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From Michaelangelo’s Former Home: 2019 Casanuova Di Nittardi 'Vigna Doghessa
  • by Greg Martellotto

From Michaelangelo’s Former Home: 2019 Casanuova Di Nittardi 'Vigna Doghessa

"​​I’d prefer two casks of wine rather than eight shirts.” If that sentiment resonates with...

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"Powerful" 2019 Premier Cru Chablis: 2019 Domaine Nathalie & Gilles Fevre 'Fourchaume' 1er Cru Chablis
  • by Greg Martellotto

"Powerful" 2019 Premier Cru Chablis: 2019 Domaine Nathalie & Gilles Fevre 'Fourchaume' 1er Cru Chablis

There’s an old rule of thumb that says you should eat oysters only in months...

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Napa Valley Old Vine: 2013 Cerro Zinfandel Napa Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

Napa Valley Old Vine: 2013 Cerro Zinfandel Napa Valley

James Suckling once said, “One of the most fascinating attributes of zinfandel from California is...

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93pt Brunello: 2015 Bonacchi Molino del Piano Brunello di Montalcino
  • by Greg Martellotto

93pt Brunello: 2015 Bonacchi Molino del Piano Brunello di Montalcino

“The 2015 vintage is a historical year for Brunello and nobody should miss it.” We...

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Precious Pinot from Chile: 2018 Tabali 'Vetas Blancas' Pinot Noir
  • by Greg Martellotto

Precious Pinot from Chile: 2018 Tabali 'Vetas Blancas' Pinot Noir

If you’re a wine adventurer that hasn't indulged in the magic happening in Chile it's...

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90pt Argentinian Malbec: 2020 Larrea Malbec Roble Mendoza
  • by Greg Martellotto

90pt Argentinian Malbec: 2020 Larrea Malbec Roble Mendoza

Here’s a question for you: What do Decanter Magazine and world-renowned winemaker Paul Hobbs have...

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TOP Amarone: 2016 Bertani Tenuta Novare 'Bertani Signature' Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
  • by Greg Martellotto

TOP Amarone: 2016 Bertani Tenuta Novare 'Bertani Signature' Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

How is your Latin? How about your Greek? Yeah, ours is a little rusty, too,...

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94pt Exquisite Chilean Syrah: 2014 Tabali "Talinay" Syrah Limari Chile
  • by Greg Martellotto

94pt Exquisite Chilean Syrah: 2014 Tabali "Talinay" Syrah Limari Chile

One of my biggest pleasures is finding breathtaking wines and sharing them with my people...

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One of Our Best Napa Cab Deals: 2018 Grand Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

One of Our Best Napa Cab Deals: 2018 Grand Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley

Located in the heart of Rutherford, Grand Napa is one of the biggest names in...

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Russian River Pinot Pleasure : 2020 Meeker Nakai Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River
  • by Greg Martellotto

Russian River Pinot Pleasure : 2020 Meeker Nakai Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River

Pressure makes diamonds, that's a fact. One of the Earth's most precious natural stones is...

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91pt BDX Baragin: 2018 Madame de Beaucaillou Haut Medoc
  • by Greg Martellotto

91pt BDX Baragin: 2018 Madame de Beaucaillou Haut Medoc

Who wouldn’t want to be one of the first to pop the cork on the...

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93pt Rioja Reserva: 2015 Marques De Teran Reserva Rioja
  • by Greg Martellotto

93pt Rioja Reserva: 2015 Marques De Teran Reserva Rioja

When I started my wine journey, most of the wines that I started indulging in...

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