Hedges Family Estate, Red Mountain (Washington) “La Haute Cuvée” 2012 ($120 in magnum): As long as I...
A Question of Style
On Point, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013 & Anderson Valley “Christinna’s Cuvée” Pinot Noir 2013 (both...
A Pinot Blanc That Over-Delivers
Ponzi Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Blanc 2014 ($20): Considering the abundance of good wines, I have...
A Fresh Take on Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
J. Lohr, Napa Valley – St. Helena Sauvignon Blanc, Carol’s Vineyard 2014 ($24): Sauvignon Blanc is one of...
An Island of Tradition in a Sea of Chianti Classico Change
Melini, Chianti Classico Riserva “La Selvanella” 2011 (Frederick Wildman & Sons, $28): I have many...
Two Brilliant Anderson Valley Pinot Noirs
Handley Cellars, Anderson Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2011 ($32) and “Estate Reserve” 2012 ($42): Handley...
Flavorful, Fun, and Comestible-Friendly
Bonny Doon Vineyard, California, “Gravitas” 2014 ($16): Just look at the price and you know that this wine is...
Here’s to Sauvignon Blanc
Nobilo, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc “Icon” 2014 (Constellation Imports, $22): If there is an...
A Napa Valley Pioneer, Better Than Ever
Spottswoode, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 ($150): Some people believe that terroir -- the particular growing...
Unlikely Bedfellows
Poderi Colla, Langhe (Piedmont, Italy) Bricco del Drago 2010 (Montcalm Wine Importers, Ltd., $32): I tasted this wine...
Legitimate Celebrity
Marco Abella, Priorat (Spain) Clos Abella 2009 (Terlato Wines, $90): I’m not one for following celebrity, whether...
An Elite Red from a Region Known For Value
Illuminati, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG (Abruzzo, Italy) “Zanna” 2010 (Montcalm Wine...