Even before I learned how to pronounce it, Viognier intrigued me. I still recall tasting an early vintage from Calera and...
Tooth & Nail Wine Co., Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Normally, one would not expect much from a wine presented in a unique bottle that requires a detailed background...
La Marea, Monterey (California) AlbariƱo 2021
Owner/winemaker Ian Brand uses “La Marea” for Spanish varietal wines and “Le P’tit Paysan”...
Domaine du Somail, Minervois (Languedoc, France) 2020
With 37 acres biodynamically farmed in the eastern corner of Minervois, the domaine produces a range of reds. Its...
Domaine du Pas Saint Martin, Saumur (Loire Valley, France) Chenin Blanc 2020
Domaine du Pas Saint Martin’s “La Pierre Frite” Chenin Blanc is organically farmed on soils that are...
Peachy Canyon Winery, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Zinfandel 2019
Family owned since 1988, Peachy Canyon was a key player behind Paso’s current reputation for Zinfandel. And...
Amity Vineyards, Eola-Amity Hills (Willamette Valley, Oregon) White Pinot Noir 2021
We are seeing more and more White Pinots partly due to smoke taint on the skins in recent vintages. But whatever the...
Rex Hill Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2019
Founded in the early 1980s, Rex Hill Vineyards enjoys a solid reputation for distinct, terroir-driven Pinot Noirs. ...
Saint Cosme, Crozes-Hermitage (RhƓne Valley, France) 2020
One of the primetime producers of Gigondas, Saint Cosme has been in the hands of the Barruol family since 1490. Its...
Benedetto Vineyards, Walla Walla Valley (Washington) Syrah 2020
Founded in 2018, Benedetto is a small family operation owning two small vineyards in the Willamette Valley which provide...
Singer Wine, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Syrah 2019
After being in the restaurant and wine retail worlds for many years, Stephen Singer purchased an old orchard in Sebastopol...
Luke, Wahluke Slope (Columbia Valley, Washington) Syrah 2018
Taking its name from the Wahluke Slope AVA, Luke offers a range of red wines that deliver excellent quality for the...