Gone are the days of overly oaked Chardonnay. This delightful Russian River Valley Chardonnay is so elegant. ...
Venture Wines, Napa Valley (California) 2015
Be still my heart... a wine named after my beloved Cleveland, Ohio area code. Have no fear, as the grapes do not...
Venture Wines, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Venture Wines is a small production wine label that strives to create wines representing the fruit from exquisite...
Heitz Cellar, St. Helena, Napa Valley (California) Grignolino 2017
Made entirely from Grignolino, an adored variety from the Piedmont region in northern Italy, this packs aromas and flavors...
Baker & Hamilton, Oakville, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
This debut vintage of Baker & Hamilton comes from rockstar winemaker Francois Pechon who has over 30 harvests under...
Xirimiri, Getariako Txakolina (Pays Basque, Spain) 2020
Xirimiri is a winery in northern Spain dedicated to producing the Basque region's famous Txakoli. Made from the...
The “Second Wines” of Bordeaux’s First Growths: Anything but Second Rate
I just returned from Bordeaux, spending the week tasting some of the world's finest wines. I had this great fortune thanks...
Château Prieuré Lichine, Margaux (Bordeaux, France) 2010
The 2010 Château Prieuré-Lichine is an exceptional vintage and performs well above its station as a 4th...
Chateau d’Yquem, Bordeaux Blanc (Sauternes, Bordeaux, France) 2018
Since 1959, world-famous Premier Cru Classe Supérieur Château d'Yquem has produced a dry white wine...
Château Palmer, Margaux (Bordeaux, France) 2015
second wine of Château Palmer, Alter Ego de Palmer exhibits the same elegance and complexity of the estate's...
Château Leydet-Valentin, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Bordeaux, France) 2016
Grand Cru Saint-Émilion for under $50 is quite the steal, especially at this caliber. The 2016 Leydet...
Belle Pente Vineyard & Winery, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2016
Inspired by the great wines of Alsace, the Belle Pente Pinot Gris features beguiling aromas of honey, apricot, clove, and sage...