This is a rich Santa Rita Hills expression of Pinot Noir, showing layers of cherry, damp earth and a touch of rhubarb in...
Oceano, San Luis Obispo County (California) Pinot Noir 2018
After tasting the wonderful Chardonnay from this vineyard, I got directions to check out the vineyard, located on the...
Mi Sueño Winery, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Mi Sueño Winery's owner Rolando Herrera started his Napa Valley odyssey in 1982 -- as a dishwasher. To say...
Gamble Family Vineyards, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley (California) 2014
You know that a reputable producer is going the extra mile when he names a wine after his mother. This right bank...
Mettler Family Vineyards, Lodi (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
If you like your Cabernet dense and spicy, this bottle is for you. Deep blackberry rides together nicely with...
Etude, Carneros, Napa Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2017
Etude's 2017 Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot is a vibrant blend of ten or so clones that delivers black cherry, cinnamon, and...
Fighting Chance, Santa Barbara County (California) Pinot Noir 2017
Fighting Chance Pinot Noir is a wine seemingly designed to take a bite out of the Meiomi market share. Bold flavors...
Lotierzo Family Vineyards, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
This Paso Robles Cabernet is a deftly blended wine that features fruit from the westside’s Adelaida District and the...
Capo Cagna, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Here’s an easy drinking Cabernet for fans of oak spice and juicy black fruit. There's no pretense here, just a...
Alois Lageder, Alto Adige (Italy) Chardonnay 2018
Don’t tread here if you’re looking for a full tilt, fleshy Chardonnay. This is a beauty that’s...
Fort Ross Winery, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2016
The influence of vineyard sites located as the proprietary name "Sea Slopes" suggests gives this wine its...
Cuvaison, Napa Valley, Los Carneros (California) 2016
Winemaker Steve Rogstad opted for a little more Pinot Noir in the blend than he had in the 2015 bottling, and the result...