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2021 Domaine Anderson Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley): Vibrancy is driving the buggy in this lovely red. $60 A-
2021 Domaine Anderson Chardonnay (Anderson Valley): It’s ALLLIIIIVVVVEEE!!!! Nectarine, peach, lemon, tart apple, and a truly vibrant texture. $40 A-
2021 Domaine Anderson Dach Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley): Excellently executed, and never once loses its sense of vibrant joy. $75 A…
A quick-hit today (while I’m traveling) to let you know about a new gig: I’ve contributed a profile piece on Napa Valley cult classic Realm Cellars (yes, that Realm, the one who makes reds going for about $1,300 a bottle) for BestWineries.com, an outlet local to the SF Bay-area wine scene. And I will freely…
2022 Quinta da Fonte Souto Branco (Alentejo): A tropical, fragrant, perfumed vintage makes this one just as reliable as ever. $27 A-
NV Racines Grand Reserve Sparkling Chardonnay (Sta Rita Hills): Laser-focused citrus aimed right at your tongue and your heart strings. $80 A-
2010 Irwin Family Vineyards Piedra Roja Block 22 Tempranillo (Sierra Foothills): Wow… this dynamo is still giving off Reserva Rioja vibes! $35 A-…
Holy. F*cking. SH&T!!! It’s been roughly a year and a half since I’ve remembered to been able to do an actual, proper roundup of wine product reviews on this website. To say that I’ve been overdue would be, or course, a gross understatement… And yet, that hasn’t kept PR people from sending me wine-related samples…