My go-to white when in Cabo is now available in several US markets. Founded in 2013 by veteran winemaker Carmillo...
Valdemar Estates, Columbia Valley (Washington) Chardonnay 2020
A rising star in Walla Walla, Valdemar offers a wide array of wines. It is part of the Valdemar wine family based...
Kaiken Estate, Mendoza (Argentina) Sauvignon Blanc – Semillon 2020
The Argentinian wine project Aurelio Montes started in 2001, Kaiken grew rapidly and is best known for its red...
Stolpman Vineyards, Ballard Canyon (Santa Barbara County, California) Roussanne 2021
Best known for Syrah, Stolpman turns out to be a strong advocate of Roussanne. As for background and an...
Morgan Winery, Monterey (California) 2020
Once again in 2020, Morgan came up with an attractive red at a very attractive price. The blend is 58% Grenache, 35%...
Lindquist Family Wines, Los Olivos District, Santa Ynez Valley (Central Coast, California) Marsanne 2021
Bob Lindquist established Marsanne vines in this vineyard and has produced a Marsanne from it every year since 1987. ...
Exploring the Rhônes Less Traveled
Having long been intrigued by Rhône wines as well as Rhône-style wines from the USA, I regularly check out the...
Lindquist Family Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley (California) Roussanne 2021
From 5 acres on a west facing hillside, planted to the Tablas Creek clone between 1997 and 2000, Lindquist has made...
Holly’s Hill Vineyard, El Dorado (California) Cinsaut 2020
Based on its color and the initial sniff, my instinct says this could be a Côtes du Rhône Villages. A...
Holly’s Hill Vineyard, El Dorado (California) Counoise 2020
Excellent, deep color with an aroma of raspberries, lovely baking spices and floral notes. On the palate it offers...
Tablas Creek Vineyard, Adelaida District – Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Bourboulenc 2022
From 2/3rd of an acre, this is the winery’s 4th Bourboulenc release, and it is wonderfully unusual. Medium...
Tablas Creek Vineyard, Adelaida District – Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Terret Noir 2021
Originally from the Languedoc, Terret Noir has seldom been made on its own, most often blended with Grenache or its fellow...