Producing Pinot Noir since the 1977 vintage, Elk Cove is one of Oregon’s true pioneers and has remained family...
Prunotto, Barbera d’Asti DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2020
A slang word for young, “Fiulot” is Prunotto’s version of a "drink-now" Barbera. But it...
L.A. Cetto, Valle de Guadalupe (Baja California, Mexico) Nebbiolo 2017
Said to be as temperamental as Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo fares surprisingly well in Baja. Most often it is part of a...
Château de Panigon, Médoc, Cru Bourgeois (Bordeaux, France) 2016
An old family run estate dating back to the 1860s, Panigon now has 60 acres under vine. Since 2006 the ancient...
Coventina Vineyards, Applegate Valley (Oregon) Tempranillo 2016
From its own certified organic vineyard near the Rogue River, Coventina is making a name for itself with...
L.A. Cetto, Guadalupe Valley (Baja California, Mexico) Chenin Blanc 2020
The Cetto family was a pioneer and introduced many classic varieties to Baja which, in the early 1970s, included Chenin...
Mara Martin, Monterrei DO (Galicia, Spain) Godello 2020
From the bodega Martin Codex, this white is made from the Godello variety which is native to Galicia. The vineyard...
Finca Las Moras, San Juan (Cuyo, Argentina) Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah 2020
One of the country’s largest producers, Las Moras is also one of the more reliable names for everyday red...
Gwinllan Estate Vineyard and Winery, El Dorado (Sierra Foothills, California) 2018
“Methode Champenoise” Brut from El Dorado? Who knew? As surprised as I was to discover this wine,...
Peter William Vineyard, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Malbec 2019
Unable to decide which vintage should be released first, the winery decided to offer both its 2018 and 2019 Malbec at the...
Peter William Vineyard, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Syrah 2018
This small batch Syrah is made from estate grown grapes which are vinified by winemaker Eric Weisinger, who is the...
Viu Manent, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Carmenere 2020
Although Viu Manent’s higher end Carmenere named “Secreto” garners more critical attention, I like the...