This blend packs a strong one-two punch with black-toned fruit and smoky, spicy oak… and if the...
Old Survey Vineyards, South Coast (California) Barbera 2015
This fine take on Barbera doesn’t show characteristics that would make you think you’re in Italy’s...
Z. Alexander Brown, Monterey-Napa-Sonoma Counties (California) Pinot Noir 2015
The proprietary name of “Uncaged” for this wine is potentially misleading, as it could suggest a wild thing...
Oak Farm Vineyards, Lodi (California) Albarino 2017
Lodi is a rather unlikely location for Albariño, which is famed for doing well in climates that are cool and wet,...
Van Roekel Estate, Temecula Valley (California) 2014
Made from 83% Sangiovese and 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, this medium-bodied red does show the character of its predominant...
Costa Azul, North Coast (California) Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah 2014
This blend is highly successful in achieving deep, dark-toned fruit flavors and solid structure but delivering everything...
Alexander Valley Vineyards, California (United States) Zinfandel 2014
A soft, juicy Zinfandel that is full of fun with no hard edges, this is tempting indeed, and hence aptly named. Red...
Sobon Estate, Amador County (California) Primitivo 2015
The argument continues as to whether Primitivo is a synonym for Zinfandel, or whether there are distinct clonal...
Gnarly Head, California (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
This Cabernet Sauvignon shows a lot of flavor and character for such an affordable wine, with solid, dark-toned fruit and...
Cult X, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2012
Complex and layered but very well integrated, this is a “Bordeaux-style” blend that genuinely lives up to that...
Ascension Cellars, Paso Robles (California) 2014
Based on prettiness more than power, this is a highly sophisticated wine with charms based on aromatic topnotes of sweet...
Chateau Lorane, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Carmenere 2012
A convincing rendering of Carmenere that shows marked varietal character with black fruit tones, a whiff of dried herbs,...