With California alone producing 89 percent of American wine and Washington and Oregon running 2nd and 3rd in production by...
Toad Hollow, Mendocino County (California) Chardonnay 2016
Since we are now at the height of the season for serving pleasant, inexpensive, summery wines you might want to add Toad...
Sea Smoke, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2013
Although it is undeniably big and intense, this Pinot Noir also has a softer, gentler side. The overall sensation is of...
Pitticum, Bierzo (Castilla y León, Spain) Mencia 2010
The vines are centuries old. The color of the wine is deep and inviting. The aromas and flavors are lush and...
Pitticum, Bierzo (Castilla y León, Spain) 2016
This irresistible rosé (made from 95% Mencia and 5% Godello) is bursting with fresh ripe fruit counterbalanced by bouncy...
Rocche Costamagna, Langhe (Piedmont, Italy) Nebbiolo 2015
With medium weight and a flavor profile dominated by refreshing mixed berries, silky tannins define the finish. Relatively...
Nieto Senetiner, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec – Cabernet Franc 2014
Deeply colored, very aromatic and satisfyingly fruity, this red blend (Malbec 60%, Cabernet Franc 40%) from Argentina has a lot...
Allegro, Pennsylvania (United States) 2013
Allegro is one of Pennsylvania’s most serious wine producers. Located in the southeast quadrant of the state near...
Bierzo Beckons
Both the wines and the place itself may be unknown to most American wine consumers but Bierzo is definitely a region worth...
Casar de Burbia, Bierzo (Castilla y León, Spain) Mencia 2012
Sophisticated and nuanced rather than big and overbearing, “Hombros” has pungent aromas and flavors of dark fruits...
Tilenus, Bierzo (Castilla y León, Spain) Mencia 2010
This outstanding wine has the dark cherry red-blue color typical of Mencía. With its delicate floral overtones,...
Merayo, Bierzo (Castilla y León, Spain) Mencia 2014
The Mencía grape, which is found primarily in the northwestern regions of Spain, is gaining traction among...