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The Magic of Extended Aging
Argyle (Willamette Valley) Extended Tirage Brut 2008 ($80): Of the many aspects of wine that fascinate me, the one that intrigues me...
A Surprising Sauvignon Blanc
Russiz Superiore, Collio (Italy) Sauvignon 2018 (Dalla Terra Winery Direct, $29): I like to think that I can blind-identify the...
The Many Faces of California Pinot Noir
Dutton Goldfield Pinot Noir, Vineyard-Designated, Various California Appellations 2017 ($62-$72): It’s easy for a wine drinker...
Great Value from Piedmont
Enrico Serafino Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) “Monclivio” 2015 (Dalla Terra Winery Direct, $40): If you have ever driven from...
Night and Day: Timorasso and Arneis
Vietti, Colli Tortonesi DOC (Piedmont) Timorasso Derthona 2018 and Vietti, Roero DOCG (Piedmont) Arneis 2018 ($32 and $24, respectively;...
Snapshot of Two Vintages in Saint Émilion
Château Lassègue, Saint Émilion Grand Cru Classé, 2016 (Acadia Imports, $60): To a geeky wine lover,...
Three Chiantis from an Outlying District
Fattoria Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina 2018, Vigneto Bucerchiale 2016 and Vigneto Erchi 2016 (Dalla Terra Winery Direct, $19, $35 and...
Wines that Stand Out from the Pack
Newton Vineyards Napa Valley “The Puzzle” 2017 ($125); Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder 2016 ($210), and Chardonnay...
Finding Atypical Freshness and Vibrancy in Sicily
Feudo Montoni, Sicilia DOC, Catarratto Masso 2018 (Wilson Daniels, $22) and Tenuta Regaleali 2018 Sicilia DOC Catarratto...