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It’s the week of May 12, 2025. Jonathan Cristaldi’s newest reports are out:
- Texas Wine Report – Part II (Auction and 60 New Wines)
- Livermore Valley Report – Part I (9 Wineries, Over 160 Wines)
Next week, Cristaldi heads Southern Oregon, then Santa Barbara, followed by New York State to review wines and report on the latest happenings in those regions.
If you haven’t listened to the Champagne-soaked Cristaldi’s Crush podcast interview with Desi Echavarrie, scroll below for crying out loud!
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Livermore Valley Report (2025): 9 Wineries, Over 160 Wines
Jonathan Cristaldi hits the wine trail in the Livermore Valley, visiting 9 wineries, and tasting over 160 wines. What is
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