This certainly isn’t the world’s most “challenging” Sauvignon Blanc, due to its lack of pungency...
Girard Winery, Napa Valley (California) 2016
This Napa blend makes a big statement with dark, dense, deeply flavored fruit braced by a big dose of smoky, spicy...
MandraRossa, Terre Siciliane IGT (Sicily, Italy) Zibibbo Secco 2017
Zibibbo is an Italian / Sicilian name for what is usually called Muscat of Alexandria elsewhere, so you should expect to...
Menage a Trois, California (United States) Pinot Noir 2016
A lightly sweet crowd-pleaser of a Pinot, this features fruit recalling pie cherries with a red berry backnote and just a...
Umani Ronchi, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (Italy) 2015
Here is a very serious rendition of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo that can dispel any doubts raised by the many rather...
New Clairvaux Vineyard, Tehama County (California) Moschofilero 2018
This is an entirely faithful Golden State rendition of Moschofilero, one of Greece’s most admired varieties and a...
Duck Hunter Wines, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
This is an excellent example of a style of Sauvignon Blanc that’s becoming ever more prominent in Marlborough: ...
Gnarly Head, Central Coast (California) Chardonnay 2017
Big and rich and full of persistent flavor, this is a very assertive Chardonnay for thirteen bucks. Toasty, smoky...
A3, California (United States) Chardonnay 2017
This wine puts almost everything in the wine world priced under $10 to shame. The aromas are natural and pure, with...
Ranchero Cellars, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2016
This blend of 55% Tempranillo and 45% Carignan could be considered a California Spanish blend with the minor change of...
Banfi, Chianti Superiore DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2016
Few wines made anywhere in the world are as versatile and pleasing as a good bottle of affordable Chianti, which is...
Wagner Vineyards, Finger Lakes (New York) Riesling Select 2017
This is not a dessert wine, as it isn’t fully syrupy, but it is definitely tasty enough and sweet enough to be...