Solid Pinot once again from this producer, one that showcases ripe strawberry and cherry fruit, soft oak toast and dry...
Minus Tide, Mendocino (California) Carignan 2017
Heads up Ms. Butler and Ms. Shelton – there’s a worthy new player in the Carignan arena, and with a unique angle to...
Chappellet, Napa County / Sonoma County (California) 2017
Chappellet “Mountain Cuvée” is a wine that successfully delivers the house style at a wallet friendly...
Gran Famiglia Bianchi, Valle de Uco (Mendoza, Argentina) 2017
A high elevation wine, grown in Bianchi’s Uco Valley estate vineyards at 3700 feet in the foothills of the Andes...
Russiz Superiore, Collio DOC (Friuli, Italy) 2016
A delightful yet more serious blend from the Marco Felluga stable. Specific acacia aromas are joined by spiced pear...
Dutton-Goldfield, Green Valley of Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Gewurztraminer 2018
I’m pleased to report that Dan Goldfield continues to produce stellar Alsatian styled whites in addition to the...
Luca Bosio, Gavi DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2018
Cortese makes a citrus driven wine that can make a great apertivo or mild seafood pairing, as is the case with this...
Luca Bosio, Langhe DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Arneis 2018
A rich presentation that finishes with good acidic kick that keeps you returning to the glass. Pineapple, peach and...
Decoy, Sonoma County (California) Merlot 2017
Merlot mastery extends beyond the company label into this budget friendly bottling from the other side of the Mayacamas...
Duckhorn, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2016
The wine that started an empire is a winner again in 2016, with rich red and black fruit, generous oak spice and a touch...
Louis M. Martini, Sonoma Valley (California) Malbec 2016
The famed Monte Rosso Vineyard produces more than just Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Here is a ripe,...
Louis M. Martini, Sonoma Valley (California) Zinfandel 2016
Fasten your seatbelts, Zinfandel lovers – it doesn’t get much more “full throttle” than this....