Castro Candaz (Raul Perez & Rodrigo Mendez) Ribeira Sacra 2021
An appealing expression of Ribeira Sacra, balancing vibrant fruit, gentle maturity, and the understated influence of traditional cellar practices.
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R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Bosconia 2011
Viña Bosconia comes from the historic El Bosque vineyard, a 15 hectare property situated along the Ebro River on the southern foothills of the Sierra Cantabria.
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Le Pianelle Coste della Sesia Al Forte 2019
The vineyards occupy hillsides of volcanic porphyry soils, where the cooler Alpine climate and well drained terrain provide favorable conditions for Nebbiolo, Croatina, and Vespolina. These varieties combine to produce wines with vibrant acidity, aromatic complexity, and a distinctive earthy character.
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Schioppettino di Prepotto DOC 2022
Schioppettino is one of Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s most distinctive indigenous red grapes, with a history closely tied to the village of Prepotto near the Slovenian border. Also known historically as Ribolla Nera, the variety nearly disappeared during the twentieth century.
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Antico Broilo Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso 2024
Antico Broilo grows these grapes organically on 50 year old vines in Prepotto, in the eastern hills of Friuli Venezia Giulia, just a few miles from the Slovenian border. Rolling hills and steep slopes shape the landscape.
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Vins Nus SiurAlta Jus Lemon Melon 2024
Lemon Melon 2024 is an especially playful expression of this philosophy. Made from organically grown Garnacha Blanca and Garnacha Gris, the fruit comes from approximately 25 year old vines growing on slate and red clay soils.
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Domaine le Galantin Bandol Rosé 2025
The Mediterranean character becomes increasingly apparent as the wine opens, with herbal, saline, and subtly earthy notes accompanying the strawberry, citrus, and stone fruit. Fresh acidity carries these flavors through a persistent, savory finish.
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Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos 2022
The vineyards behind Pétalos extend across numerous sites in Bierzo, including Corullón and Villafranca del Bierzo, at elevations ranging from approximately 450 to 1,100 meters. The soils vary considerably, from ancient slate, quartzite, and sandstone around Corullón to clay and iron rich soils, river stones, and areas of sand elsewhere in the valley.
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva 2016, magnum
The nose was fragrant and layered, opening with dark cherry, pomegranate and plum, followed by sandalwood, cedar, and vanilla. With air, the wine became increasingly savory and complex, revealing tobacco, leather, dried herbs, licorice, spice and balsamic notes, while the distinctive influence of American oak remained beautifully integrated.
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Sophie Schaal Alsace Gentil 2025
Described as an “orange” wine, I was curious to see how the skin contact would present itself. In the glass, the wine shows a very clean golden yellow color with a subtle orange hue. It is clear and bright, with the deeper color reflecting the partial maceration before pressing.
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Hiruzta Getariako Txakolina Rosé 2025
I picked up this bottle as an alternative to Ameztoi Rubentis after noticing its price has steadily increased. At just under $20. , in the glass, it shows a beautiful pink gooseberry hue with inviting aromas of strawberry, redcurrant, and bright citrus.
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Bodega Mustiguillo El Terrerazo Finca Terrerazo 2017
The 2017 vintage marks a stylistic refinement for Finca Terrerazo. Individual vineyard parcels were vinified separately using native yeasts, gentler extraction, and larger format French oak, resulting in a wine of greater freshness, precision, and elegance that allows the character of its old vine Bobal to shine.
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