Barbera, the workhorse grape of Piedmont, is a good “go-to” red wine for Italian food because of its racy...
Sarah’s Vineyard, Santa Clara Valley (Central Coast, California) Chardonnay 2018
Though the winery was founded in 1978, it has slipped under my radar until now. I’m glad that’s...
CaselFarneto, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore (Marche, Italy) Verdicchio 2017
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi is one of Italy’s great white wines that flies under most peoples’...
Masciarelli, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC (Italy) Trebbiano 2018
Similar to its red counterpart, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo can be grown all over the...
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Viognier 2019
This is the third consecutive year when Naumes Family Vineyard has hit the mark with Viognier, a notoriously difficult...
Isola Augusta, Trevenezie IGP (Veneto, Italy) Schioppettino 2019
Founded in 1959 by Renzo Bassani, the third generation of the that environmentally-conscious family is now...
David Paige Wines, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Chardonnay 2018
The cooler Oregon climate likely explains why most Chardonnays from there are typically more understated than most...
Lunae Bosoni, Colli di Luni DOC (Liguria, Italy) Vermentino 2020
Lunae Bosoni, one of Liguria’s top producers, consistently makes a stunning line up of Vermentino wines. The...
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) 2017
This fifty-fifty blend of Tempranillo and Grenache marries the two beautifully. The Tempranillo provides structure...
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Syrah 2017
This big, bold Syrah has beautiful balance and bright acidity that keeps it fresh and lively. It conveys a splendid...
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Tempranillo 2017
As much as I liked Naumes 2016 Tempranillo, their 2017 struck me as even better. Its firmness and minerality...
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2017
I won’t get into the scientific definition of a clone as it relates to grape varieties. Suffice it to say that...