This is an excellent Vermentino that could at least hold its own with the finest renditions from Sardinia, Liguria or the...
Imagery Estate Winery, Sonoma County (California) Cabernet Franc 2016
This deeply colored wine looks in the glass like just another Cabernet Sauvignon, and though there’s hardly anything...
Layer Cake, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2017
A very solid wine in any context, this is exceptionally strong in view of its quite affordable price of $15. Black...
South Coast Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands (California) Pinot Noir 2017
This is a delicate, delicious Pinot Noir that succeeds by dint of complexity and precision rather than ripeness or...
Wakefield / Taylors, Clare Valley (South Australia) Shiraz 2016
Based on its dark, dense appearance alone, I was all buckled up for a wild ride with this wine, but what results is...
V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley (California) Off-Dry Riesling 2017
This being, as the saying goes, a free country, this excellent winery can call their wines whatever they wish. ...
King Estate, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2017
This 2017 rendition is among the best Pinot Gris wines I can recall from King Estate, and I’m quite sure I’ve...
William Hill Estate, Central Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2016
This is an eye-popping Pinot Noir bargain at $18, showing generous but still delicate Bing cherry fruit and some...
Scheid Vineyards, Monterey (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
An excellent California Sauvignon Blanc, this shows the juicy, ripe melon character that distinguishes Golden State...
Wagner Vineyards, Finger Lakes (New York) Riesling Semi Dry 2017
In my lexicon, semi-dry is the same as semi-sweet, and the winemaking team played its shot right down the middle with this...
Wollersheim Winery, American (United States) Seyval Blanc 2018
This juicy, slightly spritzy, faintly sweet wine offers just about as much fun as one could enjoy legally. The nose...
Jamais Renoncer, Côtes du Roussillon (Roussillon, France) 2017
With just a quick whiff and sip, you’ll know you’re in southern France with this wine, but it won’t be...