Two from Meyye Wines This week I’m back with more California new releases, including some well-known names and new-to-me producers. Justin’s Paso Robles-based wines are widely available and they have a diverse lineup. I have three of their staples this week that would be great for this late summer, vacation-y time. A Far Niente Cab brings a lot of Napa …

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Erminig Gwenn has added a photo to the pool: Cave monolithe du clos de Menuts, Saint Emilion, Libournais, Gironde (33), Nouvelle Aquitaine, France. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/etienne_valois/53096996923/in/pool-52609756@N00

Erminig Gwenn has added a photo to the pool: cave monolithe du Clos des Menuts, Saint-Emilion, Libournais, Gironde (33), Nouvelle Aquitaine, France. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/etienne_valois/53092503806/in/pool-17918700@N00

Susana Balbo is a winemaking force of nature. This was confirmed by a recent tasting in London of her premium barrel-fermented Torrontes wines. Torrontes is one of those grapes which, along with South Africa’s Pinotage, many wine consumers shy away from. Yet Balbo is passionate in her belief that great Torrontes can be made to compete with fine Chardonnay from …

Erminig Gwenn has added a photo to the pool: cave monolithe du Clos des Menuts, Saint-Emilion, Libournais, Gironde (33), Nouvelle Aquitaine, France. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/etienne_valois/53092503811/in/pool-52609756@N00

Erminig Gwenn has added a photo to the pool: cave monolithe du Clos des Menuts, Saint-Emilion, Libournais, Gironde (33), Nouvelle Aquitaine, France. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/etienne_valois/53092678239/in/pool-17918700@N00

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There’s nice textural purity to this white, with orchard fruit and clementine notes showing pleasing roundness on the palate, while mouthwatering acidity builds in intensity through the bitter-tinged finish. Drink now through 2025. 20,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. Source : ccb9637fbc12ed0a93e6b6e7983e19be

A bright, expressive red, offering strawberry and cherry flavors and a hint of earth. Firm, moderately long finish. Drink now. 137,000 cases made, 105,000 cases imported. Source : 0ae6265f1a0a1abecc9799e8a0581670