I was smitten by the 2011 vintage of this delightful Pinot Noir and am perhaps even more enamored of the current release. ...
Clayhouse, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
This Cabernet has a lot going for it. At the top of the list of reasons to like it is the reasonable price, which belies...
Ravenswood, Napa Valley (California) Zinfandel 2012
A serious wine (and seriously delicious!) this Zinfandel incorporates the vinous equivalent of a soprano’s high notes...
Niner Wine Estates, Edna Valley (California) Syrah / Grenache 2012
Dark in hue and pulsing with energy, this Syrah / Grenache blend from Niner fills the mouth with rich blue-black plum and berry...
Trione, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2009
Deeply colored, with very evocative aromas that call to mind sun-drenched wild blackberries. But while it’s rich and...
Byron, Santa Barbara County (California) Pinot Noir 2012
Light and lacy, with a delicate filigree of red fruit flavors (notably cherries) this is an exceedingly appealing wine for Pinot...
Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico Riserva (Tuscany, Italy) 2010
The most remarkable attributes of this vibrant Sangiovese are its central core of density and its multifaceted...
Rodney Strong, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2011
Very faintly floral, a tiny bit earthy, with a suggestion of that kind of minerality that seems to come from soil rather than...
Jamieson Ranch, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Sleek, smooth, sweet and expressive, this big red wine traverses a range of tastes and textures (fruity, floral, oaky) before...
Sometimes Dreams Do Come True
Come on, admit it--even if it’s been for only a minute or two…you’ve fantasized about having your own winery,...
Force of Nature, Paso Robles (California) Zinfandel 2013
This wine’s label is gorgeous, with thick, tactile paper and a way cool embossed image in blacks, blues and...
Baron Edmond de Rothschild, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2012
More subtle than most comparably priced Argentine Malbecs, this medium-bodied red wine is fresh and fruity, with nice...