Petite Sirah is in a good place in California today, with a much more approachable vibe taking over the style controls...
Eberle Winery, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Muscat Canelli 2019
While Muscat trends (and spellings) come and go, Eberle remains committed to delivering a balanced, unmanipulated...
Isolde’s Rapture, Monterey County (California) Syrah 2018
This bottling virtually sings Syrah character at you from start to finish. Its blend of black and blue berry fruit,...
Whipstitch, Clarksburg (California) Chenin Blanc 2019
Clarksburg is a bit of a California secret weapon for many varieties, but especially so for Chenin Blanc. Critics...
Palazzo, Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2018
A master blend indeed! Subtly seductive oak spice folds together rounded melon and bright pear fruit on the nose and...
El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa, Navarra DO (Spain) Garnacha 2018
This Navarra bottling is a vibrant Grenache, one that pulses with lively cherry and strawberry fruit and spice. ...
J. Lohr Cuvée Series, Paso Robles (California) 2016
Wonderful aromas and flavors flood the senses as this wine presents itself, with layer after layer of fruit, spice and...
Parcel One, Napa Valley (California) Grenache Blanc 2019
A lively mix of spiced pear and gently grilled peach aromas translate beautifully on the palate in this wine, with focused...
Kenwood Vineyards, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2018
This high-end designation from Kenwood took top honors at last year’s Critics Challenge in the red wine category,...
Ledson Winery & Vineyards, Moon Mountain District, Sonoma County (California) Merlot 2016
This high-end offering is a serious, structured Merlot that's hitting on all cylinders. There's a purity here...
Eberle Winery, Paso Robles (California) 2019
Eberle's Côtes du Robles Blanc is a white that’s exquisitely blended to bring out the best qualities of...
Domaine Carneros, Carneros (California) Pinot Noir 2017
What a wine! A gorgeous mix of strawberry, powder and spice on the nose brings you to a palate of cherry, strawberry...