking Now? Ridge Vineyards 1994 Monte Bello
July 21, 2021
Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato: An Overlooked Gem in Piedmont
July 21, 2021
Costières de Nîmes: Overlooked Southern Rhône Gem
June 30, 2021
Look to Collio for White Wines for Summer
June 24, 2021
Look to Collio for White Wines for Summer
June 15, 2021
Etna Erupts
June 1, 2021
Terroir is Alive and Well in Barolo
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
New Bordeaux Varieties
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A Guiltless Way to Enjoy Sauternes
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Changes and Consistency at Merry Edwards
January 6, 2021
Gifts for Wine Lovers…or for Those Who Want to be Wine Lovers
December 9, 2020
Castello di Fonterutoli, Leading the Way
November 26, 2020
In Praise of Regional and Village Burgundy…or, Where to Find Value
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
From Canada’s Quench Magazine: En Primeur has stood the test of time…
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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
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
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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
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Marchesi Frescobaldi: ‘When you prune, you get to know the plants’
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Alternatives to Rosé, Even in Provence
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An Interesting Rarity from Burgundy
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Muscadet is Morphing
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2015 White Burgundies: Marvelous for Current Drinking
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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
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