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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…
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-…
2021 LeTerre Cabernet Sauvignon (Asolo Montello): Like a bottled version of a tasty charcuterie serving. $NA B+
2010 Sandlands Mataro (California): Crunchy and vibrant, and not appearing a day over 5 years old! $NA A-
2002 Burge Family Winemakers ‘D & OH’ (Barossa Valley): More simple red fruit, but much more complex pepper spiciness still makes it a fascinating sniffer. $50 A-
2020 Renata Pizzulin ‘Melaris’ Malvasia Istriana Friuli Isonzo (Friuli-Venezia Giulia): Not your typical Malvasia expression, but so quaffable that you’re not likely to care. $NA B+
NV Jacquesson Cuvee 743 Extra Brut (Champagne): Intense, linear, fresh, and intense. Did I mention intense? $90 A-
2022 Benedicte & Stephane Tissot Arbois Rouge DD (Jura): A lot of florals, a little bit of fizz, and a metric ton of fun. $45 A-…