Mary Ewing-Mulligan, Contributor

A Rosé with Character

Las Rocas, Calatayud (Spain) Rosé 2013 (Las Rocas USA, $14): Surprises are fun. When I settled into a blind...

Hilliard Bruce, Sta. Rita Hills (California) Chardonnay 2011 ($45): I could go one of two ways on this review. I could...

José Maria da Fonseca, Douro (Portugal) Domini 2010 and Domini Plus 2008 (Palm Bay International, $20 and $32): For...

Baileyana, Edna Valley (California) Pinot Noir “Firepeak” 2012 ($30): If you love fine Pinot Noir but your...

As a vineyard, the Alder Springs property in remote, northern Mendocino County is a gem of a site whose grapes are used by...

This blend of Merlot (67 percent) and Cabernet Franc is a very elegant wine -- in other words, a wine of smoothness and balance,...

A blend of 85 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 15 percent Syrah from the cool 2010 vintage, this is a fascinating wine that...

Gold Seal Vineyards, Finger Lakes (New York) Riesling “Charles Fournier” 2012 ($15): Two of the compelling...

EFESTE, Yakima Valley (Washington) Sauvignon Blanc “Sauvage” 2012 ($23): My wine-tasting over the past two...

Pfendler Vineyards, Sonoma Coast (California) Chardonnay 2012 ($38): California’s Sonoma Coast is a special place...

Beast, Horse Heaven Hills (Washington) “Sphinx” Riesling, Wallula Vineyard 2012 ($25): As I tasted this wine,...

Elvio Cogno, Dolcetto d’Alba (Piedmont, Italy) Vigna del Mandorlo 2011 (Vias Imports, about $16): I drink Dolcetto...