2019 Garage Wine Co. - Syrah Maule Valley Lot #108 Truquilemu Vineyard

2021 Alexana - Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Terroir Series

Vivacious and expressive, with sleek raspberry and cherry flavors laced with rose petal, orange peel and hints of forest floor as this sails on the long, supple finish.

2020 Domaine La Roubine - Vacqueyras

Considerably richer and more powerful than the lighter 2021, tasted alongside. Yet not at all heavy, with a supple tannic build, draped over a dusty carriage of clove, leather, incense and five-spice. Violet, mulled cherry, olive paste and garrigue, too. ...

2016 Aston - Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Estate

2020 Castello di Bossi - Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Berardo

Very perfumed with flowers and sandalwood. Medium- to full-bodied with very fine tannins that are so long and intense. This will compete with top Brunellos. Linear and driven at the end. From organically grown grapes. Best after 2026.