I am a fan of this style of Syrah. It was picked to ensure that the varietal characteristics of pepper, savory meaty...
Imagery, California (United States) Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Spot-on, melon-driven Sauvignon Blanc is something we can use more of, and Imagery has obliged us here. A creamy...
Louis M. Martini, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
I’ve written about this wine before, because it keeps getting sent forward at competitions that I run, which tells...
Lightpost Winery, San Luis Obispo County (California) Pinot Noir 2019
Price Canyon Road runs west from Pismo Beach out to the heart of the Edna Valley, where the vineyards gets consistent...
Thomas T Thomas Vineyards, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2017
There are so many layers to this wine, it’s hard to know where to start the praise process. Beautiful aromas...
Lightpost Winery, Santa Cruz Mountains (California) Pinot Noir 2019
A specific anise note fires the opening salvo in this tasty glass, one laden with dark cherry fruit, moderate oak toast...
McGrail Vineyards, Livermore Valley (California) 2018
Here’s a big boy of a blend that is equal parts of Bordeaux’s big five varieties, and it acquits itself...
McBride Sisters Collection, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2020
I like the way this wine leans into its gooseberry fruit notes in an unapologetic way, letting the notes of lemongrass and...
Alquimista Cellars, Lodi (California) Zinfandel 2017
Burgundian specialist Greg LaFollette brings a Pinot Noir sensibility to this wine from the famed Jessie’s Grove...
Aridus, Arizona (United States) Grenache 2016
I’ve written about this producer before, and they continue to impress with solid wines that, while outside what we...
Famiglia Pasqua, Veneto IGT (Italy) Garganega 2018
The bottleneck of this “Romeo & Juliet Wall” labeled wine touts the 3000 love messages per day that are...
Yao Ming, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
My first go-round with the Yao Ming label lands in the positive column in a big way. It’s almost 100%...