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Hoffmann & Rathbone, England (United Kingdom) Sparkling Rosé Reserve 2012 ($68)
One of winemaker Ulrich Hoffmann’s favorite vintages to date, though one that was nearly universally shunned by the region’s...
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Hoffman & Rathbone, England (United Kingdom) Sparkling Wine “Classic Cuvée” 2015 ($56)
A blend of 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier, this shows rich autolysis aromas at pop and pour, with...
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Rosenblum Cellars, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2022 ($50)
This label has a long history as one of the “R’s” of Zinfandel – the others being Rafanelli and Ravenswood (and Runquist and...
Kumeu River, North Island (New Zealand) Chardonnay, Estate 2022 ($38, Wilson Daniels)
Kumeu River, owned by the charming and humble Brajkovich family, is arguably New Zealand’s top Chardonnay producer. Founded in...
Thomas T Thomas Vineyards, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir “Buster’s Hill” 2022 ($90)
The 2022 Buster's Hill Pinot Noir, the flagship wine of Thomas T Thomas Vineyards, greets the palate with waves of enticing...