Livermore Valley is one of the pioneering regions in California viticulture, and this relatively new producer makes the...
J Vineyards & Winery, California (United States) Pinot Gris 2019
Oregon’s King Estate pioneered this style domestically with Pinot Gris, and J Vineyards was quick to add a...
Prophecy, Delle Venezie (Veneto, Italy) Pinot Grigio 2019
A fine balance is struck here between Pinot Grigio’s citrus side and its herbal side, and it is a feat I can...
ZD Wines, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2019
This might be ZD’s first release of this variety – they specialize in Cabernet Sauvignon (!) and Chardonnay...
Le Grand Noir, Pays d’Oc IGP (Languedoc, France) Chardonnay 2020
A beautifully honeyed nose is the calling card here, likely enhanced by a healthy dose of Viognier in the mix. ...
V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2018
Here is a California Chardonnay that gives a proper nod to Burgundy without losing its geographical identity. ...
Jeff Runquist, Stanislaus County (California) Petit Verdot 2018
I love that Jeff Runquist seeks out fruit from out of the way areas that aren’t necessarily on most wine...
Ammananati, Puglia IGT (Italy) Sangiovese 2018
During my first visit to a Tuscan Estate back in 2008, the winemaker explained to our party in his best English that...
Imagery Estate Winery, Pine Mountain – Cloverdale Peak (Sonoma County, California) Barbera 2017
This wine is about style execution – it’s the bold, lusty style of Barbera popularized in the Sierra...
Jeff Runquist, Sierra Foothills (California) Charbono 2018
Charbono is a grape that deserves more attention. It gets it here in the best way, letting the grape variety’s...
Little Giant, Barossa (Australia) Shiraz 2019
The label describes Shiraz as being “small, powerful and thick-skinned – just like the wombat.” ...
Wakefield / Taylors, Clare Valley / McLaren Vale (South Australia) Shiraz 2019
This outfit seems to do no wrong when it comes to Shiraz, from their basic bottlings up to wines north of one hundred...