This Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand is predictably bright and lively, yet it also offers a panoply of long-lasting,...
Kim Crawford, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Like many of New Zealand’s current top rung of Sauvignon Blancs, Kim Crawford’s recent releases seem to have a...
Dry Creek Vineyard, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2018
This lovely wine ranks consistently as one of California’s most delicious Chardonnays. It has all the right...
E. Guigal, Côtes Du Rhône Blanc (Rhône Valley, France) 2018
A blend of 60% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 8% Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc and 2% Grenache Blanc, this...
Sur le Pont, Vin Pays d’Oc IGP (Languedoc, France) Viognier 2017
A grape native to France’s northern Rhône Valley, plantings of Viognier have spread across the world’s...
Cannonball, California (United States) Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Here is a Sauvignon Blanc that is so understated and smooth that it belies the image on the label of a figure...
Hahn, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Gris 2018
Coming from cool Monterey County Hahn’s Pinot Gris is not surprisingly lean and refreshing. With hints of pear...
Simi Winery, Sonoma County (California) Chardonnay 2017
With its supple texture and bright fruity notes lightly softened by oak this is an informal and versatile Chardonnay that...
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Merlot 2017
This bold and generously flavored Merlot is fruity, spicy, silky and has an unstinting finish. Yes, it’s a...
Kin & Cascadia, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2017
It’s a lovely story and a lovely wine as well as a lovely price for Pinot Noir. The back story is of wine...
Cheering the Heart: Musings on the History of Pandemic Drinks
One thing I learned when I went into self-isolation on March 13 and started digging around for more information about pandemics...
Drink Wine and Look at the Moon
Goodbye summer, hello autumn. We are entering the time of year when temperatures begin to drop, dusk comes earlier and...