Discoveries Vineyards
LaRue Wines
Rice-Spivak Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011
Calder Wine Company
Dry Riesling 2012
Definitely one of my best discoveries. These are apparently the last Riesling vines in napa, and might be pulled out soon. It would be a shame, because this wine is a gem, full of character. — 12 years ago
From 50 year old vines in Rutherford that have been continuously organically grown and dry farmed... That helps explain the mineral depth of this wine.
Oh man, gotta try this new vintage - loved the previous ones. Well worth trying his charbono as well. Rory is super talented
Cantina Zaccagnini
Il Vino Dal Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2011
One of the best discoveries. Goes well with almost anything. Nice finish. — 11 years ago
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Domaine Du Fresche (Alain Boré)
Anjou Coteaux de la Loire Chenin Blanc
One of my favorite discoveries of last year: the balanced sweetness from a combination of passilleraged, botrytized and fully ripe grapes makes this chenin blanc very versatile. — 12 years ago
A. Rossi Contini
San Lorenzo Dolcetto d'Ovada 2012
One of my top red wine discoveries of the year. Pure red fruit up front, complex layers of minerals, subtle tannins, raspberry and brambles. — 11 years ago
with Erika
Gros Ventre Cellars
Cerise Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009
One of my top five CA Pinot Noir discoveries of 2012. — 12 years ago
Thanks Yoon! We love this fruit. 2011 starting to unwind nicely.
John Riddick
One of my favorite new Rhône discoveries. Rich, brambley, and round. The price for value is astounding! — 10 years ago