Nice and toasty describes this oak toast-forward Cabernet Sauvignon that will please a crowd. It delivers what you...
Ménage à Trois, North Coast (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
As wine takes a slight downturn in popularity (don’t worry – it will come roaring back as usual) there is some...
Defiance Vineyards, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
What a pleasure to see an older vintage make an appearance in a blind tasting of current release wines, and one that...
Brecon Estate, Adelaida District, Paso Robles (California) Petit Verdot 2018
Here is a Petite Verdot for fans of dark roast coffee that doesn’t cross over into the burnt zone. Juicy black...
V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley (California) 2018
There’s a story emerging from V. Sattui’s 2018 vintage, and the story is that you can’t go wrong with a...
Halter Ranch, Adelaida District, Paso Robles (California) Syrah 2017
You can always depend on Halter Ranch for structured wines that also satisfy near term. This Syrah’s black and...
Carnivor, California (United States) Zinfandel 2018
Zinfandel lovers will rejoice at finding a bottle at this price that delivers jammy berry pie aromas and flavors, and...
V. Sattui Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2018
There is a fine balance between pepper and sweet red fruit in this wine, one that shows real old vine character thanks to...
V. Sattui Winery, Contra Costa County (California) Zinfandel 2018
There are some great vineyards up in this area east of San Francisco Bay hiding amongst the hills, and it’s time to...
Redland Ranch, Central Coast (California) Zinfandel 2018
Claret styled Zinfandel was once the norm in California, and this bottle serves as a tribute to the style, with no rough...
V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley (California) 2017
As a director of several wine competitions, I get the pleasure of tracking some special wines across their early...
Belle Fiore, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Barbera 2017
Belle Fiore winery is making a stand with Italian varieties in the Rogue Valley, and thanks to wines like this one, I...