José Luis Ripa, Rioja, Vino Rosado 2019
A rosé to savor rather than simply quaff, this is a wine of remarkable character, nuance, and elegance that rewards slow appreciation with every sip.
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Hawkes Flora Blance de Blanc 2021
Hawkes Winery is a small, family-owned Napa Valley producer best known for its handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon and commitment to limited-production wines. Their Flora Blanc de Blancs is an equally meticulous project, with just 95 cases produced from the 2021 vintage.
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Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley 2021
Made by Chris Figgins at Leonetti, one of Washington’s benchmark producers, this blend led by 81 percent Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec is deep, polished, and classically structured…
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Ca’ di Mat, Valautin Albillio Real 2021
The 2021 Valautín Albillo Real from Ca’ di Mat opens with bright tones of lemon and lime zest, layered with notes of apricot and delicate white blossom. There are subtle herbal and spicy hints in the bouquet.
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Castro Candaz, Raul Perez y Rodrigo Mendez 2021
In the glass, the wine shows a pale purple hue with a garnet rim. The nose opens with dried red cherry, wild berries, and violet, followed by gentle hints of blue fruit, spice, and dried herbs. On the palate, it is lively and fruit-driven, framed by fine, silky tannins and a subtle mineral earthiness.
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Descendientes J Palacios Petalos Vinas Viejas 2022
Pétalos del Bierzo represents the heart of the Descendientes de J. Palacios project, an assemblage of old-vine fruit from the western slopes of Bierzo. While vinified for immediate consumption, it still bears the estate’s dedication to refinement.
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Joan D’Anguera Montsant Altaroses 2021
The D’Anguera family has farmed the same vineyard in Montsant since 1820, making them true stewards of the land. With seven generations of winemaking tradition, Joan and Josep D’Anguera carry forward a legacy of innovation.
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Arianna Occhipinti SP68 Rosso 2022
Arianna Occhipinti is the niece of Giusto Occhipinti, the renowned winemaker behind COS wines, which are widely regarded as among the finest in Sicily. Her journey into winemaking began unexpectedly in 1998 when, at the age of 16, she accompanied her uncle to Vinitaly for four days.
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Suertes del Marqués 7 Fuentes 2020
Knowing this wine hailed from the Canary Islands, I anticipated an initial volcanic, slightly sulfuric nose—a characteristic that some might find surprising, yet it serves as a gateway to deeper complexity. As the wine opens, vibrant layers of dark berries emerge, bringing an inviting freshness. In the glass, the color is a majestic deep royal red, rich and captivating.
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Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc To-Kalon I Block 2014
The Mondavi To-Kalon I Block is a remarkable example of Napa Valley winemaking and a tribute to the historic To-Kalon Vineyard. This wine is sourced from the esteemed I Block, the oldest Sauvignon Blanc planting in North America, with vines dating back to 1945.
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Luis Anxo Rodriguez Vazquez Ribeiro Viña de Martin A Teixa 2016
While this wine is already wonderfully developed, it holds the promise of further aging for those who appreciate the nuanced beauty of mature whites.
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Bedrock Bien Nacido Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley 2020
This wine is showing remarkable vibrancy at the moment. It boasts a rich, tropical fruit profile, with juicy, mouth-filling texture that leads to a long, satisfying finish.
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