I had the pleasure of visiting this estate in the vintage that this wine comes from, and the aromas and flavors bring a...
MacRostie Winery and Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2017
This Russian River Pinot Noir finds a tasty balance between rich berry fruit and tannic black tea on the palate, the tea...
Steele, Lake County (California) Zinfandel 2016
The vineyard behind this wine is a longstanding fruit source for Steele, and one kept around for obvious reasons. ...
Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) 2013
Sometimes referred to as “California Cristál” and always a supreme value by comparison, this is a...
Migration, Santa Maria Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) Chardonnay 2018
This is another Chardonnay following the trend toward more acidity and less malolactic fermentation, and to great...
Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Dry Muscat Blanc 2019
This wine hits again in a blind tasting. For me, this is one of the great white wines of the world. Year in...
George Phillips Cellars, Contra Costa County (California) 2018
An attractively priced offering in the tradition of the California field blend, hearkening back to a time when vintners...
Castello Banfi, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Pinot Grigio 2019
Castello Banfi's San Angelo Pinot Grigio is an unusual take on this variety, but one that holds your interest with spice...
Rainstorm, Oregon (United States) Pinot Gris 2019
Rainstorm Pinot Gris is a very solid example considering its macro AVA marque, one that delivers crisp citrus aromas and...
Starborough, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2019
“Refreshment is on the way” is the clarion announcement of the bold lime aromas in this glass – one...
Domaine de Broglie, Dundee Hills (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2018
Domaine de Broglie is a new brand in the Coppola stable, and one worth making the effort to find. There’s a...
Eberle Winery, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Viognier 2019
Winemaker Chris Eberle continues the venerable vintage line of Viognier for this Paso Robles producer with a citrus side...