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Merriam Vineyards -- Three New Wines and a Reprise
Always going for the bold.
1 hr ago • 
Fredric Koeppel
Troon Vineyard -- The Amphora Trio
The clay's the thing.
Dec 3 • 
Fredric Koeppel

November 2025

Everyone Else Has Written about Thanksgiving Wines ...
.... so I'll add my advice: Keep it simple.
Nov 20 • 
Fredric Koeppel
Campo alla Sughera: The Roster
Superb and serious wines from Bolgheri in Tuscany.
Nov 19 • 
Fredric Koeppel
Scratch Wines: Four Releases
Sabrine Rodems plies her remarkable art and craft.
Nov 15 • 
Fredric Koeppel
Two Wines You Should Run Out and Buy
Call this Wines of the Day, Nos. 887 & 888
Nov 13 • 
Fredric Koeppel
Ramey Wine Cellars -- Three Chardonnays
Fashioned with a master's touch.
Nov 9 • 
Fredric Koeppel
Wine of the Day, No. 886
A charming riesling and grüner veltliner blend.
Nov 7 • 
Fredric Koeppel
How Trade Tastings Work
With some hints and jabs to keep things moving smoothly.
Nov 7 • 
Fredric Koeppel
Troon Vineyard's Druids for 2024
White, pink, red, all blends.
Nov 3 • 
Fredric Koeppel

October 2025

Authenticity, Marketing & Bad Faith
A reprise, from April 10, 2009, with postscript.
Oct 31 • 
Fredric Koeppel
Cormorant Cellars' First Cabernet Sauvignon
Not quite 100% varietal.
Oct 27 • 
Fredric Koeppel
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