2016 La Jota - Merlot Napa Howell Mountain

2019 Vieux Telegraphe - Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc

One of my favorite whites from the south of France is Daniel Brunier's Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc and his 2019 is another stunning effort. Always a blend of Clairette, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Bourboulenc brought up in foudre, this beauty boasts an e...

2019 Thierry Matrot - Meursault Charmes

2016 Chateau Branaire Ducru - St. Julien

The core of this red is loaded with pure plum, blueberry and black currant fruit flavors. The polished structure is integrated, with alluring ganache, anise and sweet tobacco notes throughout, all in a polished and balanced frame. A very classy red that i...

2012 La Rioja Alta - Tempranillo Vina Ardanza Reserva

Garnacha is an important component in the 2012 Viña Ardanza Reserva, where it represents 20% of the blend (the rest is, of course, Tempranillo). 2011 was a difficult vintage for Garnacha, so Viña Ardanza was not produced that year and they jumped from 201...