Los Carneros is on glorious display here, with lively acidity tempering deep black cherry fruit, brown spice and damp...
Lightpost Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
Winemaker Christian Roguenant loves to let the location shine in his creations – in fact he’d say he...
Ranchita Canyon Vineyard, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Merlot 2016
Stunning Merlot from this small producer, one who clearly went out of their way to bring this wine to life. ...
V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley (California) Malbec 2017
A fruit-driven Malbec that gets a nice lift from the meaty character that, for me, make the variety so attractive. ...
Imagery Estate Winery, Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak (Sonoma County, California) Malbec 2017
I’m a big fan of this white pepper-driven style, which gives a beautiful layer of interest to the rich black and...
La Cana Navia, Rias Baixas DO (Spain) Albarino 2017
This is an oak aged Albariño with deep complexity, full body and ageability in its corner. Taut interplay...
Nisia, Rueda DO (Castilla y LeĂłn, Spain) Verdejo, Old Vines 2018
A delightfully tropical expression of Verdejo, featuring opening aromas of sweet pink grapefruit that morph slowly into...
MacRostie Winery and Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2017
A favorite Chardonnay producer scores yet again with a crisp, lively expression of Dutton Ranch’s tart apple and...
Qupé, Santa Barbara County (California) Chardonnay 2018
This is an expressive, easy-to-drink Chardonnay that keeps a citrus focus from start to finish, making it a solid seafood...
Signature Reserve, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2017
A pleasant mix of apple, pear and pie spice aromas and flavors that stay in the fruit forward zone from beginning to...
River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, California (United States) Un-Oaked Chardonnay 2019
Good luck finding a fresher vibe in a Chardonnay at this price point. Here is the grape at its essence, showing...
DĂ©tente, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Winemaker Chris Eberle was after a grass forward style for this Sauvignon Blanc, and so picked early to get more of an...