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TOP 96pt Old-Vine Primitivo: 2015 Morella Primitivo “La Signora” IGP
  • by Greg Martellotto

TOP 96pt Old-Vine Primitivo: 2015 Morella Primitivo “La Signora” IGP

This is going to sound a little crazy, but if you’ve ever had the opportunity...

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95pt “Very Powerful Barolo”: 2015 Stroppiana Bussia Barolo
  • by Greg Martellotto

95pt “Very Powerful Barolo”: 2015 Stroppiana Bussia Barolo

If you’re familiar with Barolo, then you know it’s not likely to find a fine...

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95pt Napa Cab: 2019 AXR Proprietary Red Napa Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

95pt Napa Cab: 2019 AXR Proprietary Red Napa Valley

If at first, you don’t succeed, try, try again. According to some sources, that now-common...

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"Absolutely Gorgeous" Zin : 2016 Novy Family Winery 'Carlisle Vineyard' Zinfandel Russian River Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

"Absolutely Gorgeous" Zin : 2016 Novy Family Winery 'Carlisle Vineyard' Zinfandel Russian River Valley

Wine Enthusiast referred to Zinfandel as “California’s own grape” although its origins can be traced...

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96pt 2020 Vintage: 2020 Domaine Claude Manciat 'Courtelong' Pouilly-Fuisse
  • by Greg Martellotto

96pt 2020 Vintage: 2020 Domaine Claude Manciat 'Courtelong' Pouilly-Fuisse

Pouilly-Fuisse is one of the leading value-driven white wine regions the world has ever known....

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2x 96 Gran Reserva: 2014 La Rioja Alta S.A. Viña Arana Gran Reserva Rioja
  • by Greg Martellotto

2x 96 Gran Reserva: 2014 La Rioja Alta S.A. Viña Arana Gran Reserva Rioja

If you love Rioja, then say a big thank you to La Rioja Alta. ​​They’ve...

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93pt Bordeaux : 2016 Château Bernadotte Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois
  • by Greg Martellotto

93pt Bordeaux : 2016 Château Bernadotte Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois

If you ever find yourself in Bordeaux wandering around Pauillac knocking on the doors of famous...

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94pt St Esteph: 2019 Chateau Serilhan Saint-Estephe
  • by Greg Martellotto

94pt St Esteph: 2019 Chateau Serilhan Saint-Estephe

Today's offer is a wine that the iconic wine critic, Antonio Galloni from Vinous Media, referred to...

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2x 93 Chateauneuf : 2019 Crous St Martin Chateauneuf-du-Pape Hommage a l'an 1879
  • by Greg Martellotto

2x 93 Chateauneuf : 2019 Crous St Martin Chateauneuf-du-Pape Hommage a l'an 1879

There’s something dreamy about the idea of the South of France, especially in summer. Despite...

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Delectable Paso Cab from The Historic 2019 Vintage: 2019 M by Martellotto Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
  • by Greg Martellotto

Delectable Paso Cab from The Historic 2019 Vintage: 2019 M by Martellotto Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles

Who doesn’t want to be rich? Whether it’s an abundance of wealth, love, or flavor,...

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A Hedonist's Dream: 2016 Mira Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville Napa Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

A Hedonist's Dream: 2016 Mira Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville Napa Valley

If you're like us, when you hear the phrase "2016 Napa Cab" your curiosity is sparked. But...

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92pt S. Rhone GSM from Pegau: 2019 Chateau Pegau 'Cuvee Setier' Cotes du Rhone Villages
  • by Greg Martellotto

92pt S. Rhone GSM from Pegau: 2019 Chateau Pegau 'Cuvee Setier' Cotes du Rhone Villages

Have you read Decanter's praise for the Rhone valley? They told us, “Rhône might be...

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