This Petite shows lots of power and depth, but doesn’t dish out a lot of punishment while displaying its depth and...
Della Casa, California (United States) 2015
This juicy, sweet red will really come into its own as temperatures rise during the months ahead, and I can easily imagine...
Carol Shelton Wines, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2015
It is no secret among my colleagues at Wine Review Online that I’m not a big fan of Zinfandel, but this is the sort...
Ménage à Trois, California (United States) Chardonnay 2017
This wine is a bit of a throwback in terms of style, with lots of smoky, vanillin oak on the nose, a rich palate with a...
Drylands, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2017
A textbook rendition of Marlborough Sauvignon, this shows lots of aromatic expressiveness without being overbearing in its...
San Pasqual Winery, Clarksburg (California) Tannat 2015
Tannat leans toward the rough and rustic end of the vinous spectrum on its own, and when there’s a notable element...
Francis Coppola Diamond Collection, Monterey County (California) Pinot Noir 2016
A fine Pinot that shows nice delicacy and the capacity to get even better with another year or two in bottle, this is a...
Chateau St. Jean, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
This venerable property continues to crank out some very fine wines, and great values too, as in this case. Open...
Castle Rock Winery, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
This is an excellent Napa Cabernet Sauvignon that provides plenty of power and pleasure without pushing anything over the...
Viberti, Barbera d’Alba (Piedmont, Italy) 2017
This is terrific Barbera by any standard and at any price, but at $16 - $18, it is a delightful steal as well as a...
Michelas St. Jemms, Crozes-Hermitage (Rhône Valley, France) 2015
I was floored by this wine when encountering it in August among many other bottles during a giant consulting project, and...
Reasons for Optimism at the Close of 2018
History will doubtlessly regard 2018 as a troubled year in many respects, but like every year in recent memory, it will go down...