Here’s a glass of black cherry “razzleberry” deliciousness that will sit beautifully alongside moderate...
Alma De Cattleya, Sonoma County (California) 2019
Bibiana Gonzáles Rave’s value priced label once again delivers the goods, this time with a South...
Alma De Cattleya, Sonoma County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2020
As the 2020 vintage starts to hit the marketplace, questions about fire damage abound when it comes to northern California...
Alma De Cattleya, Sonoma County (California) Chardonnay 2019
If I was tasting this wine and was asked to guess its price, I’d put it at about double what’s being...
Trail 3150, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley (California) 2017
It’s not often that you’ll find a worthy, single vineyard blend of Bordeaux varieties with a Napa Valley sub...
Richard Bocking, Mosel (Germany) Riesling 2016
I wish more wines like this one came through my inbox. Of course, such events may lead to distraction during review...
Cuvaison, Los Carneros, Napa Valley (California) 2017
Steve Rogstad and the gang at Cuvaison strike again with this crisp and elegant sparkler. The focus here is on the...
Clos des Brusquieres, Courtil-Thibaut, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Rhône Valley, France) 2017
Here’s a delightful, hand-harvested Châteauneuf that won’t break the bank. It leads with Grenache...
Oak Farm Vineyards, Lodi (California) Fiano 2019
This wine has taken some big awards already on the wine competition circuit, and I’d say it’s headed for more...
Hoffmann Vineyards, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2017
This wine is slowly working its way to US availability, and it’s worth the wait. Enticing black cherry and...
Bright Angel, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
This is undoubtedly one of the last Napa Valley wines to be released from the 2015 vintage, and I’m happy to say...
Canard Vineyard, Napa Valley (California) Zinfandel 2017
Canard is a new producer to me, and one I’m happy to discover. This is a refined Zinfandel, but not so refined...