I’ve tasted every vintage of this Paixar ever made -- with the single exception of 2010 -- and regard it as one of...
Quinta do Vallado, Douro Valley (Portugal) Touriga Nacional 2012
The top wines from this producer are almost invariably excellent, and this varietal bottling of Touriga Nacional from 2012 is...
G. D. Vajra, Dolcetto d’Alba (Piedmont, Italy) 2015
The wine world is abuzz over the 2015 vintage of red wines from many appellations in Europe, including those in the Langhe...
Garmón, Ribera del Duero (Castilla y León, Spain) 2014
This is the first release of this wine, which is a new project launched by the Garcia family (led by Mariano, Eduardo and...
An Early Bird Release Showing the Promise of 2015 in Piedmont
The wine world is abuzz over the 2015 vintage of red wines from many appellations in Europe, including those in the Langhe...
Volcan Mountain Winery, South Coast (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2016
There’s no mistaking this for anything other than Sauvignon Blanc, based on its pleasantly herbal, grassy aromas. ...
Vinemark Cellars, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
This full-flavored Cabernet shows fresh acidity as well as full ripeness, which isn’t always easy to achieve in...
Gallo Signature Series, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
This looks great in the glass, with very dark color extending to the very rim of the liquid, and things only get better from...
Hart Winery, Temecula Valley (California) Arneis 2016
Arneis remains rather obscure in the USA, but it happens that I spend enough time in the Langhe district of Piedmont (home to...
Husch, Mendocino (California) Chenin Blanc 2016
A juicy and vivid Chenin with a decidedly sweet side but enough acidity to achieve balance, this is a dream wine for a Thai...
Vinemark Cellars, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Petite Sirah Dessert Wine 2014
This is wickedly aromatic and concentrated and flavorful, providing a wild ride both on the basis of its very ripe and intense...
Cabana Wines, Oakville (Napa Valley, California) 2014
A serious wine with a long future ahead of it, this is blended from 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 1% Petit...