It’s that rare thing, a California Cabernet that is comfortable, avuncular, easygoing yet full of life and vigor. It has...
Fairview, Coastal Region (South Africa) 2010
As rambunctious and endearing as a puppy, this Rhône-style red blend (comprised of Grenache 43%, Shiraz 43% and...
Trione, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Syrah 2008
Harmonious and vibrant, this loose, loopy wine takes the corners wide. Along the way it leaves a silky trail of lush plum...
Abberant Cellars, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2010
Compact perfection in a glass, Confero is a well-bred reminder of how utterly satisfying and perfectly suited to good food Pinot...
Bogle, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
It’s a nerve-jangling ocean of very sweet, very ripe fruit, but people who gravitate towards big, boozy wines will find it...
Rodney Strong, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Meritage 2010
As high-spirited and tautly muscular as a promising race horse, Symmetry gallops across the taste buds with energy and...
Laurent Miquel, Vin de Pays d’Oc (France) Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah 2010
This appealing red blend has cleansing sandy tannins and refreshing acid on the finish, both of which serve as an attractive...
Santa Rita, Valle del Maipo (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
With lots of ripe boysenberry and cassis elements, plus spice and a dash of that mouth-watering herbal element often found in...
19 Crimes, Australia (Australia) 2012
The story line this winery is pushing involves a variety of crimes--19, to be exact--committed by British “rogues”...
Brancaia, Rosso Toscana (Italy) 2010
2010 was a relatively cool year which is reflected in the wine’s exceptionally bright and fresh fruit flavors and faint...
Decoy, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel 2010
Why do Zin lovers appreciate good wine such as Duckhorn’s? Let me count the ways: there’s the spiciness, the...
Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma County (California) 2009
Trésor is, indeed, a treasure for wine drinkers who don’t shy away from beautifully made big, voluptuous red...