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Amazing Value: 2019 Tabali 'Talinay' Chardonnay
  • by Greg Martellotto

Amazing Value: 2019 Tabali 'Talinay' Chardonnay

The world of white wine is very extensive and fascinating. On the one hand, you have...

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Outstanding Second Wine: 2018 Esprit de Gloria Saint-Julien
  • by Greg Martellotto

Outstanding Second Wine: 2018 Esprit de Gloria Saint-Julien

Do you love Bordeaux? Of course, you do? Do you love Bordeaux but can’t always...

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The King of Italy: 2016 Schiavenza Broglio Barolo
  • by Greg Martellotto

The King of Italy: 2016 Schiavenza Broglio Barolo

For those that don't know, Barolo is “The King of Italy,” and is one of the most famous...

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Rising Star: 2018 Ess & See No. 5 Grenache McLaren Vale
  • by Greg Martellotto

Rising Star: 2018 Ess & See No. 5 Grenache McLaren Vale

What’s the first thing you think about when you think of Southern Australian red wine?...

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Round, Sexy and Opulent: 2019 Shafer Vineyards TD-9 Napa Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

Round, Sexy and Opulent: 2019 Shafer Vineyards TD-9 Napa Valley

Today’s wine comes from one of the most prestigious winemaking families in Napa Valley. Here...

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One of the Top Five Rioja Brands in Spain: 2012 Beronia Gran Reserva Rioja
  • by Greg Martellotto

One of the Top Five Rioja Brands in Spain: 2012 Beronia Gran Reserva Rioja

Are you someone who finds tertiary notes irresistible in a wine? Meet the 93-point 2012 Beronia...

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Rich and Elegant: 2019 Chateau Pegau 'Cuvee Setier' Cotes du Rhone Villages
  • by Greg Martellotto

Rich and Elegant: 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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Luxury Personified: 2016 Mira Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville Napa Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

Luxury Personified: 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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Sublime & Complex: 2018 Ramey Syrah Sonoma Coast
  • by Greg Martellotto

Sublime & Complex: 2018 Ramey Syrah Sonoma Coast

There's a shortlist of pioneering California winemakers who have blazed their own trail, raised the...

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Calling all Napa Lovers & Collectors: 2019 Far Niente Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
  • by Greg Martellotto

Calling all Napa Lovers & Collectors: 2019 Far Niente Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville

Does your blood run thick with a deep purple hue and your heart skip a...

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Best Price in the World on 2018 Domaine J. Boulon Moulin-a-Vent Beaujolais
  • by Greg Martellotto

Best Price in the World on 2018 Domaine J. Boulon Moulin-a-Vent Beaujolais

There's no other region in the world that consistently shatters the price-to-value ratio than Beaujolais....

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Rutherford Magic: 2018 Sullivan Vineyards Coeur de Vigne Rutherford
  • by Greg Martellotto

Rutherford Magic: 2018 Sullivan Vineyards Coeur de Vigne Rutherford

You hear about boutique wineries and their wines that often seem unattainable. Perhaps you’ve been...

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