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Hecht & Bannier, Coteaux d’Aix en Provence (Provence, France) Rosé 2023 ($24, Vineyard Brands)
This is among the very best of well over 100 rosé wines I’ve tasted in 2024, though it is significantly less expensive than many...
Sadie Family, Western Cape (South Africa) “Columella” 2021 ($90, Broadbent Selections)
The 2021 Columella, crafted by the renowned Sadie Family – a benchmark producer in South African winemaking – is a blend of...
Ancient Peaks Winery, Santa Margarita Ranch – Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon “Pearl” 2020 ($70)
"Pearl" is the winery’s showcase Cabernet Sauvignon and this 2020 can go up against the best from Paso and indeed from Napa...
Reed Wines, Barossa Valley (South Australia) Schlieb’s Garden Vineyard Grenache “Alexia” 2020 ($51)
Sierra Reed is focused on making high-quality, single vineyard wines designed in accord with the best that each piece of terroir...
Beconcini, Terre di Puscany, Italy) “Maurleo” 2020 ($18, R&B Wine Import
The history of the family Beconcini estate is like many in Tuscany. The grandfather liberates the land from the shackles of...
The Prisoner, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2021 ($50)
Seldom do California Pinot Noirs need time to blossom (I can hear objections being raised), but this one definitely profits from...
Benoit Chauveau, Pouilly Fumé (Loire Valley, France) “Croq Silex” 2021 ($22, Regal Wine Imports)
Aromas of fresh peach and green apple with notes of fresh basil and thyme offer an invitation to take a sip. In the mouth the...
Cascina Adelaide, Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Vigna Preda 2019 ($28, R&B Wine Imports)
My familiarity with Cascina Adelaide is limited to their superb Barolo, so I jumped at the chance to taste this Barbara d’Alba....
Weingut Bründlmayer, Kamptal (Niederösterriech, Austria) Grüner Veltliner “L & T” 2023 ($21, Skurnik)
Weingut Bründlmayer is a legendary producer of Grüner Veltliners from the Kamptal, where the River Kamp flows into the Danube....