The packaging — over-sized bottle — and 15 percent stated alcohol suggests this Cabernet is from the...
Bodegas Caro, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2018
This Malbec is an unusual wine for Bodegas Caro, a collaboration between Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and...
Travaglino, Oltrepò Pavese DOC (Lombardy, Italy) Pinot Nero 2015
Italy is not known for Pinot Nero (aka Pinot Noir) the way it is for Nebbiolo or Sangiovese. In the relatively cool...
Col d’Orcia, Sant’Antimo DOC (Tuscany, Italy) 2014
Col d’Orcia, best known for their stunning Brunello di Montalcino, makes other wines. At first glance at the...
Ridge Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2018
Full disclosure: I am prejudiced against Zinfandel. So, perhaps my enthusiasm for this wine is helped by the absence...
Laetitia, Arroyo Grande Valley (Central Coast, California) Chardonnay 2019
Let me jump to the bottom line: This is a great value Chardonnay. Racy and clean, this vigorous Chardonnay has the...
Agricola Punica, Isola del Nuraghi IGT (Sardinia, Italy) 2015
Agricola Punica is a collaboration between Tenuta San Guido, the Bolgheri producer responsible for Sassicaia, and...
Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Founded in 1972 by David Stare and still family-run, Dry Creek Vineyard continues to excel. Dry Creek...
Schloss Johannisberg, Rheingau (Germany) Riesling 2018
Schloss Johannisberg, whose Riesling planting started in 1719, is thought to be the oldest Riesling producer in the...
A Rogue in Oregon
One definition of rogue is “something out of the ordinary.” It is fitting, then, that the Naumes Family Winery...
Cascina Castlet, Barbera d’Asti DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2019
Barbera is a terrific wine for a meal because the grape has inherently high acidity, which makes it lively and perfect for...
Cascina Castlet, Barbera d’Asti DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2016
The label sports CCC in bold letters on the bottle, the abbreviation of the winery, Cascina Caslet, plus the village,...