Aromatic development, palate texture construction, layered flavor complexity, finish staying power and whole package...
Domaine Bousquet, Tupungato, Uco Valley (Mendoza, Argentina) 2019
The second vintage of this offering scores with ripe Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc blended to show black...
Argyle, Eola-Amity Hills (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Riesling 2018
I love Riesling – and I’m sometimes sad that so little of it crosses my desk, which makes me all the more...
Migration, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2018
Partial malolactic fermentation preserves some bright acidity that serves to temper the richness of this big Chardonnay...
Alma de Catteya, Sonoma County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2019
A tart, crisp and refreshing expression of Sauvignon Blanc that features green apple, citrus and wet stone aromas and...
Alma de Cattleya, Sonoma County (California) Pinot Noir 2018
Another tasty wine from Bibiana Gonzales Rave. Cherry, raspberry and damp earth minerality aromas draw out in...
Duckhorn, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
This iconic site delivers reliably with Cabernet just as much as it does with its more famous Merlot. The fruit...
Flora Springs, Napa Valley (California) 2017
Another great bottle under this long-standing proprietary designation, the 2017 Trilogy shows great power and finesse,...
John Ross, Monterey County (California) Pinot Noir 2015
I’ve been following this small Burgundian variety producer for a few years now, and I continue to be impressed by...
Castello di Amorosa, Los Carneros, Napa Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2017
A dark side expression of Los Carneros fruit, whereas a Bay-influenced acid profile lets the ripeness achieved here work,...
Sierra Cantabria, Rioja DOC (Spain) 2009
This is the kind of wine that you take a little time with. Like many Gran Reserva Rioja wines, the oak can be quite...
DĂ©tente, Paso Robles, El Pomar District (California) 2017
Winemaker Chris Eberle spreads his wings with a new label. I’ve been a fan of his previous work, and this...