The Beast! This is a huge wine from central Spain, showing yet another facet of the great Tempranillo grape...
Poggio Stenti, Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Sangiovese 2016
Montecucco Sangioves is a new appellation to my eye, and one worth further exploration based on what I’m tasting...
Castello di Amorosa, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Old Vine Zinfandel 2017
This is a nice find in a ripe Zinfandel that maintains its pepper character and lively acidity in combination with plush...
Castello di Amorosa, North Coast (California) Pinot Grigio 2018
This rises above oceans of average domestic Pinot Grigio with attractive interplay between lime and stone fruit flavors,...
Decoy, Sonoma County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
An easy-drinking Cabernet that over delivers quality at its price point. It’s showing solid varietal character...
Hart Winery, Temecula Valley (California) Albarino 2019
Jim Hart’s first go round with this variety, and like everything else he makes, it’s spot on. From one...
Alma de Cattleya, Sonoma Coast (California) Chardonnay 2018
A crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay with a crafted subtlety of fruit flavors – pear, apple and quince get a nice...
Flora Springs, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Old school Cabernet that’s quite approachable now but will age gracefully. There’s bold, food friendly...
Duckhorn, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
I always look forward to tasting the new vintage of this combination of rusticity and elegance. No disappointment...
Ladera, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
I’m a big fan of Ladera’s consistency over their entire portfolio. There is always solid quality to be...
Acumen, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Another impressive wine from Acumen. It’s a blend of fruit from two Atlas Peak sources, Edcora and Attleas...
Acumen PEAK, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Before you dismiss this wine out of hand due to its price point, consider the care taken to produce it. A two-block...