It is difficult to stir up a dispute regarding the notion that Napa Cabernet is America’s best and most consistent wine,...
Castello Banfi, Toscana Rosso IGT (Tuscany, Italy) 2013
A complete, thoroughly convincing wine, this offers precisely the combination of power and class that one expects (but often...
Cedar Creek Winery, American (United States) Pinot Grigio 2016
Especially when considered in light of its $10 price tag, this is a wine that should be causing some sleepless nights among...
GrapeHeart Vineyards, Suisun Valley (Solano County, California) 2013
Blended from 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Syrah grown in the Suisun Valley AVA (East of Napa), this wine merits its...
Da Vinci, Chianti DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2014
Many wines from various Chianti appellations suffer not from bringing too little to the table, but rather from bringing too...
Heirloom Vineyards, Barossa Valley (South Australia) Shiraz 2015
This is the sort of wine that Australian vintners can rely upon to win new friends and retrieve ones lost in recent years. ...
Shooting Star, Lake County (California) Barbera 2013
Barbera is inherently high in acidity and low in tannin by comparison to most other varieties, making it a great choice for...
Wickedly Good 2014 Burgundy at a Relatively Painless Price
Red Burgundies from 2014 are now arriving in quantity on our shores, and as usual, they are anything but inexpensive. ...
Fontanafredda, Langhe Nebbiolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2013
Fontanafredda has done extremely well with this relatively affordable rendering of Nebbiolo in 2013. Medium-bodied, with...
Babich, Marlborough (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2014
The Babich family helped pioneer winemaking in New Zealand more than a century ago, and continue near the forefront to this...
Domaine Serrigny, Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 2014
Red Burgundies from 2014 are now arriving in quantity on our shores, and this one is so good that you might want to head to the...
Maquis, Colchagua Valley (Chile) 2011
This is a highly complex, totally compelling wine...and a great value to boot. The 2011 Maquis "Lien" is a blend...