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One of The Best Second Wines in All of Medoc: 2018 Chateau Talbot 'Connetable Talbot' Saint Julien
  • by Greg Martellotto

One of The Best Second Wines in All of Medoc: 2018 Chateau Talbot 'Connetable Talbot' Saint Julien

According to one Vinous wine expert, Saint-Julien’s Château Talbot Connetable Talbot is   “simply the best Connetable...

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From Historical Estate: 2015 Tenimenti Angelini San Leonino Monsense Chianti Classico Riserva
  • by Greg Martellotto

From Historical Estate: 2015 Tenimenti Angelini San Leonino Monsense Chianti Classico Riserva

If you're a wine enthusiast looking for a wine that will absolutely blow your mind, (and...

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Iconic Amaranta: 2019 Tenuta Ulisse 'Amaranta' Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
  • by Greg Martellotto

Iconic Amaranta: 2019 Tenuta Ulisse 'Amaranta' Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Tenuta Ulisse in Abruzzo is the winemaking revival flagship of the region. Abruzzo makes “solid, rich, easy-to-like,...

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98 Point "Hedonistic" Vintage: 2019 Les Heritiers Saint-Genys Clos Marcilly 'Cuvee Clovis' 1er Cru Mercurey Rouge
  • by Greg Martellotto

98 Point "Hedonistic" Vintage: 2019 Les Heritiers Saint-Genys Clos Marcilly 'Cuvee Clovis' 1er Cru Mercurey Rouge

In the United States, the word monopoly doesn’t conjure up positive connotations. (Try to get...

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Australia's Leading Cabernet Producer: 2019 Penley Estate Tolmer Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra Australia
  • by Greg Martellotto

Australia's Leading Cabernet Producer: 2019 Penley Estate Tolmer Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra Australia

In Australia, Coonawarra’s cool climate plus the terra rossa (red soil) over limestone soils create ideal conditions...

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Pure Expression of Chardonnay: 2017 Metrick Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

Pure Expression of Chardonnay: 2017 Metrick Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley

According to Wine Spectator, “Chardonnay from California is America’s favorite white wine.” This grape is delicious,...

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95-97 Point Vintage: 2018 Chateau Bernard Magrez St. Estephe
  • by Greg Martellotto

95-97 Point Vintage: 2018 Chateau Bernard Magrez St. Estephe

When you own four acclaimed Cru Classé Châteaux—Pape Clément, La Tour Carnet, Fombrauge, and Clos Haut-Peyraguey—you...

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99 Point Roma Rosso: Federici Roma Rosso 2021
  • by Greg Martellotto

99 Point Roma Rosso: Federici Roma Rosso 2021

Wine, like the language of music, has the remarkable ability to transport us to another...

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Pure, Classic, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc: 2021 Villa Maria Sauvigon Blanc Reserve
  • by Greg Martellotto

Pure, Classic, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc: 2021 Villa Maria Sauvigon Blanc Reserve

If New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is your jam, why not make sure your favorite style is from...

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95 Points Catena's Flagship Cabernet: 2018 Catena Zapata Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza
  • by Greg Martellotto

95 Points Catena's Flagship Cabernet: 2018 Catena Zapata Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza

The 2018 Catena Zapata Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza is truly a masterpiece that represents the very best...

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From  Bulgari Family: 2018 Podernuovo a Palazzone 'Therra' Toscana
  • by Greg Martellotto

From Bulgari Family: 2018 Podernuovo a Palazzone 'Therra' Toscana

When you buy a Brunello, a Chianti, or a Vino Nobile Montepulciano, you have some...

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97 Points: 2018 Chateau Haut Bages Liberal Grand Cru Classe Pauillac
  • by Greg Martellotto

97 Points: 2018 Chateau Haut Bages Liberal Grand Cru Classe Pauillac

Château Haut-Bages Libéral is in an exclusive category in the wine world. It’s one of just...

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