Aptly named, this is riotously fun for those who love very ripe, overtly sweet reds for sipping or pairing with spicy...
Christopher Cameron Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Merlot 2016
“Merlot” and “Muscle” are two terms that many consumers aren’t inclined to consider in...
Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2016
This is the single best wine I’ve tasted out of the “Director’s Cut” line from Francis Ford...
Sculpterra Winery, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2016
Crafted from an unusual blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Primitivo (a.k.a. Zinfandel) and 18% Merlot, this offers an...
Pear Valley, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2015
I’m not convinced that this shouldn’t have been called “Distinction” rather than...
Brancott Estate, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2017
This is undeniably terrific Sauvignon, and when I write, “undeniably,” I mean that even the most hard-core...
Strey Cellars, Lodi (California) Verdelho 2018
Want a full-bodied white wine to pair with moderately robust foods like salmon or roast chicken, but want something other...
Bodegas Juan Gil, Jumilla (Spain) Monastrell 2015
Ripe and rich and packed with fruit…and just a bit of funk…this is a very satisfying wine for a...
Koi Zen Cellars, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley (California) Syrah 2015
Meaty and deeply satisfying, this is a rich rendition of Syrah that offers up expressive aromas and flavors without pushing too...
Bee’s Box, California (United States) Pinot Noir 2017
You’d do well to keep this pleasingly tart, highly refreshing Pinot up on your radar. It opens with a faint...
Sierra Roble, South Coast (California) 2017
A blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon, this shows quite subtle aromas and flavors of white melon, dried fig and...
Marchese Antinori, Chianti Classico Riserva (Tuscany, Italy) 2015
The category of Chianti Classico Riserva can be bewildering for consumers, as it includes terrific wines of lofty seriousness --...