Partners Andy Wahl and Bill Kerr left their careers behind to focus on Sonoma wines, and they use Ammunition for this...
Sarah’s Vineyard, Central Coast (California) Charbono 2018
Though rarely seen these days, Charbono can be an extraordinary wine. Tim Slater who owns Sarah’s was...
Doña Paula, Gualtallary, Uco Valley (Mendoza, Argentina) 2019
Part of the winery's Altitude Series, this wine is from the estate’s Alluvial Vineyard located at 1350 meters above...
Whitehall Lane Winery, Napa Valley (California) 2019
The “Tre Leoni” (3 lions) name pays tribute to the three generations of Leonardinis now involved with the...
On Wine Trends and Prices
As Mark Twain once wrote, “Prediction is difficult—particularly when it involves the future.” After...
Bella Grace Vineyards, Amador County (California) Viognier 2022
Sourcing Viognier from the neighboring Kamere Vineyard, the winery fermented and aged this 2022 in its 4-ton concrete...
Carol Shelton, Mendocino County (California) Zinfandel 2021
Carol Shelton is on top of her game with this 2021 Zinfandel. Made from organically grown, wild-looking 65 year old...
Pizzella Family Vineyards, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2021
Continuing the seemingly non-stop parade of good values from Argentina, the Pizzella Family offers this single vineyard...
Château German, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux (France) 2020
Bordering Saint-Émilion, Castillon enjoys the same growing conditions and sandy, gravelly soils. But lacking...
Bella Grace Vineyards, Amador County (California) Barbera 2020
Sourced from 5 separate vineyards in the region, this 2020 confirms my feeling that Barbera is one of the most underrated...
Cave de Florensac, Côtes de Thau (Languedoc, France) Picquepoul & Terret Blanc 2022
Florensac is one of the oldest vineyard sites on the Mediterranean. The co-op, les Vignerons de Florensac, has 260...
Precision Wine Co. / Method, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Based in Napa, Precision is responsible for a dozen or so negociant brands. The winemaking is overseen by Trevor...