In Puglia, which sits in the heel of the Italian boot, the summers are generally hot while the winters can be mild. ...
Tenute Rubino, Manduria DOC (Puglia, Italy) Primitivo 2019
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Emeritus Vineyards, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
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J. Lohr, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Petite Sirah 2020
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Manuel Quintano, Rioja DOC (Spain) 2018
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Guidobono, Roero Arneis DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2021
The name Arneis, which translates as “little rascal,” is a reference to the grape’s sometimes...
Does Age Matter?
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Domaine du Père Caboche, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Rhône Valley, France) 2020
A blend of 80% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah, this attractive wine presents a lush, deep red color. ...
Chappellet, Napa Valley (California) Malbec 2019
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J. Lohr, Monterey County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
This impressively good white wine is a bargain to be sure, and with each vintage it seems to get better and better. ...
Grangeneuve, Entre Deux Mers (Bordeaux, France) 2018
With its citrusy flavors enhanced by delicate floral back-notes this white wine is refreshing indeed. Hints of...
Migration, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2021
If you, like so many of us these days, are ready for a break from oaky, heavy California wines, check out this 2021...