Sonoma-Loeb's Private Reserve Chardonnay is a crisp, pear and guava forward package, with lively spice and lemon...
Laetitia, Santa Barbara County (California) Pinot Noir 2017
Winemaker Eric Hickey has a way with Pinot Noir – he’s able to deliver the goods at multiple price...
Masut, Eagle Peak (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2016
Brothers Ben and Jake Fetzer, third generation vintners in Mendocino county’s Hopland area, bring us this fine Pinot...
Spottswoode, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Focus is the first word that comes to mind when I think or Aron Weinkauf’s work at Spottswoode. He is perfect...
Pellet Estate, St. Helena (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Pellet Estate is a somewhat under-the-radar producer in the Napa Valley, and one worth checking into. This Cabernet...
Ancient Peaks, Santa Margarita Ranch (Paso Robles, California) 2016
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – I love what Mike Sinor is doing at Ancient Peaks. The...
Paraduxx, Napa Valley (California) 2015
Essentially Paraduxx's "X2" is a Cabernet Sauvignon, raised to the second power if you will, by the inclusion of...
Ladera, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2016
A rich, black cherry driven Russian River Pinot Noir with pulsing fall spice that plays off the fruit beautifully,...
MacRostie Winery and Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2016
A nuanced wine that is brilliantly light in color and elegant in aroma and flavor presentation, featuring lively cherry...
Ladera, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Ladera continues to impress me. Here's a properly priced Napa Valley offering with correct aromas and flavors, a...
BelColle, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2015
Loaded with structure but with plenty of curb appeal, here is an approachable Nebbiolo that delivers spot on regional character,...
Qupé, Santa Maria Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) Chardonnay 2016
A lovely, acid driven Chardonnay that shows lively citrus and apple aromas and flavors, gentle oak influence and a crisp...