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September 20, 2023

Petra Zingari 2018

I refresh my supply of this wine on an annual basis. It’s delicious and long-lasting. The 2019 has arrived, but the 2018 is readily available and at great prices. Retailing at $20, the wine can be had for as little as $12.99. James Suckling’s review is right on, in my opinion: “"A fresh, vivid red [...]

September 14, 2023

2018 Ego Bodegas El Goru Gold

This marvelous wine is composed of 80% Monastrell, 15% Syrah, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from Jumilla, Spain. It spends 12 months in first-year French- and American-oak barrels and is vegan-friendly.(....)

September 1, 2023

Alexandre Rochette Pays D’Oc by Michael Chapoutier

Anything wine-world king Michael Chapoutier touches turns to deliciousness, no matter what continent he’s on. This wine is no exception. A gold-medal winner at the 2021 Monterey International Wine Competition, where it [...]

September 1, 2023

2019 Isaac Fernandez Acentor Garnacha

Vinous is nor considered (by me, at least) the number-one wine-review publication in the world, even ahead of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate . . . and Josh Raynolds is considered [...]

August 31, 2023

Knappstein Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

According to Natalie Maclean, “Knappstein 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is excellent value at $20. Dry, full-bodied with pure cassis, dark cherry, minty and dark chocolate flavours finishing long with ripe dark berry fruit vibrant on the palate. Tannins [...]

August 24, 2023

Marietta Cellars Old Vine Rosé 2020

This rosé is my favorite. It has some real taste and some real character. It received a 92-point rating from Erin Brooks of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Medium cherry-pink in color, the 2020 Old Vine Rosé offers fresh berry and melon fruit with[...]

July 15, 2023

2016 Villa Malacari Rosso Conero 2016

Malarkey it’s not! In fact, this is an amazingly wonderful Italian wine that rated 92 points from Vinous Media critic Eric Guido, who had this to say: “The 2016 Malacari Rosso Conero explodes from the glass with a mix of ripe cherries and blueberries, complemented by hints of ...

March 24, 2023

Martin Ray “Angeline” Pinot Noir 2020

This is one of those iconic wines that should be selling for more than its $29 MSRP, and a waaaaay lot ore than many retailers’ asking prices. Look at these two big-time reviews. From Natalie MacLean: “Angeline 2018 Pinot Noir is a lovely, elegant, cherry, berry Pinot Noir from Green Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County wine region. Fresh with[...]

February 16, 2023

2019 JAQK Cellars High Roller Pinot Noir

I previously reviewed the High Roller Cabernet Sauvignon, saying it was a terrific wine and a terrific bargain. I can say much the same of this bottle. According to the international Wine Report (IWR),” This Pinot Noir has classic aromatics [....]