This Oregon rendition of Malbec can face off against any of its worldwide counterparts and come out on top in a great...
Brassfield Estate Winery, High Valley (Lake County, California) 2016
This blend manages to treat a thin line between meaty richness and soft, supple texture without tipping too much in either...
Carol Shelton Wines, Mendocino County (California) Zinfandel 2017
Aptly named, this wine is full of fun and flavor, with loads of primary fruit suggesting red and black berries with a...
Mettler Family Vineyards, Lodi (California) Aglianico 2017
Aglianico is considered by experts as one of the three greatest grape varieties of Italy, along with Nebbiolo and...
Jeff Runquist, Clarksburg (California) Petite Sirah 2017
If you're new to Petite Sirah when tasting this, and wonder why anybody would ever have tagged it as "Petite"...
San Pasqual Winery, Clarksburg (California) Tannat 2016
Tannat is a powerhouse variety originating from the southwest of France but now hitting heights in Uruguay and, more...
J. Lohr Estates, Paso Robles (Sonoma County, California) Merlot 2017
Good luck getting more bang for your buck than what you'll find in this everyday-priced Merlot from Paso and J....
Kukeri Wines, Petaluma Gap (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
A strikingly pure, precise and sharply focused Pinot from the cool climate appellation of Petaluma Gap in Sonoma, this is...
Mirassou, California (United States) Pinot Noir 2018
It isn't so easy to find Pinot Noir affordable enough to enjoy on an ordinary weeknight that is true to the variety and...
1849 Wine Co., Sonoma County (California) Pinot Noir 2018
Nicely ripened but still fresh and delicate, this fine Pinot shows some complexity thanks to scents of wild strawberries,...
Pear Valley, Paso Robles (California) Tempranillo 2016
This vineyard and winemaking team managed to really get Tempranillo right in this rendition from Paso Robles. The...
Woof’n Rose Winery, Ramona Valley (San Diego County, California) 2016
Blended from 50% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Petit Verdot, this Meritage offers up a lot of aromatic...