A wine that would usually be listed as a California appellation, this red blend is clearly (and correctly) given a bump up by listing the three counties that it was sourced from. It deserves the special attention. It’s composed, seamless and solidly built — a pick-up truck whose bed is loaded with dark fruit flavors and reinforcing tannins. Hold for three to five years. A Platinum Award winner at the 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Ghost Pines, Napa County/Sonoma County/Lake County (California) 2017
By Mike Dunne