A thankful absence of ballast and alcoholic potency mark this tasty Zinfandel, which takes the supple, juicy route, with bright...
Decoy, Sonoma County (California) Merlot 2013
Whereas many California Merlots have lost their way, masquerading as Cabernet Sauvignon or showing, reedy flavors and rough...
Gascon, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2014
Plums, blackberries and chocolatey oak dominate this easy-to-drink Malbec. The round tannins and juicy mouthfeel will...
J. Lohr, Monterey County (California) Valdiguie 2014
J. Lohr is one of the few California producers of Valdiguie, making it in a generous Beaujolais style with fresh strawberry and...
Landmark Vineyards, Sonoma, Monterey and San Benito Counties (California) Pinot Noir 2013
This multi-regional blend (64% Sonoma County, 27% Monterey County and 9% San Benito County) from a Sonoma-based winery finds a...
Baileyana, Edna Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2013
Energetic red and black cherry fruit and woodsy spice are the signatures of this medium-bodied Pinot that eschews ripeness for...
Kutch Wines, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2013
Weighing in at just 12.9% alcohol, this wine has earthy forest floor, black olive and vanillin notes on the nose. ...
Roadhouse Winery, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2012
Grapes from the Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard on the Sonoma Coast give this wine its layered black cherry, dark plum and...
Three Sticks, Santa Maria Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2013
This new release, made by Van Staaveren and with Cabral participating in blending, has subtle caramel oak framing the...
Fulcrum Wines / On Point, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2013
The inviting floral and cherry pie nose leads to a palate of vivid black cherry and raspberry fruit that’s very bright,...
Heintz Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2013
A lively wine with fresh strawberry, red cherry and cranberry fruit. Lightly oaked and medium-bodied, it’s seamless...
Lake County’s Irrepressible Rise
Hail, rain and gusty wind pummeled the white tent pitched atop Obsidian Ridge Vineyard. In mid-May. In a...