James MacPhail knows how to shepherd a wine from a great source so that it becomes a great glass that we can take...
Ladera Vineyards, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Here is another brilliant offering from Ladera – one that captures both the rusticity and the regality of mountain...
Dandelion Vineyards, Eden Valley (Australia) Shiraz 2018
This is the best vintage of an always worthy wine that I’ve had the pleasure to taste to date. Aromas of rich...
Dough, Sonoma County / Monterey County (California) Chardonnay 2018
Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen brings her MacRostie-honed Chardonnay chops to bear in this fine bottle of Chardonnay that...
de NĂ©goce, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2018
If you haven’t tried anything from Cameron Hughes’ line, this might be the wine to hip you to the...
Kay Brothers, McLaren Vale (Australia) Shiraz 2017
There’s a lot to like in this classy expression of McLaren Vale Shiraz. It’s a fairly late release from...
Grape Creek Vineyards, American (United States) Petite Sirah 2018
Like a fine Amarone, a hint of raisin on the nose of this glass of Petite Sirah fools you into expecting some sweetness on...
Ledson, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2019
Seems like I’ve been writing about Ledson raising their game for several vintages now, which means I can probably...
Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Riesling 2019
I get to taste this wine often in its early development phase, and it always impresses with intense aromas and flavors that are...
V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley (California) Malbec 2018
This bottling gets at Malbec’s chocolaty side in its aroma profile with rich dark chocolate over a core of black and...
V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2019
What a pleasure it must be for true fans of Chardonnay to walk into the V. Sattui tasting room and find four different...
Carnivor, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Here is a tasty Cabernet that will please a crowd and could serve as a “no offense taken” introduction to the...