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...
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Mary Ewing-Mulligan
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 $50): ...
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Finding Atypical Freshness and Vibrancy in Sicily
Feudo Montoni, Sicilia DOC, Catarratto Masso 2018 (Wilson Daniels, $22) and Tenuta Regaleali 2018 Sicilia DOC Catarratto “Antisa” ($20): One...
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Wines that Stand Out from the Pack
Newton Vineyards Napa Valley “The Puzzle” 2017 ($125); Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder 2016 ($210), and Chardonnay “Unfiltered” 2016 ($55): My...
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Snapshot of Two Vintages in Saint Émilion
Château Lassègue, Saint Émilion Grand Cru Classé, 2016 (Acadia Imports, $60): To a geeky wine lover, comparing the same wines...
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Great Value from Piedmont
Enrico Serafino Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) “Monclivio” 2015 (Dalla Terra Winery Direct, $40): If you have ever driven from Malpensa Airport...
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A Tuscan- Californian- Rhône-Inspired Italian Red
Casadei, IGT Toscana, Sogno Mediterraneo 2016 (Cline Sisters Imports, $20): There’s an Italian website I like to consult for its...
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Masterful Chardonnay
Ramey, Russian River Valley, Chardonnnay 2016 ($42): Long before the Ramey name appeared on wine labels as a brand of...
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Tasty Wine Explorations for the New Year
Tasca d’Almerita, Tenuta Whitaker, Sicilia DOC “Mozia” Grillo 2018 and Tenuta Capofaro Salina IGT “Didyme” 2018 (Dalla Terra Imports, $22...
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A Great Chianti Classico Estate Struts Its Terroirs
Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione; “Colledilá,” “Roncione” and “Ceniprimo” 2015 and 2016 (Folio Wine Estates): I am an unabashed...
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Cabernet Franc, the Underdog
Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa Valley – Oakville, Cabernet Franc 2015 ($65): Are you someone who likes to root for the...
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Unpacking a New Terroir in Argentina
Dominio del Plata, Gualtallary – Valle de Uco, BenMarco “Expresivo” 2016 ($35, Folio Fine Wine Partners): This wine is a...
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