With supple tannins, Martini’s Alexander Valley Cabernet is velvety in texture. There’s far more going on in...
Louis M. Martini, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
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Frei Brothers, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2011
This gutsy, opulent Zinfandel conveys ripe fruit flavors overlaid with spice. The 14.9% stated alcohol explains the grip...
Steelhead Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Pinot Noir 2011
With a lively mixture of fresh fruit notes and a hint of savory herbal elements, Steelhead Vineyards has crafted a classic...
Mirassou, California (United States) Pinot Noir 2011
This lightweight, fruity Pinot Noir conveys plenty of sweet cherry-like flavors without aggressive tannins. Its supple...
Erath, Oregon (United States) Pinot Noir 2011
It’s hard to find drinkable Pinot Noir under $20 a bottle, which is why it was such a pleasant surprise to run across...
Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2011
Davis Bynum bottled the first single vineyard-designated Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley about 40 years ago. ...
The Left Bank Bordeaux Cup: The College Bowl of Wine
Hollywood could not have orchestrated the prelude to the Left Bank Bordeaux Cup any better. On a breezy summer evening...
Maison Louis Latour, Bourgogne Gamay (France) 2011
Bourgogne Gamey is a newly created appellation for Burgundy with the 2011 vintage that allows producers to blend Gamay grown in...
Cougar Crest Estate Winery, Walla Walla (Washington) Syrah 2008
Founded only in 2001, Cougar Crest Estate Winery is a name worth remembering, at least judging from this stylish Syrah. ...
Fonseca, Porto (Portugal) 2011
At a Kobrand-sponsored tasting of 2011 vintage Ports, tasters would be asking one another which they preferred, Taylor’s...
Craggy Range, Martinborough (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2011
Craggy Range recently held ten-year vertical tasting, from their first vintage in 2002 to the 2011, of their Te Muna Road...
Taylor Fladgate, Porto (Portugal) 2011
Nature was kind to the Douro Valley in 2011 delivering perfect weather throughout the growing season. For most producers,...