Full throttle pepper defines this generous Primitivo, with the pepper in front from start to finish over plush blackberry...
Take It To The Grave, Langhorne Creek (Australia) Shiraz 2020
I don’t know that I’ve tasted a Shiraz at this young stage in life before. This one is quite pleasant,...
Spangler Vineyards, Southern Oregon (United States) Petite Sirah 2017
Holy Blackberries Batman! This is such a gorgeous mix of blackberry and cherry, with fall spice, citrus zest and...
Robert Mondavi Private Selection, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
This is a growing category in wine, and I think that some of the products are moving beyond the gimmicky stage and into...
Carol Shelton, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2019
I’ve loved this wine since the first vintage, and this new one keeps the string alive. Pure lemon oil takes...
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards, Umpqua Valley (Oregon) Malbec 2018
I hereby dub this wine “The Chocolate Monster” for its bold cocoa powder nose. Of course, that’s...
Ironstone Vineyards, Lodi (California) Petite Sirah 2018
A repeater at the Platinum table – my last write-up for this vintage is still valid, so here it is: You can...
Lightpost Winery, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Winemaker Christian Roguenant knows a thing or two about Paso Robles fruit after years on California’s Central...
Hawk and Horse Vineyards, Red Hills Lake County (California) Petit Verdot 2017
Proprietor Mitch Hawkins consults with winemaking legend Dr. Richard Petersen on his portfolio, and the results are often...
Korbel, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2018
Korbel doesn’t bottle this wine separately from its regular non-vintage Brut just to appeal to the organic crowd...
Windsor Vineyards, California (United States) Pinot Grigio 2019
Here’s a crowd pleaser of a wine that will suite your poolside forays well this summer. It’s big on...
Frogtown Cellars, Dahlonega Plateau (Georgia) 2019
Yes! Georgia makes wine, too! This nearly equal parts blend of Chardonnay, Marsanne, Sauvignon Gris and Petit...