Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard, McLaren Vale (Australia) Merlot, “The Revivalist” 2015 (Majestic Imports,...
A Walk on the Wild Side
Lioco, Mendocino Carignan “Sativa” 2016 ($30): As much as I enjoy Lioco’s Pinot Noirs, they quickly lost...
Cool Climate Cabernet Sauvignon
Howard Park, Great Southern (Western Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon “Scotsdale” 2014 (Winebow Inc, $40): Of all...
Miles Away from Pinot Grigio
Apaltagua, San Antonio Valley (Chile) Pinot Gris Reserva 2017 (Global Vineyard Importers, $13): Some grape varieties are...
The Thrill of a Great Sauvignon Blanc
Ladoucette, Pouilly-Fumé (Loire Valley, France) 2015 (Maisons, Marques & Domaines, $45): I have been souring on...
Mountain Cabernet
Acumen, Napa Valley “Mountainside” Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 ($60) & “PEAK” Cabernet Sauvignon 2014...
Patagonia Pinot Noir Offers Vibrancy and Value
Aniello, Alto Valle del Rio Negro (Patagonia, Argentina) Pinot Noir “006” Riverside Estate 2017 (Global Vineyard...
Loire Valley Inspiration from California
Dry Creek Vineyard, Clarksburg, Chenin Blanc, 2017 ($15): The weather was uncomfortably warm and humid when I prepared to...
Chenin Blanc Shows Class on Pritchard Hill
Chappellet, Napa Valley Chenin Blanc “Signature” 2017 ($38): Chappellet is a living legend of Napa Valley...
Great Chardonnay from the Ground Up
Ten Acre Winery, Russian River Valley (California) Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, 2015 ($55): When I first reviewed a wine from...
Classic, Timeless, Consistent
Jordan, Alexander Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 ($55): Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon is one of...
An Austere Terroir and Its Rich, Ripe Fruit
Cellers Melis, Priorat, Spain, “Melis” 2015 (The Eqwinerie, $90): Cellers Melis, and its wine called...