This white blend of Pinot Gris and Viognier from Valley of the Moon is all about juicy peach and pear, mango and...
J. Lohr, Arroyo Seco (Monterey County, California) Chardonnay 2017
A firm yet effusive Chardonnay, J. Lohr's “Arroyo Vista” shows off apple, pear, zesty lemon and a hint of...
Chappellet, Carneros (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2018
On the palate, this Chardonnay is comfortingly weighty without feeling heavy. The aromas and flavors, offering hints...
Napa Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Zinfandel 2016
If you like big, lush, ripe red wine, this Napa Cellars Zinfandel is definitely for you. It is packed with black and...
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2014
This Bordeaux styled wine is assertive without being aggressive. Firm, fresh fruitiness waltzes across the palate...
Pieropan, Soave Classico DOC (Veneto, Italy) 2018
This vivacious white wine charms with its steely and chalky minerality, its refreshing acidity and certainly its elegant...
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2016
Any wine drinker who gravitates toward beautifully made full-flavored red wines will love “The Mariner,” and...
J. Lohr, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Many red wine drinkers love “Hilltop” not only because the wine is not just lushly textured and flavored, but...
Cuvaison, Napa Valley, Los Carneros (California) Pinot Noir 2017
With its emphasis on elegance this single vineyard wine from Cuvaison may convince you that not all Pinot Noir from...
St. Francis, Sonoma County (Californiaz) Zinfandel 2017
A longstanding treasure among Sonoma’s fine wine estates, St. Francis was founded in 1971. ”Old Vines”...
Pandemic Cooking: A Passion for Mushrooms, with Wines to Match
As the days of Coronavirus stretched into weeks and now months, some of my friends and colleagues report that their relationship...
Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Gewurztraminer 2018
To develop their heavenly floral and spice aromas, Gewürztraminer grapes need moderate summer heat, as hot weather...