Barbera d’Asti is one of my go-to wines because of its versatility and affordability. It’s medium /...
Ernest Vineyards, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2016
The portrait on the label is of Ernest Gottula, grandfather of founder of Todd Gottula who with his wife, Erin Brooks, in...
Donnafugata, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) 2018
This deliciously charming wine is made primarily from the Catarratto grape, native to Sicily, Italy’s largest island...
Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
Prices for Anderson Valley Pinot Noir can reach into three figures, but there are some spectacular values to be had for...
Ragtag Wine Co, El Pomar District, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Petite Sirah 2017
Elegant is not a word usually found in descriptions of this variety, but rules are meant to have exceptions. A very...
Coyote Canyon, Horse Heaven Hills (Washington) Primitivo 2016
Intense, black cherry fruit with hints of raspberry lifted by bright, crisp acidity makes for a lively drink, while...
André Tixtier & Fils, Champagne (France) 2012
Super fine bubbles in a bright, golden liquid, offer the promise of pleasurable sensations to come, like yeasty, fresh...
Foris, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Dry Gewurztraminer 2018
The Gerber family planted their first vines in the Illinois Valley in Southern Oregon in 1975. They picked a site...
Artesa, Los Carneros (California) Pinot Noir 2017
If you have seen Amy Poehler’s movie Wine Country, you may recall that she and her friends visited a gorgeous winery...
Domäne Wachau, Wachau (Niederösterreich, Austria) Grüner Veltliner 2016
The Wachau wine region of Austria is ruggedly dramatic with steep, rocky vineyards perched above the Danube River. ...
Domäne Wachau, Wachau (Niederösterreich, Austria) Grüner Veltliner 2019
Aromas of white peaches spiced with white pepper and sweet almond introduce peachy, pink grapefruit flavors tinged with...
Mt. Beautiful, North Canterbury (South Island, New Zealand) Chardonnay 2017
According to the winemaker’s notes, inclement weather required a crew to harvest a portion of the Chardonnay grapes...