The history of Napa Valley runs deep, back to days before Cabernet Sauvignon occupied the throne. In St. Helena,...
MC4, St. Helena, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
I loved the 2016 iteration of this wine, and this small producer shows no signs of slowing down with this recently...
Burtech Family Vineyard, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Powerful and youthful are only the start in this massive Cabernet Sauvignon. A layered aroma profile of blackberry,...
B Side, North Coast (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
This wine could easily get away with being renamed “B Sexy and Save.” It’s very alluring on the...
Vina Robles, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
I like the balance achieved in this bottling. It’s full throttle Paso Cabernet, but it manages to hold on to...
Edna Valley Vineyard, California (United States) Pinot Grigio 2019
This offering from Edna Valley Vineyard gets at the stony quality of Pinot Grigio, and that quality keeps a lid on the...
Jeff Runquist, San Joaquin County (California) Petit Verdot 2019
Charred oak can be a tricky thing in a winery – there’s a very fine line where the wood influence can...
J. Lohr, St. Helena, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
I’ll begin by expressing an affinity for this appellation – some of California’s best comes from this...
Pennyroyal Farm, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Chardonnay 2019
A new player in Anderson Valley, Pennyroyal Farm is a winery and creamery in Boonville with a back story you will...
The Seeker, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2019
The Seeker is always a value leader, and there is real value in this savory Malbec. Pepper and underbrush join...
Château Haut Boilon, Blaye Côtes De Bordeaux (France) 2018
Very attractive on the nose, this “baby Bordeaux” acquits itself well with aromas of wildflowers, blackberry...
Château La Roberterie, Bordeaux Supérieur AOC (France) 2019
Wow – this is a real find at fifteen bucks. It delivers solid Bordeaux character in a “drink me now...