Orsi Family's 2015 Sangiovese is quite Chianti Classico in style for a domestic example, one that balances herb and earth...
Mettler, Lodi (California) Albarino 2018
Albariño has found a suitable home in Lodi, California, with more producers coming on line all the time. ...
Shooting Star, Lake County (North Coast, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Shooting Star's Sauvignon Blanc is for fans of the tropical side of this variety. Guava and ruby grapefruit...
Etude, Carneros (California) Chardonnay 2017
Etude's 2017 Grace Benoist Ranch Chardonnay is a classy expression, with focused pear and apple aromas that translate well...
Smith-Madrone, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2016
I’ve been raving about Smith-Madrone for some years now, and I won’t be slowing down any time soon. I...
Canvasback, Red Mountain (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
The Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignon is establishing a solid track record for quality at a fair price. It has great...
Peju, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2016
This is a juicy, delicious and multi-faceted Merlot from Peju winemaker Sara Fowler, who here takes ripe fruit and lets...
Orsi Family Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Fiano 2018
A fun and fruity grape from Campania finds a home with Italian specialist Orsi in Sonoma. Forward peach aromas get a...
Provenance Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) 2016
Provenance's "Deadeye" is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend that is very ripe and full of bold black fruit...
Home Field, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2016
Pepper lovers rejoice! Here’s an easy-to-love red made in the classic California field blend style but propped...
Ramey, Petaluma Gap (Sonoma Coast, California) Syrah 2015
My radar goes up when a Syrah sourced from what is generally thought of as a Pinot Noir vineyard crosses my desk, and it...
Attilio Ghisolfi, Langhe DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Nebbiolo 2017
This is a wine to enjoy while your Barolo rests in the cellar awaiting calmer presentability. The flavors you love...