2019 Vega Piedra Rioja Tinto Haro, Rioja Alta, Spain

Here is another terrific bargain and once again, it follows my principle of finding a well-respected producer and “drilling down” to their entry-level, value-driven wines. It never fails — the quality of the more expensive wines filters right on down to the daily drinkers! The art and effort are in knowing where to drill down to find the hidden gems…

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Domaine Chantepierre Côtes du Rhône – Tavel, Lirac, France

Great Everyday Côtes du Rhône Domaine Chantepierre planted their first vineyards in the village of Tavel more than three centuries ago. The Paly family has managed the property since the end of the 17th century. Today Anne Luce Coulomb-Paly and Christian Paly, brother and sister, jointly manage the winery. The Domaine has holdings in Tavel…

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Château JuvenalLes Ribes du Vallat, AOP Ventoux
Saint-Hippolyte-le-Graveyron, France

92 Points Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2018 Ventoux Les Ribes Du Vallot (70/30 Grenache and Syrah brought up in stainless steel) is similar to the 2017 and offers perfumed raspberry and dark berry fruits, spice, and floral notes as well as rounded, textured, pure style on the palate. It’s going to be a smoking value geared for near-term drinking. This Ventoux based estate continues to produce a bevy of charming, fruit-forward, impeccably made reds and whites. Some of the reds just about max out the value scale.”

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